New Eastonstein is a direct democracy with a written constitution that outlines the federal structure of the nation. The government is composed of a Parliament, a Head of State (State Taoisearch), an Assistant State Taoisearch, government Secretaries, and a network of federal bureaus and departments.
Constitution September X, MMXXV
The people of New Eastonstein have gathered to form a sovereign nation for the people run by the people. This federal document entails the outline to the government structure of the direct democracy of New Eastonstein.
The backbone of the New Eastonstein’s government will be Parliament. Parliament will be a council consisting of Parliament officials, chosen by the State Taoisearch once elected, once chosen they cannot be deposed by the State Taoisearch. The only way an official can be disbarred is if they are found guilty of violating the law of New Eastonstein. Officials are chosen to represent and govern their respective Protectorate. Officials have the authority to design, and vote upon laws, acts (changes in the govt.), and regulation of the Federal Bureaus and Departments and the nation’s Affairs and Budget. They are also responsible for the gathering of records and taxes tobe handled by the Bureaus and Departments within their jurisdiction. Officials pay will be given by The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, and will be set by the same.
The Head of the New Eastonstein govt. Will be the State Taoisearch, elected annually. The State Taoisearch can only be removed from office by a national vote, which can be proposed by a group of citizens raising acute awareness about the current ineffectivity. They can also be removed upon a valid conviction of knowingly violating laws of the New Eastern Section. The State Taoisearch has the authority of confirming decisions made by Parliament. Parliament votes upon the actions mentioned, if 50% or more vote yes, it is given to the State Taoisearch, who will either sign it to approve it or will write unofficial upon it to signify disapproval. If approved the action is given 24 hours to go into effect. They also have the authority to consult with Secretaries of the government as well as fill vacant offices and engage with foreign affairs internationally and domestic. The assistant State Taoisearch will accompany the State Taoisearch. They will serve as the next in line per the State Taoisearch’s inability to act or Removal. They can also serve as the acting State Taoisearch per temporarily incapacity. The assistant is not above the law as their removal process is the same as the State Taoisearch.
The government Secretaries are the individuals in charge of their Bureau or Department. A Secretary's removal process is the same as a Parliament Officials. They are in charge and regulate their Dept. or Bureau. They also contort and design the structure of their jurisdictions. The 10 pre-established Bureaus and Depts. Are as follows: The Federal Bureau of Health and Agriculture, which regulates anything related to Health and Agriculture. The Federal Dept. of Education, which concerns with education within the country. The Federal Bureau of Foreign Affairs, which handles diplomatic related issues alongside the State Taoisearch. The Federal Dept. of Economic Affairs, which regulates and collects info on any or anything related to Labor, Currency, or Commerce within New Eastonstein, except the production of Currency, which is only authorized to be made by Parliament Officials and the Assistant State Taoisearch. The Federal Bureau of Social Welfare, which establishes programs to help the welfare of citizens. The Federal Dept. Of Utilities, which runs, regulates, and handles the production and distribution of Energy, Water, and Power. The Federal Dept. of Infrastructure, which handles the construction and regulation of Federal buildings and structures. The Federal Bureau of Conservation, which handles the preservation of Historic Buildings or sites, and preservation of the environment. The Federal Dept. of Space Exploration, which specializes in space exploration. The Federal Dept. of Protection which is unique and serves to protect New Eastonstein in times of war, it also handles the imprisonment and trialing of violators. If the jurisdiction crosses then the Agencies work together.
Protectorates are the jurisdiction area that an Official governs and represents, A Protectorate can be admitted through approval of Prliament and the State Taoisearch. The current predetermined Protectorates are as follows: Awishonna, Brizhtonn, New Bürreshaim, Nihonnium, Nuevo Azzúccar, Pubbertania, Saucedostan, Teasleannia, Unnatssi, and Venos.
Elections will be held annually between October 5-15, Voters will rank candidates as they please, 1-5. The scores will be tallied and the 2 top scoring candidates will compete in a runoff, where each ballot's highest ranked candidate will recieve 1 vote, if there is a tie in the ballot it will count as 1 each. The candidate with the highest numbers wins the election as State Taoisearch. Once elected they pick a parliament official for each Protectorate, A secretary for each Federal Bureau or Department, and A Assstant State Taoisearch. Also note that if a Parliament vote is tied, the Assistant State Taoisearch will break it. Everyone who is a citizen is allowed to participate in State Taoisearch and Ameliorate elections, which follows a s.t.a.r. Voting system as well. Let ballots be counted and produced by Officials, Then let the results be approved and verified by the Secretary of the Federal Dept. of Protection to ensure fairness.
To change or add something onto the Constitution it must be done through an Ameliorate as the constitution cannot be ruined or defaced after it is signed Ameliorate can only be added or removed with a national vote that follows the same system as the State Taoisearch election except the vote for it follows 1 week after the Ameliorate is finished. If 50% or more of the voting population votes yes it shall be signed by the current State Taoisearch willingly or non-willingly. To propose an Ameliorate a citizen(s) may contact an Official to make one. Ameliorates must follow a clear and consistent theme and purpose. Let it be heard that with the signatures of all Parliament Offcicials , the Current Headmaster and anyone who wants to assist the development of New Eastonstein, that this document will render all previous government documents invalid. The Headmaster will assign positions. Long Live New Eastonstein!
