Grand Assembly of the Altarian Republic

History
The Grand Assembly of the Altarian Republic was founded as laid out in the Constitution of the Altarian Republic. It is the lower house of the bicameral legislature. The Assembly was formed with the understanding that political office is a service to the people and not a means to enrich or empower any one person.

Qualifications
The Constitution of the Altarian Republic sets four conditions for an representative. They must (1) be at least 26 years old; (2) have been a citizen of the republic for the last 10 years; (3) be an inhabitant of the district they wish to represent; (4) have no criminal record

Elections
Representatives are elected through the direct popular vote of their districts. Elections are held every 3 years.

Terms
All representatives are elected to a 3 year term. Representatives serve their term in full unless they are convicted of a crime or expelled from the assembly by a 2/3 vote by the whole assembly.

Salary & Benefits
The current annual salary for a representative is $100,000 a year along with full health benefits. This salary is also subjected to a cost of living adjustment that is applied every year. Retirement benefits are available to representatives who have served for over 15 years. Representatives also receive a cost retainer for an aide and some travel expenses.

Parties
Currently there are 325 seats in the Grand Assembly.

Passed Laws

 * BUILD Initiative

Committees

 * Budget & Appropriations
 * Armed Forces (Joint)
 * Commerce & Economics
 * Science, Technology and Education