Journal
The Journal module is one of the stamping modules and allows
for the entry of actions as they occur on the session floor. The use of
standard Legislative language combined with parameters creates a dynamic
environment for the efficient recording of actions during session. The ability
to import external documents, such as reports, enhances the capabilities of the
Journal module. Anything brought into the Journal can be formatted to the
Journal specifications. After session, the Journal can be proofed and
additional actions can be added, or existing actions can be edited. Actions can
also be re-ordered if necessary.
A component of the Journal module is the General Index
module. Once the daily Journal has been proofed and accepted, the General Index
module is used for the free format creation of the General Index for the bound
Journal. Extracts of the daily Journal are put into a hierarchical
structure, having page numbers and Journal dates assigned to them. When Journal
stamps are created in the Actions module, they can be linked to General Index
terms. If that Journal stamp is used, then in the General Index module, the
daily Journal can be searched for that action and the associated General Index
term can be easily assigned in the selected text in the index structure. The
General Index and be printed and reviewed at any time.
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