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The first week of the election has been dominated by hot issues such as Voluntary Euthanasia, the Death Penalty and Compulsory Democracy. As the above graph details, the Liberal Party and interim President Hayes, have enjoyed a positive start to the campaign. | The first week of the election has been dominated by hot issues such as Voluntary Euthanasia, the Death Penalty and Compulsory Democracy. As the above graph details, the Liberal Party and interim President Hayes, have enjoyed a positive start to the campaign. | ||
Revision as of 15:37, 21 October 2007
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| Flag of West Moonah | |
| Motto: What's mine is mine & what's thine is mine as well.' | |
| Region | Free States of Gaia |
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| Capital | Gagebrook City |
| Largest city | Innesville |
| Official Language(s) | English |
| Government | Presidential Unitary Republic |
| - President | Kristian Hayes |
| - Vice President | Buddy Cunnings |
| - Minister of State | Nancy Green |
| - Minister of Defense | General "JB" Barrett |
| Establishment | |
| - Constitution | October 15, 2007 |
| Population | 10 Million (est.) |
| Currency | Pound £ |
| NS Sunset XML | |
The Allied States of West Moonah is a nation formed in October 2007, from the remaining peoples of the former United States of LaivNFang. Few more than 10 million people reside in West Moonah, a figure remarkably less than the 1.5 billion people who once occupied LaivNFang. The geographic regional location of the country is within the Free States of Gaia.
Contents
About The Government
West Moonah is politically structured as a presidential-unitary republic, with a unicameral parliamentary system of Government. Members are directly elected by the public to the 142-seat House of Representatives which is located at Government House in Gagebrook City. Presidential terms are scheduled to last in majority, no longer than 4 years and a General Election must be held at least once every 5 years. The incumbent Government spends any difference of time in caretaker mode.
The current Caretaker Government of West Moonah is staffed by members of the Liberal party, after the party leader and former LaivNFang President, Kristian S. Hayes recieved overwhelming public support to lead the new nation. At present, all introduced legislation is voted on by the House and invoked with majority approval only. Following the General Election, the candidate (and the party) with the majority popular vote will have the full authority of the Office of the President to pass legislation in the House.
Key members of the Caretaker Administration:
| Office | Held by | Department | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acting President | Kristian S. Hayes | Office of the President | |
| Acting Vice-President | Buddy Cunnings | Office of the Vice President | |
| A/Minister of State | Nancy Green | Department of Foreign Affairs & Immigration | |
| A/Minister of National Defense & Justice | General James B. Barrett | Department of National Defense & Justice | |
| A/Minister of the Treasury | Kaye Divine | Department of the Treasury & Finance | |
| A/Minister of Health & Social Welfare | Dr Harriott Coopers | Department of Health & Social Welfare | |
| A/Minister of Industrial Relations, Gambling & Recreation | Jody Cann | Department of I.R.G.R. |
NationStates Facts & Figures
UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Regional Influence: Minnow.
Civil Rights Rating: Excellent.
Economy Rating: Good.
Political Freedoms Rating: Average.
Income Tax Rate: 24%
Private Sector: Gambling, Automobile Manufacturing, Furniture Restoration.
2007 General Election
Acting President Hayes signed the new consitution of the Allied States of West Moonah on Monday, October 15, 2007 and announced a General Election for November 25, 2007, paving the way for almost six weeks of campaigning. Candidates have been announced from 3 major political associations, including Hayes of the Liberal Party, Mr Terrance Snowman of the Labor Party and Dr Scott de Silva of the National-Country Party.
The first week of the election has been dominated by hot issues such as Voluntary Euthanasia, the Death Penalty and Compulsory Democracy. As the above graph details, the Liberal Party and interim President Hayes, have enjoyed a positive start to the campaign.
Legislative Decisions
| Date | Description | Government Position | Legislation Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/Oct/07 | Compulsory Democracy | For | Enacted |
| 16/Oct/07 | Death Penalty On Agenda | Against | Enacted |
| 17/Oct/07 | Minorities Demand Representation on TV | None | Dismissed |
| 20/Oct/07 | Surveillance & Anti-Crime Camera System | For | Enacted |
| 20/Oct/07 | Voluntary Euthanasia Bill | Against | Enacted |
United Nations Membership
According to several major media outlets in October, President Hayes has informed his Cabinet that he has ruled out applying for permenant membership to the UN until after the November election, despite opinion polls indicating there is an overwhelming public majority in favour of his interim Government doing so immediately.
Vice-President Buddy Cunnings said on October 20 during a press conference held in his office in Gagebrook City: "It is expected, certainly from our point of view, that regardless of who is elected on November 25, the Government of the day will do the right thing and apply for membership before the end of this year."
A Nation In Progress
More information will be available on this nation as it develops.
