Post by Klopstock on Oct 15, 2007 17:47:51 GMT -5
FRA Update
Dated: 12 October 07
Arch Chancellor: Northern Chittowa
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New Elections, Old hats
The elections for the new FRA executive positions are now closed, and the results are in, and whats new…not much. With only one election in contest, the Intelligence Minister, and three new faces running, puddilania (Obana 4), Sanzar, and Sir Lans the new cabinet is very similar to the old. Northern Chittowa to no ones surprise walks back in for another term as the Arch Chancellor for the FRA. Hallsta is re-elected to his position of recruitment officer. Sedge, swaps post, from Communications Minister, to Minister of Regional Development (a post he helped create). Falconias crushed Harlander in the race for Intelligence Minister, sweeping in for a second term. Then in the race for Defense Chief, Sir Lans ran unopposed and won his first stint in the office, Gate, the old Chief of the Defense force, did not run. Pudd, went on to win the race for Foreign Affairs Minister, while Sanzar won the position of Communications Minister. However on an interesting note, Northern Chittowa announced that he would not seek any office in the next elections and would take that time to retire. He didn’t say it, but most likely so he could spend some more time with his life partner, as the position of Arch Chancellor is a very draining position indeed, of ones time, and ones energy. So with that note people will look to see who is the heir apparent to the FRA? Personally I feel Sedge will make a run for the position, his desire to be Chancellor is well known, and I feel maybe even Falconias might try for the spot. We will just have to wait and see until late December when the next elections are due to start.
Suspicious activity, or honest intentions
For some odd reason Gateborg did not nominate or have anyone nominate him for re-election to the position of Chief of the Rangers. This may look suspicious to some, as Gate did a rather good job in the public eye as Chief of the rangers. However something to note along side this, is Gate was not heavily involved in the defense of Hethrum. Sedges name was thrown around as the commander, as was Falcs, and even NC, why was Gate ignored? And why didn’t he run for re-election? When Gate was asked why he didn’t run for re-election, he simple stated ‘I have no nominations. Don't worry, I shall be a active Assembly member’. Was their some back door dealing, to make Gateborg not run for re-election? Afterall one can nominate themselves for a position. Maybe Gate was just over come with RL issues, and didn’t feel like taking on the heavy load of the Commander of the Defense Force. Whatever the reason, it will be interesting to see how his successor, Sir Lans, does in Gates steed.
Speaking of Speakers
The position of Speaker of the Assembly has been around for quite some time now, however the FRA still has yet to see its first speaker, due to lack of interest. However that is about to change as two nations have come foreword to nominate themselves for the post, Peaceful Llamas, and Geo X. Neither have yet to present a manifesto, however I am sure both will be able to ful-fill the duties of the office perfectly well.
On the other side of the street
Looking at the foreign side of things, the FRA was recently asked if they were interested in an Alliance, or Merger with a new organization, The Grand alliance of free and sovereign regions (GAFSR). A New organization to the stage, the newly elected FA Minister, Pudd, has stated a merger is out of the question, but an alliance could be considered.
Also, the region of New Liberalia has applied to join the ranks of the FRA. Their application as of yet, has not been discussed, but there is no glaring reason why it should be rejected.
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