Regional Communications Act
The Regional Communications Act was proposed by Tsunamy in response to the mass telegrams that were happening across TSP.
The original debate can be found here
The original vote can be found here
A table is here for convenience:
| Aye | Nay | Abstain |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | 2 | 3 |
This General Law was passed with 84.38% saying "Aye", 6.25% saying "Nay", and 9.38% saying "Abstain" on 9-29-2016.
The Present Regional Communications Act
Regional Communications Act
An act clarifying proper communication by government officials
1. Scope
(1) Modes of mass communication covered include
- a. Mass Telegrams to the region using Regional Officer powers
- b. Dispatches pinned to the regional World Factbook Entry
- c. Changes to the regional World Factbook Entry
- d. Any other form of communication, apart from the Regional Message Board, that is directly visible on the NationStates website by the in-game region at large.
(2) Any individual capable of engaging in mass communication with the region as described above shall be subject to the regulations contained herein.
2. Mass Communication
(1) Communications to the region shall be
- a. respectful
- b. honest
- c. restrained to a reasonable frequency of notifications
- d. neutral with respect to political ideology or debate
(2) Communications to the region shall not
- a. mislead the public
- b. attack or otherwise diminish other officials
- c. attack or otherwise diminish The South Pacific or her allies
- d. directly or indirectly threaten the security apparatus of the South Pacific or her allies
- e. deliberately influence a regional election in favour of or against specific candidates
(3) The Delegate may, at their discretion, enact further restrictions, guidelines, or approval processes on the use of mass communications.
(4) The Council on Regional Security may temporarily suspend the provisions contained herein for themselves or any duly chosen surrogates for purposes of regional security.
3. Infractions
(1) Infractions may be brought before the High Court in a court case. For the duration of the court proceedings, the Delegate may suspend the mass communication capabilities of the accused.
The Original Regional Communications Act
Regional Communications Act
An act clarifying proper communication by government officials
1. Communications Covered by this Act
(1) Modes of communication covered include
- a. Mass Telegrams
- b. Pinned Dispatches
- c. Changes to the World Factbook Entry
2. Government Officials
(1) All elected or appointed regional officials are covered by this act, whether they are using powers provided in the "Regional Officers Act" or received independently.
3. Appropriateness of Communication
(1) Communications to the region should be
- a. respectful
- b. honest
- c. trustworthy
- d. limited
(2) Communications to the region should not
- a. mislead the public
- b. push particular legislative agendas
- c. attack or otherwise diminish other officials
- d. attack or otherwise diminish The South Pacific or her allies
- e. attempt to lower endorsements of elected officials
4. Infractions
(1) Charges regarding infractions to this act may be brought before the Permanent Justice
(2) Officials who are found to have violated this act may be subjected to
- a. suspension or removal of regional officer privileges
- b. suspension or removal from office
5. Suspension
(1) This act may be suspended with the consent of the Council for Regional Security.
Amendments to the Regional Communications Act
Amendment 1
An amendment was passed on 7-19-2018.
(1) Infractions may be brought before the Permanent Justice High Court in a court case. For the duration of the court proceedings, the Delegate may suspend the mass communication capabilities of the accused.
Debate
The debate can be found here
Vote
The vote can be found here
Table
A table is here for convenience:
| Aye | Nay | Abstain |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | 0 | 3 |
This amendment was passed with 92.50% saying "Aye", 6.25% saying "Nay", and 7.50% saying "Abstain".
Amendment 2
Articles 1 and 2 of the Regional Communications Act was amended on the 2-15-2019.
Regional Communications Act
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(1) Modes of mass communication covered include
- a. Mass Telegrams to the region using Regional Officer powers
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2. Mass Communication
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(2) Communications to the region shall not ...
- e. deliberately influence a regional election in favour of or against specific candidates
Debate
The debate can be found here
Vote
The vote can be found here
Table
A table is here for convenience:
| Aye | Nay | Abstain |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | 2 | 10 |
This amendment was passed with 66.67% saying "Aye", 5.56% saying "Nay", and 27.78% saying "Abstain".