Public Official Disclosure Act

The Magisterium Laws of the East Pacific The Concordat and Laws of The East Pacific
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Current as of 2024-05-17T00:00:00Z

BE IT ENACTED by the Magisterium of the East Pacific:

SECTION I. CITATION

…1.1-This act shall be known and cited as the “Public Official Disclosure Act.”

SECTION II. DEFINITIONS.

…2.1-For the purposes of this act:
…2.1.1. “Public Officials” includes the Delegate, all Magisters, all Arbiters, all Viziers, all Ministers, all Deputy Ministers, and any other position explicitly designed as such in relevant legislation or Executive Order.
…2.1.2. “Positions of interest” includes all governmental positions in other regions, all citizenship in other regions, all leadership or membership in cross-regional organizations, and all foreign titles received.
…2.1.3. “Conflicts of Interest” as a situation in which a public official’s impartiality is in question due to Positions of Interest in other regions.

SECTION III. PROVISIONS.

…3.1-All Residents will have 7 (seven) days to comply with these provisions following their election, admission, appointment, or confirmation as a public official.

…3.2. A subforum entitled, “Public Disclosure Forms,” will be created in “The Plaza” of The East Pacific forum.
…3.2.1. All public officials are required to disclose their aliases and positions of interest.
…3.2.2. Whenever there is a change in these positions or aliases, the public official must update their public disclosure form within 7 days of the change.

SECTION IV. EXCEPTIONS.

…4.1. Interpersonal relationships that are unrelated to governmental associations do not have to be disclosed.

…4.2. In order to withhold a Position of Interest or an alias from a disclosure, permission must be attained by at least two of the following officials: The Delegate, Provost, Grand Vizier, and/or the Viceroy.

…4.2.1. If approved under 5.2, notification of approval, alongside disclosure of said position of interest or alias must be sent by the applicant to all four officials listed above. Withheld positions of interest or aliases must be held in the strictest confidence these public officials, regardless of whether they approved of the withholding.

…4.2.2. The public disclosure thread for that public official must include this statement, “ADDITIONAL POSITIONS OR ALIASES HAVE NOT BEEN DISCLOSED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE [INSERT APPROVING PUBLIC OFFICIALS].”

SECTION V. FAILURE TO DISCLOSE.

…5.1. The Eastern Pacific Police Service (EPPS) is charged with monitoring compliance with this Act.
…5.1.1. Any Vizier may choose to act as a Compliance Officer under this act, and nothing in this act shall constitute an activity requirement on any Vizier.

…5.2. If a public official appears to be out of compliance, a Compliance Officer will contact one of their valid Citizenship nations via telegram. Notification may also be sent on any other relevant service in a private manner, so long as the official can reliably receive the notice.

…5.3. After contact from the Compliance Officer, the public official will have 14 days to apply for an exemption or comply with this Act.

…5.4. Failure to comply with this Act may result in a trial before the Conclave for an indictable offence, any sentence to not exceed banishment from The East Pacific for one year.

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The Magisterium passed the original Public Official Disclosure Act on 31 Mar 2014.  (See this http://theeastpacific.com/topic/5183964/1/.)

The Delegate approved the original version of the law on 01 Apr 2014.  (See this http://theeastpacific.com/single/?p=8023101&t=5170092.)

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BE IT ENACTED by the Magisterium of the East Pacific:

SECTION I. SHORT TITLE

This act shall be known and cited as the “Public Official Disclosure Act.”

SECTION II. FINDINGS.

The Magisterium finds that –
(1) Many citizens and public officials in The East Pacific hold similar positions in other regions;
(2) Without full disclosure of potential conflicts of interest, the citizens of The East Pacific may not be served by those whose primary concern is The East Pacific; and
(3) Disclosure and transparency of potentially competing interests creates trust in public officials.

SECTION III. DEFINITIONS.

For the purposes of this act –
(1) “Public Officials” includes the Delegate, all Magisters, and all Arbiters.
(2) “Positions of interest to the citizens of The East Pacific” includes all governmental positions in other regions, all citizenship in other regions, all leadership or membership in cross-regional organizations, and all foreign titles received.

SECTION IV. PROVISIONS.

(a) Upon the enactment of the Public Official Disclosure Act, all current public officials will have 30 days to comply with these provisions.

(b) All citizens will have 14 days to comply with these provisions before beginning their election, admission, or confirmation as a public official.

(c) A subforum entitled, “Public Disclosure Forms,” will be created in “The Plaza” of The East Pacific forum.

(d) All public officials are required to post a public disclosure form in this subforum.

(e) All public officials shall create a thread in “Public Disclosure Forms” subforum with the title “Public Disclosure:” followed by the name of their TEP nation and the name they use in the forum in the topic title and/or topic description.

(f) Whenever there is a change in these positions, the public official must update their public disclosure form within 7 days of the change.

SECTION V. EXCEPTIONS.

(a) Interpersonal relationships that are unrelated to governmental associations do not have to be disclosed.

(b) In the event a public official does not want to disclose a position of interest to the citizens of The East Pacific, the public official may do so if the withholding of that information is approved by two or more of the following three public officials: the Delegate, the Provost, and/or the Viceroy.

(c) If the withholding of a position of interest is approved by two or more of the aforementioned three public officials, said position of interest must be held in the strictest confidence by all three public officials, regardless of whether or not an individual public official approved of the withholding.

(d) The public disclosure thread for that public official must include this statement, “ADDITIONAL POSITIONS HAVE NOT BEEN DISCLOSED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE [INSERT APPROVING PUBLIC OFFICIALS].”

SECTION VI. FAILURE TO DISCLOSE.

(a) The Eastern Pacific Police Service (EPPS) is charged with monitoring compliance with this Act.

(b) If a public official appears to be out of compliance, the EPPS will contact their TEP nation, as stated in their most recent citizenship application, via telegram and the name they use on the forum via private message.

(c) After contact from the EPPS, the public official will have 14 days to apply for an exemption or comply with this Act.

(d) Failure to comply with this Act may result in a trial before the Conclave.

SECTION VII. ENACTMENT.

This bill shall be enacted upon its signature by the Delegate, except if the Magisterium votes to override a veto of this bill by the Delegate.
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The following amendment passed the Magisterium on 23 July 2014.  (See this http://theeastpacific.com/topic/5192526/1/?x=90#new.)
The Delegate accepted the amendment in this http://theeastpacific.com/single/?p=8035675&t=5170092.

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BE IT ENACTED by the Magisterium of the East Pacific:

SECTION I. SHORT TITLE

This act shall be known and cited as the “Public Official Disclosure Act.”

SECTION II. FINDINGS.

The Magisterium finds that –
(1) Many citizens and public officials in The East Pacific hold similar positions in other regions;
(2) Without full disclosure of potential conflicts of interest, the citizens of The East Pacific may not be served by those whose primary concern is The East Pacific; and
(3) Disclosure and transparency of potentially competing interests creates trust in public officials.

SECTION III. DEFINITIONS.

For the purposes of this act –
(1) “Public Officials” includes the Delegate, all Magisters, and all Arbiters.
(2) “Positions of interest to the citizens of The East Pacific” includes all governmental positions in other regions, all citizenship in other regions, all leadership or membership in cross-regional organizations, and all foreign titles received.

SECTION IV. PROVISIONS.

(a) Upon the enactment of the Public Official Disclosure Act, all current public officials will have 30 days to comply with these provisions.

(b) All citizens will have 14 days to comply with these provisions before beginning their election, admission, or confirmation as a public official.

(c) A subforum entitled, “Public Disclosure Forms,” will be created in “The Plaza” of The East Pacific forum.

(d) All public officials are required to post a public disclosure form in this subforum.

(e) All public officials shall create a thread in “Public Disclosure Forms” subforum with the title “Public Disclosure:” followed by the name of their TEP nation and the name they use in the forum in the topic title and/or topic description.

(f) Whenever there is a change in these positions, the public official must update their public disclosure form within 7 days of the change.

SECTION V. EXCEPTIONS.

(a) Interpersonal relationships that are unrelated to governmental associations do not have to be disclosed.

(b) In the event a public official does not want to disclose a position of interest to the citizens of The East Pacific, the public official may do so if the withholding of that information is approved by two or more of the following three public officials: the Delegate, the Provost, and/or the Viceroy.

(c) If the withholding of a position of interest is approved by two or more of the aforementioned three public officials, said position of interest must be held in the strictest confidence by all three public officials, regardless of whether or not an individual public official approved of the withholding.

(d) The public disclosure thread for that public official must include this statement, “ADDITIONAL POSITIONS HAVE NOT BEEN DISCLOSED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE [INSERT APPROVING PUBLIC OFFICIALS].”

SECTION VI. FAILURE TO DISCLOSE.

(a) The Eastern Pacific Police Service (EPPS) is charged with monitoring compliance with this Act.

(b) If a public official appears to be out of compliance, the EPPS will contact their TEP nation, as stated in their most recent citizenship application, via telegram and the name they use on the forum via private message.

(c) After contact from the EPPS, the public official will have 14 days to apply for an exemption or comply with this Act.

(d) Failure to comply with this Act may result in a trial before the Conclave for an indictable offence, any sentence to not exceed banishment from The East Pacific for one year.

SECTION VII. ENACTMENT.

This bill shall be enacted upon its signature by the Delegate, except if the Magisterium votes to override a veto of this bill by the Delegate.
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[spoiler]BE IT ENACTED by the Magisterium of the East Pacific:

SECTION I. SHORT TITLE

This act shall be known and cited as the “Public Official Disclosure Act.”

SECTION II. FINDINGS.

The Magisterium finds that –
(1) Many citizens and public officials in The East Pacific hold similar positions in other regions;
(2) Without full disclosure of potential conflicts of interest, the citizens of The East Pacific may not be served by those whose primary concern is The East Pacific; and
(3) Disclosure and transparency of potentially competing interests creates trust in public officials.

SECTION III. DEFINITIONS.

For the purposes of this act –
(1) “Public Officials” includes the Delegate, all Magisters, and all Arbiters.
(2) “Positions of interest to the citizens of The East Pacific” includes all governmental positions in other regions, all citizenship in other regions, all leadership or membership in cross-regional organizations, and all foreign titles received.

SECTION IV. PROVISIONS.

(a) Upon the enactment of the Public Official Disclosure Act, all current public officials will have 30 days to comply with these provisions.

(b) All citizens will have 14 days to comply with these provisions before beginning their election, admission, or confirmation as a public official.

(c) A subforum entitled, “Public Disclosure Forms,” will be created in “The Plaza” of The East Pacific forum.

(d) All public officials are required to post a public disclosure form in this subforum.

(e) All public officials shall create a thread in “Public Disclosure Forms” subforum with the title “Public Disclosure:” followed by the name of their TEP nation and the name they use in the forum in the topic title and/or topic description.

(f) Whenever there is a change in these positions, the public official must update their public disclosure form within 7 days of the change.

SECTION V. EXCEPTIONS.

(a) Interpersonal relationships that are unrelated to governmental associations do not have to be disclosed.

(b) In the event a public official does not want to disclose a position of interest to the citizens of The East Pacific, the public official may do so if the withholding of that information is approved by two or more of the following three public officials: the Delegate, the Provost, and/or the Viceroy.

(c) If the withholding of a position of interest is approved by two or more of the aforementioned three public officials, said position of interest must be held in the strictest confidence by all three public officials, regardless of whether or not an individual public official approved of the withholding.

(d) The public disclosure thread for that public official must include this statement, “ADDITIONAL POSITIONS HAVE NOT BEEN DISCLOSED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE [INSERT APPROVING PUBLIC OFFICIALS].”

SECTION VI. FAILURE TO DISCLOSE.

(a) The Eastern Pacific Police Service (EPPS) is charged with monitoring compliance with this Act.

(b) If a public official appears to be out of compliance, the EPPS will contact their TEP nation, as stated in their most recent citizenship application, via telegram and the name they use on the forum via private message.

(c) After contact from the EPPS, the public official will have 14 days to apply for an exemption or comply with this Act.

(d) Failure to comply with this Act may result in a trial before the Conclave for an indictable offence, any sentence to not exceed banishment from The East Pacific for one year.

SECTION VII. ENACTMENT.

This bill shall be enacted upon its signature by the Delegate, except if the Magisterium votes to override a veto of this bill by the Delegate.
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On November 12, 2016, the following amendment https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/the_east_pacific/vote-amend-public-disclosure-act-t5677.html.

The Delegate signed the amendments into law in this http://s2.zetaboards.com/The_East_Pacific/single/?p=10006521&t=5170092.

The proposed amendments to the Public Disclosure Act are indicated below with green underlined text being added to the Act and red strikethrough text being removed:

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BE IT ENACTED by the Magisterium of the East Pacific:

SECTION I. SHORT TITLE

…1.1- This act shall be known and cited as the “Public Official Disclosure Act.”

SECTION II. FINDINGS.

…2.1-The Magisterium finds that:
(1) Many citizens and public officials in The East Pacific hold similar positions in other regions;
(2) Without full disclosure of potential conflicts of interest, the citizens of The East Pacific may not be served by those whose primary concern is The East Pacific; and
(3) Disclosure and transparency of potentially competing interests creates trust in public officials.

SECTION III. DEFINITIONS.

…3.1- For the purposes of this act:
(1) “Public Officials” includes the Delegate, all Magisters, and all Arbiters,and any other position explicitly designed as such in relevant legislation or Executive Order.
(2) “Positions of interest to the citizens of The East Pacific” includes all governmental positions in other regions, all citizenship in other regions, all leadership or membership in cross-regional organizations, and all foreign titles received.
(3) “Conflicts of Interest” as a situation in which a public official’s impartiality is in question due to Positions of Interest in other regions.

SECTION IV. PROVISIONS.

s Upon the enactment of the Public Official Disclosure Act, all current public officials will have 30 days to comply with these provisions.[/s]

…4.1- s[/s]All citizens will have 7 (seven)14 days to comply with these provisionsfollowingbefore beginning their election, admission, or confirmation as a public official.

…4.2- s[/s] A subforum entitled, “Public Disclosure Forms,” will be created in “The Plaza” of The East Pacific forum.
…4.2.1- s[/s] All public officials are required to post a public disclosure form in this subforum.
…4.2.2- s[/s] All public officials shall create a thread in “Public Disclosure Forms” subforum with the title “Public Disclosure:” followed by the name of their TEP nation and the name they use in the forum in the topic title and/or topic description.
…4.2.3- s[/s]Whenever there is a change in these positions, the public official must update their public disclosure form within 7 days of the change.

SECTION V. EXCEPTIONS.

…5.1- s[/s] Interpersonal relationships that are unrelated to governmental associations do not have to be disclosed.

…5.2- s[/s] In order to withhold a Position of Interest from a disclosure, permission must be attained by at least two of the following officials: The Delegate, Provost, and/or the Viceroy. In the event a public official does not want to disclose a position of interest to the citizens of The East Pacific, the public official may do so if the withholding of that information is approved by two or more of the following three public officials: the Delegate, the Provost, and/or the Viceroy.
…5.2.1- s[/s]If approved under 5.2, If the withholding of a position of interest is approved by two or more of the aforementioned three public officials, said position of interest must be held in the strictest confidence by all three public officials, regardless of whether or not an individual public official approved of the withholding.
…5.2.2- s[/s] The public disclosure thread for that public official must include this statement, “ADDITIONAL POSITIONS HAVE NOT BEEN DISCLOSED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE [INSERT APPROVING PUBLIC OFFICIALS].”

SECTION VI. FAILURE TO DISCLOSE.

…6.1- s[/s] The Eastern Pacific Police Service (EPPS) is charged with monitoring compliance with this Act.
…6.1.1- Any Vizier may choose to act as a Compliance Officer under this act, and nothing in this act shall constitute an activity requirement on any Vizier.

…6.2- s[/s] If a public official appears to be out of compliance, a Compliance Officerthe EPPS will contact their TEP nation, as stated in their most recent citizenship application, via telegram and the name they use on the forum via private message.

…6.3- s[/s] After contact from the Compliance Officer EPPS, the public official will have 14 days to apply for an exemption or comply with this Act.

…6.4- s[/s] Failure to comply with this Act may result in a trial before the Conclave for an indictable offence, any sentence to not exceed banishment from The East Pacific for one year.

SECTION VII. ENACTMENT.

This bill shall be enacted upon its signature by the Delegate, except if the Magisterium votes to override a veto of this bill by the Delegate.
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BE IT ENACTED by the Magisterium of the East Pacific:

SECTION I. SHORT TITLE

…1.1-This act shall be known and cited as the “Public Official Disclosure Act.”

SECTION II. FINDINGS.

…2.1-The Magisterium finds that:
(1) Many citizens and public officials in The East Pacific hold similar positions in other regions;
(2) Without full disclosure of potential conflicts of interest, the citizens of The East Pacific may not be served by those whose primary concern is The East Pacific; and
(3) Disclosure and transparency of potentially competing interests creates trust in public officials.

SECTION III. DEFINITIONS.

…3.1-For the purposes of this act:
(1) “Public Officials” includes the Delegate, all Magisters, all Arbiters and any other position explicitly designed as such in relevant legislation or Executive Order.
(2) “Positions of interest” includes all governmental positions in other regions, all citizenship in other regions, all leadership or membership in cross-regional organizations, and all foreign titles received.
(3) “Conflicts of Interest” as a situation in which a public official’s impartiality is in question due to Positions of Interest in other regions.

SECTION IV. PROVISIONS.

…4.1-All citizens will have 7 (seven) days to comply with these provisions following their election, admission, or confirmation as a public official.

…4.2- A subforum entitled, “Public Disclosure Forms,” will be created in “The Plaza” of The East Pacific forum.
…4.2.1-All public officials are required to post a public disclosure form in this subforum.
…4.2.2-All public officials shall create a thread in “Public Disclosure Forms” subforum with the title “Public Disclosure:” followed by the name of their TEP nation and the name they use in the forum in the topic title and/or topic description.
…4.2.3-Whenever there is a change in these positions, the public official must update their public disclosure form within 7 days of the change.

SECTION V. EXCEPTIONS.

…5.1-Interpersonal relationships that are unrelated to governmental associations do not have to be disclosed.

…5.2-In order to withhold a Position of Interest from a disclosure, permission must be attained by at least two of the following officials: The Delegate, Provost, and/or the Viceroy.
…5.2.1-If approved under 5.2, said position of interest must be held in the strictest confidence by all three public officials, regardless of whether or not an individual public official approved of the withholding.
…5.2.2-The public disclosure thread for that public official must include this statement, “ADDITIONAL POSITIONS HAVE NOT BEEN DISCLOSED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE [INSERT APPROVING PUBLIC OFFICIALS].”

SECTION VI. FAILURE TO DISCLOSE.

…6.1-The Eastern Pacific Police Service (EPPS) is charged with monitoring compliance with this Act.
…6.1.1- Any Vizier may choose to act as a Compliance Officer under this act, and nothing in this act shall constitute an activity requirement on any Vizier.

…6.2-If a public official appears to be out of compliance, a Compliance Officer will contact their TEP nation, as stated in their most recent citizenship application, via telegram and the name they use on the forum via private message.

…6.3-After contact from the Compliance Officer, the public official will have 14 days to apply for an exemption or comply with this Act.

…6.4-Failure to comply with this Act may result in a trial before the Conclave for an indictable offence, any sentence to not exceed banishment from The East Pacific for one year.

SECTION VII. ENACTMENT.

This bill shall be enacted upon its signature by the Delegate, except if the Magisterium votes to override a veto of this bill by the Delegate.
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The Magisterium approved the following amendment on https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/the_east_pacific/vote-amendment-to-the-public-official-disclosure-a-t17730-s15.html#p237080. The amendment was signed into law by the Delegate on Notice from the Magisterium - Page 14 - The East Pacific - Tapatalk.

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SECTION III. DEFINITIONS.

…3.1-For the purposes of this act:
(1) “Public Officials” includes the Delegate, all Magisters, all Arbiters, all Viziers, all Ministers, all Deputy Ministers, the Chief Officer of Justice, and any other position explicitly designed as such in relevant legislation or Executive Order.
(2) “Positions of interest” includes all governmental positions in other regions, all citizenship in other regions, all leadership or membership in cross-regional organizations, and all foreign titles received.
(3) “Conflicts of Interest” as a situation in which a public official’s impartiality is in question due to Positions of Interest in other regions.

SECTION IV. PROVISIONS.

…4.1-All citizens will have 7 (seven) days to comply with these provisions following their election, admission, appointment, or confirmation as a public official.

…4.2- A subforum entitled, “Public Disclosure Forms,” will be created in “The Plaza” of The East Pacific forum.
…4.2.1-All public officials are required to post a public disclosure form in this subforum.
…4.2.2-All public officials shall create a thread in “Public Disclosure Forms” subforum with the title “Public Disclosure:” followed by the name of their TEP nation and the name they use in the forum in the topic title and/or topic description.
…4.2.3-Whenever there is a change in these positions, the public official must update their public disclosure form within 7 days of the change.
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BE IT ENACTED by the Magisterium of the East Pacific:

SECTION I. SHORT TITLE

…1.1-This act shall be known and cited as the “Public Official Disclosure Act.”

SECTION II. FINDINGS.

…2.1-The Magisterium finds that:
(1) Many citizens and public officials in The East Pacific hold similar positions in other regions;
(2) Without full disclosure of potential conflicts of interest, the citizens of The East Pacific may not be served by those whose primary concern is The East Pacific; and
(3) Disclosure and transparency of potentially competing interests creates trust in public officials.

SECTION III. DEFINITIONS.

…3.1-For the purposes of this act:
(1) “Public Officials” includes the Delegate, all Magisters, all Arbiters, all Viziers, all Ministers, all Deputy Ministers, the Chief Officer of Justice, and any other position explicitly designed as such in relevant legislation or Executive Order.
(2) “Positions of interest” includes all governmental positions in other regions, all citizenship in other regions, all leadership or membership in cross-regional organizations, and all foreign titles received.
(3) “Conflicts of Interest” as a situation in which a public official’s impartiality is in question due to Positions of Interest in other regions.

SECTION IV. PROVISIONS.

…4.1-All citizens will have 7 (seven) days to comply with these provisions following their election, admission, appointment, or confirmation as a public official.

…4.2- A subforum entitled, “Public Disclosure Forms,” will be created in “The Plaza” of The East Pacific forum.
…4.2.1-All public officials are required to post a public disclosure form in this subforum.
…4.2.2-All public officials shall create a thread in “Public Disclosure Forms” subforum with the title “Public Disclosure:” followed by the name of their TEP nation and the name they use in the forum in the topic title and/or topic description.
…4.2.3-Whenever there is a change in these positions, the public official must update their public disclosure form within 7 days of the change.

SECTION V. EXCEPTIONS.

…5.1-Interpersonal relationships that are unrelated to governmental associations do not have to be disclosed.

…5.2-In order to withhold a Position of Interest from a disclosure, permission must be attained by at least two of the following officials: The Delegate, Provost, and/or the Viceroy.
…5.2.1-If approved under 5.2, said position of interest must be held in the strictest confidence by all three public officials, regardless of whether or not an individual public official approved of the withholding.
…5.2.2-The public disclosure thread for that public official must include this statement, “ADDITIONAL POSITIONS HAVE NOT BEEN DISCLOSED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE [INSERT APPROVING PUBLIC OFFICIALS].”

SECTION VI. FAILURE TO DISCLOSE.

…6.1-The Eastern Pacific Police Service (EPPS) is charged with monitoring compliance with this Act.
…6.1.1- Any Vizier may choose to act as a Compliance Officer under this act, and nothing in this act shall constitute an activity requirement on any Vizier.

…6.2-If a public official appears to be out of compliance, a Compliance Officer will contact their TEP nation, as stated in their most recent citizenship application, via telegram and the name they use on the forum via private message.

…6.3-After contact from the Compliance Officer, the public official will have 14 days to apply for an exemption or comply with this Act.

…6.4-Failure to comply with this Act may result in a trial before the Conclave for an indictable offence, any sentence to not exceed banishment from The East Pacific for one year.

SECTION VII. ENACTMENT.

This bill shall be enacted upon its signature by the Delegate, except if the Magisterium votes to override a veto of this bill by the Delegate.
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The Magisterium The East Pacific - Tapatalk - Login this Act on December 25th, 2021. The amendment was Notice from the Magisterium - Page 19 - The East Pacific - Tapatalk by Delegate Albrook on December 29th, 2021.

[spoiler]AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE ACT

Section 6.2 of the Public Disclosure Act shall be replaced in full with the following:

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…6.2-If a public official appears to be out of compliance, a Compliance Officer will contact one of their valid Citizenship nations via telegram. Notification may also be sent on any other relevant service in a private manner, so long as the official can reliably receive the notice.

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[spoiler]BE IT ENACTED by the Magisterium of the East Pacific:

SECTION I. SHORT TITLE

…1.1-This act shall be known and cited as the “Public Official Disclosure Act.”

SECTION II. FINDINGS.

…2.1-The Magisterium finds that:
(1) Many citizens and public officials in The East Pacific hold similar positions in other regions;
(2) Without full disclosure of potential conflicts of interest, the citizens of The East Pacific may not be served by those whose primary concern is The East Pacific; and
(3) Disclosure and transparency of potentially competing interests creates trust in public officials.

SECTION III. DEFINITIONS.

…3.1-For the purposes of this act:
(1) “Public Officials” includes the Delegate, all Magisters, all Arbiters, all Viziers, all Ministers, all Deputy Ministers, the Chief Officer of Justice, and any other position explicitly designed as such in relevant legislation or Executive Order.
(2) “Positions of interest” includes all governmental positions in other regions, all citizenship in other regions, all leadership or membership in cross-regional organizations, and all foreign titles received.
(3) “Conflicts of Interest” as a situation in which a public official’s impartiality is in question due to Positions of Interest in other regions.

SECTION IV. PROVISIONS.

…4.1-All citizens will have 7 (seven) days to comply with these provisions following their election, admission, appointment, or confirmation as a public official.

…4.2- A subforum entitled, “Public Disclosure Forms,” will be created in “The Plaza” of The East Pacific forum.
…4.2.1-All public officials are required to post a public disclosure form in this subforum.
…4.2.2-All public officials shall create a thread in “Public Disclosure Forms” subforum with the title “Public Disclosure:” followed by the name of their TEP nation and the name they use in the forum in the topic title and/or topic description.
…4.2.3-Whenever there is a change in these positions, the public official must update their public disclosure form within 7 days of the change.

SECTION V. EXCEPTIONS.

…5.1-Interpersonal relationships that are unrelated to governmental associations do not have to be disclosed.

…5.2-In order to withhold a Position of Interest from a disclosure, permission must be attained by at least two of the following officials: The Delegate, Provost, and/or the Viceroy.
…5.2.1-If approved under 5.2, said position of interest must be held in the strictest confidence by all three public officials, regardless of whether or not an individual public official approved of the withholding.
…5.2.2-The public disclosure thread for that public official must include this statement, “ADDITIONAL POSITIONS HAVE NOT BEEN DISCLOSED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE [INSERT APPROVING PUBLIC OFFICIALS].”

SECTION VI. FAILURE TO DISCLOSE.

…6.1-The Eastern Pacific Police Service (EPPS) is charged with monitoring compliance with this Act.
…6.1.1- Any Vizier may choose to act as a Compliance Officer under this act, and nothing in this act shall constitute an activity requirement on any Vizier.

…6.2-If a public official appears to be out of compliance, a Compliance Officer will contact one of their valid Citizenship nations via telegram. Notification may also be sent on any other relevant service in a private manner, so long as the official can reliably receive the notice.

…6.3-After contact from the Compliance Officer, the public official will have 14 days to apply for an exemption or comply with this Act.

…6.4-Failure to comply with this Act may result in a trial before the Conclave for an indictable offence, any sentence to not exceed banishment from The East Pacific for one year.

SECTION VII. ENACTMENT.

This bill shall be enacted upon its signature by the Delegate, except if the Magisterium votes to override a veto of this bill by the Delegate.
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Notice of Amendment

The Public Official Disclosure Act was amended by the 57th Magisterium on Sunday, April 9, 2023 11:03 AM UTC following Delegate Sign-off.

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Notice of Amendment

The Public Official Disclosure Act was amended by the 57th Magisterium on Monday, June 19, 2023 2:00 PM UTC following Delegate Sign-off.

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Notice of Amendment

The Public Official Disclosure Act was amended by the 58th Magisterium on 2023-09-14T01:53:00Z due to Delegate sign-off.

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

The Public Official Disclosure Act was amended by the 60th Magisterium on Monday, January 22, 2024 3:19 AM after the Delegate had signed off.

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

The Public Official Disclosure Act was amended by the 61st Magisterium on Friday, May 10, 2024 3:02 AM after the Delegate had signed off.

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