Other Government Positions

[Jon Shafer]

Okay, I may make some more polls out of this, but I need to make a regular thread discussion first.

First off, there were no canidates for Minister of Finances () so I didn't bother to make a poll yet. I have a few options as far as that goes. If we have anyone who would like to be a canidate, say so here, then we can start another election up. If not, then we can either give the powers to others that already exist, or my idea that I came up with last night, to combine the Minister of Trade and the Minister of Fincances, into the "Minister of the Economy'. I was going to make a poll for this, but due to the fact that people have already voted to have a Minister of Finances, then if anyone steps up, we'll have to have an election because things have already been set up.

Another thing I'd like to address is the Reporter position I proposed. There was a very large number of people who wanted it, and I believe this warrants another election for that position. Anyone who cares to run for this position, reply to this thread as well. Keep in mind, this is a very important position, as it lays claim to the majority of relations between the administration and the regular public. This holds a lot of responsibility, but also a lot of prestige and importance. If no one wants to take this position, then it will be assumed by the Vice-President.

If people step up for these positions by 1700 GMT Saturday, then I'll make elections for them then. If not, then we'll use whichever one of my other proposals is most popular.

[Gramphos]

Well, I say that if we don't get a Minister of Finances this term, maybe we'll next term (when there is more money to play with).

So, I think that we shall keep the position open, and in case an office is empty for a term the duties of that office has to be handled by the other ministers, and governmental staff. For Finances it is, as you say easiy to give the Trade Advisor the duties.

[civman2000]

I'll run for it...if i win for science i'll drop it but if i lose i'll take the job (assuming i beat the banana)

[Jon Shafer]

Originally posted by civman2000
I'll run for it...if i win for science i'll drop it but if i lose i'll take the job (assuming i beat the banana)

Which one? Minister of Finances?

[civman2000]

yeah, finance

[Spiffor]

Maybe a minister of finance would be redundant with the functions of the prez : the prez decides who gets what budget. I think the trade minister or the city planner should be responsible for a steady cash flow.
Overall, as a trade minister wannabee, I wouldn't mint the appearance of the "ministry of economy", provided it won't be the most important.

[atawa]

Originally posted by Spiffor
Maybe a minister of finance would be redundant with the functions of the prez : the prez decides who gets what budget.

Yes, the ministers advice the president on how to spend the nations money and resources, but its up to the president to make the final call.

But a finance minister could be a good advisor to the president on money issues as different ministers will want to use the money on different goals.

[Jon Shafer]

Should we make another poll, to destroy the Department of Finances instead then?

[atawa]

I'll run for finance minister

[Spiffor]

It seems that Civman2000 will run for it too, if he's beaten. I think we should hold regular elections for miniser of finance next month, along with other elections.
In the meantime, I think my solution is the way to go, as there won't be much money to manage anyway.

[Jon Shafer]

Why not get it over with now. People voted for it, so we have to give it to them. We already have 2 canidates, and there's still another 4 days more for them to sign up. I'll make another Financial Minister election thread on Saturday, 06/14. Good luck to all those who wish to participate.

[jdjdjd]

Yes, I would run for Finance Minister, too.

[Moral Hazard]

By the way Siro anounced his candicacy for the reporter unit.

So Right now.
Finance Minister:
jdjdjd
atawa
civman2000

Reporter:
Siro (not his full name which I can't remember)

[Jon Shafer]

Originally posted by Moral Hazard
Reporter:
Siro (not his full name which I can't remember)

Well, get him in here quick. I'd like to talk with him first. The Reporter position is probably more important than any of the others, and I want to make sure the canidates are qualified for it.
Also, if you talk to him (or anyone else), remind him that it takes a lot of dedication as well. Every time a turn is conducted, he'll have to give a fairly detailed report of what occurred, screenshots, etc. While playing the game, I'll provide screenshots of the action that can't be obtained without actually having played it though.

And thanks to the entire community here! I'm glad we're getting things rolling so nicely fairly quickly. In many cases, projects like this get bogged down in the first week with so much stuff, but so far we've been able to handle all of it and organize it, so things are running smoothly.

[Moral Hazard]

I'll PM him.