Del Riso Government

The Government of Del Riso is slightly complicated, taking it's mold from the Canadian Parliament, and modifying it suit the needs of the country.

Del Risian Law

The Government likes to create a fine balance of social and economic when instituting its laws.

For a list of enacted laws please see Del Risian Law.

Religion in Del Risian Politics

Religious articles and the like are forbidden on the Campus of Parliament. Religious beliefs are a private matter you discuss in your home or church. Any MA, MD, or MG found to be influenced by, or using the influence of religious sects/organisations will be removed from office and banned from obtaining any and all public office for thirty(30) Government terms, effectively ending the politician's career.

This is a serious matter to all Del Risians and was voted into effect by a unprecedented 94% referendum in favour of taking these drastic measures.

Member of the Legislature

Leaders of the Government

The Legislature of Del Riso is extremely unique, in the fact that in the Assembly there are 3, yes three, Leaders of the Government, all with the same amount of power. Any bills considered for surfacing into the parliamentary chambers must be approved by at least 2 of the PM's.

The LotG are chosen by the three highest-seated parties. Generally they represent these three parties, but on a rare occasion a member from another party may be chosen. Only Members of the Assembly (MA) are eligible to become a LotG.

Once chosen, the LotG's must then choose two candidates for each ministry of whom the successful candidate is chosen by all three chambers of the Legislature.

Cabinet Ministers

There are 23 Ministries in Del Riso (see list at bottom of page). When a new Government is formed, all positions must be considered and challenged for. Members of both the Assembly and Delegation are permitted to be ministers.

The PM's may, at their sole discretion, re-align the ministries as they see fit (ie. combine Health/Education, or Commerce/Labour). Each "Minister" becomes a member of the Cabinet and influences the decisions made by the PMs in surfacing a bill.

Member of the Assembly (MA)

Members of the Assembly are all elected representatives from the xx ridings. Only MA's are eligible to become a Prime Minister.

Member of the Delegation (MD)

In Del Riso, the abbreviation MD following a name means they are a politician. The Delegation is a lot like the US Senate, it's representatives being 4 from each province/region/territory (for a total of 64), and debate bills after they leave the Assembly. MD's are not eligible to become PM, but can be selected to become a cabinet minister.

Member of the Guild (MG)

Much like the Canadian Senate, or British House of Lords, the Guild is an honoured position which is appointed, and not directly influenced by the citizens. The Guild debates and has final say on any and all bills that pass through the legislature.

To qualify for the Guild a person must:

1. Be or have been an MA or MD*; and
2. Have been elected by their constituents for at least 10 consecutive years**; or
3. Be nominated by any 1 Prime Minister, then approved by 75% of the Combined Assembly and Delegation.

* only MAa or MDs may become MGs

** once the 10 year mark is reached, the member automatically enters the guild: a)upon retiring from the Assembly or Delegation, or b)be unsuccessful in retaining their seat in an election

NB. There can only be a maximum of 50 MGs at one time, but there is no minimum.