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Post by ➤ GRAZ ! on Jan 21, 2012 18:35:12 GMT
Legislation
Legislation is the umbrella term for the six different types of rule making on Solastella. Together, they determine the rules and guidelines that govern how the site is run. These include new rules, removed rules, elections, petitions, clarifications and more. The six types of Legislation are Referenda, Plans, Elections, Laws, Petitions and Rulings.
Referenda
Referenda are held fairly regularly, and typically deal with big events that will affect the whole site. These are votes that are conducted in the Ideas Hall that any site member can express their opinion on. If a referendum gains enough votes, then the result becomes legally binding and must be put into practice on Solastella. If not, it becomes consultative, and the Upper Staff / Assembly Members arrive at the decision independently.
Plans
Plans don’t involve changes to the rules, but instead the amendment of site features, such as the addition of a new side box or the creation of a new island or area.
Elections
Elections are like referenda, in that they are votes held amongst all members, typically to determine upper staff members. Each position has its own slightly different rules and electoral systems and these can all be found in the Visitor’s Centre.
Laws
Laws are passed by the Legislative Assembly after discussion. These are not open to public discussion, for practical reasons. Though some may regard this as unfair, like all pieces of legislation, it is open to scrutiny by the other categories of legislation - and an unpopular decision by the Assembly can be petitioned, or alternatively taken to court.
Petitions
Petitions are passed by members in the Ideas Hall. If a petition gains 25% of the site membership’s support, it must be debated in the Legislative Assembly, and if it gains over 50% of the site membership’s support, it must be passed immediately. Petitions can be to amend, remove or introduce new laws, remove staff members or hold referenda.
Ruling
A Ruling is a judgement made at the Court of Miranda. This is the final outcome of a case brought before the courtiers and should be based on existing laws and regulations. Rulings are necessary because existing laws cannot and will not cover every possible - they are general and specific situations may occur in something of a grey area. However, if an action is deemed to be against the rules once, it can be used to guide future instances of the same action or situation. At the same time, Rulings can be powerful to repeal laws that are deemed to be against existing site rules, as the Court is independent from the Assembly.
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