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==History==
==History==
The [[First Constitutional Convention]] was called on 13 April 2019, lasting until 30 August of that year. This convention would establish much of the rules, processes, and traditions for future constitutional conventions. This convention resulted in the final draft of the constitution, which was signed into law on 15 February 2020.
The [[First Constitutional Convention]] was called on 13 April 2019, lasting until 30 August of that year. This convention would establish much of the rules, processes, and traditions for future constitutional conventions. This convention resulted in the final draft of the constitution, which was signed into [[Laws of Westarctica|law]] on 15 February 2020.


A second convention was held from 3 December 2020 to 12 January 2021, resulting in the first [[Constitutional Amendments|constitutional amendment]], CA-2021-001, which was signed into law on 8 February 2021. This resulted in a number of changes to the constitution, including the creation of the role of Deputy Prime Minister.
A second convention was held from 3 December 2020 to 12 January 2021, resulting in the first [[Constitutional Amendments|constitutional amendment]], CA-2021-001, which was signed into law on 8 February 2021. This resulted in a number of changes to the constitution, including the creation of the role of Deputy Prime Minister.

Latest revision as of 08:58, 7 November 2022

A Constitutional Convention is process by which constitutional changes are decided upon prior to going through the ratification process. Two such conventions have been held, thus far.

History

The First Constitutional Convention was called on 13 April 2019, lasting until 30 August of that year. This convention would establish much of the rules, processes, and traditions for future constitutional conventions. This convention resulted in the final draft of the constitution, which was signed into law on 15 February 2020.

A second convention was held from 3 December 2020 to 12 January 2021, resulting in the first constitutional amendment, CA-2021-001, which was signed into law on 8 February 2021. This resulted in a number of changes to the constitution, including the creation of the role of Deputy Prime Minister.

Previous Conventions

# From Result Signed into Law Members
First
13 April - 30 August 2020
Constitution
15 February 2020
Grand Duke Travis (as Sovereign)
Jordan Farmer (as Prime Minister)
Princess Rebecca, Duchess of Rockefeller
Duke Wolf of Waesche
Duchess Dany-el of Hanessian
Sir Christian Seitz
Christine McPhee
Second
3 December 2020 - 12 January 2021
CA-2021-001
8 February 2021
Grand Duke Travis (as Sovereign)
Jordan Farmer (as Prime Minister)
David Chase Callahan (as a Justice of the Grand Ducal Court)
Duke August of Fox Grove
Baronet Brendan of Woodwin
Kristina Sullivan
Sophie Meis
Countess Danni of Carter (replaced mid-convention)
Duke Wolf of Waesche (replacement member)