Draft Amendment of Civil Code Officially Sent to Council of Advice.

Philipsburg:--- The leader of the National Alliance William Marlin reminded the Chairlady of Parliament Gracita Arrindell on the existing rules and regulation of Parliament about her responsibility when it comes to sending off documents or draft legislations to the Council of Advice. Marlin issued the reminder on Monday during a Central Committee meeting when they met to discuss the draft amendment of the civil code which was submitted by the National Alliance Faction on June 8th. The Chairlady of Parliament placed the draft amendment on the agenda for the Central Committee meeting even though she indicated in her opening statement that she officially sent off the draft legislation to the Council of Advice on July 25th or 26th.
Arrindell said the reason the draft amendment appeared on the Central Committee meeting was because Parliament decided on June 29th to send the draft amendment to the Central Committee meeting for discussion. Marlin said he already gave his advice on how to deal with the matter during a press briefing during the recess of parliament. Marlin again informed Arrindell that it is only when the chair sends the document to the Council of Advice then it is official. The National Alliance leader said he believes that a mistake was made with the procedure but they should strike the agenda point that appeared on Monday's meeting and move forward. Arrindell ruled that the agenda was mute since the document was already sent off to the council of advice prior to closing off the agenda point.