The Head of State, His Honour Aaron Ross HOS PROH, has updated the Order of Succession (previously known as the Order of Succession and the State Council).
These changes allow the Council of the State’s mission to safeguarding the nation to be even clearer and resolved what previously had the potential to allow unlawful takeovers to be officially recognised. The order includes two positions being reserved for a previous Head of State and the founder, providing the Council with more structure.
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What is the Order of Succession?
The Order of Succession is an order of the Head of State that defines how the position of Head of State is filled and how any successors are decided. The order also establishes a Council of the State that may remove and appoint a new Head of State. It was created in June 2023 by Rep. Willow Cizdeizd I FOH PROH and was key in allowing them to resign in September 2023 and for Aaron Ross to be appointed as their replacement.
Who are the current members of the Council of the State?
Under the Order of Succession, the names of members are not allowed to be published. However, it is known that Rep. Willow Cizdeizd FOH PROH occupies the Founder’s seat as the Founder of Hokoria.
It’s not needed for the names of members to be published. By publishing names, we open ourselves up to national security threats and risk coercion and targeting of these officials. Anonymity is in line with keeping Hokoria safe from takeovers, which has been a focus of the Office of the Head of State for the last month.
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How are the members chosen?
There are 5 seats in the Council of the State: one seat reserved for the previous Head of State, one seat reserved for the Founder and three others reserved for citizens handpicked by the Head of State.
Due to the Founder and previous Head of State being the same individual, there are four handpicked citizens with one replacing the previous Head of State’s seat.
What powers do the members have?
The members of the Council of the State have the power to motion for the removal of the Head of State and are tasked with ensuring that the Head of State’s wellbeing is looked after and that they have the capacity to serve.
In the case of a resignation, the Council of the State will temporarily lead the State of Hokoria and select a new citizen to run the nation.
Why is succession important?
Succession ensures that Hokoria has the chance to continue for many years to come, by ensuring that new Heads of State can be introduced when needed, and that we connect further with our system of dictatorship.
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How does it protect against takeovers?
The new amendments have resolved loopholes that would have allowed bad actors to claim power within the State of Hokoria through declarations and removal of certain aspects of the Council of the State. This way there is no legal way for a takeover to take place within the State of Hokoria.