The EPPS Act was proposed by Delegate Zukchiva and seconded by Magister SirShadow on 11th March 2021. The text of the bill reads as follows:
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE MAGISTERIUM OF THE EAST PACIFIC
SECTION I. CITATION & DEFINITIONS
…1.1. This Act shall be known and cited as "The Eastern Pacific Police Service Act, 2021”.
…1.2. For the purpose of this Act, “deputies” includes the Deputy Provost and any appointed person(s) who assumes the specific legal duties of Delegate during their absence.
SECTION II. GENERAL PROVISIONS
…2.1. The Eastern Pacific Police Service (“EPPS”) is hereby established, and its powers and responsibilities are hereby defined as:
……2.1.1. Protecting The East Pacific’s regional sovereignty.
……2.1.2. Conducting domestic and international intelligence operations.
……2.1.3. Collaborating with the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army on regional defense and intelligence operations.
……2.1.4. Acting as Compliance Officers as outlined in The Endorsement Cap Act.
…2.2. The EPPS shall be overseen by the Viziers. Viziers shall elect among themselves a Commissioner to assume command of the EPPS.
…2.2.1. The Commissioner may not serve concurrently as an Arbiter, the Delegate, the Provost, or any deputies thereof.
…2.3. The EPPS shall, as the primary in-game investigative service for The East Pacific, adhere to these restrictions:
……2.3.1. Properly investigate and procure any evidence of wrongdoing, and present sources in confidentiality when possible.
……2.3.2. Protect witnesses that have no direct connection to the aforementioned wrongdoing.
……2.3.3. Maintain confidentiality if all parties agree to such provisions.
……2.3.4. Present all finalized investigative reports generated by the EPPS to the Conclave by the Commissioner for further review.
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This bill requires a normal majority to pass.
Voting begins on 11 March 2021 at 18:15 UTC and will last a period of 168 hours. It will end on 18th March 2021, 18:15 UTC.
Voting Choices:
- Vote AYE or FOR if you are in favor.
- Vote NAY or AGAINST if you are against.
- Vote ABSTAIN or PRESENT if you cannot make a decision in good conscience.
It is required that you supply your nation residing in the East Pacific and your World Assembly status, if applicable. If you are currently an active member of EPSA then you are exempt from this rule.
Active Magisters (22):
AC5230 [Deputy Provost; since 10th January 2021]
Aggie
Algerstonia
A mean old man
Bachtendekuppen
Brotherlandprez1 [Deputy Provost; since 10th January 2021]
Catiania
Dabeez
Dylan [Provost; since 10th January 2021]
GioSivo
Gorundu
Heaveria
Kyon Thomas
Mangegneithe
McStooley
Nociav
Philville2 [Deputy Provost; since 10th January 2021]
Sammy23 [Deputy Provost; since 10th January 2021]
SirShadow
Sokala
TechTag
vw53a
Suspended Magisters (0):
N/A
Scheduled LOA or LOD:
Tuva [began 24th September 2020]