Part I- Preliminary

Section 1- Title and effect

1. This Act shall be known as the Koru and Koruship Office Act, 2026.
2. This Act shall have effect immediately upon the Constitution of the Hokorian State coming into force.

Section 2- Interpretation

1. “Koru” means the head of state of the Hokorian State.
2. “Koru’s Office” means the formal office supporting the Koru in the exercise of their functions.
3. “Advice and consent” means a clear and express agreement of the Government to a proposed act of the Koru.
4. “Clemency” means a pardon, reduction or removal of a penalty imposed under the law.
5. “Successor” means a person entitled to assume the office of the Koru under this Act.

Part II- Operation of the Koru’s Office

Section 3- Establishment of the Koru’s Office

1. The Koru’s Office is hereby recognised as the body supporting the Koru:
   • It may consist of one or more persons,
   • It shall assist in administration, communication and record keeping.
2. The Koru may determine the structure and operation of the Koru’s Office.
3. The Koru’s Office shall act only under the authority of the Koru.

Section 4- Administrative functions

1. The Koru’s Office may:
   • Maintain official records and documents,
   • Manage communications on behalf of the Koru,
   • Support the exercise of constitutional and legal functions.
2. Administrative functions may be carried out by the Koru directly where necessary.
3. All records shall be accurate and maintained in accordance with the law.

Part III- Exercise of Authority

Section 5- Acts of the Koru

1. Any act of the Koru representing the State shall require advice and consent of the Government:
   • Such advice and consent must be given before the act takes effect,
   • It must be clear which decision of the Government provides that consent.
2. The Koru may request advice from the Government before acting.
3. An act made without required advice and consent shall have no legal effect.

Section 6- Form of advice and consent

1. Advice and consent shall be provided by:
   • The Prime Minister, or
   • A Minister authorised by the Prime Minister.
2. Advice and consent may be given in any clear recorded form.
3. The Prime Minister may withdraw or amend advice before an act is carried out.

Section 7- Advisory role of the Koru

1. The Koru may provide advice to the Government on:
   • Governance,
   • Public interest,
   • Constitutional matters.
2. Advice shall not be binding.
3. Advice may be given privately or publicly.

Part IV- Clemency and Appeals

Section 8- Exercise of clemency

1. The Koru may grant clemency:
   • On application by a person or authority,
   • On their own initiative.
2. Clemency shall only apply to offences that have already occurred.
3. The Koru shall consider:
   • The interests of justice,
   • The circumstances of the case.
4. A decision on clemency shall be recorded with reasons where reasonably possible.

Section 9- Final authority of appeal

1. Appeals to the Koru shall be made in accordance with procedures established by law.
2. The Koru may:
   • Uphold a decision,
   • Modify a decision,
   • Set aside a decision.
3. Decisions of the Koru on appeal shall be final.

Part V- Succession and Continuity

Section 10- Succession procedures

1. A successor shall assume office upon the death or abdication of the Koru.
2. Succession shall follow any lawful designation or recognised line of succession.
3. Where uncertainty arises, the Court may determine the lawful successor.

Section 11- Abdication

1. The Koru may abdicate by a clear declaration:
   • The declaration must be recorded,
   • It shall take effect upon confirmation.
2. Upon abdication, the successor shall assume office.

Section 12- Temporary incapacity

1. Where the Koru is unable to act:
   • A temporary arrangement may be made for the exercise of functions,
   • Such arrangement shall be limited to what is necessary.
2. The Government may advise on arrangements for continuity.
3. The full authority of the Koru shall resume when able.

Part VI- Removal of the Koru

Section 13- Procedure for removal

1. Where the Parliament votes to remove the Koru:
   • The decision must meet the required threshold,
   • The grounds for removal must be recorded.
2. The Koru shall be given an opportunity to respond before removal.
3. Removal shall take effect upon confirmation of the vote.

Section 14- Continuity following removal

1. Upon removal, a successor shall assume office where available.
2. Where no successor exists, temporary arrangements shall be made to ensure continuity.
3. Such arrangements shall continue until a lawful replacement is established.

Part VII- Restrictions and Offences

Section 15- Limits on the Koru

1. The Koru shall not:
   • Act without required advice and consent,
   • Exercise powers beyond those granted by law,
   • Grant clemency to themselves.
2. Any act in breach of this section shall have no legal effect.

Section 16- Offence of false representation of authority

1. A person commits an offence where they:
   • Falsely claim to act on behalf of the Koru,
   • Misrepresent the authority of the Koru.
2. Levels of severity:
   • Basic offence: limited or minor misrepresentation,
   • Aggravated offence: serious or harmful misrepresentation.
3. Penalties:
   • Basic offence shall carry a minimum term of no penalty and a maximum term of 1 month,
   • Aggravated offence shall carry a minimum term of 1 month and a maximum term of 3 months.

Section 17- Offence of improper influence

1. A person commits an offence where they:
   • Attempt to improperly influence the Koru in the exercise of their functions,
   • Interfere with the lawful operation of the Koru’s Office.
2. Levels of severity:
   • Basic offence: limited interference,
   • Aggravated offence: serious or repeated interference.
3. Penalties:
   • Basic offence shall carry a minimum term of no penalty and a maximum term of 1 month,
   • Aggravated offence shall carry a minimum term of 1 month and a maximum term of 3 months.

Part VIII- Final Provisions

Section 18- Interpretation and application

1. This Act shall be applied in a manner that supports the constitutional role of the Koru.
2. Any doubt shall be resolved in favour of lawful, balanced and effective functioning of the State.