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| predecessor1 = [[Baron Stogner]] <small>''As Minister of Immigration</small> | | predecessor1 = [[Baron Stogner]] <small>''As Minister of Immigration</small> | ||
| pre-type1 = Preceded by | | pre-type1 = Preceded by | ||
| successor1 = [[Duke of Fox Grove|August Grappin]] | |||
| suc-type1 = Successor | |||
| succession2 = Commissioner of the [[Westarctica Civilian Corps]] | | succession2 = Commissioner of the [[Westarctica Civilian Corps]] | ||
| reign2 = 1 April 2018 - 11 February 2019 | | reign2 = 1 April 2018 - 11 February 2019 | ||
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In April of 2018, Jordan proposed implementation of the [[Citizen Identification Number]]. This system of numbers would work much like a tax ID or Social Security Number, in the United States, allowing a unique seven digit code for each citizen. Currently, the CIN is used only in tracking citizenship numbers, and in official Civilian Corps recordkeeping. | In April of 2018, Jordan proposed implementation of the [[Citizen Identification Number]]. This system of numbers would work much like a tax ID or Social Security Number, in the United States, allowing a unique seven digit code for each citizen. Currently, the CIN is used only in tracking citizenship numbers, and in official Civilian Corps recordkeeping. | ||
Jordan officially relinquished his duties when elected to the post of Prime Minister | Jordan officially relinquished his duties when elected to the post of Prime Minister. | ||
===Commissioner of the Civilian Corps=== | ===Commissioner of the Civilian Corps=== | ||
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===Candidate for Prime Minister=== | ===Candidate for Prime Minister=== | ||
Jordan's candidacy for [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]] in the [[2019 Prime Minister election|2019 election]] was announced on 9 January of that year. Shortly thereafter, he unveiled his 12-point plan regarding his vision for the term, should he be elected. | Jordan's candidacy for [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]] in the [[2019 Prime Minister election|2019 election]] was announced on 9 January of that year. Shortly thereafter, he unveiled his 12-point plan regarding his vision for the term, should he be elected. These were: | ||
* Expand Royal Council with functional appointments. | |||
* More face-to-face encounters both among citizens and between citizens and public servants. | |||
* Foster diversity and inclusion in Westarctican government. | |||
* Bolster Westarctica’s role as one of the community’s leading Micronations. | |||
* Strengthen ties with other Micronations; both deepening existing ties, and forming new ones. | |||
* Concentrate on building a deep and unique Westarctican culture. | |||
* Expand merchandise offerings to support activities. | |||
* Establish framework to prevent duopoly, and discourage triarchy in future Westarctican politics. | |||
* Evaluate potential need and function of future parliament. | |||
* Establish a formalized Westarctican will. | |||
* Streamline public & national holidays. | |||
* Ensure Westarctican longevity with concrete succession plan and framework for new ruling house, and framework for how to proceed should the throne become occupied by a negligent/absentee ruler. | |||
Jordan won the election with 32.7 percent of the votes. The margin for victory was narrow, with Jordan winning by only five votes. | Jordan won the election with 32.7 percent of the votes. The margin for victory was narrow, with Jordan winning by only five votes. | ||