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As he had many times before, Ashur Boro stood before the National Assembly armed with words. With a brief clearing of his throat and a glance at the pile of documents before him, he began:

"I have for the consideration of the National Assembly a bill intending to replace Article two of the Governmental Oversight Bill regarding the position of Speaker. While I recognize some of you might disprove of a change to a law passed so soon by the National Assembly, it has come to my attention that the original article as proposed was done so with a number of inadequacies inherent in it's writing. The changes as proposed by this bill has righted those wrongs found in the previous version, the powers, responsibility and function of the proposed role of Speaker have been refined and responsibly defined to benefit the democratic process of Samgola. It is this bill which I now put forwards for the consideration of the Assembly. While I have been honoured by Mr Freave for his nomination of myself to the role of Speaker, should my fellow Assembly members herald concerns that I have put forwards this bill to somehow benefit myself, I would assure my fellow Assembly members that this Bill is entirely necessary owing to the inadequacies and admittedly ill-defined nature of the previous article which in the wrong hands was capable of harming democracy within Samgola. Should those concerns persist however I would happily step down from the nomination process." 

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[b]Preamble:[/b] The purpose of this bill is to oversee the creation of the role of Speaker within the National Assembly. The Speaker shall preside over the debates of the National Assembly, assuring proper conduct and order is maintained during debates and may punish members who break the rules of conduct and order if necessary. Should this bill be passed into law, Article 2 of the Governmental Oversight Act will be rendered obsolete and in all means replaced by the Office of the Speaker Bill. 

[b]Article 1:[/b] [i]Concerning the role and function of the Speaker[/i]
The Speaker's primary function is to preside over the National Assembly during debate and is responsible for maintaining discipline and order. He or she rules on all points of order and objections raised by members when it is believed that common decency and conduct has been breached. In order to maintain orderly debate within the National Assembly, the Speaker may call to order the Assembly if it is felt that there is a disruption or breach of order. Should members refuse to follow the instructions of the Speaker, a member may be punished with a reprimand or more seriously dismissal from the Assembly for the remainder of the day's debate and session. In the case of grave disobedience by a member of the Assembly, the Speaker may call to a vote by the Assembly a motion to temporarily suspend the offending member for a maximum of four months time. Should grave disorder afflict the National Assembly and it is believed by the Speaker that no further progress might be made in the current sitting, the Speaker may immediately adjourn the entire sitting. Should the Speaker call upon this power however they must be able to adequately explain and justify their actions in post. 

In addition to maintaining discipline, the Speaker must ensure that debates proceed smoothly. If the Speaker finds that a member is making irrelevant remarks, is tediously repetitive, or is otherwise attempting to delay proceedings, he or she may order the member to end the speech. The Speaker is also charged with assuring proper democratic governance as well as protecting the interests of all parties and members assembled in the National Assembly, should the Speaker feel that there has not been sufficient debate before a vote is called and members of the National Assembly identify that they wish to contribute to the debate, the Speaker may temporarily delay a call to vote. At which point the onus will lie on the signifying members to add to the debate within one week's time of the delay. Should the member require more time to fully contribute, they may apply to the speaker for an extension of time up to a maximum of one month. Should the Speaker feel that the signifying members are merely attempting to delay proceedings he or she may refuse the member this right. 

Finally, the Speaker continues to represent his or her constituency in the National Assembly. 

[b]Article 2:[/b] [i]Concerning the election of the Speaker[/i]
The position of Speaker will be held by an MNA elected from among their own ranks. The National Assembly will elect a Speaker at the beginning of a new term after a general election, or after the death or resignation of the current Speaker. Once elected, a Speaker continues in office until the next election unless he or she resigns prior to this. Alternatively a vote of no confidence may be held for the removal of the current Speaker prior to elections provided there is sufficient evidence of a breach of the Speaker's neutrality within the National Assembly in regards to their efforts to keep order and to assure full representation. The Speaker's votes or speeches (unless they themselves breach good conduct) do not represent sufficient evidence for a vote of no confidence. 

During the election for Speaker, a member may nominate themselves for the position of Speaker or be nominated by others with the consent of the nominee. Each member may nominate no more than one candidate. With the nominated individuals, a ballot will be held in the National Assembly to determine who will be elected to fulfill the role of Speaker. In the event of a tie or no clear majority, then the individual with the fewest votes is eliminated, as are any other candidates who receive less than five percent of the votes cast. The Assembly continues to vote, for several rounds if necessary, until one member receives the requisite majority. 

[b]Article 3:[/b] [i]Concerning the partisanship of the Speaker[/i]
The Speaker is required to perform his or her office impartially and free of any partisan thought, they are not however required to resign from party membership upon taking or leaving office. If it believed that the Speaker is not performing his office impartially as is his or hers duty, a vote of no confidence as described in Article 2 can be held. In accordance with their impartiality, the Speaker may make speeches to the National Assembly though they are expected to do so only when expressing the direct concerns of their constituents or when performing their duties as Speaker. The Speaker may also cast a vote as any other National Assembly member when required, though theirs must be the last vote on any issue. 
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[b]Actions:[/b] 4/5 Remaining
- Propose Bill 
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