The Authority of the CLO

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In accordance with the Constitution, the CLO is given a right to speak in the cabinet, not a right to vote or decide on policy.

The CLO may carry out an emergency temporary stop to Cabinet actions, to give a pause. And that is all. It cannot block policy or action, it can only temporarily halt it. It is not a veto on Executive action, nor 'advise and consent'.

More importantly, IMHO, the CLO has the authority to ensure that legislation does not stagnate in the RA.

Article IV: Council of Lower Officers

Section 1: Membership and Powers

1. The Council of Lower Officers (CLO) is to be comprised of the Speaker of the Assembly and three specially-elected members of the Assembly.
2. The CLO is to be given access and speaking privileges within the private Cabinet areas but are not allowed to take part in votes of the Cabinet.
3. The CLO may, with supermajority vote, place an emergency temporary halt on any specific action undertaken by a Ministry, officer, or agent of the Executive branch.
4. The CLO may vote to immediately bring any piece of legislation to an emergency vote before the Assembly.