Government of Westarctica - Revision history

Westarctica: added justices table to the page.

2025-07-09T18:20:12Z

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	The current Chief Justice is [[Christine McPhee]].		The current Chief Justice is [[Christine McPhee]].

			{\| class="wikitable"
			!Justice Name
			! Titles, Honors, and Accolades
			!Seniority
			!Date of Appointment
			\|-
			\|[[Christine McPhee]]
			\|Countess of [[Lepley Nunatak\|Lepley]]
			\|Chief Justice
			\|18 October 2019
			\|-
			\|[[Viscount of Bursey\|Christian Klempsmann]]
			\|1st Viscount of [[Mount Bursey\|Bursey]]
			\|Second Justice
			\|18 October 2019
			\|-
			\|[[David Chase Callahan\|D Chase Callahan]]
			\|Prince and 2nd [[Driscoll Island\|Duke of Driscoll]]
			\|Third Justice
			\|18 October 2019
			\|-
			\|Sophie Meis
			\|Countess of [[Mount Mooney\|Mooney]]
			\|Fourth Justice
			\|2 November 2021
			\|}

	==Colonial Viceroys==		==Colonial Viceroys==

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Current ministries in the Royal Council

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	* [[Minister of Communications]]		* [[Minister of Communications]]
	* [[Minister of Culture]]		* [[Minister of Culture]]
	* [[Minister of Citizenship ~~& Immigration~~]] ~~''(vacant)''~~		* [[Minister of Citizenship]]

	====The Honorary Consular Corps====		====The Honorary Consular Corps====

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	Duties of the Grand Duke include managing the offices of the [[Royal Household of Grand Duke Travis\|Royal Household]] and oversight of the [[Peerage of Westarctica]]. He is responsible for making appointments to these institutions as well as bestowing honors in the [[Orders of Westarctica]].		Duties of the Grand Duke include managing the offices of the [[Royal Household of Grand Duke Travis\|Royal Household]] and oversight of the [[Peerage of Westarctica]]. He is responsible for making appointments to these institutions as well as bestowing honors in the [[Orders of Westarctica]].

	===~~The Peerage of Westarctica~~===		===Royal Council===
	~~::''Main article:~~ [[~~Peerage of Westarctica~~]]''		The [[Royal Council]] is jointly headed by the Grand Duke and the [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]]. The size of the Royal Council varies considerably from year to year as ministries are deemed redundant and their positions are retired; or, alternately, as the need for new ministries arises and these offices are created.
	~~These are the nobility, and they are sometimes consulted~~ by the Grand Duke ~~on important national issues~~. ~~While they have no formal decision-making power, their voices may have a large influence over national decisions. Occasionally~~ the ~~Grand Duke may invite them~~ to ~~express~~ their ~~desires in a one-peer-one-vote system~~, ~~though he is not legally bound by~~ the ~~outcome of such a [[Voting in Westarctica\|vote]]~~.

	===~~Westarctican~~ Royal ~~Guards~~===		====Current ministries in the Royal Council====
	~~As Commander in Chief~~ of ~~Westarctica's military, the~~ [[~~Westarctican Royal Guards~~]]~~, the Grand Duke has ultimate control over the nation's military forces, although this is also managed by the~~ [[Minister of ~~Defense~~]] ~~and the Captain of the Guards. The~~ [[Minister of ~~Defense~~]] ~~is simultaneously in the~~ [[~~Royal Council~~]]~~, making him part of the legislative branch, but also in the Royal Household, making him part of the executive branch.~~		* [[Minister of Defense]]
			* [[Foreign Minister]]
			* [[Minister of Communications]]
			* [[Minister of Culture]]
			* [[Minister of Citizenship & Immigration]] ''(vacant)''

	===~~Commissions~~===		====The Honorary Consular Corps====
	~~Commissions are a group~~ of ~~departments created for ad-hoc purposes by~~ the ~~Grand Duke~~ as ~~needed~~. They ~~generally function for~~ a ~~limited period~~ of ~~time~~ and ~~once their business is complete~~, the ~~department is dissolved~~.		Inside the Royal Council, the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] directs the [[Honorary Consular Corps]], whose members serve as overseas diplomatic representatives of Westarctica's government. They are a key part of Westarctica's [[Foreign relations of Westarctica\|foreign affairs program]] and, with more than a dozen members, comprise the government's largest group of volunteer workers.

	~~These commissions are headed by the~~ [[~~High Commissioner~~ of ~~Westarctica~~]], ~~although in November 2024~~, ~~Grand Duke Travis dissolved all existing commissions~~ and ~~began~~ the ~~process of folding~~ the ~~role~~ of ~~High Commissioner into~~ the Royal Household. It is ~~expected to be eliminated completely in 2025. The current High Commissioner~~ is the [[~~Count~~ of ~~Discovery Ridge~~]].		===The Royal Household===
			The [[Royal Household of Grand Duke Travis]] is responsible for all functions of monarchy associated with the Crown. The bestowing of Orders of Chivalry, Peerage titles, and management of the Royal Guards are the three primary institutions of the Royal Household. It is headed by a Chief of Staff, who is currently the [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula]].

	===~~Colonial Viceroys~~===		====The Peerage of Westarctica====
	~~Westarctica currently has four territorial claims on areas not within the area of~~ [[~~Marie Byrd Land~~]] ~~addressed within~~ the ~~[[Claimant Letter]]. Each of these~~ are ~~ruled~~ by ~~a [[Viceroy]] holding the authority of~~ the Grand Duke ~~within~~ their ~~colony~~. ~~As Head of State,~~ the Grand Duke is ~~responsible for~~ the ~~Viceroys who govern the colonial possessions~~ of Westarctica~~. Because they hold the authority of the Crown within their domains, the Viceroys answer directly to the Grand Duke~~.		::''Main article: [[Peerage of Westarctica]]''
			These are the nobility, and they are sometimes consulted by the Grand Duke on important national issues. While they have no formal decision-making power, their voices may have a large influence over national decisions. Occasionally the Grand Duke may invite them to express their desires in a one-peer-one-vote system, though he is not legally bound by the outcome of such a [[Voting in Westarctica\|vote]].

	===~~Current Colonial Viceroys~~===		====Westarctican Royal Guards====
	* [[~~Balleny Islands~~]]		As Commander in Chief of Westarctica's military, the [[Westarctican Royal Guards]], the Grand Duke has ultimate control over the nation's military forces, although this is also managed by the [[Minister of Defense]] and the Captain of the Guards. The [[Minister of Defense]] is simultaneously in the [[Royal Council]], making him part of the legislative branch, but also in the Royal Household, making him part of the executive branch.
	* [[~~Calsahara~~]]
	* [[~~Principality~~ of ~~Kolios\|Kolios~~]]
	* [[~~Raphania~~]]

	==Legislative branch==		==Legislative branch==
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	The current Prime Minister, the [[Duke of Steventon]], was [[2023 Prime Minister election\|elected in February of 2023]] to a term of four years.		The current Prime Minister, the [[Duke of Steventon]], was [[2023 Prime Minister election\|elected in February of 2023]] to a term of four years.

	~~===Royal Council===~~
	Originally, the [[Royal Council]] was an integral part of the executive branch and reported directly to the Grand Duke. However, after the post of Prime Minister became an elected position, it was decided that the ministers should report directly to him, with the Grand Duke serving an oversight capacity as needed.

	The size of the Royal Council varies considerably from year to year as ministries are deemed redundant and their positions are retired; or, alternately, as the need for new ministries arises and these offices are created. In general, the Ministries of Defense and Foreign Affairs have been continually held since the inception of [[Westarctica]].

	~~====Current ministries in the Royal Council====~~
	* [[Minister of Defense]]
	* [[Foreign Minister]]
	* [[Minister of Communications]]
	* [[Minister of Culture]]
	* [[Minister of Citizenship & Immigration]] ''(vacant)''

	~~===The Honorary Consular Corps===~~
	Inside the Royal Council, the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] directs the various [[Honorary Consular Corps]], whose members serve as overseas diplomatic representatives of Westarctica's government. They are a key part of Westarctica's [[Foreign relations of Westarctica\|foreign affairs program]].

	===The Senate of Westarctica===		===The Senate of Westarctica===
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	The current Chief Justice is [[Christine McPhee]].		The current Chief Justice is [[Christine McPhee]].

			==Colonial Viceroys==
			Westarctica currently has four territorial claims on areas not within the area of [[Marie Byrd Land]] addressed within the [[Claimant Letter]]. Each of these are ruled by a [[Viceroy]] holding the authority of the Grand Duke within their colony. Because they hold the authority of the Crown within their domains, the Viceroys answer directly to the Grand Duke; however, starting in 2024, the colonies were granted increased autonomy and although they fall under the domain of the Executive Branch, they are generally treated as an independent institution.

			===Colonial Viceroyalties===
			* [[Balleny Islands]]
			* [[Calsahara]]
			* [[Principality of Kolios\|Kolios]]
			* [[Raphania]]

	[[Category: Government of Westarctica]]		[[Category: Government of Westarctica]]

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Current ministries in the Royal Council

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	* [[Minister of Communications]]		* [[Minister of Communications]]
	* [[Minister of Culture]]		* [[Minister of Culture]]
	* [[Minister of ~~Colonial Affairs]]~~		* [[Minister of Citizenship & Immigration]] ''(vacant)''
	* [[Minister of Sports]]

	===The Honorary Consular Corps===		===The Honorary Consular Corps===

Westarctica: added link to voting article

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	===The Peerage of Westarctica===		===The Peerage of Westarctica===
	::''Main article: [[Peerage of Westarctica]]''		::''Main article: [[Peerage of Westarctica]]''
	These are the nobility, and they are sometimes consulted by the Grand Duke on important national issues. While they have no formal decision-making power, their voices may have a large influence over national decisions. Occasionally the Grand Duke may invite them to express their desires in a one-peer-one-vote system, though he is not legally bound by the outcome of such a vote.		These are the nobility, and they are sometimes consulted by the Grand Duke on important national issues. While they have no formal decision-making power, their voices may have a large influence over national decisions. Occasionally the Grand Duke may invite them to express their desires in a one-peer-one-vote system, though he is not legally bound by the outcome of such a [[Voting in Westarctica\|vote]].

	===Westarctican Royal Guards===		===Westarctican Royal Guards===

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	The legislative branch of Westarctica is managed by the [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]], which is currently the only elected position within Westarctica's government. The Prime Minister's primary function is to represent the citizens of Westarctica to the Crown and to speak on their behalf during sessions of the [[Royal Council]]. The Prime Minister is also responsible for suggesting new and replacement Ministers to the Grand Duke.		The legislative branch of Westarctica is managed by the [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]], which is currently the only elected position within Westarctica's government. The Prime Minister's primary function is to represent the citizens of Westarctica to the Crown and to speak on their behalf during sessions of the [[Royal Council]]. The Prime Minister is also responsible for suggesting new and replacement Ministers to the Grand Duke.

	The Prime Minister is also responsible for presenting laws and ordinances to the Crown for approval in conjunction with the members of the [[Senate of Westarctica]].		The Prime Minister is also responsible for presenting laws and ordinances to the Crown for approval in conjunction with the members of the [[Senate of Westarctica]]. He is assisted in his responsibilities by a Deputy Prime Minister, currently the [[Duke of Faulkender]].

	The current Prime Minister, the [[Duke of Steventon]], was [[2023 Prime Minister election\|elected in February of 2023]] to a term of four years.		The current Prime Minister, the [[Duke of Steventon]], was [[2023 Prime Minister election\|elected in February of 2023]] to a term of four years.

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Westarctica: /* Ministers */

2024-12-03T02:46:04Z

Ministers

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	\| [[File:Dukewaesche.jpg\|200px]]		\| [[File:Dukewaesche.jpg\|200px]]
	\| 29 July 2005		\| 29 July 2005
			\|-
			\| [[Foreign Minister]]
			\| [[Count of Dorchuck]]
			\| [[File:Foley Foreign copy.jpg\|200px]]
			\| 12 November 2024
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Minister of Communications]]		\| [[Minister of Communications]]
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	As of 2024, several governmental positions remain without a personal appointment. Until such an appointment occurs or as long as that appointment remains open, the Grand Duke is the offices' ''de facto'' holder. These vacancies are:		As of 2024, several governmental positions remain without a personal appointment. Until such an appointment occurs or as long as that appointment remains open, the Grand Duke is the offices' ''de facto'' holder. These vacancies are:

	*[[Foreign Minister]]
	*[[Minister of Finance]]		*[[Minister of Finance]]
	*[[Minister of the Treasury]]		*[[Minister of the Treasury]]

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	\| [[Duke of Tapley]]		\| [[Duke of Tapley]]
	\| [[File:Duke of Tapley.jpg\|200px]]		\| [[File:Duke of Tapley.jpg\|200px]]
	~~\| 2 November 2021~~
	\|-
	~~\| [[Minister of Citizen Affairs]]~~
	~~\| Baron of [[Hull Bay]]~~
	~~\| [[File:Baron of Hull Bay.jpg\|200px]]~~
	\| 2 November 2021		\| 2 November 2021
	\|-		\|-
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	==Council-Level positions==		==Council-Level positions==
	These positions, often called "Commissioners," are ad hoc appointments, usually for a limited and specific purpose. These roles are created and filled solely at the discretion of the Grand Duke, and are not subject to direct oversight from the Prime Minister. While these are members of the [[Royal Council]], they are distinct from ministries, as they report directly to the Grand Duke and often have a much smaller scope and area of responsibility. There are currently two such positions. With the creation of the [[Royal Household of Grand Duke Travis]] in April 2023, several of these positions were absorbed into the royal household and ~~it is anticipated that the rest will be~~ phased out completely.		These positions, often called "Commissioners," are ad hoc appointments, usually for a limited and specific purpose. These roles are created and filled solely at the discretion of the Grand Duke, and are not subject to direct oversight from the Prime Minister. While these are members of the [[Royal Council]], they are distinct from ministries, as they report directly to the Grand Duke and often have a much smaller scope and area of responsibility. There are currently two such positions. With the creation of the [[Royal Household of Grand Duke Travis]] in April 2023, several of these positions were absorbed into the royal household and in November 2024, they were phased out completely.

	~~===Current Council-Level positions===~~
	~~{\| class="wikitable"~~
	~~!Position~~
	~~!Current Appointee~~
	~~!Portrait~~
	~~!Since~~
	\|-
	~~\|[[Commissioner of Economic Development]]~~
	~~\|David Eckhard~~
	~~\|[[File:David Eckhardt - Commissioner.png\|200px]]~~
	~~\|2 November 2021~~
	\|-
	~~\|[[Commissioner of Elections]]~~
	~~\|[[Baron of Abele]]~~
	~~\|[[File:Baron Abele1.jpg\|200px]]~~
	~~\|18 December 2018~~
	\|}

	==Executive roles outside of the Royal Council==		==Executive roles outside of the Royal Council==

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	\| 2 November 2021		\| 2 November 2021
	\|-		\|-
	~~\| [[Foreign Minister]]~~
	~~\| [[Sir Charles Ross]]~~
	~~\| [[File:Charles Ross FM.jpg\|200px]]~~
	~~\| 12 November 2022~~
	\|}		\|}

	===~~Open~~ Ministry positions===		===Vacant Ministry positions===
	As of 2024, several governmental positions remain without a personal appointment. Until such an appointment occurs or as long as that appointment remains open, the Grand Duke is the offices' ''de facto'' holder. These vacancies are:		As of 2024, several governmental positions remain without a personal appointment. Until such an appointment occurs or as long as that appointment remains open, the Grand Duke is the offices' ''de facto'' holder. These vacancies are:

			*[[Foreign Minister]]
	*[[Minister of Finance]]		*[[Minister of Finance]]
	*[[Minister of the Treasury]]		*[[Minister of the Treasury]]