The North Pacific Regional
Update
29th March, 2007
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Government Officials
Elections were held in TNP during the middle of February, Grosseschnauzer has been re-elected as Prime Minister and is joined by the following in his new cabinet.
Prime Minister- Grosseschnauzer
Minister of Immigration and Internal Affairs- Former English Colony
Minister of External Affairs- Haor Chall
Minister of Defense- Mesian (Acting)
Minister of Justice- Southwest Asia
Minister of Communications- Upper Kirby
Minister of Arts and Entertainment- (Vacant)
Minister of Culture and Education- Byardkuria
UN Regional Delegate- Dalimbar
Vice Delegate- Zemnaya Svoboda
Speaker of the Regional Assembly- Mr_Sniffles
Security Council- Great Bights Mum, Byardkuria, Ator People, Grosseschnauzer, OPArsenal, Emperor Matthuis, Tresville
The Regional Assembly
The Regional Assembly has been discussing many matters these last few weeks, including electoral reform (http://z13.invisionfree.com/TNP/index.php?showtopic=2935), term lengths (http://z13.invisionfree.com/TNP/index.php?showtopic=2757) and debate also continues on intelligence oversight.
Votes (http://z13.invisionfree.com/TNP/index.php?showtopic=2875) on Impeachment by Recall and new time limits for trials were passed, whilst the vote on amendments to intelligence oversight failed to pass.
Nem has resigned (http://z13.invisionfree.com/TNP/index.php?showtopic=2897) as Minister of Defence, he is to be replaced by Mesian (http://z13.invisionfree.com/TNP/index.php?showtopic=2944).
Following OPArsenals resignation from TNP, a new regent is needed for the TNP university. So far the current Prime Minister, Grosseschnauzer, has put himself forward for the position.
Also under discussion is whether TNP should consider moving forums (http://z13.invisionfree.com/TNP/index.php?showtopic=2960) again onto the new Zetaboards.
Other News
A regional task force (http://z13.invisionfree.com/TNP/index.php?showtopic=2846), led by the delegate Dalimbar, has been created. It will look into many different aspects of the region, to try and improve and develop the region. Its forums can be found here (http://z13.invisionfree.com/TNP/index.php?showforum=109).
A commission (http://z13.invisionfree.com/TNP/index.php?showtopic=2898) has been appointed to look into the creation of a TNP economy.
The North Pacific Regional
Update
20 April, 2007
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Elections soon!
Elections are to be held in TNP shortly, the nomination period starts in a few days time.
Government Officials
Prime Minister- Grosseschnauzer
Minister of Immigration and Internal Affairs- Former English Colony
Minister of External Affairs- Haor Chall
Minister of Defense- Mesian
Minister of Justice- Southwest Asia
Minister of Communications- Upper Kirby
Minister of Arts and Entertainment- Apollo-Industria
Minister of Culture and Education- Byardkuria
UN Regional Delegate- Dalimbar
Vice Delegate- Zemnaya Svoboda
Speaker of the Regional Assembly- Mr_Sniffles
Security Council- Great Bights Mum, Byardkuria, Ator People, Grosseschnauzer, Emperor Matthuis, Tresville, Eluvutar
The Regional Assembly
The Regional Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Apollo-Industria as the new Minister of Arts and Entertainment, following the resignation of Mental Imagination. The RA has also elected Eluvatar to the SC following OPArsenals resignation.
The RA is discussing legislation over the definition of "player" in the constitution as well as other legislation over the duality issue.
The RA is currently voting to confirm the appointments of Mr. Gaunt and Romanoffia as Associate Justices.
An amendment to the Constitution, clearing up the eligability requirements to run for Vice Delegate has passed, whilst a term length amendment, and NPIA oversight amendments have failed to pass.
Other News
There have been a number of lively discussions in TNP recently, including one about the Constitution (http://z13.invisionfree.com/TNP/index.php?showtopic=3010). Discussion has also been happening in the Ministry of Communications (http://z13.invisionfree.com/TNP/index.php?showforum=13) about how to reduce the amount of spam on the regional message board.
The Court announces a temporary break due to health issues of the presiding judge. The participants will be notified as soon as the trial can be resumed
Court of The North Pacific
- A temporary break was announced in the trial of The TNP vs. Emperor Matthius due to RL health issues of the presiding judge:QuoteThe Court announces a temporary break due to health issues of the presiding judge. The participants will be notified as soon as the trial can be resumed
We wish Mr.Gaunt well, and look forward to his good health.
Court of The North Pacific
- A temporary break was announced in the trial of The TNP vs. Emperor Matthius due to RL health issues of the presiding judge:QuoteThe Court announces a temporary break due to health issues of the presiding judge. The participants will be notified as soon as the trial can be resumed
We wish Mr.Gaunt well, and look forward to his good health.
Isn't that our very own Durina (or however you spell his name?)
I want to take this opportunity to thank the members of the Regional Assembly who voted in these elections and thank them for voting to re-elect me to a full term as the Speaker of the Regional Assembly.
This has been a difficult period with the Assembly's decision to change the basic laws of the region and the need for the Regional Assembly, together with the Delegate, the new Council of Lower Officials, and the Court to fashion how the Region will govern itself in the days ahead.
There is much the Assembly needs to do and I will do my upmost to assure that the work of the Assembly is carried out is an inclusive and fair manner.
I want to thank you for your confidence in me to serve as the region's UN Delegate during this first term of office of our new Constitution. I am humbled, and with a new Constitution and government I beleive that we have a fresh opportunity for the region.
As GS has noted, the Constitution has left us with much work to be done. And I look forward to working with the new Cabinet, the Speaker, the CLO, the RA, the Judicial Branch, and everyone else towards making The North Pacific an active and vital NationStates region once again.
I expect that you are anxious to hear my announcement of the new Cabinet, and I am working to assemble my team as I speak. I have spoken to some of you already, and have yet to speak with some others. My priorities for the Cabinet are to ensure that they will be actively engaged in their posts, and hopefully combine a good mix of experience and abilities. I am also focused on seeking those out that are willing to be creative, inventive, and flexible to bring interest and activity to the region.
As my first priorities, I will be focusing on finalizing and assembling this team, as well as working on the delegacy transfer. I hope you will be patient as we make this transition.
Again, to each and every one of you, thank you.....and Congratulations on a New Year of Hope for The North Pacific !
Please join me in thanking Great Bights Mum for her service and dedication to TNP as UN Delegate. She has given us smooth sailing and favorable winds during her tenure, and in doing so provided us all with the opportunity to move forward from buearucratic stagnation to a new beginning.
Since I didn't like the trade restriction clause, I voted nay.
I will be absent for the next two weeks due to exams, Pierconium will hopefully be there in my absence.
Embassies and Consulates exchanged with The North Pacific do not represent an agreement of Political or Military Alliance or relationship. Embassies and Consulates may have their status upgraded or downgraded, and they may be closed by TNP Interregional Affairs at any time, and for any reason.
Establishment of an Embassy or Consulate in The North Pacific, signifies understanding and agreement with this statement of intent.
The North Pacific has changed. There is a new constitution, new laws, new people - same kvetching, but that's a constant in NationStates. One thing that is often forgotten is that people change. A traitor can become a patriot and a vice versa. I will use Fulhead as an example.Fulhead was once a criminal but now he's...Fulhead.
All that is required is the chance and the will to be reintegrated. It is with that idea in mind that I announce that all nations who have had charges levied against them by the Attorney General, past or present, are permitted to come to my office to have their cases reviewed. If they meet the criteria, I will drop the past charges and they will receive a formal apology from the Attorney General's Office.
You must meet at least two of the following:
Lengthy and drawn-out trial
Ejected from The North Pacific
Have made positive contributions to an adopted region*
Your case will not be considered if you:
Have violated the invisionfree TOS
Have been involved in forum griefing
Confuse its with it's
-NK
Attorney General of The North Pacific
As the new Minister of Justice/Attorney General, the prosecution hereby drops all charges brought forth against Emperor Matthuis.
From the Office of the Ministry of Justice
15 January, 2008
The Ministry of Justice seeks to correct the mistakes of cruel constitutionality and therefore drops all charges brought forth against Mesian in TNP v Mesian. The policy and procedures of the previous court render the trial unreliable.
Regulation/Guidelines on Foreign Advertisements
To preserve the Regional Message Board (RMB) of The North Pacific as a venue of communication for native citizens, yet at the same time understanding game-rules on the permission of foreign advertising in the feeders, the Delegate of The North Pacific enacts as follows:
1) The maximum number of lines permitted in an advertisement shall be 15 lines.
2) Advertisements with ASCII art shall also be banned from being posted on our Regional Message Board.
3) Advertisements that are in all capital letters will not be permitted to be posted on our RMB.
4) RMB spam will include any posts that violate articles 1 - 3.
5) The first offense shall require that the offending ad be posted in the RMB Spam Warning Center and the information to be sent to the UN Delegate. A verbal warning advisory shall be issued to the offending nation.
6) The second offense will entail a telegramed warning explaining the results of continued violation.
7) The third offense will result in the offending nation being ejected and banned from The North Pacific when caught.
8) Continued violations will result in a diplomatic protest to the region of origin and/or possible sanctions against said region.