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The role of [[Prime Minister of Westarctica|Prime Minister]] 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]]. In accordance with the Charter of Westarctica, the Prime Minister is responsible for presenting laws and ordinances to the Crown for approval. The Prime Minister is also responsible for suggesting new and replacement Ministers to the Grand Duke. | The role of [[Prime Minister of Westarctica|Prime Minister]] 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]]. In accordance with the Charter of Westarctica, the Prime Minister is responsible for presenting laws and ordinances to the Crown for approval. The Prime Minister is also responsible for suggesting new and replacement Ministers to the Grand Duke. | ||
The | The current Prime Minister, [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Jordan Farmer]], was [[2019 Prime Minister election|elected in February of 2019]] to a term of four years. | ||
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!Current Appointee | |||
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|[[Prime Minister of Westarctica]] | |||
|[[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Jordan Farmer]] | |||
|[[File:Duke_Jordan_of_the_Bear_P.jpg|200px]] | |||
|11 February 2019 | |||
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==Ministers== | ==Ministers== | ||
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|[[File:Count-Goldstream.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:Count-Goldstream.jpg|200px]] | ||
|February 2018 | |February 2018 | ||
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|[[Minister of Information]] | |[[Minister of Information]] | ||
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===Open Ministry positions=== | ===Open Ministry positions=== | ||
As of | As of 2019, 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 appointment's de facto holder. These vacancies are: | ||
*[[Minister of Finance]] | *[[Minister of Finance]] | ||
*[[Minister of the Treasury]] - Most aspects of this role are currently being filled by the [[Commissioner of the Treasury]]. | *[[Minister of the Treasury]] - Most aspects of this role are currently being filled by the [[Commissioner of the Treasury]]. | ||
*[[Minister of the Environment]] | *[[Minister of the Environment]] | ||
*[[Minister of Citizenship & Immigration]] - The role is being overseen by the Prime Minister, while a replacement is appointed and trained | |||
==The High Commissioner== | ==The High Commissioner== | ||
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|[[File:Prince_Dinny_Background.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:Prince_Dinny_Background.jpg|200px]] | ||
|29 October 2017 | |29 October 2017 | ||
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|[[Commissioner of the Treasury]] | |[[Commissioner of the Treasury]] | ||
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|18 December 2018 | |18 December 2018 | ||
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===Open Council-level positions=== | |||
As of 2019, there is only one active post without a personal appointment. Until such an appointment occurs or as long as that appointment remains open, the Grand Duke is the appointment's de facto holder. This vacancy is: | |||
*Commissioner of the [[Westarctica Civilian Corps]] - This role is currently being performed by the Prime Minister until a suitable replacement can be trained and appointed. | |||
==Government roles outside of the Royal Council== | ==Government roles outside of the Royal Council== | ||