Founder’s Emergency Powers Act
ON THIS 26TH DAY OF JULY, 2025
§1. Title
This Act shall be known, and may be cited, as the “Founder’s Emergency Powers Act”.
§2. Severability
Should any part of this Act be declared unconstitutional or otherwise unenforceable, that part shall be severed, and the remaining sections shall remain in full force and effect.
§3. Enforcement
This Act shall be enforced by all relevant officials of the State of Oakston, including the Founder, Co-Founder (if applicable), and any active state agencies or departments.
Emergency Governance and Constitutional Authority
§4. Activation Criteria
This Act shall be in effect upon:
• The confirmation by the Founder that the Legislature is inactive or lacks quorum, defined as fewer than three (3) active members in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
• OR, a state of political or governmental instability as determined solely by the Founder.
§5. Granted Authority
While this Act is in effect, the Founder (currently 1111tim) shall have the full legislative and constitutional authority to:
- Pass or repeal acts, laws, ordinances, or administrative codes;
- Amend, suspend, or revise the State of Oakston Constitution;
- Appoint or remove individuals to any governmental office, department, or committee;
- Establish or dissolve governmental bodies;
- Issue executive orders with the full effect of law;
- Create or enforce election procedures or systems as needed;
- Carry out any other legislative or constitutional function necessary for the continuity of government.
§6. Supremacy
During the effect of this Act, all actions taken by the Founder under these granted powers shall supersede conflicting legislative, judicial, or administrative authority unless otherwise repealed by the Founder or by a fully active Legislature.
§7. Limitations
- This authority shall not be used to permanently dissolve the State Legislature or to ban future democratic governance.
- Any changes to the Constitution or state structure made under this authority must be publicly recorded and archived.
- The Founder shall endeavor, in good faith, to restore normal legislative function and transfer powers back to the Legislature once quorum is reestablished.
§8. Termination of Authority
This Act shall automatically expire once both the House of Representatives and the Senate each contain at least three (3) active members, unless extended by the Founder for continuity of governance.
§9. Sponsorship
Chief Sponsor(s):
Founder 1111tim
Co-Sponsor(s):
None
Date Introduced:
07/26/2025