The forums actually have an awards system plugin installed that’s just not utilized. My critique of this bill is, aside from Roavin’s, mainly that the titles don’t really fit our regional theme. We’ve never really been a monarchy-like region, so titles like knight don’t make sense. Maybe we can take a cue from how the US or other non-monarchic countries handle these honors IRL?

I have to agree with Glen about the theme. What about like ... Medals of Freedom, Honor and Courage? Or something like that?

I hadn't thought of this, i'll look into name changes like the ones suggested! Thank you!

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The forums actually have an awards system plugin installed that’s just not utilized...

What do you mean by this? I was unaware of it.

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I fully believe that the bill in its current form is ready to be voted on; I have at every turn revised it to make it better represent the theme and character of the region, and I have also been very grateful and thankful for the input on the bill that has helped me shape it into its current form. As a first time legislator this is very exciting and interesting, and I will be proud of the bill no matter if it makes it to the voting floor or not.
With that said: I motion to vote.

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I fully believe that the bill in its current form is ready to be voted on; I have at every turn revised it to make it better represent the theme and character of the region, and I have also been very grateful and thankful for the input on the bill that has helped me shape it into its current form. As a first time legislator this is very exciting and interesting, and I will be proud of the bill no matter if it makes it to the voting floor or not.
With that said: I motion to vote.

I Second the move to the voteing floor.

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I think we could also have a medal given by the Assembly like the US Congressional Gold Medal. It is awarded to persons "who have performed an achievement that has an impact on American history and culture that is likely to be recognized as a major achievement in the recipient's field long after the achievement.

 

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I don't believe this bill is quite ready to be brought to vote, sorry. I'd been waiting for the edits to slow down so that I wouldn't have to proof read ten different versions, but thanks to real life I think I waited too long - I'm very sorry about that. But it's a good bill, just needed some slight formatting edits in several sections and a few spelling/grammar checks. I'd like to propose this edit to it:

(and technically this version can still be brought to vote tomorrow )

tsp TSP Legion of Honor Award act 
An act to recognize service to the region in ways military, civil, and political. 
 
1. DEFINITIONS: 

(1) Service is to be defined as any action taken that can reasonably be seen as contributing to the betterment, or advancement of the region whether military, civil, or politically.   

2. THE CLASSES OF THE AWARD:

(1) The award is to be separated into three different classes consisting of: 
a. Freedom: Awarded for extreme and diligent service of any kind to the region for a significant length of time.
b. Valor: Awarded for consistent and honorable service to the region while serving in a military position. 
c. Service: Awarded for civil service, political service, and the betterment and advancement of the region.  

3. THE ISSUING AND NOMINATION PROCESS:

(1) The delegate is to be the entity that issues the Award to the recipients and must consent to each nominee that is to receive the Award; 
(2) The nominees for the Award shall be nominated to the classes of Service, Valor, and Freedom by the Assembly or by the following means:  
a: Nominees may be nominated to the class of Freedom by the Prime Minister or Chief Justice;
b: Nominees may be nominated to the class of Valor by the Minister of Military Affairs or the Council of Regional Security;
c: Nominees may be nominated to the class of Service by any member of the government, or by direct regional poll. 

(3) Any legislator as well as the delegate may introduce a candidate for nomination to the Assembly., c Candidates are nominated upon the completion of a majority vote.  

(4) A s Sitting delegate cannot award them self themselves the honor, and if they were to be properly nominated by one of the ways listed, it would be at their predecessor's discretion to confirm their nomination.
 
(5) No person shall nominate them self themselves for the honor or be involved in the process of their own nomination regardless of position held in regards to process of nomination.  
 
4. REVOCATION OF THE AWARD:

(1) Any individual who has been convicted of a crime against the region, has been impeached or removed from office in the region, or has been found to have been awarded the Award under false or unworthy pretenses shall have the award stripped from them.

5. TIME FOR PROCESS: 

(1) The time for nomination to presentation of the award shall take no more than one months time except in the case of the nomination of the sitting delegate. 

(This post was last modified: 04-16-2018, 01:43 AM by Nakari.)

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I think we could also have a medal given by the Assembly like the US Congressional Gold Medal. It is awarded to persons "who have performed an achievement that has an impact on American history and culture that is likely to be recognized as a major achievement in the recipient's field long after the achievement.

Absolutely, this is also a good idea. I think that a well developed award and recognition system will help the region grow and prosper. This might be a bit similar to the legion of honor, but it could be made different and clearly distinct.

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I don't believe this bill is quite ready to be brought to vote, sorry. I'd been waiting for the edits to slow down so that I wouldn't have to proof read ten different versions, but thanks to real life I think I waited too long - I'm very sorry about that. But it's a good bill, just needed some slight formatting edits in several sections and a few spelling/grammar checks. I'd like to propose this edit to it:

(and technically this version can still be brought to vote tomorrow )

tsp TSP Legion of Honor Award act 
An act to recognize service to the region in ways military, civil, and political. 
 
1. DEFINITIONS: 

(1) Service is to be defined as any action taken that can reasonably be seen as contributing to the betterment, or advancement of the region whether military, civil, or politically.   

2. THE CLASSES OF THE AWARD:

(1) The award is to be separated into three different classes consisting of: 
a. Freedom: Awarded for extreme and diligent service of any kind to the region for a significant length of time.
b. Valor: Awarded for consistent and honorable service to the region while serving in a military position. 
c. Service: Awarded for civil service, political service, and the betterment and advancement of the region.  

3. THE ISSUING AND NOMINATION PROCESS:

(1) The delegate is to be the entity that issues the Award to the recipients and must consent to each nominee that is to receive the Award; 
(2) The nominees for the Award shall be nominated to the classes of Service, Valor, and Freedom by the Assembly or by the following means:  
a: Nominees may be nominated to the class of Freedom by the Prime Minister or Chief Justice;
b: Nominees may be nominated to the class of Valor by the Minister of Military Affairs or the Council of Regional Security;
c: Nominees may be nominated to the class of Service by any member of the government, or by direct regional poll. 

(3) Any legislator as well as the delegate may introduce a candidate for nomination to the Assembly., c Candidates are nominated upon the completion of a majority vote.  

(4) A s Sitting delegate cannot award them self themselves the honor, and if they were to be properly nominated by one of the ways listed, it would be at their predecessor's discretion to confirm their nomination.
 
(5) No person shall nominate them self themselves for the honor or be involved in the process of their own nomination regardless of position held in regards to process of nomination.  
 
4. REVOCATION OF THE AWARD:

(1) Any individual who has been convicted of a crime against the region, has been impeached or removed from office in the region, or has been found to have been awarded the Award under false or unworthy pretenses shall have the award stripped from them.

5. TIME FOR PROCESS: 

(1) The time for nomination to presentation of the award shall take no more than one months time except in the case of the nomination of the sitting delegate. 

Would the edit require its own motion and second?
Either way here comes the fix, and thank you for the input and grammar help!

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I have three comments or questions:

1. If we have a Freedom Award, shouldn't it be somehow related to freedom? As it stands, I feel the description of that category better qualifies as a Lifetime Achievement Award.
   
2. Why do we have one military-related award, but merge all other types of service (gameside, RA, FA, etc) under a single Service Award?
   
3. I'd like to know why we have the Chief Justice making nominations for what is arguably a political award.

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I have three comments or questions:

1. If we have a Freedom Award, shouldn't it be somehow related to freedom? As it stands, I feel the description of that category better qualifies as a Lifetime Achievement Award.
   
2. Why do we have one military-related award, but merge all other types of service (gameside, RA, FA, etc) under a single Service Award?
   
3. I'd like to know why we have the Chief Justice making nominations for what is arguably a political award.
   

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1. I would suppose that that's fair, I based the name off of the highest honor given to civilians in the US. 
2. This is based off of the actual legion of honor of france: " French nationals, men and women, can be received into the Légion, for "eminent merit" (mérites éminents) in military or civil life. In practice, in current usage, the order is conferred to entrepreneurs, high-level civil servants, scientists, artists including famous actors and actresses, sport champions..." I've included the military because it makes sense for such a legion to be open to and accommodating for the military. 
3. My intent was for the highest honor to be free of political influence, as the service class is for political people; somebody that is very partisan and worthy of the honor should probably get the service class, somebody like yourself with years of experience is probably worthy of the freedom class.

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