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Author: | Þórgrímr [ 16 Dec 2008 13:06 ] |
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Chancellor: Magnus Haraldsson Deputy Chancellor: Hugaldr Kórekr Secretariat of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Protection: Evangr Dolluson Secretariat of Defence: Styrr Ásmundr Secretariat for Economic Co-operation and Development: Galinn Skald Secretariat of Economics: Föstólfr Mark Secretariat for Education: Gautrekr Ormulfr Secretariat of Finance: Oddr Hálfdan Secretariat of State and Diplomatic services: Valbjörn Gunnarr Secretariat for Health: Finnbjörn Hámundar Secretariat of the Interior: Unnvaldr Bjarki Secretariat of Justice: Geirbjörn Úlfhildr Secretariat for Labor: Hervarðr Grímkell Secretariat for Transport, Building and Housing: Yngvarr Ornólfr Secretariat of Technology and Research: Falgeirr Krumr General Inspector of the Armed Forces: Marshall Fox Helsingr Chief of Staff of the Blackenwald Army: General Grannkall Norsk Chief of Staff of the Blackenwald Air Force: Air General Gísmundr Thórr Chief of Staff of the Blackenwald Navy: Admiral Ulaf Hamarr Director of the Security Directorate: Vöttr Fjorleif Supreme Seer of the Council of the Völvas: Ingeberg the Blind Political Summary TYPE OF GOVERNMENT Theocratic Oligarchy HEAD OF GOVERNMENT Chancellor Magnus Haraldsson RULING PARTY Council of the Völvas OPPOSITION None NEXT CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP Year 07 AR Political System Executive The Chancellor and the cabinet of Secretariat ministers constitute the executive branch of government and are responsible for the conduct of government business. The chancellor is chosen by the Council of the Völvas, who consult the Oracle for guidance, every eight years and the Chancellor appoints the cabinet on the recommendation of the Council of the Völvas. The chancellor determines the general guidelines of government policy in relation to Prophecies and signs from the Gods. Legislature There is democracy with the government structure; The (Federal Council members are elected by popular vote based on a combination of direct and proportional representation in each of the states. Members serve four-year terms. The council is charged with local laws and such which are voted on and then passed to the executive for approval. Judiciary Blakenwald has an independent judiciary with a legal system based on customary law. The Constitutional Court is the highest court in Blakenwald. It consists of supreme judges and other members, chosen by the Council of the Völvas every 5 years. There are three levels of ordinary court: local, regional, and the Court of Justice. Each of the first two courts can have jurisdiction in criminal cases, depending on their nature, whereas in civil proceedings it will be either the local court or the regional court. The Völvas In the old days, a Völva was an elderly woman who had released herself from the strong family bonds that normally surrounded women in the Chosen clan society. She travelled the land, usually followed by a retinue of young people, and she was summoned in times of crisis. She had immense authority and she charged well for her services. In the modern times the Council of Völvas represents the strongest psychics of the Nation. The council members are made up of old woman who interpret messages, omens and signs sent to them by the Dark powers. Every eight years they seek the name of the next chancellor who will govern the nation by sacrifice (Usually the victim is a slave or criminal). The Council also provides guidance to the Judiciary and other Government departments. The Council of Völvas is found within the walls of the Hörgr and consists of 13 members. |
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