The State Enterprise and General Communications Resolution, 652

A resolution to redirect efforts of State Utilities to leave a 'public services' environment and instead compete in an enterprise environment. ACTIONED on 30 March 2023, with 15 Aye, 2 Nay, and 4 Abstain.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE MOST SERENE REPUBLIC OF KODIAK:

NOTING the extraordinary budget deficit enjoyed by the state at this time;

ARGUING for the reallocation of public funds away from marketable services towards state services;

SUPPORTING the economy of scale afforded to publicly owned utilities and promoting the case such services overall aide the public and business;

COMPROMISING for the sake of a stronger political will to advance a policy palatable to both left and right in this difficult budgetary environment;

HEREBY SHALL;

AMEND the the WATER ACT, 641 as below; AMEND the NATIONAL ENERGY COMPANY ACT, 641 as below; ENACT the KODIAK STATE POSTAL SERVICE ACT, 652 as below; ENACT the KODIAK STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT, 652 as below.

Original Text

 * 2.4 - The KCR shall be allocated an amount not to exceed ₣2 billion per year from public funds in operation and modernization budgeting.
 * 2.5 - The Ministry of Finance shall allocate an annual subsidy for meter installation to the KCR not to exceed ₣250 million per quarter

Amended Text

 * 2.4 - The KCR shall be run by its management as a profitable enterprise in line with market rates with operations and procurement to be paid for out of the company's general revenues.
 * 2.5 - The Ministry of Finance shall allocate an annual subsidy for meter installation to the KCR not to exceed ₣50 million per quarter

Original Text

 * 2.4 - The KEGU Co shall be allocated ₣2,500 million in public funds each quarter via the Ministry of Commerce and Labour.
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 * 3.3 - The KEGU Co shall be allocated ₣400 million in public funds each quarter via the Ministry of Commerce and Labour.

Amended Text

 * 2.4 - The KEGU Co shall be run by its management as a profitable enterprise in line with market rates with operations and procurement to be paid for out of the company's general revenues.
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 * 3.3 - The KEGU Co shall be allocated ₣70 million in public funds each quarter via the Ministry of Commerce and Labour.

Kodiak State Postal Service Act, 652
An Act to Establish the Kodiak State Postal Service.

Article 1: Establishment and Purpose

 * 1.1 - The Kodiak State Postal Service (the Service) is hereby established as a state-run agency responsible for the delivery of mail and other postal services within the boundaries of the Republic of Kodiak.
 * 1.2 - The purpose of the Service is to provide affordable and efficient postal services to the citizens of Kodiak, to promote economic development and communication throughout the republic, and to operate as a profitable enterprise.

Article 2: Powers and Responsibilities

 * 2.1 - The Service shall have the power to:
 * 2.1.1 - Establish and operate post offices and other postal facilities throughout the republic;
 * 2.1.2 - Collect, transport, and deliver mail, packages, and other postal items;
 * 2.1.3 - Set rates and fees for postal services, subject to the approval of the Minister of Industry and Commerce;
 * 2.1.4 - Enter into agreements with other postal services or government agencies to facilitate the delivery of mail and other postal items;
 * 2.1.5 - Enforce federal and republic postal regulations and laws; and
 * 2.1.6 - Carry out any other duties necessary for the operation of the Service.
 * 2.2 - The Service shall be responsible for:
 * 2.2.1 - Ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of mail and other postal items;
 * 2.2.2 - Providing customer service and support to users of the Service;
 * 2.2.3 - Maintaining accurate records of postal operations and finances;
 * 2.2.4 - Developing and implementing policies and procedures for the operation of the Service;
 * 2.2.5 - Coordinating with federal postal authorities and other relevant agencies as necessary; and
 * 2.2.6 - Any other duties assigned by the Minister of Industry and Commerce.

Article 3: Funding and Budget

 * 3.1 - The Service shall be funded through the Kodiak State Budget and shall be authorized to collect fees for postal services as set forth in Section 2.1.3.
 * 3.2 - The Service shall submit an annual budget to the Minister of Industry and Commerce for approval, which shall include detailed information on the Service's expenses, revenue, and projected needs.
 * 3.3 - The Service shall be run as a competing enterprise alongside private postal corporations in accordance to Section 1.2.

Article 4: Personnel and Management

 * 4.1 - The Service shall be managed by an Executive Director, who shall be appointed by the Minister of Industry and Commerce.
 * 4.2 - The Executive Director shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the Service, and shall have the power to appoint and remove employees as necessary.
 * 4.3 - The Executive Director shall report to the Minister of Industry and Commerce on the activities and performance of the Service.

Kodiak State Telecommunications Act, 652
An Act to Establish the Kodiak State Telecommunications Company.

Article 1: Establishment and Purpose

 * 1.1 - The Kodiak State Telecommunications Company (the Company) is hereby established as a state-run agency responsible for providing telecommunications services within the boundaries of the Republic of Kodiak.
 * 1.2 - The purpose of the Company is to provide affordable and efficient telecommunications services to the citizens of Kodiak, to promote economic development and communication throughout the republic, and to operate as a profitable enterprise.

Article 2: Powers and Responsibilities

 * 2.1 - The Company shall have the power to:
 * 2.1.1 - Establish and operate telecommunications infrastructure and facilities throughout the republic;
 * 2.1.2 - Provide telecommunications services to individuals, businesses, and government agencies;
 * 2.1.3 - Set rates and fees for telecommunications services, subject to the approval of the Minister for Revenue and Treasury;
 * 2.1.4 - Enforce federal and republic telecommunications regulations and laws; and
 * 2.1.5 - Carry out any other duties necessary for the operation of the Company.
 * 2.2 - The Company shall be responsible for:
 * 2.2.1 - Ensuring the timely and accurate provision of telecommunications services;
 * 2.2.2 - Providing customer service and support to users of the Company's services;
 * 2.2.3 - Maintaining accurate records of telecommunications operations and finances;
 * 2.2.4 - Developing and implementing policies and procedures for the operation of the Company;
 * 2.2.5 - Coordinating with federal telecommunications authorities and other relevant agencies as necessary; and
 * 2.2.6 - Any other duties assigned by the Minister for Industry and Commerce.

Article 3: Funding and Budget

 * 3.1 - The Company shall be funded through the Kodiak State Budget and shall be authorized to collect fees for telecommunications services as set forth in Section 2.1.3.
 * 3.2 - The Company shall submit an annual budget to the Minister for Revenue and Treasury for approval, which shall include detailed information on the Company's expenses, revenue, and projected needs.
 * 3.3 - The Company shall be run as a competing enterprise alongside private telecommunications companies in accordance with Section 1.2.
 * 3.4 - The sum of ₣ 37,800 million is authorized for the cost of nationalizing existing private enterprises and acquiring any necessary telecommunications infrastructure.

Article 4 - Personnel and Management

 * 4.1 - The Company shall be managed by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who shall be appointed by the Minister for Industry and Commerce.
 * 4.2 - The CEO shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the Company, and shall have the power to appoint and remove employees as necessary.
 * 4.3 - The CEO shall report to the Minister for Industry and Commerce on the activities and performance of the Company.

Article 5 - Independence and Political Neutrality

 * 5.1 - The Kodiak State Telecommunications Company shall operate with independence and political neutrality.
 * 5.2 - The Executive Director and all employees of the Company shall carry out their duties without favoritism, discrimination or influence from any political party, individual or organization.
 * 5.3 - The Company shall adhere to all applicable laws and regulations regarding political neutrality, and shall maintain accurate records of any contact with political parties, individuals or organizations.
 * 5.4 - The Executive Director and all employees of the Company shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination, for any violation of the political neutrality requirements set forth in this article.