Confidence Resolution

**Confidence Resolution** (Law 355) is a constitutional amendment allowing for the Adorian National Assembly to hold votes of no confidence on executive branch officials, as well as the expulsion of a National Assemblymember through a two-thirds vote by said Assembly.

The Confidence Resolution amendment was drafted by King Adoria (Ind) with some modifications by Galtright (SoL).

## History

### Initial introduction

The Confidence Resolution constitutional amendment, as drafted by King Adoria (Ind), went into first reading under the speakership of Vice President of Adoria Bert (LU) on Monday, May 24, 2021.

King Adoria's introductory speech:

> this outlines stuff to make it all more clear
>
> King Adoria, Monday, May 24, 2021

On the Adorian National Assembly debate floor, Galtright (SoL) clarified why he cosponsored the legislation. "right now, there has been talk of VONCing MNAs. This is theoretically possible and scares the BEJEEZES out of me." He believed that this proposal "is to make it HARDER, not easier," and that "i think what appears to ENABLE voncing will at least make it HARDER enough for those LIKELIEST to get targeted. Better to preempt it in a way thatll pass, than risk the future where VONCs are so weaponized."

However, he pointed out flaws in the bill. "The HC being VONCable is one thing i OVERLOOKED," he stated. "You see the danger here?" he asked Synaroan Assemblymember David Cameron (Ind). "yes, i do. this is bad ," Cameron replied.

"Both us signed it. Im getting cold feet," Galtright (SoL) declared, with concurrence from Cameron. "lmao, we did. who cares i am downvoting. sorry KA . i did not realise it had judges in their. they should really be independant from the NA, as its not a job based on ideology, but law"

The principal author of the legislation only had one emoji to respond with: . The bill did not go to a vote.

### Second introduction

A revised Confidence Resolution bill was introduced on Friday, May 28, 2021, as presented by Speaker of the Assembly Based\_Autocrat (Con).

The proposal this time would only allow a vote of expulsion on a National Assemblymember with a countersignature of both the President of Adoria and either the Prime Minister of Adoria or the Assembly President Pro Tempore, rather than just that of the President. It also no longer grants the Assembly the power to give no confidence to judges of the High Court of Adoria.

King Adoria's speech as principal author:

> Bill is clarity on removal
>
> Also makes it difficult to remove an MNA
>
> King Adoria, Friday, May 28, 2021

Other than Lavanda Islands Assemblymember Riccardo Ferola (AWF) asking for clarification on Section 4 of the legislation, no opposition was presented, and Assembly President Pro Tempore SoleSol Gyldenløve (LU) put it up to a vote. The next bill the NA debated that night was LastCelebration (Ind)'s UfM Declaration of Support Motion.

The Confidence Resolution law got 33 👍, 3 👎 and 2 🖐️.

As it amends the Constitution of the Adorian Federation, it went through the approval of governors, before being declared passed the night of Sunday, May 30.

## Full text

### Text on first reading

**Confidence Resolution**

* **Type:** Amendment
* **Topic:** Constitutional
* **Preamble:** Removal of Civil Officers could use some clarity

**Section 1:** All Civil Officers Elected and Appointed and or Inherited in the Nation shall be at the susceptibility and strength of Impeachment

**Section 2:** In addition to Impeachment the following Civil Officers shall be held at the Confidence of the National Assembly

* Prime Minister
* Any and All Ministers
* Deputy Ministers
* Judges of any Court established by the National Assembly
* Bank Governors
* Chairmen of Federal Agencies or Committees
* Committee Members
* The Government in its entirety

**Section 3:** The Vice President and any Presiding Officer of the National Assembly may be removed by a 2/3rds National Assembly vote.

**Section 4:** The Explusion of a Member of the National Assembly shall occur by a 2/3rds National Assembly vote in addition to the President of the Federation's signature and support.

**Section 5:** Amendment Text

**Current Text**

Article 50.

The President can remove the Vice President by a 2/3 majority vote in the National Assembly. A new Vice President may be appointed by the President, who must pass a simple majority vote in the National Assembly.

**Proposed Text**

Article 50.

The Vice President and any Presiding Officer of the National Assembly may be removed by a 2/3rds National Assembly vote. A new Vice President may be appointed by the President, who must pass a simple majority vote in the National Assembly.

**Addition to Article 47**

* The National Assembly concurs a 2/3rds vote in their explusion in addition to the President of the Federation's signature and support

**Drafted By:**
King Adoria

**Signed By:**

* President Montiel
* Prime Minister Lichy
* Chief Justice Cameron
* Galtright

### Law 355

**Law 355**

* **Confidence Resolution**
* **Type:** Amendment
* **Topic:** Constitutional
* **Preamble:** Removal of Civil Officers could use some clarity

**Section 1:** All Civil Officers Elected and Appointed and or Inherited in the Nation shall be at the susceptibility and strength of Impeachment

**Section 2:** In addition to Impeachment the following Civil Officers shall be held at the Confidence of the National Assembly

* Prime Minister
* Any and All Ministers
* Deputy Ministers
* The Cabinet
* Regional Bank Governors
* Chairperson of Adorian Telecom
* President of the NIA

**Section 3:** The Vice President and Speaker of the National Assembly may be removed by a 2/3rds National Assembly vote.

**Section 4:** The Explusion of a Member of the National Assembly shall occur by a 2/3rds National Assembly vote in addition to the President of the Federation's signature and either the Prime Minister or Assembly President Pro Tempore's counter-signature.

**Section 5:** Amendment Text

**Current Text**

Article 50.

The President can remove the Vice President by a 2/3 majority vote in the National Assembly. A new Vice President may be appointed by the President, who must pass a simple majority vote in the National Assembly.

**Proposed Text**

Article 50.

The Vice President and Speaker of the National Assembly may be removed by a 2/3rds National Assembly vote. A new Vice President may be appointed by the President, who must pass a simple majority vote in the National Assembly.

**Addition to Article 47**

Section 4: The Explusion of a Member of the National Assembly shall occur by a 2/3rds National Assembly vote in addition to the President of the Federation's signature and either the Prime Minister or Assembly President Pro Tempore's counter-signature.

**Drafted By:**

* King Adoria
* Galtright

**Signed By:**

* President Montiel
* Prime Minister Lichy
* Chief Justice Cameron

## References

1. ↑ Bert (May 24, 2021). “**Confidence Resolution**” – via Discord.
2. ↑ Galtright (May 25, 2021). “Er?” – via Discord.
3. ↑ Cameron, David (May 24, 2021). “yes” – via Discord.
4. ↑ Galtright (May 24, 2021). “Both us signed it” – via Discord.
5. ↑ Based\_Autocrat (May 28, 2021). “Confidence Resolution” – via Discord.
6. ↑ Gyldenløve, SoleSol (May 28, 2021). “Confidence Resolution” – via Discord.
7. ↑ Adoria, King (May 30, 2021). “**Law 355**” – via Discord.

## External links

* Confidence Resolution on the Adorian National Assembly, under first reading
* Confidence Resolution on the Adorian National Assembly, under second reading
* Law 355 on #passed-legislation