Eastern Pacific Police Service Act

The Magisterium Laws of the East Pacific The Concordat and Laws of The East Pacific
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Current as of 2023-12-15T13:00:00Z

SECTION I. CITATION

…1.1. This Act shall be known and cited as the "Eastern Pacific Police Service Act”.

SECTION II. DEFINITIONS

…2.2. 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 III. GENERAL PROVISIONS

…3.1. The Eastern Pacific Police Service (“EPPS”) is hereby established, and its powers and responsibilities are hereby defined as:
…3.1.1. Protecting The East Pacific’s regional sovereignty.
…3.1.2. Conducting domestic and international intelligence operations.
…3.1.3. Collaborating with the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army on regional defense and intelligence operations.
…3.1.4. Acting as Compliance Officers as outlined in The Endorsement Cap Act.

…3.2. The EPPS shall be overseen by the Viziers. Viziers shall elect among themselves a Commissioner to assume command of the EPPS.
…3.2.1. The Commissioner may not serve concurrently as an Arbiter, the Delegate, the Provost, or any deputies thereof.

…3.3. The EPPS shall, as the primary in-game investigative service for The East Pacific, adhere to these restrictions:
…3.3.1. Properly investigate and procure any evidence of wrongdoing, and present sources in confidentiality when possible.
…3.3.2. Protect witnesses that have no direct connection to the aforementioned wrongdoing.
…3.3.3. Maintain confidentiality if all parties agree to such provisions.
…3.3.4. Present all finalized investigative reports generated by the EPPS to the Conclave by the Commissioner for further review.

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The Magisterium voted the original act into law on 18th March 2021. Delegate Zukchiva Notice from the Magisterium - Page 16 - The East Pacific - Tapatalk on 21st March 2021. The discussion thread can be seen [PROPOSAL] EPPS Act - The East Pacific - Tapatalk and the voting thread VOTE: EPPS Act - The East Pacific - Tapatalk.

[spoiler]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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The Magisterium has [VOTE] Rewrite of the Chief Officer of Justice Act & Eastern Police Service Act - The East Pacific - Tapatalk this Act on July 17th, 2022. It was signed into law by Delegate Aivintis on July 19th, 2022.

[spoiler]BE IT ENACTED BY THE MAGISTERIUM OF THE EAST PACIFIC

SECTION I. TITLE

…1.1. This Act shall be known and cited as “The Eastern Pacific Police Service Act”.

SECTION II. PROVISIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

…2.1. The Eastern Pacific Police Service (“EPPS”) is hereby established and its powers and responsibilities are hereby defined as:
(a) Protecting The East Pacific’s regional sovereignty;
(b) Conducting domestic and international intelligence operations;
(c) Collaborating with the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army on regional defense and intelligence operations;
(d) Collaborating with the Chief Officer of Justice on investigations and prosecutions of potential criminal acts or offences;
(e) Acting as Compliance Officers as outlined in The Endorsement Cap Act;
(f) Enforcing the Public Disclosure 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, Attorney, the Delegate, Provost, Deputy Provost, or any position that assumes the legal duties of the Delegate during their absence.

…2.3. The EPPS shall, as the primary in-game investigative service for The East Pacific, adhere to these restrictions:
(a) Properly investigate and procure any evidence of wrongdoing, and present sources in confidentiality when possible;
(b) Protect witnesses that have no direct connection to the aforementioned wrongdoing;
(c) Maintain confidentiality if all parties agree to such provisions;
(d) Present all finalized investigative reports generated by the EPPS to the Conclave by the Commissioner for further review.
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Notice of Amendment

OB-2023-55 | Formatting Amendments Omnibus Passed

The Eastern Pacific Police Service Act was amended by the 59th Magisterium on 2023-12-16T07:36:00Z following Delegate sign-off.

Reformatted Act

Eastern Pacific Police Service Act

SECTION I. CITATION

…1.1. This Act shall be known and cited as the "Eastern Pacific Police Service Act”.

SECTION II. DEFINITIONS

…2.2. 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 III. GENERAL PROVISIONS

…3.1. The Eastern Pacific Police Service (“EPPS”) is hereby established, and its powers and responsibilities are hereby defined as:
…3.1.1. Protecting The East Pacific’s regional sovereignty.
…3.1.2. Conducting domestic and international intelligence operations.
…3.1.3. Collaborating with the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army on regional defense and intelligence operations.
…3.1.4. Acting as Compliance Officers as outlined in The Endorsement Cap Act.

…3.2. The EPPS shall be overseen by the Viziers. Viziers shall elect among themselves a Commissioner to assume command of the EPPS.
…3.2.1. The Commissioner may not serve concurrently as an Arbiter, the Delegate, the Provost, or any deputies thereof.

…3.3. The EPPS shall, as the primary in-game investigative service for The East Pacific, adhere to these restrictions:
…3.3.1. Properly investigate and procure any evidence of wrongdoing, and present sources in confidentiality when possible.
…3.3.2. Protect witnesses that have no direct connection to the aforementioned wrongdoing.
…3.3.3. Maintain confidentiality if all parties agree to such provisions.
…3.3.4. Present all finalized investigative reports generated by the EPPS to the Conclave by the Commissioner for further review.

(Debate Thread | Vote Thread)