From 21b0c0f10d863209c6dbafaa1745d812ff216969 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: NewAthensGov Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:19:45 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update Readme.md --- Readme.md | 87 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++----------------------- 1 file changed, 50 insertions(+), 37 deletions(-) diff --git a/Readme.md b/Readme.md index 3661043..c8f8a88 100644 --- a/Readme.md +++ b/Readme.md @@ -35,56 +35,67 @@ The Legal Code includes any law, regulation, or binding public decree, whether e ## Structure -Each law in this repository is assigned a unique identifier using the following format: +Each legal code **category** is represented as a folder in the repository. Inside each category folder: + +- A **living record file** named after the category (e.g., `Citizenship.md`, `Health and Welfare.md`) contains the current, consolidated version of all **active** law and policy in that category. +- **Year-based folders** contain one Markdown file per law, preserving all historical legislation and amendments. + +This system enables clear historical preservation while offering a simplified reference for the current legal state. + +### Historical Records + +Each law is assigned a unique identifier using the following format: `CCC-YYYY-X` Where: -- `CCC` is the 3-letter acronym for the category in which the law belongs. +- `CCC` is the 3-letter acronym for the category - `YYYY` is the Gregorian year the law was enacted -- `X` is the sequential number of the law enacted in that year within its category -- Amendments may be appended using `-A1`, `-A2`, etc., e.g., `GOV-2025-3-A1` +- `X` is the sequential number of the law enacted in that year within its category -Laws are organized in a folder hierarchy by category and year: +Laws are organized in folders: ``` // - // - CCC-YYYY-XX.md + CATEGORY.md (living record) + // + CCC-YYYY-X.md ``` -All laws follow this structure and naming format regardless of origin. There is no distinction in naming between parliamentary acts, royal decrees, or ministerial decrees. +Each Markdown file for acts begins with this standardized metadata header: -Each Markdown file contains a single act or decree and begins with the following standardized metadata header: +
```
+Title: [Full Title of the Act]  
+Law Number: CCC-YYYY-X  
+Category: [Legal Code Category]  
+Proposed By: [Title and Name]  
+Enacted By: [Parliament / Royal Decree / Ministerial Decree]  
+Ratified By: Reigning Monarch  
+Date Ratified: [Gregorian Date]  
+NAD Date: [New Athenian Date]  
+```
-```markdown ---- -Title: [Full Title of the Act] -Law Number: CCC-YYYY-XX -Category: [Legal Code Category] -Enacted By: [Parliament / Royal Decree / Ministerial Decree] -Ratified By: Reigning Monarch -Date Ratified: [Gregorian Date] -NAD Date: [New Athenian Date] -Status: [Proposed / Active / Failed / Vetoed / Repealed] ---- -``` +The `Status` should always reflect the state of the law at the time of enactment or amendment. + +### Living Records + +Each category folder includes a `CATEGORY.md` file (e.g., `Citizenship.md`, `Health and Welfare.md`), which contains a structured, sectioned overview of all currently active laws, decrees and policies in that category. When a law is amended, repealed, or superseded, the act to do so is added to its respective year subfolder and this file is updated to reflect the new legal state. The commit history of this file serves as the complete audit trail. ## Legal Code Categories and Acronyms | **Code** | **Category Name** | **Description** | -|-------------|----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| -| GOV | Governance and Administration | Internal government operations, appointments, records, and administrative policies | -| CIT | Citizenship | Naturalization, documentation, revocation, and related procedures | -| JUS | Justice and Civil Order | Legal systems, courts, enforcement, identification, and regulations on public behavior | -| DIP | Foreign and Diplomatic Affairs | Diplomatic recognition, international treaties, and representation protocols | -| ECO | Economy and Agriculture | Fiscal policy, national economic programs, business regulation, and agricultural development | -| EDU | Education | Laws on public and private education, curricula, institutions, and educational standards | -| HEA | Health and Welfare | Public health initiatives, medical regulations, and social well-being policies | -| INF | Public Services and Infrastructure | Transportation, utilities, communications, and other essential public services | -| SCI | Science, Innovation, and Aerospace | Research, national scientific advancement, and aerospace initiatives | -| CUL | Culture and National Identity | National holidays, symbols, language, heritage, and ceremonial practices | -| ENV | Territory and Environment | Environmental protection, land use, geographic data, and territorial administration | +|----------|----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| +| GOV | Governance and Administration | Internal government operations, appointments, records, and administrative policies | +| CIT | Citizenship | Naturalization, documentation, revocation, and related procedures | +| JUS | Justice and Civil Order | Legal systems, courts, enforcement, identification, and regulations on public behavior | +| DIP | Foreign and Diplomatic Affairs | Diplomatic recognition, international treaties, and representation protocols | +| ECO | Economy and Agriculture | Fiscal policy, national economic programs, business regulation, and agricultural development | +| EDU | Education | Laws on public and private education, curricula, institutions, and educational standards | +| HEA | Health and Welfare | Public health initiatives, medical regulations, and social well-being policies | +| INF | Public Services and Infrastructure | Transportation, utilities, communications, and other essential public services | +| SCI | Science, Innovation, and Aerospace | Research, national scientific advancement, and aerospace initiatives | +| CUL | Culture and National Identity | National holidays, symbols, language, heritage, and ceremonial practices | +| ENV | Territory and Environment | Environmental protection, land use, geographic data, and territorial administration | Additional categories may be created as needed to support new legislation. @@ -92,13 +103,15 @@ Additional categories may be created as needed to support new legislation. This repository is intended for both public reference and internal legislative management. The public may browse the laws freely, while authorized legislative officials may propose edits or new legislation through tracked changes. -- To read the laws: Navigate through the folders by category and year, and open any Markdown file -- To propose changes: Submit a pull request or contact the Office of Legislative Affairs -- To view legal history: Use the repository's commit history to review past versions and amendments +- To read the laws: Navigate through the folders by category and year, or refer to the `CATEGORY.md` file for a summary of active law +- To propose changes: Submit a pull request or contact the Speaker of the People +- To view legal history: Use the repository's commit history or browse historical law folders ## Contributing -Only authorized legislative personnel may directly modify this repository. Others may suggest changes by submitting pull requests, which will be reviewed in accordance with national legislative procedures. +- New Athenian citizens may suggest changes by submitting pull requests, which will be reviewed in accordance with national legislative procedures. +- Pull requests must only include one act, ensuring that royal assent can be granted or denied to each proposal individually. +- Only authorized legislative personnel may directly modify this repository. ## License