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The rules and regulations that govern the democratic processes, governance, and community life of the CDS.

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Active Laws, by Topic

Chronological List

Related

Repealed Laws
Legislation that has been repealed by direct action of the Representative Assembly or by the passage of superseding legislation

Archaic Laws
Legislation that has either served its designed purpose or been rendered ineffective by updates to Linden Labs Terms of Service or other documents

Active Laws

Citizenship & Public Service

Celebrating Our Volunteers Act (NL 8-03)
Establishes a formal process to honor and celebrate individuals who have significantly contributed to the CDS, ensuring their efforts and the history of CDS are duly recognized.

Citizen Involvement Act (NL 5-21)
Encourages active participation of citizens in the governance of the CDS by establishing mechanisms for citizen proposals, feedback, and involvement in decision-making processes.

Citizenship Establishment Act (CDSL 16-03)
Defines the criteria and process for establishing and maintaining citizenship within the CDS, including requirements for land ownership and active participation in the community.

MoCA Curator Appointment (CDSL 31-01)
Establishes the process for appointing curators to the Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) in Neufreistadt, ensuring the museum remains vibrant and diverse through regular exhibitions and community involvement.

Order of Anzere Act (CDSL 15-01)
Establishes an award to honor citizens of the CDS for their significant contributions to the community, such as organizing events, building, or contributing to the community’s history, with the award presented during the Oktoberfest celebration.

Electoral Law

By-Election Procedures Act (CDSL 20-02)
Details the procedures for conducting by-elections in the event of a vacancy in the Representative Assembly, including the timeline for nominations, campaigning, and voting.

Campaigning Act (CDSL 13-09)
Regulates the conduct of election campaigns within the CDS, specifying rules for campaign activities, advertising, and the use of CDS resources to ensure fair and transparent elections.

Chancellor Election Act (CDSL 13-05)
Outlines the procedures for the election of the Chancellor in the CDS, including candidate eligibility, nomination processes, and the conduct of the election.

Citizenship Membership Publication for Election Purposes (CDSL 16-04)
Outlines the procedures for publishing the list of citizens eligible to vote in CDS elections, including the timing and methods of publication.

Election Bill (STV Quota) (CDSL 32-01)
Introduces the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system for elections within the CDS, specifying the quota calculation method to ensure fair representation.

Finance

Budget and Accountability Act (CDSL 13-11)
Requires the Chancellor to present a detailed budget proposal to the Representative Assembly at the start of each term, including all planned expenditures and sources of revenue, and mandates regular financial reporting to ensure transparency and accountability.

Financial Reporting Act (NL 7-9)
Mandates that the Chancellor must issue a monthly report detailing all income and expenditures made by the executive branch, including contributions received by the CDS and funds allocated by the Representative Assembly.

Treasurer Act (NL 5-05)
Outlines the responsibilities and duties of the Treasurer in managing the financial affairs of the CDS, including budgeting, reporting, and financial oversight.

Governance

Artisan Guild Act (CDSL 39-01)
Establishes the Artisan Guild as a governmental organization within the CDS, tasked with providing expert advice, executing creative projects, and assisting citizens with building projects to maintain high standards of creative output.

Citizen Notification Act (CDSL 17-01)
Specifies that posting information on the CDS forums and via in-world notice with an attached notecard to the CDS group is considered sufficient notice of changes affecting citizens.

Civil Service Act (NL 5-07)
Establishes civil service positions within the CDS, detailing that these positions are created by legislative action and may include compensation as provided by the Chancellor’s budget.

Forum Act (CDSL 23-04)
Outlines the rules and procedures for the use of the CDS forums, including guidelines for posting, moderation, and the responsibilities of forum administrators and users.

Government Official Citizenship Act (CDSL 21-03)
Requires that all government officials in the CDS must maintain citizenship status throughout their term in office, ensuring they remain active and engaged members of the community.

Government Question Time Act (NL 7-01)
Establishes a monthly informal session where at least one government official from each branch (Executive, Legislative, and Philosophical) is present to answer questions from citizens, with the Chancellor responsible for organizing and ensuring representation from all branches.

Public Information Act (CDSL 13-01)
Mandates that all non-confidential government records and documents within the CDS be made accessible to the public, ensuring transparency and accountability in governance.

Resignation of Elected Members of Government Act (CDSL 20-01)
Outlines the procedures for the resignation of elected government officials, including the submission of a notecard to the appropriate authorities and the posting of a notice in the relevant forums to ensure transparency and the initiation of the replacement process.

Social Media Act (CDSL 23-03)
Establishes guidelines for the use of social media by CDS officials and citizens, including the responsibilities for maintaining official accounts, appropriate conduct, and the procedures for addressing violations.

Website Act (CDSL 23-05)
Mandates the establishment and maintenance of an official CDS website to provide information and resources to citizens, including laws, events, and government activities.

Land & Estate Management

City Building Redundancy Act (CDSL 15-02)
Provides guidelines for the removal or repurposing of redundant or underutilized buildings within the CDS to optimize land use and maintain aesthetic standards.

Estate Owner Act (NL 5-06)
Defines the role and responsibilities of the Estate Owner (EO) in the CDS, including managing funds to pay monthly fees, reporting financial activities, and appointing Estate Managers.

Licensing and Content Archivist Act (CDSL 23-01)
Updates the licensing practices within the CDS and defines the role of the Content Archivist, including responsibilities for managing and conserving backup copies of public CDS content and the procedures for appointing and auditing the Content Archivist.

Omnibus New Region Expansion Act (CDSL 22-01)
Provides a comprehensive framework for the planning, development, purchase, promotion, and construction of new regions within the CDS, including detailed phases for preparation, purchase, building, and establishment.

Region Divestment Act (CDSL 28-01)
Outlines the procedures for the CDS government to responsibly divest regions to ensure financial stability and sustainability of the estate.

Tier Collection and Land Reclamation Act (CDSL 21-05)
Establishes the procedures for tier collection and land reclamation in the CDS, including the responsibilities of citizens to pay tier fees and the process for reclaiming land from delinquent citizens.

Transparent Region Development Act (CDSL 34-02)
Ensures that public spaces in CDS are developed according to policy, with significant changes subject to public comment and review to maintain transparency and community involvement.

Legal Framework & Judiciary

Arbitration Act (NL 5-20)
Enables and regulates arbitration within the CDS, allowing parties to resolve disputes through arbitration instead of CDS Courts, with agreements and procedures documented in writing and binding upon the parties and courts.

CDS Code Reorganization Act (NL 8-05)
Aims to provide a clear and concise legislative code for the CDS by categorizing all legislation into Active, Repealed, or Archaic, and maintaining an up-to-date archive of these codes.

Defense of the Republic Act (CDSL 23-02)
Establishes the framework for the defense of the CDS, including the creation of a Defense Council, the roles and responsibilities of its members, and the procedures for responding to threats against the community.

Judiciary Revision Procedure Act (NL 5-19)
Amends the Code of Procedure to reflect changes in the constitution, replacing references to the ‘Chair of the Judiciary Commission’ with ‘the Dean of the Scientific Council,’ and outlines the process for future judiciary-related legislation.

Referendum Act (NL 10-04)
pProvides a framework for conducting referendums within the CDS, allowing citizens to vote directly on specific issues, with procedures for initiating, conducting, and validating referendums.

Scientific Council Affirmation Procedures Act (CDSL 16-07)
Establishes the procedures for the Representative Assembly to provide a vote of confidence on candidates for the Scientific Council, including nomination, interview, and confirmation processes.

Revisions & Constitutional Amendments

An Act Establishing a Special Commission on the Judiciary and Revising the Judicial Code of Procedure (NL 5-16)
Establishes a Special Commission on the Judiciary to review and gather public input on the Judiciary Act and the Judicial Code of Procedure, and to make recommendations for amendments or repeal based on public testimony and discussions.

Chancellor Direct Election Constitutional Amendment Act (CDSL 13-04)
Mandates that the Chancellor of the CDS be elected by universal suffrage of all citizens, ensuring that any CDS citizen can apply for the position and serve a term ending with the election of the next Chancellor.

Chancellor Term Constitutional Amendment (CDSL 21-04)
Amends the constitution to limit the Chancellor’s term to two consecutive terms, ensuring regular opportunities for new leadership and preventing prolonged tenure in office.

Constitutional Amendment on RA Size (CDSL 16-05)
Amends the constitution to fix the number of representative seats in the Representative Assembly (RA) to five, instead of basing it on a percentage of the population.

Chronological List