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[[File:Prime Ministers.jpg|400px|thumb|The Duke of the Bear Peninsula and the Duke of Waesche, the first two individuals to serve as Prime Minister of Westarctica]] | [[File:Prime Ministers.jpg|400px|thumb|The Duke of the Bear Peninsula and the Duke of Waesche, the first two individuals to serve as Prime Minister of Westarctica]] | ||
The '''Prime Minister of Westarctica''' is the chief legislator and Head of Government of [[Westarctica]]. In Westarctica's corporate structure, the Prime Minister is also Chief Operating Officer and Secretary of the Board of Directors. | The '''Prime Minister of Westarctica''' is the chief legislator and Head of Government of [[Westarctica]], in this capacity, the Prime Minister is responsible for approving [[Westarctican Ordinance]]s passed by the [[Senate of Westarctica]]. In Westarctica's corporate structure, the Prime Minister is also Chief Operating Officer and Secretary of the Board of Directors. | ||
The current Prime Minister is [[ | The current Prime Minister is [[Baron of Hull Bay|Brendan Cook]]. | ||
==History of the Head of Government== | ==History of the Head of Government== | ||
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==2014 - 2017: Decline of power== | ==2014 - 2017: Decline of power== | ||
[[File:Wolf-Tribute.png|thumb|Tribute image celebrating Wolf Tulier's service as Prime Minister of Westarctica]] | [[File:Wolf-Tribute.png|thumb|Tribute image celebrating Wolf Tulier's service as Prime Minister of Westarctica]] | ||
In September 2012, Travis altered his title from "Protector of Westarctica" to [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]] and slowly began to increase his activities as a leader of the nation. | In September 2012, Travis altered his title from "Protector of Westarctica" to [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]] and slowly began to increase his activities as a leader of the nation. Two years later, in December 2014, he moved to assume complete authority over the national government. The Prime Minster's position was gradually reduced to an advisory position, although he was still consulted on international affairs and continued to represent Westarctica as a delegate in the [[Antarctic Micronational Union]]. | ||
By late 2016, Grand Duke Travis began to seek out a new Prime Minister who might take a more active role in the administration of the government. Several potential candidates were vetted, but the front runner was Erik White, the [[Baron of Forrester]]. The Grand Duke and Wolf came to an agreement that he would step down and hand over the office to his successor. However, days before the transfer of office was to occur, the Baron of Forrester had an altercation with the representatives of a close ally of Westarctica. Rather than risk damaging the [[Foreign relations of Westarctica|diplomatic relations]] between the two countries, the Baron of Forrester chose to remove himself from consideration. | By late 2016, Grand Duke Travis began to seek out a new Prime Minister who might take a more active role in the administration of the government. Several potential candidates were vetted, but the front runner was Erik White, the [[Baron of Forrester]]. The Grand Duke and Wolf came to an agreement that he would step down and hand over the office to his successor. However, days before the transfer of office was to occur, the Baron of Forrester had an altercation with the representatives of a close ally of Westarctica. Rather than risk damaging the [[Foreign relations of Westarctica|diplomatic relations]] between the two countries, the Baron of Forrester chose to remove himself from consideration. | ||
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On 5 December 2018, the Grand Duke wrote a Crown memo for members of the [[Royal Council]] outlining his proposal to hold a national election to decide who would be the next Prime Minister. Shortly after, on 18 December, the [[Baron of Abele]] was appointed Commissioner of Elections to serve as the impartial manager of Westarctica's electoral process. | On 5 December 2018, the Grand Duke wrote a Crown memo for members of the [[Royal Council]] outlining his proposal to hold a national election to decide who would be the next Prime Minister. Shortly after, on 18 December, the [[Baron of Abele]] was appointed Commissioner of Elections to serve as the impartial manager of Westarctica's electoral process. | ||
The [[2019 Prime Minister election|first election]] for Prime Minister was held from 8-10 February 2019. [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Jordan Farmer]] was elected to a four year term. In early 2022, Farmer announced he would not be seeking reelection. His successor | The [[2019 Prime Minister election|first election]] for Prime Minister was held from 8-10 February 2019. [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Jordan Farmer]] was elected to a four year term. In early 2022, Farmer announced he would not be seeking reelection. His successor, the Baron of Hull Bay, was elected to office the following year. | ||
==Deputy Prime Minister== | ==Deputy Prime Minister== | ||
The role of Deputy Prime Minister was outlined in the [[Constitution of Westarctica]] as an administrator who is designated to assume the office of Prime Minister in the event of incapacitation or resignation of the incumbent. The first Deputy Prime Minister, [[Baron of Hull Bay|Sir Brendan Cook]], Baronet of Woodwin, was appointed with the approval of the [[Grand Ducal Court]] on 15 March 2021. | The role of Deputy Prime Minister was outlined in the [[Constitution of Westarctica]] as an administrator who is designated to assume the office of Prime Minister in the event of incapacitation or resignation of the incumbent. The first Deputy Prime Minister, [[Baron of Hull Bay|Sir Brendan Cook]], Baronet of Woodwin, was appointed with the approval of the [[Grand Ducal Court]] on 15 March 2021. The current Deputy Prime Minister is [[Count of Faulkender|James Stoshak]], who took office on 20 February 2023. | ||
==List of Prime Ministers of Westarctica== | ==List of Prime Ministers of Westarctica== | ||
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|<center>[[File:PM Farmer OP Jul 21.jpg|160px]]</center> | |<center>[[File:PM Farmer OP Jul 21.jpg|160px]]</center> | ||
|[[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Jordan Farmer]] | |[[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Jordan Farmer]] | ||
|11 February 2019 - Present | |11 February 2019 - 20 February 2023 | ||
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|<center>[[File:Baron Hull Bay.jpg|160px]]</center> | |||
|[[Baron of Hull Bay|Brendan Cook]] | |||
|20 February 2023 - Present | |||
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