Zoner Council Restructuring

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Comm ID: Aurelia Silvan

As of this moment the SHIZL, Sirius Headquarters of Initiated Zoner Leaders, is being dissolved.

The SHIZL will be replaced with the new Zoner Security Council. This council, unlike the SHIZL, will be co-equal to the Council of Zoners. Any decisions by the Security Council can be challenged by delegates of the Zoner Council. Likewise, the Security Council may veto Zoner Council decisions. This veto can be overruled however, if the Zoner Council reaches a vote margin of eight votes in favor of the issue. For example, nine votes for, and three against gives a vote margin of six. The Security Council veto would stay in effect in this situation. But a vote of twelve in favor and three against would give a vote margin of nine, which would overturn the Security Council's veto. The reason for this is that the Security Council's main priority is the defense of all Zoners everywhere. However, to avoid any abuse, the Security Council must submit a clear reason for attempting a veto of any Council decision.

The Security Council consists of the Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson, and three selected Zoners. These three Zoners are chosen by the Chairperson, however the Zoner Council may oppose Security Council candidates and vote on whether or not to accept them into the Security Council. If the Zoner Council successfully opposes the candidate, the Chairperson is to select a new Zoner to replace the eliminated candidate. The Zoner Council may attempt to oppose any Security Council candidate except the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson. Depending on the status of factions, groups, and organizations in the Zoners, additional Security Council seats may be added to allow faction representatives. The same conditions regarding nomination by chairperson and Council's ability to object apply to faction representatives. Faction representatives may also count towards the three Zoner Councilors, but not always.

The Security Council has four duties and responsibilities;
First, the Security Council assigns diplomats to negotiations with other factions and groups. These diplomats must either be a part of the Zoner Council or the Security Council.
Second, the Security Council regulates the usage of Zoner equipment and ships by non-Zoners.
Third, the Security Council handles the issue of misbehaving Zoners.
Fourth, the Security Council will participate and sometimes lead efforts that benefit some or all Zoners, especially in situations of hostility with other groups and factions, and in the aid of new Zoners who have come to us from the houses.

The reasons this decision was made are many, but the most important ones were that;
The first is that the SHIZL was not subject to the Council of Zoner's approval or decisions. The Council of Zoners was not in a position to challenge or object to SHIZL decisions. The SHIZL operated above the Council of Zoners, with little fear of reprisal or interference.
The second main reason is that the SHIZL was getting too big for its own shoes. Often times it was taking action that it wasn't given authority to in its charter. Some of these actions needed to be taken at the time, but it is my belief that the SHIZL has run its course.

From this point on, the Security Council will take the place of the SHIZL.

The other matter being presented is the formation of the 'Chairperson's Cabinet.' This will consist of the Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson, a Secretary and Treasurer, and two Enforcers. The Vice Chairperson is basically the assistant to the Chairperson, handling some of the diplomatic and political matters, and offering advice. The Treasurer is a pretty straight forward position, he/she handles all funds for Council-sponsored projects. The Treasurer also doubles as a third Enforcer. The Enforcers are the Chairperson's eyes, ears, and clubs. They are mainly Chairperson-sponsored Council delegates. Council Delegates with the authority to act in the Chairperson's name to resolve disputes or enforce decisions made by the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Security Council, and Zoner Council.

All positions for the Cabinet are chosen by the Chairperson.

The current Cabinet consists of;
Chairperson - Aurelia Silvan
Vice Chairperson - Galen Watson
Secretary/Treasurer - Malcolm Reynolds
Enforcers - Saronsen Nighten, 'Top'

-Aurelia Silvan

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