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Registered
Government
Delegate: Imkiville
Vice Delegate: Treadwellia
Court Justices: Amerion, SheepShape
Ministers
Media and Events: New Rogernomics
Assistant Minister of M&E: Canton Empire
Interregional Relations: Your Imaginary Friend
Assistant Minister of IR: Lazarene Ryccia
Recruitment and Outreach: TempestShadow
Speaker: McChimp
Deputy Speaker: TempestShadow
Lazarus Now
Over the last few months, Lazarus's government and community have continued to become more established. Tolerance of those interested in becoming part of new Lazarus, regardless of past political affiliation, has prompted the growth of a very diverse and interesting community. The views of those here often differ very widely from eachother and lead to many curious discussions, but such conflicts have taught Lazarus the importance of respecting the opinions of others and being open to compromise.
Revelations on the extent of the New Pacific Order's knowledge of and involvement in subversive operations against Lazarus and other regions have dampened this open spirit. We can no longer trust that the NPO does not mean us harm and have joined in the war against them. Lazarus will not tolerate being pulled around like a puppet at the whim of those in foreign regions, and will not sit on the sidelines in this fight.
Imki has just made several government appointments. New Rogeromics, Harmoneia, Killer Kitty and Aflana have been selected for the Council for Regional Security; Roavin for Court Justice; and Kingdom of Naples/joWhatup for Minister of the Lazarene Regional Guard. These appointments still require approval by the Assembly.
Assembly
The Assembly has passed various pieces of legislation recently. One of the most notable, the Lazarene Corporation Theme Act, instituted our new LazCorp theme. Say hello to our corporate overlords, Chief Executive Officer Imkiville and Chief Operating Officer Treadwellia (our favourite Rotundity)!
Another new law of note that has been passed is the Hostile Entities and Persons Act. Intended to increase regional security, it gives Lazarus the power to proscribe persons and organizations it deems to be a threat to its regional security via a two-thirds vote in the Assembly.
The Assembly has also deemed it fit to organize a new Lazarene military force under the Charter of the Lazarene Regional Guard. The Lazarene Regional Guard is officially a neutral entity, unable to align with any ideology, and has a limited range of operation.
Judiciary
After being revealed that he was Curious Observations, a nation active in the immediate prelude to and during the Lazarene Civil War, former Court Justice Roavin has resigned. To quote from his resignation, “My appointment as Court Justice was done without the public knowledge of my alternate identity Curious Observations. Cormac requested on Discord that the region should decide on this appointment again and I think that's a reasonable request."
Media and Events
The Ministry of Media and Events has been keeping Lazarus informed and entertained. The Lazarene Gazette continues to be published regularly, bringing news and insightful opinons on the happenings in Lazarus to the region and the rest of the NSverse. The Ministry has also set up a fun Lazarene Holiday Festival for the region and any friends who wish to participate. It includes ballroom dancing, secret rooms, and a missing Mrs. Tubbius!
NewRogeromics has worked extensively on the off-site forums for the region the last few months, adding bank and roleplay features, as well as incorporating the LazCorp theme into its design.
Interregional Relations
Recently the Ministry of Interregional Relations has been focusing on helping its ambassadors become more experienced in handling foreign affairs. The ambassador team has been very useful in enhancing communication between Lazarus and other regions, but having a team of people with realistic perspectives on how inter-regional relations function and who are willing to share their opinions is invaluable, and something the Ministry is working towards creating.
Imaginary has appointed Ryccia as Assistant Minister of Interregional Relations. Ryccia has been helping the Ministry by writing diplomatic documents and considering ambassador and embassy applications.
Recruitment and Outreach
The Ministry of Recruitment and Outreach has been mainly starting discussions and giving informed advice on World Assembly resolutions lately. TempestShadow also intends to organize a WA program soon to help keep Lazarus secure, as well as look into different ways to engage the gameside community of Lazarus and encourage residents to become more involved in the region.
