The Imperial Gazette

The Imperial Gazette
The Official Record of Government in the Imperium

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October 5th, 2019

Reichstag Elected

Aav, Phillip Stuart, and Esteban Nervi have been elected as members of the Reichstag - they will serve for up to two months as legislators in the region.

Relevant thread.

Reichstag Dissolved, Election Called

The Imperial Crown today dissolved the Reichstag due to major inactivity of its members. As a result, an election has been called (and all citizens are invited to run!).

The sign up for the election is here.
Termination notice can be found here.

Chancellor Resigns

His Royal Highness, Nathaniel Kuznetsov-Penrose gave his resignation to the Imperial Crown today, and it was accepted. The Imperial Crown will oversee its government directly for a time.

Imperial Crown Orders Creation of Stamp Donor Medals

Their Imperial Majesties', before their Council of State, ordered the creation of three (10k, 30k, 60k) medals for those generous members of the region who donate telegram stamps. These orders can be read here.

Imperial Postal Service Begins Stamp Donation Campaign

The Imperial Postal Service has begun its campaign for members of the region to donate stamps, including the aforementioned medals! The guide to donation can be found here.

Official RP Opens Treaty to Signatures

In the official regional roleplay, the Kingdom of Stiegae has proposed and pushed for the formal signing of the Treaty on Imperial Cooperation, and all nations are invited to sign. The relevant thread can be read here.

Imperial Minister of Foreign Affairs Dismissed

The Imperial Crown, on the advice of the Chancellor, has deprived Micheal Kassel of his position as the Imperial Minister of Foreign Affairs, and as a member of the Council of State. Reasons and details are provided in the relevant thread.

Political Parties Subject to New Regulation

The Imperial Crown, having sought the advice of its Council of State, has introduced regulations relating to political organisations and parties. It can be read here.

Law Index Launched

To aid in citizen reference of the legal code of the Imperium, a law index has been compiled for the present and future. It can be found here.

First Reichstag Bill Passes

The Reichstag (in a unanimous vote) approved the Rules of the Reichstag Act , which subsequently gained Imperial Assent. It can be read here.

First Foreign Update Released

The Imperial Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in co-operation with the Imperial Ministry of Civil Affairs, has produced the first foreign update from the Imperium. These style of updates ensure that our voice is heard in other regions, and provides an opportunity to show off the work of the region.

The formatted image can be read here.
Or the text version can be read on our forum.

New Cabinet Appointed

HRH Nathaniel Kuznetsov-Penrose (Baellor) recommended to the Imperial Crown that a new cabinet be appointed. Both the current Secretary of State for Regional Roleplay and the Minister of Foreign Affairs were maintained, with the Right Honourable LilStapler being recommended as the new Minister of the Interior. Given that both the Secretary of State and the Foreign Affairs Minister are not members of the Reichstag, that body was asked to approve the appointments. That permission was duly granted, and the Crown thus made the appointments. LilStapler was duly appointed to the Council of State.

The formal thread can be read here.

Reichstag President Elected

After a brief nominations period, the first Reichstag president has been elected. The Rt. Hon. Brihimia was approved with 3 Ayes, and 2 Abstentions. The new President has already begun work to ensure the success of the region's legislature.

The vote can be found here.

New Bills Proposed

In less than a day since the President was chosen, Reichstag members have proposed bills. The primary bill under consideration is the Reichstag Rules Bill which outlines the proposed rules of order of the legislature. It, and other proposed bills, can be read in the Reichstag forum.

Imperial Crown Creates Orders of Chivalry

On this day, the Imperial Crown laid before the Council of State three orders. The purpose of these orders is to create three chivalric orders, which will be granted to members of the region for commitment to, and work for, the region. The orders can be read here.

Reichstag Election Concludes & Their Majesties Give Speech from the Throne

The first Reichstag (regional legislature) has come into session, with Brihimia, Wynny (Wynchester), LilStapler (Stapleburg), and Gabriel Xavier (Rhodoki) being elected. In addition, HRH the Count of Hohenems (Baellor) has also been given a noble seat.

Their Majesties speech from the throne outlined the goals of their government for the coming term, in addition to opening nominations for President of the Reichstag. They further formally appointed HRH the Count of Hohenems as the Chancellor. The speech can be read here.

Minister of the Interior Resigns

The Imperial Crown was sad to accept the resignation of Wayne P. Oinkzy as the Minister of the Interior. His seat within the Cabinet and Council of State was formally vacated.

Voting Opens in Reichstag Election

The ballot booths for the first Reichstag election have opened, and all citizens are invited to cast a ballot!

If you are a citizen, you can vote here.

If you wish to apply for citizenship, do so here.

First RP Event Kicks Off

The first event in the official RP has kicked off, with the International Diplomatic Corps inviting all of the leaders of the Imperium to partake in diplomatic discussions at a summit from the 1st September.

Nations may reply to the invitation in this forum thread.

Official Regional Roleplay is Launched!

After a period of consultation and public discussion, previously gazetted, the Ministry of Civil Affairs has officially launched the Regional Roleplay!

You can read more about it at the information thread - it is open to all citizens!

Citizen-led Roleplay Application Thread Open

The aforementioned Ministry has further opened the Citizen-led roleplay application thread, so that citizens can run their own roleplays!

The relevant thread has the form and further details.

Imperial Proclamation Signed

Their Majesties have signed an Imperial Proclamation outlining the powers of the Imperial Crown in regards to the creation and issuing of decorations, medals, and orders. It can be read here.

Inaugural Reichstag Elections Begin

Their Majesties have issued a writ of election for the regional legislature, the Reichstag. All citizens are free to run for the four seats up for election by replying to the thread on the forums.

Regional Map Launched

Their Majesties have officially launched the Regional Map!. Citizens are free to claim spots on the forum from now, and they can do so on the official forum thread.

Regional Roleplay Consultation Begins

The Government has launched the Regional Roleplay Public Consultation and invites all citizens and residents to take part. The rules and outline of the official regional roleplay will be discussed, and will form the backbone of RP in the region in the future.

You can take part in the discussion on the forum now!

Cabinet Changes

The Imperial Crown was sad yesterday to accept the resignation of Willem-Alexander as the Imperial Minister of Civil Affairs.

On this day, the Imperial Chancellor (Baellor) recommended that His Imperial Majesty, the King of Hungary (Stiegae) take over that position, with Benito (Le royaume de marie) being appointed to the subordinate position of Secretary of State for Regional Roleplay.

The new Secretary of State has also received a seat on the Council of State, and shall be styled as "The Honourable".

More can be read at the appropriate thread.

New Imperial Minister of Civil Affairs & of the Interior

On this day, the Imperial Chancellor (Baellor) recommended that, and received the requisite approval such that, Willem-Alexander van Orange (Maison Saint-Pierre) be appointed to the position of Imperial Minister of Civil Affairs, with The Hon. Wayne Oinkzky being moved to the position of Imperial Minister of the Interior.

The new Imperial Minister of Civil Affairs has also received a seat on the Council of State, and shall be styled as "The Honourable".

More can be read at the appropriate thread.

Imperial Minister of Foreign Affairs Appointed

On this day, the Imperial Chancellor (Baellor) recommended that, and received the requisite approval such that, Christopher Weilbourg (Verxorus) be appointed as the Imperial Minister of Foreign Affairs. By virtue of his position, the new Imperial Minister has received a seat on the Council of State, and shall be styled as "The Honourable".

More can be read at the appropriate thread.

Imperial Minister of Civil Affairs Appointed

On this day, the Imperial Chancellor (Baellor) recommended that, and received the requisite approval such that, Wayne P. Oinzky (Wayne-oinkzky) be appointed as the Imperial Minister of Civil Affairs. By virtue of his position, the new Imperial Minister has received a seat on the Council of State, and shall be styled as "The Honourable".

More can be read at the appropriate thread.

New Government Information Published

The Imperial Crown has seen it fit to create a forum thread which will be kept up to date will all current government members. It will be kept up to date with the latest information, in line with information published in the Gazette, and elsewhere.

It can be found here.