Section IX of the Charter of the Coalition was amended via Chair's discretionary powers (Pursuant to Article 2 Section 4 of the Legislative Procedure Act) on the 06th of March, 2020.

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Amendment to Section IX Wrote:

The Charter of the South Pacific

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IX. THE COUNCIL ON REGIONAL SECURITY

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(9) The Council on Regional Security will be responsible for establishing an appropriate cap on endorsements, ensuring that such a cap is not detrimental to the growth of the region. Enforcement of the endorsement cap should be done with leniency if a violator does not pose a significant risk to regional security.

(10) During a coup d’etat, whether committed by outside forces, infiltrators, or duly elected officials, the Council on Regional Security may declare a state of emergency, until such a time that a legitimate government is restored. All necessary measures may be taken to defeat a coup d’etat or hostile invasion, except that the legitimate Assembly may not be suspended.

(1211) The Council on Regional Security, the Prime Minister, and the Delegate will establish a line of succession for the Delegate seat.

(1312) The Council on Regional Security shall designate an individual as Intelligence Coordinator, who must be notified of and approve all intelligence and counter-intelligence operations. The Intelligence Coordinator will be responsible for disseminating any and all intelligence to the Council on Regional Security and other bodies as needed. The Intelligence Coordinator and the Minister of Military Affairs will maintain a regional intelligence classification system as necessary for ensuring information security.