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Overview of the Executive

The Executive Government is the branch of LegisCraft responsible for the day-to-day administration of the server, the enforcement of laws, and the implementation of public policy. It is led by the Chancellor and the First Minister.

The authority and structure of the Executive are established in § IV of the Constitution.

Composition​

The Executive is comprised of three main components:

  1. The Chancellor (Head of State)
  2. The First Minister (Head of Government)
  3. The Ministers (Heads of Ministries)

The Chancellor​

The Chancellor serves as the Head of State and is the highest constitutionally-apportioned officer in LegisCraft.

  • Election: Elected directly by the Citizens. Must receive over 50% of the vote.
  • Term: Serves a term of four weeks.
  • Role: Represents the State ceremonially and politically, acts as the guardian of the Constitution.
  • Powers:
    • Assents to laws passed by the Curia (or vetoes them).
    • Appoints the First Minister.
    • Nominates Justices to the High Court.
    • Declares States of Emergency.
Independence

The Chancellor cannot hold a seat in the Curia, Judiciary, or any other public post during their tenure.

The First Minister​

The First Minister serves as the Head of Government and is responsible for the direction and operation of the Executive branch.

  • Appointment: Appointed by the Chancellor from among the Senators of the Curia who command the confidence of the chamber.
  • Role: Sets the government's agenda, coordinates Ministries, and oversees the execution of laws.
  • Confidence: Must maintain the confidence of the Curia. If a vote of no confidence is passed, they are removed from office.

Ministers & Ministries​

Ministers are appointed by the First Minister to preside over specific areas of governance, known as Ministries.

  • Responsibilities: Administering infrastructure, claims, the economy, public works, and other sectors defined by law.
  • Authority: Derived from law and subordinate to the Constitution. Ministers cannot create criminal penalties or suspend rights.
  • Accountability: Individual Ministers can be removed by the First Minister or by a vote of no confidence from the Curia.

Regulatory Power​

The Curia may delegate specific regulatory authority to the Executive. This allows Ministries to issue regulations and administrative orders to implement legislation.

  • Scope: Strictly confined to what is defined by statute.
  • Review: All regulations are subject to review, amendment, or repeal by the Curia.

Accountability​

The Executive is accountable to the Curia and the People.

  • Reports: Must produce bi-monthly reports on the execution of laws and operation of Ministries.
  • Summons: Ministers may be summoned by the Curia to answer questions or explain actions.