01-18-2019, 03:46 AM
Thoughts on the individual changes:
a) The reformatting is definitely superior to the current Charter. Much easier to read, much easier to refer to.
b) Having read through the arguments Sanctaria's presented, I'm in agreement on the IAC. It's intended to be a roleplaying tool, but it hasn't been terribly useful, and it's status doesn't need to be enshrined in the charter.
c) Also agreed. I think that the IDUSA works well enough in representing the interests of the collective WA nations of the IDU.
d) The limit on the length of the Speaker is also something that's needed. I'm in full agreement on that.
e) Removing the quorate on Charter amendments is also a good idea, and 2/3rds sounds like a reasonable threshold. The same with IDUSA votes.
I also noticed that certain procedures from the current Charter were removed, involving powers IDUSA has to check the power of the Delegate. This includes IDUSA's power to instruct the Delegate how to cast WA votes, and IDUSA's ability to object to regional officer appointments. I feel that these powers should remain in place to serve as a safeguard against the Delegate's executive power.
Also, Judiciary Committee appointments should probably be made at some point. I'm thinking that these should be named at the end of my term as Delegate, preferably through agreement with the incoming Delegate and the IDUSA Speaker. Does anyone have any thoughts on that?
a) The reformatting is definitely superior to the current Charter. Much easier to read, much easier to refer to.
b) Having read through the arguments Sanctaria's presented, I'm in agreement on the IAC. It's intended to be a roleplaying tool, but it hasn't been terribly useful, and it's status doesn't need to be enshrined in the charter.
c) Also agreed. I think that the IDUSA works well enough in representing the interests of the collective WA nations of the IDU.
d) The limit on the length of the Speaker is also something that's needed. I'm in full agreement on that.
e) Removing the quorate on Charter amendments is also a good idea, and 2/3rds sounds like a reasonable threshold. The same with IDUSA votes.
I also noticed that certain procedures from the current Charter were removed, involving powers IDUSA has to check the power of the Delegate. This includes IDUSA's power to instruct the Delegate how to cast WA votes, and IDUSA's ability to object to regional officer appointments. I feel that these powers should remain in place to serve as a safeguard against the Delegate's executive power.
Also, Judiciary Committee appointments should probably be made at some point. I'm thinking that these should be named at the end of my term as Delegate, preferably through agreement with the incoming Delegate and the IDUSA Speaker. Does anyone have any thoughts on that?