Amendment Twenty One

~ Amendment Twenty-One ~

Article One - Addressing Inactivity in the Tepoelan
Whereby it is declared that any Member of the Tepoelan (MT), including Members of the Chamber of Provincial Emissary (MOEs), who has been inactive for a period of two consecutive months shall be deemed incapacitated in their role.

Article Two - Automatic By-Election Trigger
Upon the confirmation of an MT or MOE’s incapacitation due to inactivity, an automatic by-election shall be triggered for their seat. The Speaker of the Chamber of Provincial Emissary shall oversee this process, ensuring fair and transparent electoral procedures.

Article Three - Candidate Reconfirmation Requirement
If the incapacitated member wishes to retain their seat, they must formally declare their intention to run in the by-election without being prompted by any governmental or parliamentary body. Failure to do so shall result in their replacement by the winning candidate of the by-election.

Article Four - Enforcement of This Amendment
The Tepoelan shall have the authority to enforce this amendment through appropriate legislation, ensuring that mechanisms for monitoring inactivity and organizing by-elections are properly implemented. Additionally, in circumstances of national war or emergency as declared by the Prime Minister and formally recognized by the governing institutions, temporary measures may be enacted to uphold governmental stability, including the reassignment of incapacitated or otherwise unfit officials to ensure continuity of governance. The specific mechanisms for such reassignments shall be determined by executive directive in consultation with relevant constitutional authorities.

Article Five - Interpretation and Judicial Oversight
The Supreme Court of Salanda shall have the power to interpret and oversee the implementation of this amendment, ensuring fairness and compliance with the Constitution of Salanda (Basic Foundation Laws).

Signature of the Incumbent Monarch of the Kingdom of Salanda: