[CoN] First Meeting of the Council of Nations

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Council of Nations

A mere week after the events of the ratification ceremonies and the ball, the Council of Nations has called its first meeting. Under the purview of the provisional host Aelitia, the Council meets in the http://i.imgur.com/lqc1iwJ.png
looking forward to fulfilling a packed agenda. Each member Nation is granted two voting seats in the Council, which may be a member of government insofar as they have been elected to the position. The Delegates of each member and observer has been invited, and has been sent the full itinerary. It is the expectation that each nation comes with their ideas and the willingness to debate on merits of appointees alone.

[th colspan=“4”]Meeting Agenda[/th][th]Executive Appointments[/th][th]Judicial Appointment[/th][th]Council Site Designation[/th][th]Policy[/td]President of the Coalition
Undersecretary to the President
Auditor General
Foreign Affairs SecretaryJustice to the Judicial TribunalAccepting bids by member states
to construct the permanent Council
of Nations buildings on
“Internationally designated” landElection Terms
Future Executive Selection

The work of this Council is crucial to the functioning of the Coalition over this election cycle. The International Commission (Executive) is tasked with admitting Observer states, and there has already formed a backlog of nations which seek observership. That among the crises forming on the world stage which the full Coalition may begin to formulate responses to.

During this meeting, informal discussion is strongly suggested; and nations may make formal nominations in writing to the Host (a letter via Home Government, or a Memo from the Delegation). Please note that Nominees to serve the Coalition must come from a member state, and may not hold positions of Government of their home country. Voting will commence only if a consensus is not reached, and the results will be final.

Nations may choose to present their general platforms in a Memorandum, which will be displayed to all at the meeting. The Nations invited to present their policies are the members:
Dominion of Aelitia
Republic of the Grand Pacific
Vekaiyu Holy Republic
Socialist Republic of Listonia
Laiatanese Federation
Federated States of Severisen
South Hills Area Council of Governments
Republic of Really Nice Hats
Free Democratic Republic of Bachtendekuppen

Observers are invited to attend and discuss the policies, but are asked to refrain from submitting formal Memorandums and are prohibited from official votes.

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[th colspan=“4”]Aelitian Memorandum[/th][th]Executive Appointments[/th][th]Judicial Appointment[/th][th]Council Site Designation[/th][th]Policy[/td]President of the Coalition

Undersecretary to the President
The Dominion supports a Bachtendekuppen Nominee

Auditor General
The Dominion supports installing Serenitech as an independent Contractor

Foreign Affairs Secretary
The Dominion supports a Vekaiyun Nominee Justice to the Judicial Tribunal
The Dominion supports a Laiatanese NomineeThe Dominion supports http://i.imgur.com/jT5a86D.jpg
in Bachtendekuppen. Election Terms
The Dominion supports utilizing a 1/3 recall motion for ending terms or temporal limit of 3 months.

Future Executive Selection
The Dominion supports a majority-decides President and FA Secretary
Auditor being indefinitely contracted, subject to recall at any time.
Undersecretary being nominated by previous President, confirmed by International Commission;

President Melodom signed off on the overall policy directive, happy that it contained a balance of all possibilities. Although he hadn’t been one of the Council Representatives, the President accompanied the Delegates as a guest; sure that his colleagues would do much the same. He awaited the debate, taking a seat in the front row. [edit_reason]Members-only nominations[/edit_reason]

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[th colspan=“4”]Laiatanese Memorandum[/th][th]Executive Appointments[/th][th]Judicial Appointment[/th][th]Council Site Designation[/th][th]Policy[/td]President of the Coalition

Undersecretary to the President
The Federation supports a Bachtendekuppen Nominee

Auditor General
The Federation supports a
Really Nice Hats Nominee

Foreign Affairs Secretary
The Federation supports a Vekaiyun Nominee Justice to the Judicial Tribunal
The Federation acknowledges Aelitian support for a Laiatanese Nominee and also supports a Laiatanese NomineeThe Federation supports the Aelitian design
for the Council Headquarters in Bachtendekuppen for its central location. Election Terms
The Federation supports utilizing a 1/3 recall motion
(followed by a 2/3 majority to convict) for ending terms or temporal limit of 3 months.

Future Executive Selection
The Federation supports a simple majority selection for President, Auditor, and FA Secretary;
Undersecretary being nominated by previous President, confirmed by International Commission.

Before entering the debate hall, President Kreskov signed off on the Laiatanese Memorandum - pleased to hear of his nation having support from the Aelitians to sit on the Judicial Tribunal. He chatted with his nation’s Delegates, familiar faces to the Coalition of Nations: Natalia Breznov and Nikita Khursetov. Kreskov had a feeling the two would be selected by the people to represent their nation, they did do it only a mere week ago. Like Melodom, he accompanied his Delegates to the debate. How often do you get the chance to attend the first meeting of the Council of Nations? He found his seat in the front row, near the Aelitian president.

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[th colspan=“4”]Listonian Memorandum[/th][th]Executive Appointments[/th][th]Judicial Appointment[/th][th]Council Site Designation[/th][th]Policy[/td]President of the Coalition
Listonia supports a Vekaiyun Nominee

Undersecretary to the President
Listonia supports a Grand Pacific Nominee

Auditor General

Foreign Affairs Secretary
Listonia echoes support for Vekaiyun nominee Justice to the Judicial Tribunal
Listonia supports a Laiatanese NomineeListonia supports the design made by Aelitia representative provided structure is built to withstand harm from terrorist attack. Election Terms
Listonia supports a 1/3 recall motion for ending terms or temporal limit of 3 months.

Future Executive Selection
Listonia supports simple majority for President, Auditor, and FA Secretary. Undersecretary to be nominated by Executive Appointments.

Sayli Imleskori had to admit, the simplicity of the room and the use of various white-to-beige tones made the room look clean, pure, and calming. Almost reminded her of the council floor in her home town of Provinsk. Almost.

She read over the Listonian statement as soon as it was wired over to her device. “Well, their English is not as good as advertised, but it is sufficient, provided they understand what they’re reading. I must spend time with their delegation and ensure their comprehension is adequate. If it is not, I will have to suggest changes to their delegation.”

“Vekaiyu, Vekaiyu, Vekaiyu, and… Vekaiyu.”

She looked over at her partner, Makswel Lekoviyey. “You fool!” she whispered in Unonian. “Do you want to give us more work? Or make us look like idiots?”

“Oh. I didn’t really think about that I guess.”

“Of course you didn’t! Look, see how the Listonians voted. They only voted for Kerilo members. They understand the importance of a bloc… somewhat. I’m not going to serve as a president of this body. Not with you, anyway. So that’s out. But the foreign affairs, that’s… actually a good call, on both Listonia and Laiatan’s part. Kind of what we want, actually. So we’ll support that.”

“Yeah, but then who should be president?”

She looked around the room. “I don’t know any of these people well enough to trust them with that. I can only really go by relations with Vekaiyu at this point.”

“But wouldn’t it look good if we supported a non-Kerilo member too?”

“Good and bad. As I said, I don’t really know these people, so their track record is suspect. I suppose we could support Aelitia. They did admit Listonia, after all, and we will undoubtedly need their support for later measures.” She looked over the nominations again. “The rest I don’t really see an issue with.”

“Alright.”

She noticed he was writing something in the pad. “What are you doing?”

“Drafting our response.”

“Oh.”

“How does this look?”

She grabbed the stylus and erased the presidency response. “We don’t feel like we’re not qualified. We just don’t want to do it.”

“Oh. Yeah.”

“There.”

[th colspan=“4”]Vekaiyu Memorandum[/th][th]Executive Appointments[/th][th]Judicial Appointment[/th][th]Council Site Designation[/th][th]Policy[/td]President of the Coalition
Vekaiyu Holy Republic acknowledges Listonia’s call, but must decline this nomination. Instead, Vekaiyu will support an Aelitian Nominee.

Undersecretary to the President
Vekaiyu supports a Grand Pacific Nominee

Auditor General
Vekaiyu supports a Serenitech Nominee

Foreign Affairs Secretary
Vekaiyu acknowledges the support provided from Listonia and Laiatan and will also support a Vekaiyun Nominee Justice to the Judicial Tribunal
Vekaiyu supports a Laiatanese NomineeVekaiyu supports the proposed design by Aelitia, but shares concerns with Listonia as to the safety and security of the structure. We cannot allow rogue factions to compromise our solidarity and resolve. Election Terms
Vekaiyu supports a 1/3 recall motion for ending terms or temporal limit of 3 months.

Future Executive Selection
Vekaiyu supports a simple majority selection for President, Auditor, and FA Secretary.
Vekaiyu supports nomination of the Undersecretary by the previous President, confirmed by the International Commission.

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The member nations’ policy memorandums pop up on the Council meeting tablets, and President Melodom is initially pleased for the support of the Aelitian design for the Council of Nations Complex. A Council Delegate asked him what he thought of the early support for an Aelitian presidential nominee. “I support the will of the council, and if they believe our Dominion will best serve the Coalition, then we will do so to our utmost ability.” He glanced sidelong at the Delegate. “Now we must address our colleagues’ concerns about the security of the design for the Headquarters.”

The President phoned his assistant to procure the full security design plans from the firm which designed the complex, and he set to tackle the issue. Ordering his Delegation to stay behind, Aiaden Melodom first approached the Vekaiyun delegation and patiently awaited their leave to address them.

“I thank your patience, and am pleased to be once again in your presence.” The President shakes the hands of the delegation, and immediately sets down to business. “I understand you have expressed some preliminary concerns about the proposed structure to house the Council. Which, in this global security climate, I can sympathize with. I have the utmost confidence in the design in that it masterfully integrates all levels of security and failsafes.”
A young man walked up to the President, saluted, and presented a number of folders. Melodom handed a folder each to the Vekaiyun, which they began to read.

— Begin quote from ____

…To live up to the expectations of a truly international building; Aelitian Architecture has assembled a complex which will seamlessly integrate Public, Private, Official, and Unofficial spheres. Consisting of the Council of Nations ‘Blossom’, a Secretariat tower, dual Hotel towers, a Convention Center, Multi-use Crystal Pavilions, and direct integration with municipal transit systems, the Complex has been designed with the modern world in mind.

…All structures to be constructed with the latest in secure building materials, as well as invisible integrated physical barriers. The experience of the Complex will be that of any Convention goer or Hotelier seeking a World-Class experience. The flexibility and versatility of the spaces are the key to this ability.

…The defensive capabilities of this Complex lie within the integration of the latest in Surface-to-Air-Missiles (SAMs), threat recognition, quarantine capabilities, as well as security failsafes; all within the architecture and landscape of the facilities. Further to the SmartMaterial[sup]TM[/sup] technology integration, the latest breakthroughs in micro-and-nano scale construction will enable the structure to withstand forces which traditional engineering cannot.

— End quote

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Lady Sophia of the Dragonia Delegation looks over the plans of the proposed new Council Headquarters that will be built in the Bachtendekuppen Bay-area. “I wonder if they have an Environmental Study of the impact this will have on the area. It looks like they are planning on building this in a wet-lands area?”

“I do not know My Lady, these plans do not say,” replied her aid Tobias.

“Well lets go find out shall we?” so saying she gracefully stands up and looks around, and spots just the person she wishes to talk to.

Walking over to them she says in perfect English, “Please forgive my interruption President Melodom and Delegate Imleskori,” she pauses for a moment, “I am Lady Sophia Drachenberg of the Grand Duchy of Dragonia,” she says as she gracefully bows to the them.

Holding up the proposed plans to the Council Headquarters, “I have a concern and question beyond the security of this future construction. What will be the environmental impact on the site you plan to build? Also, has a study already been done, if so, can I as well as other delegates be able to read this study? Dragonia has a long history of trying to always balance the needs of our technology and its peoples with living in harmony with our Mother Urth.”

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[th colspan=“4”]Grand Pacific Memorandum[/th][th]Executive Appointments[/th][th]Judicial Appointment[/th][th]Council Site Designation[/th][th]Policy[/td]President of the Coalition
The Grand Pacific gives full support to an Aelitian Nominee.

Undersecretary to the President
The Grand Pacific acknowledges the Vekaiyun nomination;

The Grand Pacific supports a Bachtendekuppian Nominee.

Auditor General
The Grand Pacific supports Serenitech in a contracted role.

Foreign Affairs Secretary
The Grand Pacific supports a Vekaiyun Nominee. Justice to the Judicial Tribunal
The Grand Pacific supports a Laiatanese NomineeThe Grand Pacific supports the Aelitian proposal. Election Terms
The Grand Pacific supports a 1/3 recall motion for ending terms or temporal limit of 3 months.

Future Executive Selection
The Grand Pacific supports a majority-selected for President and FA Secretary;

The Grand Pacific supports a long-term contract with Serenitech Corporation for Auditor;

The Grand Pacific supports nomination of the Undersecretary by the previous President, confirmable by the International Commission.

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“You are most excused, Miss.” The President gave a curt bow to the Council Observer. Having just finished the security explanation to the Vekaiyuns and awaiting their response, Melodom took the opportunity to describe the impact of the site. “This was of course another significant are of concern for many of the designers. They undertook an environmental survey of the land, and the initial findings are promising. The site at present is mainly industrial, and has been dredged out to provide significant depth to allow barges to dock in the port.”

The President pulled up an image and began to draw an outline loosely following the Marine Security Barrier. “This area here, surrounding the Pavilions and the Blossom, will be designed to support a Reef ecosystem. The Bay area surrounding the barrier will be filled in to levels which reflect the natural depth of the water in order to support the shallow water species which have been identified in this region. The barrier itself will be designed in a way which will accommodate natural sea life migration but impede any vehicle or artificial device from crossing.” Moving to the hotel towers, and highlighting a path under the Event Plaza, through the canal, and under the freeway; “And here will be a natural sea connection extending through this corridor, effectively extending the coastline by kilometers. And throughout the complex will be areas for natural vegetation and trees to once again flourish in this area once blighted by industry.”

He switches to the 3D rendering of the full complex. “The structure has also been designed to be as efficient as possible. Roof surfaces and Tower structures have been designed for optimal rain collection, which is then naturally purified and recycled through the Complex to make it extremely water efficient. The electrical burden of this system will also be minimized by underground battery banks storing the tidal energy as captured by the Marine barrier and the photovoltaic cells of the Expo Centres and Theatres’ roofs. During sunlight hours, the ceilings and window placement have been optimized for natural light within the Complex to minimize the strain during these hours. The shell-shapes of the structure also allow natural ventilation of hot air away from the floors, and have thereby reduced the reliance on energy intensive climate controls.”

He shut off the tablet. “As you can see, this Complex is to be built as the model for future sustainable architecture. It also has the capacity to reconfigure the structure atop the towers to take advantage of the wind resources at such heights. All this atop the advanced security systems, I hope some of these explanations have eased your minds honourable delegates and observers.” The President smiled and awaited their replies.

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Looking over the plans and studding the environmental impact of the proposed buildings, Lady Sophia nods her head gracefully, humming to herself. “I see, yes, this is a most exceptionable plan your people have done.” She looks up into President Melodoms eyes with a smile.

“Would it be possible for our scientist to look on how efficient your photovoltaic cells are? Our current design has but a 5 square meter collector array/generator that gathers the sunlight. This generator also contains a battery capable of storing a full day of energy to run a skyscraper with no issue.”

“Dragonia’s dependance on fossil-fuels is coming to an end finally,” she stated with a proud smile, “solar power, wind power, and tidal power generators are the future.”

Thinking for a moment, “also, would it be possible for my people to send some marine biologist to study and document the Reef Ecosystem while it is being built as well as to watch as a long term project/study as the Reef regrows naturally after the build?”

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Melodom smiled back at the Dignitary. “I am glad these plans please you. As for the solar arrays themselves, it will be up to the Construction Oversight Committee to balance the competing desires of efficiency and cost in the selection of materials. I can guarantee the best choice will be made in that regard; as for the scientific study, I have no reason to believe that this proposal would be denied. It would be put before the same Committee, to ensure that any study will not interfere with the building of the complex.”

“You probably won’t hear much about the Committee, but it will be staffed by the Aelitian Architects as well as Delegates from other member nations who wish to be a part. Their role will be mainly passive, though.”

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“Ah, thank you once again President Melodom,” Lady Sophia smiles. “I will be inquiring about this Committee, to see if Dragonia can be a part of it.”

“This could be a start of a beautiful friendship between Aelitia and Dragonia,” she states with some enthusiasm. Bowing once again, “I will take my leave of you then, and I thank you for your time with answering my questions.”

Gracefully turning around she glides off back to where her delegation is standing, waiting for her.

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[th colspan=“4”]Severisen Memorandum[/th][th]Executive Appointments[/th][th]Judicial Appointment[/th][th]Council Site Designation[/th][th]Policy[/td]President of the Coalition
Severisen gives full support to an Aelitian Nominee.

Undersecretary to the President
Severisen supports a Bachtendekuppen nominee.

Auditor General
Severisen supports Serenitech.

Foreign Affairs Secretary
Severisen supports a Vekaiyun Nominee. Justice to the Judicial Tribunal
Severisen supports a Grand Pacific NomineeSeverisen supports the Aelitian proposal in BachtendekuppenElection Terms
Severisen supports a 1/3 recall motion for ending terms or temporal limit of 3 months.

Future Executive Selection
Severisen supports a majority-selected for President, Undersecretary and FA Secretary;

Severisen supports a contract with Serenitech Corporation, reviewable each year, for Auditor;

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Sayli pushed her glasses closer to her eyes. Being a Vekaiyun, she was fully aware of the capabilities and limitations of SAM bases, especially those in close proximity to sensitive locales. She could have easily demanded Vekaiyun engineers scour over the plans, make comments, alterations, and/or critiques, but that would’ve been messy. She didn’t really have the time for that, either - more pressing matters were at hand.

“Very well,” she said.

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A notification flashed on the screen, warning the Delegations to submit their policy Memorandums. Moments after, an itemized list of all the nominations and policies were presented.

As according to the directions for the meeting, any items which have shown to have the consensus are considered not necessary to vote on. Items highlighted in green are ACCLAIMED, but subject to objection if the member deems necessary, at which point a vote may occur. Items in orange are UP FOR VOTE, given the presented choices.

[th colspan=“4”]Nominations and Policies[/th][th]Executive Appointments[/th][th]Judicial Appointment[/th][th]Council Site Designation[/th][th]Policy[/td]President of the Coalition
-Vekaiyun Nominee (declined)
-Aelitian Nominee

Undersecretary to the President
-Bachtendekuppen Nominee
-Grand Pacific Nominee

Auditor General
-Serenitech as an independent Contractor
-Really Nice Hats Nominee

Foreign Affairs Secretary
-Vekaiyun Nominee
Justice to the Judicial Tribunal
-Laiatanese Nominee
-Grand Pacific Nominee
(GP is unable to serve in two seats)Headquarters Design

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in Bachtendekuppen. Election Terms
Utilizing a 1/3 recall motion for ending terms or temporal limit of 3 months.

Utilizing a 1/3 recall motion (2/3 following to convict) for ending terms or temporal limit of 3 months.

Future Executive Selection
President
-Simple Majority

Undersecretary
-Simple Majority
-Nominated by previous President, confirmed by
simple majority in International Commission

Auditor
-Simple Majority
-Indefinite Contracted Role, subject to review or revocation at any time
-Annually renewable contract

Foreign Affairs Secretary
-Simple Majority

Prompts appear on the screens of all Delegates attending, asking them to input their ballot choices.

Each member nation receives TWO VOTES; and it will be assumed that both votes are allocated the same if not otherwise stated.

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[table=5,Official Ballot]**Undersecretary to the President**[c]**Auditor General**[c]**Election Terms**[c]**Future Undersecretary Election Process**[c]Future Foreign Affairs Secretary Election Process[c]-Bachtendekuppen Nominee

-Grand Pacific Nominee[c]-Serenitech as an independent Contractor

-Really Nice Hats Nominee[c]-Utilizing a 1/3 recall motion for ending terms or temporal limit of 3 months. 

-Utilizing a 1/3 recall motion (2/3 following to convict) for ending terms or temporal limit of 3 months.[c]-Simple Majority

-Nominated by previous President, confirmed by 
simple majority in International Commission[c]-Simple Majority

-Indefinite Contracted Role, subject to review or revocation at any time

-Annually renewable contract[/table]

[/spoiler]

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[th colspan=“5”]Official Aelitian Ballot[/th]Undersecretary to the PresidentAuditor GeneralElection TermsFuture Undersecretary Election ProcessFuture Foreign Affairs Secretary Election Process-Bachtendekuppen Nominee

-Grand Pacific Nominee-Serenitech as an independent Contractor

-Really Nice Hats Nominee-Utilizing a 1/3 recall motion for ending terms or temporal limit of 3 months.

-Utilizing a 1/3 recall motion (2/3 following to convict) for ending terms or temporal limit of 3 months.-Simple Majority

-Nominated by previous President, confirmed by
simple majority in International Commission-Simple Majority

-Indefinite Contracted Role, subject to review or revocation at any time

-Annually renewable contract

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Lady Sophia of the Dragonia Delegation looks over the Official Ballot and thinks to herself, “Hmm, this is interesting, yep, that one, no way in hell that one, so that one gets it, hmm, second one, yep that will work, simplify that one, and yep, simplify that one as well.”

“Done,” she whispers to herself with a grin, turning to Tobias, “what do you think Tobias?”

Looking over the ballot, nodding his head, “Yes My Lady, I concur with the way you voted,” he said formally. Smirking suddenly, “you know, ‘IT’ still might win the nomination?”

“Eh, we will deal with ‘IT’ when and IF that happens,” she smirked right back at him. She proceeds to erase her vote of the Official Ballot of the First Meeting of the Council of Nations. “You know, I cannot “officially” vote for candidates Tobias,” chuckling to herself. “But if I did, this would have been who I would vote for. Oh well, their lose if ‘IT’ gets it.”

[edit_reason]fixing verbage[/edit_reason]

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President Melodom walked up to the Dragonia Delegation, “My apologies, my dear.” He smiled a bit, “but only full member nations are permitted to vote; you of course are welcomed to share your opinion as an Observer. Other than that, I am sorry to disappoint you. This was established on the invitation, informing members and observers of their respective duties.”

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[th colspan=“5”]South Hills Official Ballot[/th]Undersecretary to the PresidentAuditor GeneralElection TermsFuture Undersecretary Election ProcessFuture Foreign Affairs Secretary Election Process
-Grand Pacific Nominee-Serenitech as an independent Contractor

-Utilizing a 1/3 recall motion (2/3 following to convict) for ending terms or temporal limit of 3 months.-Simple Majority

-Indefinite Contracted Role, subject to review or revocation at any time

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[th colspan=“5”]Vekaiyun Ballot[/th]Undersecretary to the PresidentAuditor GeneralElection TermsFuture Undersecretary Election ProcessFuture Foreign Affairs Secretary Election Process-Grand Pacific Nominee-Serenitech as an independent Contractor-Utilizing a 1/3 recall motion for ending terms or temporal limit of 3 months.-Nominated by previous President, confirmed by
simple majority in International Commission-Indefinite Contracted Role, subject to review or revocation at any time

[th colspan=“5”]Listonian Ballot[/th]Undersecretary to the PresidentAuditor GeneralElection TermsFuture Undersecretary Election ProcessFuture Foreign Affairs Secretary Election Process-Grand Pacific Nominee-Serenitech as an independent Contractor-Utilizing a 1/3 recall motion for ending terms or temporal limit of 3 months.-Simple Majority-Indefinite Contracted Role, subject to review or revocation at any time

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[th colspan=“5”]Official Laiatanese Ballot[/th]Undersecretary to the PresidentAuditor GeneralElection TermsFuture Undersecretary Election ProcessFuture Foreign Affairs Secretary Election Process-Grand Pacific Nominee-Really Nice Hats Nominee-Utilizing a 1/3 recall motion (2/3 following to convict) for ending terms or temporal limit of 3 months.-Simple Majority-Simple Majority