West Sirion/Governance System
October 13, 2004
Just after the second victorious elections a series of assasinations begun... It is true that although West Sirion had 20+ devoted TLs during that time, there had been day where it was not possible to find 5 healthy TLs to form the council!!! Sirion was attcaking and every couple of hours the council was changing due to assasination or combat injuries! We had craved for peace and co-existance! Sirion offered war and destruction...and sealed its fate! It was the begining of its fall from the position of the Super Power in the East Continent....
However, during these hard times a discussion concerning the future governance system in West Sirion was one of the main concerns of the survivors.. They had promised to change the whole political system and they had to do it, no matters the cost!
Sir Leo Abandonas and Lord Intro Defecio were met in secrecy (to avoid infiltrators, there was no other reason for secrecy anymore) and decided the following in order to present them to the People for verification:
Here are my suggestions to put some order in our governance system…. In case of course that we will manage to survive as an entity!!! It is an effort to make competencies of each position clear and avoid fragmentation of responsibilities…
Governance Structure
Prime MinisterThe only responsible person for our external affairs. Additionally, he overviews the functions of the whole realm offering policy recommendations. None is allowed to contact rulers of other realms without asking the permission of the Prime Minister. Exception: when the conditions are extremely critical and pace is vital (e.g wounded or inactive ruler)
Minister of Defense . Competent to all military affairs. He is giving general instructions to the BG Leaders whose are responsible to carry out and implement his decisions. He must motivate BG Leaders to undertake incentives, but under his supervision. Decisions of major importance (attacks, wars, looting etc)he must consult the council and the people first. He is also responsible for all police work, raids, patrols etc done. The Minister of Defense plans the whole strategy of the military forces and is not engaged with purely tactical issues.
Grand Justiciar . He overlooks the proper function of the chain of command. Responsible for small punishments (fines). For banning or large fines he must consider first the council and the public opinion. He held courts in regions that needs his services, informing the council.
Minister of Finance . Competent authority for all economic functions of the realm. He set up taxes and controls the trade and the food support. However for any changes in tax rates or major changes in the food supply chain he must discuss first with the council. The good stats and productivity of the regions should be under his supervision.
Dukes.Responsible for the good performance of their regions and the maintenance of infrastructure. In case that a investment is needed they bring up the issue to the council, asking assistance from the competent authority (help from police units through the Minister of Defense or the BG Leader to increase loyalty or control, lowering of taxes, bureaucratic work or funds from the Minister of Finance, courts to increase moral from the judge).
Battle Group Leaders. They are following the instructions and general guidelines given by the Minister of Defense having the greatest possible degree of independency. In case of Minister’s unavailability they are fully responsible for their Battlegroup.
The People - Troop Leaders. They have to follow suggestions, instructions, orders, issued by their BG Leaders or Ministers, according to their competencies. However it is vital for the whole realm to express loudly their opinions even when they are conflicting with the issued orders, but not deny to implement them! They participate directly or indirectly (through the elected representatives of the people) to all decisions taken.
These are the main guidelines of the People's Republic of Avamar, even today!
