Articles VI and VIII of the Charter were amended on 25 September 2020 using discretionary powers.

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THE CHARTER OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC

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VI. THE EXECUTIVE

Establishing an executive branch consisting of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.

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Minister of Defense

(13) The Minister of Defense will be the civilian leader of the armed forces of the Coalition, the South Pacific Special Forces. In conjunction with a group of Generals, the Minister of Defense will be responsible for the defense of the Coalition, building military activity, and conducting military operations.

(12)(14) The Minister of Defense may elect to establish an intelligence office, in equal coordination with the Council on Regional Security.

Executive Authorities

(13)(15) The executive may exercise the collective authority of executive orders, by unanimous consent among the Prime Minister and Cabinet Mministers. Executive orders may only be issued to address an immediate and pressing issue created by ambiguity or holes in a particular law, which will immediately have the effect of law.

(14)(16) Upon declaring an executive order, the order will be presented automatically to the Assembly for three days of debate, followed by a vote according to legislative rules, where it will expire and its effects shall be reversed if the Assembly does not incorporate it into law.

(15)(17) The Prime Minister and Cabinet Mministers may elect to appoint deputies and advisors, who will be considered junior members of the Cabinet, but will not have voting rights in any executive decision.

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VIII. THE HIGH COURT

Creating a supreme judicial authority for the Coalition.

(1) The High Court will consist of one Chief Justice and a number of Associate Justices, and will hold exclusive judicial authority in the Coalition.