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RZ23 - A national lower cort act II

Published in Clark #4

1. Whereas, The esteemed Uppermost Cort is currently the only judicial body in the RT, and

2. Whereas, A provision exists in Article XV: Section 1 providing for the establishment of Inferior Corts,

and

3. Therefore, The Ziu creates a National Lower Cort that is presided over by one Justice and is created in accordance with the following rules:

- The Seneschal initially appoints the Justice who then requires Ziu confirmation by a 2/3 majority.

- The position of Lower Cort justice will thereafter require an annual election to ensure accountability to all citizens of the RT.

- No term limits are applicable to the position of Lower Cort Justice.

- The Lower Cort Justice may not be a member of the Uppermost Court.

- The Lower Cort is required to hear all cases that meet the requirement as stated in the 1997 Organic Law Article XV, Section 6.

- If a Lower Cort ruling is appealed, the Uppermost Cort is to receive all evidence, written arguments and Lower Cort Findings to determine the merit of the appeal.

- The Uppermost Cort reserves the right to deny hearing any appellate case.

28th Cosâ, Clark #4 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ23	A national lower cort act II	No (double majority needed)	Fail	2	8	5	Fail	1	5	0	Fail