Determination of Justiciability

Whereas Amerion has requested this Court that a review be conducted on certain issues related to the interpretation of the law with the following question:

I respectfully seek clarification on whether a distinction exists between appointed deputies (as provided in the Elections Act) and Cabinet advisors and trainees/interns (as provided in the Charter).

Whereas this Court has conducted a careful review of the merits of such a request on the basis of its legal necessity and potential to impact present and future policies.

It is resolved with respect to this Legal Question as follows:

1. It is deemed justiciable.
   
2. It shall be assigned the case number HCLQ1901 and be referred to in full as Separation of Powers.
   
3. The Court invites all able and willing members to submit their views and stances on this Legal Question in the form of amicus curiae briefs, no later than 27 February 2019.
   
4. The Court reserves the right to consult with, and request private testimonies from, other government institutions and individuals, for the purposes of research and clarification of context.
   
5. The Court retains, in compliance with the Charter and the Judicial Act, the sole right to issue an opinion on this Legal Question.
   

It is so ordered.