Today we will discuss everyone's two favorite words: "Mandatory" and "Recruitment". Of course, these beat out the runner up words: "Nipple" and "Clamps". I kid, of course. We all know we love our nipple clamps.
In this article we will be examining the Mandatory Recruitment Act (2012), its repeal, and the possibility of its reintroduction to the region. First off, let's discuss the reasoning behind the law, as stated in its opening paragraph:
Now that we know why the law was established, let's see what it does, exactly. The first section is titled "Mandatory Recruitment Quotas", so I think we know what's coming.
Since we know what the government had to do, the next logical question is "How do we know if they did it?". Luckily, this next section's got your back, and is titled "Verification of Performance of Recruitment". Sure the phrasing's not perfect, just remember that smartphones hadn't been invented yet, so most of the Senators had only basic knowledge of the English language. I don't know how we lived before Siri. Anyway, the way to find out if the government was telling the truth was spelled out here:
However, like all good laws, there were a few loopholes written in. That's where the sections "Exemption to Mandatory Recruitment" and "Recruitment in Advance" came in. They say:
At this point the only thing left to cover is what happens when someone fails to recruit. The section titled "Failure to Perform Mandatory Recruitment" tells us:
That's pretty much all you need to know this bill. There are other sections, but they don't really add much, and can be examined on your own time. This bill was signed into law on July 19, 2012, and was repealed by referendum on October 16, 2013. Why did the people vote for the repeal?
Recently, calls have been made from Supreme Chancellor HEM and Minister of the Interior Malashaan to reinstate the law after Europeia's population fell behind upstart region "The Communist Bloc", despite a renewed focus on manual recruitment from Interior. Supporters point out that the system is flexible, and would increase focus on recruitment as a cornerstone of public service in the region. Notable critics, such as former President PhDre and Grand Admiral Kraketopia say that government officials' time could be spent in better ways than manual recruiting. In addition to these calls, other reasons include the original reason for the repeal, the prominence of automated recruiting, as well the harshness of the punishment for failing to recruit.
As of yet, nothing has come out of this discussion, but perhaps that can change. What do you think, readers? Do you support bringing back this bill, or do you not? Let us know in the comments below and perhaps we can resolve this issue once and for all. Thank you for this article, I hope you all have learned something about this important piece of Europeian history, and are eager to learn more. As always, I encourage readers who wish to learn more to check out the Law Index, as well as all the discussion threads mentioned in this article. Until next time, this is Calvin Coolidge, with chafed nipples.
In this article we will be examining the Mandatory Recruitment Act (2012), its repeal, and the possibility of its reintroduction to the region. First off, let's discuss the reasoning behind the law, as stated in its opening paragraph:
So, just looking at this section, you can see where the Senate of 2012 was coming from. The region needs recruiters, plain and simple, while members of government have clearly shown their dedication to the region. It seems like a simple solution to put that dedication to work by making them recruit. Now, if you're a member of government this might not be the most attractive option, but I think we all know that the government is not always pretty- just look at our President.WHEREAS it has become necessary to stabilize the population of the region with a reliable base level of recruitment;
WHEREAS it is the responsibility of members of Government to contribute significantly towards recruitment and retention of nations into the Europeian region
Now that we know why the law was established, let's see what it does, exactly. The first section is titled "Mandatory Recruitment Quotas", so I think we know what's coming.
Essentially, this says that the President tells each member of government (excluding Justices, World Assembly Delegate, and Citizens' Assembly Chair) how much they have to recruit that week, and if they didn't talk to you this week, just do what you did last week. I have to admit, this is where the bill loses me a little. If you want to have members of government recruit why would exclude almost 1/3 of its members? I suppose I'll just chalk that up to 2012 being a different time. Europeia still had slavery back then, and the Internet wouldn't be invented until late 2014. Poor souls had to buy their nipple clamps in public.(3) The President shall be required to publicly set individual quotas for each of the following at the beginning of each calendar week:
(i) President;
(ii) Vice President;
(iii) Each Cabinet Minister;
(iv) Each Senator.
(4) The individual quotas may be set to any number, including zero, at the discretion of the President.
(5) Should the President fail to set new quotas at the beginning of a given week, the quotas of the previous week will remain in effect.
Since we know what the government had to do, the next logical question is "How do we know if they did it?". Luckily, this next section's got your back, and is titled "Verification of Performance of Recruitment". Sure the phrasing's not perfect, just remember that smartphones hadn't been invented yet, so most of the Senators had only basic knowledge of the English language. I don't know how we lived before Siri. Anyway, the way to find out if the government was telling the truth was spelled out here:
That's right, it was up to old boss man to find out what his employees had been up to. If our Commander-in-Beef found your work satisfactory you passed the test. If not, you became a slave. Remember, it was 2012.(6) It shall fall upon the President to accurately and publicly report the fulfillment of such quotas by the above government officials.
However, like all good laws, there were a few loopholes written in. That's where the sections "Exemption to Mandatory Recruitment" and "Recruitment in Advance" came in. They say:
Pretty much just what you expected them to say. The President can exempt anyone he wishes from having to recruit that week (except himself, though a later section clarifies that he can appoint a deputy to exempt him, if he so wishes), as well as work out a deal with the government official for them to do their recruitment in advance, likely in preparation for a leave of absence. Not too many surprises here, but I do wonder why Mandatory Recruitment would even have an exemption section. I can understand the recruiting in advance, since they're still doing the job, but why give the government the option to opt out? 2012, man.(7) The President may issue an exemption after the quotas are set for any individual upon petition or otherwise, at their discretion, although an individual may not exempt themself.
(8) To fufilll a quota in advance, agreement must be obtained from the President to this effect. The President will specify the number of telegrams required in advance to offset the quota for week/s agreed in the future.
At this point the only thing left to cover is what happens when someone fails to recruit. The section titled "Failure to Perform Mandatory Recruitment" tells us:
You've got only two weeks in a row, or three non-consecutive weeks, until the hammer comes down on you, and then only one more week after that until the hammer really comes down on you. Short and simple, if it's been one month and you haven't recruited, then the government will kick you out and you'll be making "Teardrops On My Guitar".(9) Where an individual has failed to perform recruiting as mandated above for either two consecutive weeks or three non-consecutive weeks in a single term, they shall be suspended from office until they send the deficit in recruitment telegrams which resulted in their suspension from office.
(10) Failure to complete this within one week of the suspension will result in the individual being removed from office with immediate effect.
That's pretty much all you need to know this bill. There are other sections, but they don't really add much, and can be examined on your own time. This bill was signed into law on July 19, 2012, and was repealed by referendum on October 16, 2013. Why did the people vote for the repeal?
Change, baby. It came sweeping through this world like a broom from Hell and made the practice of mandatory manual recruitment obsolete. Or did it?REALISING that the changes in the mechanics of recruitment have rendered this method largely obsolete,
RESOLVING not to mandate a redundant activity,
HEREBY REPEALS the Mandatory Recruitment Act 2012
Recently, calls have been made from Supreme Chancellor HEM and Minister of the Interior Malashaan to reinstate the law after Europeia's population fell behind upstart region "The Communist Bloc", despite a renewed focus on manual recruitment from Interior. Supporters point out that the system is flexible, and would increase focus on recruitment as a cornerstone of public service in the region. Notable critics, such as former President PhDre and Grand Admiral Kraketopia say that government officials' time could be spent in better ways than manual recruiting. In addition to these calls, other reasons include the original reason for the repeal, the prominence of automated recruiting, as well the harshness of the punishment for failing to recruit.
As of yet, nothing has come out of this discussion, but perhaps that can change. What do you think, readers? Do you support bringing back this bill, or do you not? Let us know in the comments below and perhaps we can resolve this issue once and for all. Thank you for this article, I hope you all have learned something about this important piece of Europeian history, and are eager to learn more. As always, I encourage readers who wish to learn more to check out the Law Index, as well as all the discussion threads mentioned in this article. Until next time, this is Calvin Coolidge, with chafed nipples.