Difference between revisions of "Government of Westarctica"

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==The Prime Minister==
==The Prime Minister==
The role of [[Prime Minister of Westarctica|Prime Minister]] is currently the only elected position within Westarctica's government. The Prime Minister's primary responsibility is overseeing the various Ministers of the Royal Council. The Prime Minister is also responsible for appointing new and replacement Ministers, though these selections are subject to the approval of 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 position of Prime Minister has been vacant since 2017.
The position of Prime Minister has been vacant since May 2017.


==Ministers==
==Ministers==
The largest group of government appointments are those that make up the higher tier of the Royal Council, which include the title "Minister," as they are each respectively the head of a Ministry. There are currently six Ministers on the Royal Council. In addition, the [[Minister of Communications|Director of Communications]] performs many of the same functions as the former Minister of Communications. She is currently being groomed for elevation to a role as Minister, as more responsibility is handed off to her. In the interim, her role is technically considered a "council-level appointment."
The largest group of government appointments are those that make up the higher tier of the Royal Council, which include the title "Minister," as they are each respectively the head of a Ministry. There are currently seven Ministers on the Royal Council.


===Current Ministers===
===Current Ministers===
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|22 March 2018
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|[[Minister of Communications]]
|Danni Michele
|[[File:Danni Michele - Director of Comms.jpg|200px]]
|29 June 2018
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*[[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 Communications]] - The role is essentially being filled by the Director of Communications. The intent is to elevate her to the role of Minister as she takes on more responsibilities.
*[[Minister of the Environment]]


==The High Commissioner==
==The High Commissioner==
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|1 April 2018
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|[[Minister of Communications|Director of Communications]]
|Danni Michele
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|29 June 2018
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|[[Commissioner of the Treasury]]
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|Commissioner of Elections
|[[Baron of Abele]]
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|18 December 2018
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