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Let's be honest, when there isn't a huge pool of players, government controversy keeps regions active. That's one of the reasons the region and feeders as a whole may not be terribly active, because of stale political systems. Still, let's see how this goes.

Delegate: Flemingovia Vice Delegate: Blue Wolf II Speaker: Dalimbar CLO: Falkonkats

I think the government needs to be streamlined majorly, but to eliminate it 100% would be a mistake... Perhaps it could be reduced to some basic regional council? Some of the earliest NS political systems were the best.

Excellent!

Let's get this over with....this process is a failboat

Which makes it more acceptable because....?

And the above is true because of the system of government IMO When elections are only every 4 months and the legislature is for all members, there is no real incentive to be active.

I wanna be king :(

Update it to reflect the metaphorical emptiness of this office.

What's in it for me?

Clearly this government is working.

...Who exactly is getting involved? Once you join the forum, we should have other incentives to stay. Games, Junior Minister roles, ambassador duties. Give members a reason to stay, and keep an active legislator. Nebiews don't join the forum aiming to serve in the legislator, rather, they...

Nay, elected legislatures provide for activity. Even if you start with only five elected members you are providing incentive to be active if you have to face re-election. For it's much better to have 5 elected members than a 20 person Assembly where everyone is semi-active/inactive.

I have to say, I feel like we have entered the genitalia generation of political leaders. From Ed Balls in the UK, Anthony Weiner, and John Boehner, it's a hoot.

... That's exactly what I said. That the change of system to give the executive more power hasn't worked.

That's because the whole system of government was changed to give the Delegate power. It still hasn't protected the region. This region goes through a cycle, a coup happens and everyone is like, "I agree with them a little. We do need changes." Then right when these 'changes' are being worked...

Because the above has worked well in recent years...? It would be more effective to kick that duty down to the Speaker. The whole Security Council idea can be done informally and perhaps be a tad more effective.

What important role does it play in governing this region?

CLO (which is actually more than one post) and Vice Delegate

If you think the problems we have can be described as a "mole hill" I would suggest you strongly re-evaluate the region. The government is gigantic, riddled with positions that are irrelevant and ineffective.

The CLO needs to be killed in my opinion.

You clearly overlooked http://s13.zetaboards.com/TNP/topic/6718272/1/#new

Here's a crazy idea, let's not allow ourselves to be coerced back onto the path of the status quo and actually work to change things...

Question: Are you keeping the drapes that Shoeless Joe put in, reverting to the ancient pre-GBM drapes, or installing your own drapes...? ...This is important stuff people.

This is really bizarre.

Regions like these are 'oligarchies by default.' They could very well become democracies, because nothing such as heritage, royal birth etc is required to be on this forum.

I usually don't like that idea...It decreases the activity of the election period (ie who you have to speak to in order to win a seat)

As I said there, I don't think it would work. Judicial branches can work, if they are streamlined and there is one sole justice with an appeals justice to handle any appeals after the Chief Justice's verdict. An elected legislature is best, with a directly elected Chief Executive who can...

I thought it was original :( Darn me and my newness...

You have no idea how tempting it is to run :ph34r: But seriously, I do think smaller is better. Elect a Delegate who has broad executive power, and a standing legislature elected via popular vote. (5-7 members maybe)