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Guide to The East Pacific’s Government

So you want to get involved in The East Pacific's (TEP) Government? If you don't know where to start, you've come to the right place.

Take a look at this infographic detailing the roles and responsibilities of each branch of government!

Executive
Delegacy

Delegate: Marrabuk

Forum Name

TEP Nation

Marrabuk

Marrabuk

Nominally, they are the leader of the region in World Assembly (WA) Affairs. However, their duties extend to being the head of state, government, and executive. They are also the Commander-in-Chief of EPSA and much more!
Learn more: Linka video on the Delegate's daily activity

Due to game mechanics, the delegate is the nation with the most endorsements in a region. Since The East Pacific is democratic, the only legal method for becoming delegate is citizens voting for them.
Learn more: Linka thread that shows how delegate elections are conducted

Join the WA and endorse the Horse, Marrabuk!

Cabinet

Cabinet Members include

Forum Name

TEP Nation

Asendavia

Asendavia

Bachtendekuppen

Bachtendekuppen

Libertanny

Libertanny

Pakitsk

Pakitsk

Sakana

Feu de Glace

Sedequia

Sedequia

Todd McCloud

Todd McCloud

Tretrid

Tretrid

Wallenburg

Wallenburg

vw53a

VW53Aland

LinkSource

Cabinet members are in charge of a particular Ministry, which means they focus on that part of the game. Current Ministries are LinkCulture, LinkForeign Affairs, LinkEastern Pacific Sovereign Army (EPSA), LinkImmigration, LinkInformation/Communications, LinkRMB affairs, and LinkWA affairs.
Learn more: by following the links to each ministry.

The Cabinet serves at the Delegate’s pleasure. They are appointed by the Delegate's announcement. That doesn't mean you can't be involved in the executive, however. You can join as a worker Linkhere.

Regional Officers (ROs)

Regional Officers include

Regional Officers are granted in-game powers like Appearance, Border Control, Communications, and Polls. They maintain in-game stability and moderate.

Regional Officers include

Advisors

Cabinet Advisors include

Forum Name

TEP Nation

A Slanted Black Stripe

A Slanted Black Stripe

East Malaysia

East Malaysia

McStooley

Dragons Blood

Ramaeus

Ramaeus

Todd McCloud

Todd McCloud

Just as their title implies, they give advice to the Executive. They often guide policy initiatives.

It’s hard to become an Advisor if you are just interested in the position alone. They earn the executive’s trust over time and with experience.

Legislative
Magisterium

Provost: Bachtendekuppen
Deputy Provost: Rage Mage
Current Magisters are

Forum Name

TEP Nation

AC5230

ArenaC

Algerstonian Leader

Great algerstonia

A mean old man

A mean old man

Atlae

The Atlae Isles

Bachtendekuppen

Bachtendekuppen

borromeanWhyKnot

Evrigenis

Brotherlandprez1

Brotherland

East Malaysia

East Malaysia

Libertanny

Libertanny

Mangegneithe

Aivintis

McStooley

Dragons Blood

Polandball7878

Abadong

Rage Mage

Rage mage

Ramaeus

Ramaeus

Shavvyboi

Shavara

Todd McCloud

Todd McCloud

Tretrid

Tretrid

vw53a

VW53Aland

LinkSource

They debate and pass laws. The Endorsement Cap was set by the Magisterium, and so was the RMB act. They affect you even if you aren’t in government!
Learn more: Linka compilation of the laws of TEP

First, become a citizen. If you have a WA nation in TEP, you can apply and are immediately accepted. If you don’t, you can apply and be questioned. In the latter case, current Magisters will, by simple majority vote, determine whether you are eligible to join the Magisterium.
Join Linkhere

Judicial
Conclave

Viceroy: Zukchiva
Current Arbiters are

Forum Name

TEP Nation

Asendavia

Asendavia

Pakitsk

Pakitsk

Wallenburg

Wallenburg

Zukchiva

Zukchiva

LinkSource

In case of any violations of TEP’s law, the Conclave is charged with interpreting the law. They conduct trials and host the delegate elections. They can also remove a vizier by a two thirds vote.
Learn more: Linksee a trial in action

Arbiters are citizens who are appointed for six month terms. They are nominated by the Delegate and confirmed by the Magisterium with a simple majority (50%).
Learn more: Linksee a debate about an Arbiter nomination

Praesidium
Viziers

Grand Vizier: McStooley

Forum Name

TEP Nation

Bachtendekuppen

Bachtendekuppen

Brotherlandprez1

Brotherland

East Malaysia

East Malaysia

Hobbesistan

Hobbesistan

Libertanny

Libertanny

McStooley

Dragons Blood

Pakitsk

Pakitsk

Ramaeus

Ramaeus

Todd McCloud

Todd McCloud

vw53a

VW53Aland

Zukchiva

Zukchiva

Remember how I said the only legal way to become delegate was to be elected by citizens? There is also an illegal way: raiding. Raiders from other regions may attempt to take the delegacy—such attempts are called coups. In order to prevent that, the Viziers are in charge of regional security. They are the first line of defense against a coup. They elect among themselves four nations to have Border Control powers, which allow them to ban and eject nations from the region. They also help to build the community.
Learn more: an article about raiding and defending

Viziers are nominated by the delegate and confirmed by the Magisterium with a two thirds vote.

Todd McCloud wrote:Viziers are those who are widely trusted in the region. They may have served as delegate in the past, but that's not essential. Usually, a delegate will select someone they know and trust in the region, someone who has demonstrated by all accounts that they're here for the region first. If they are nominated, they go to the Magisterium for a vote. If the Magisterium agrees, they are made into a delegate.

It is rare for a vizier to be made into a vizier - actually, it's rarer than our delegate elections. If anyone here aspires to be a vizier, I think that's great, but it will take time and a strong track record. Simply having endorsements or being active isn't enough. It is probably the hardest thing to obtain in this region, but if you're looking to obtain it simply as a position, you're probably doing it wrong.

Don’t forget to endorse them too! They help keep our region safe!

East Pacific Police Force (EPPS)

Under the supervision of the Viziers, EPPS ensures the laws are carried out in-game.

Be a citizen and apply on the forums.

Others
Citizens

A citizen of TEP can vote in the delegate elections and apply to participate in the upper echelons of TEP’s government. Becoming a citizen is the first step to getting involved in government.

All you need to know is your nation name and an email address!
LinkJoin here.

Residents

They can participate in RP, GP, issue answering, and card collecting. Residents are the heart of TEP's community.

You already are one of you have a nation in TEP!

For more information, check out the Linkforums!
If you have any questions, you can telegram me, Marrabuk about the executive, Aivintis about the Legislature, Zukchiva about the judiciary, and me, Evrigenis about citizenship!

Last Updated: 21 February 2020

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