Parliament
Technocrats Unite for the Union
The Novum Domitros Parliament is not a representative body, instead its members are appointed by a representative body (The Oversight Council). Members of Parliament (MPs) are experts in different fields and serve for two month terms which can be renewed indefinitely. MPs are technocrats and provide technical/expert advice in the creation of long-term plans, legislation and other matters of state.
Under the constitution, all MPs are required to join a political party and are appointed to Parliament to "contribute to the Union's shared mission and success". Under the constitution, they can be ejected from Parliament if they don't contribute.
Political Parties
Hon. Xaden Riorson
Leader of the House
The Leader of the House (The Chair) ensures Parliament is working efficiently while enforcing the rules that Parliament has agreed to. The Leader of the House is not a politically neutral figure, instead they are a member of Cabinet and are appointed directly by the Prime Minister.
Party Leaders
Rt Hon. Kosta Konstantinos
Hon. Cain Ravenshade
Hon. Georgios Papadopoulos
Draft Legislation
MPs can design and vote on legislation including the nation's budget. The constitution allows Parliament to create legislation and amendments or strike down existing legislation. Parliament is also granted the right to pass motions or resolutions.
Private members' legislation (laws that are created by an individual rather than a party, Government or a committee) shall only be admissible where their enactment would not result in either a decrease in public revenue or the creation or increase of public expenditure. E.g. no new taxes or spending.
The Oversight Council (the elected representative body) acts as an upper house and must be supportive of Parliament for laws to pass.
Questioning Government
Under the constitution, Parliament may question the Prime Minister and their Cabinet every week. Parliament is guaranteed 12 primary questions and 24 supplementary questions at these weekly sessions.
The Union Committee of Parliament decides on how the questions are distributed to various parties and committees.
The Leader of the House ensures the answers to questions are appropriate and fit within the rules set by the Union Committee and Parliament.
Electing a Prime Minister
Parliament and its members are responsible for selecting a Prime Minister from within their ranks. Often, but not always, a Prime Minister is the leader of the largest party in Parliament. The Prime Minister will form a Government to execute the long-term plan that the Union Committee designs and that Parliament agrees for the nation.
Parliament also holds the power to call a vote-of-no confidence against the Prime Minister, any member of the Prime Minister's Cabinet or both. Such vote requires a 66% supermajority to be successful and would trigger a transfer of power.
Parliament Constitutional Committees
Union Committee
This committee, chaired by the Party Leader of the largest parliamentary party, designs the long-term strategy of the nation, discusses matters of national security, allocates weekly questions, and designs the rules of both committees and Parliament.
Finance Committee
Chaired by the Secretary of Finance, this committee discusses the finances of state and designs the Union Budget to allow the successful execution of the long-term plan.
Nation Building Committee
Chaired by the Secretary of Home Affairs, this committee leads the procurement and infrastructure process according to the nation's long-term plan and Union budget.
Parliament Non-Constitutional Committees
Legislation Committee
This committee reviews all new or amended legislation before Parliament votes on it. The committee reviews the legislation's relevance, structure, format and impact on the Union.