Difference between revisions of "Prime Minister of Westarctica"

Throughout Westarctica's history, the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]] has always served as dual Head of State and Head of Government and traditionally held sole power to create / alter / abolish laws in the nation. The [[Grand Ducal Mandate]] gave the [[Baronage]] the right to suggest laws, but no power to actually bring those laws into existence.

Throughout Westarctica's history, the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]] has always served as dual Head of State and Head of Government and traditionally held sole power to create / alter / abolish laws in the nation. The [[Grand Ducal Mandate]] gave the [[Baronage]] the right to suggest laws, but no power to actually bring those laws into existence.

In May 2010 [[Duke of Waesche|Wolf Tulier]], Westarctica's [[Minister of Defense]], approached the founder of Westarctica, [[Grand Duke Travis|Travis McHenry]], and asked him to return to the throne to recapture some of Westarctica's lost prestige. Before agreeing to participate in the [[The Great Return|coup to overthrow]] [[Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence]], Travis stated that he would only take action if Wolf agreed to handle the day-to-day running of the government as Prime Minister.

In May 2010 [[Duke of Waesche|Wolf Tulier]], Westarctica's [[Minister of Defense]], approached the founder of Westarctica, [[Grand Duke Travis|Travis McHenry]], and asked him to return to the throne to recapture some of Westarctica's lost prestige. Before agreeing to participate in the [[The Great Return|coup to overthrow]] [[Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence]], Travis stated that he would only take action if Wolf agreed to handle the day-to-day running of the government as Prime Minister.

From 2010 - 2014, Wolf continued to serve as the primary point of contact for anyone wishing to have dealings with Westarctica. He also signed treaties on behalf of the nation and had authority to pass laws and engage in diplomacy with other nations.

From 2010 - 2014, Wolf continued to serve as the primary point of contact for anyone wishing to have dealings with Westarctica. He also signed treaties on behalf of the nation and had authority to pass laws and engage in diplomacy with other nations.

[[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.  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]].

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]].

Wolf was invited to remain in the office for several more months, but as time wore on and no suitable replacement was found, he stepped down from power on 23 May 2017. He resumed his duties as [[Minister of Defense]] and the position of Prime Minister became vacant.

Wolf was invited to remain in the office for several more months, but as time wore on and no suitable replacement was found, he stepped down from power on 23 May 2017. He resumed his duties as [[Minister of Defense]] and the position of Prime Minister became vacant.

Starting in 2017, [[Grand Duke Travis]] openly speculated that he would like to have the citizens of [[Westarctica]] vote for the next Prime Minister. If voting were to occur, it would be the first time in Westarctica's history that any form of political expression was permitted. The [[Minister of Blockchain]] indicated that creating a secure voting system for government elections would be a simple and straightforward process using blockchain technology.

Starting in 2017, [[Grand Duke Travis]] openly speculated that he would like to have the citizens of [[Westarctica]] vote for the next Prime Minister. If voting were to occur, it would be the first time in Westarctica's history that any form of political expression was permitted. The [[Minister of Blockchain]] indicated that creating a secure voting system for government elections would be a simple and straightforward process using blockchain technology.