Summary
The Act of Government establishes the Government, its structure and how it operates.
Details
Date enacted:
Current version:
Approved by:
11th March 2023
26th July 2024
Willow I
Act of Law
Section 1 – Establishment
| A | The Royal Government of Hokoria is established as the central government of the State of Hokoria. |
| B | The Government should hold jurisdiction to conduct its operations within the territory of the State, and any foreign territories where the authorities in control have granted the Government permission to operate. |
Section 2 – Positions
| A | The position of the Head of the State should be held by the Monarch, under the official title of Monarch. The Head of the State should have the highest authority in the State. The Head of the State should be appointed and excused according to the Order of Succession. |
| B | The position of the Head of the Government should be held by a citizen, under the official title of Prime Minister. The Head of the Government should have authority over the Government. The Head of the Government should be appointed and excused by the Head of the State. |
| C | The position of Minister should be held by a citizen, under the official title of Royal Officer. There should be multiple Ministers, with one Minister to each branch of the Government. Ministers should be appointed and excused by the Head of the State or the Head of the Government. |
| D | The position of Deputy Minister should be held by a citizen, under the official title of Deputy Minister. There may be multiple Deputy Ministers assigned to each branch of the Government. Deputy Ministers should be appointed and excused by the Head of the State, Head of the Government or the Minister assigned to the branch of the Government in question. |
| E | The position of Staff of the Government should be held by a citizen, under no official title. There may be multiple Staff of the Government assigned to each branch of the Government. Staff of the Government should be appointed and excused by the Head of the State, Head of the Government or the Minister assigned to the branch of the Government in question. |
Section 3 – Branches and public bodies
| A | Branches of the Government may be introduced by the Head of the State or the Head of the Government, where an addition is made to this Act of Government to define the jurisdiction of the branch of the Government in question. |
| B | Branches of the Government may be amended by the Head of the State or the Head of the Government, where an amendment is made to this Act of Government to define the jurisdiction of the branch of the Government in question. |
| C | Branches of the Government may be closed by the Head of the State or the Head of the Government, where an amendment is made to this Act of Government to remove the branch of the Government in question. |
| D | Each branch of the Government should have an assigned Minister who should have the authority to define how the branch of the Government in question may operate and conduct itself. |
| E | Sub-branches may be introduced, amended and closed by the Head of the State or the Head of the Government, where an amendment is made to this Act of Government. Sub-branches should be led by a Deputy Minister who should have the authority to define how the branch of the Government in question may operate and conduct itself. Public bodies should be defined and established according to its own Charter. |
| F | Their Majesty’s Royal Office should be the executive office of the Koru, the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister, if applicable. It should manage, oversee and operate the Government. The Ministry of National Affairs should oversee matters of security and internal development. The Ministry of Citizenship and Identity should oversee matters of citizenship, personal identity, record keeping, citizens and human rights. The Ministry of International Affairs should oversee matters of diplomacy, cooperation with foreign states, recognition and delegations to states and intergovernmental organisations. The Ministry of Justice and Enforcement should oversee matters relating to law enforcement, prosecution, public safety and rehabilitation. |
Section 4 – Policy and procedure
| A | Branches and sub-branches of the Government, as well as public bodies, may issue policy that should be considered by the Government and the public where applicable. Where the policy is issued by the Their Majesty’s Royal Office, it should be titled as Royal Policy. |
| B | Policy may be freely amended by the branch of the Government, sub-branch or public body that it was issued by. |
| C | Policy may be freely revoked by the branch of the Government, sub-branch or public body that it was issued by, as well as by Their Majesty’s Royal Office. |
| D | The Government should follow policy where it does not contradict other policies or threaten the national security and integrity of the State. Where policy contradicts other policy, the most recently issued policy should be followed. |
Section 5 – Staff
| A | Citizens may be appointed to a position within the Government by any Official that is authorised to make such an appointment. Appointments should be made with the consent of the individual in question and should not be made where the individual is under investigation or is considered to be a potential threat to national security and integrity. |
| B | Staff may be dismissed from a position within the Government by any Official that is authorised to make such a dismissal. The individual in question should be informed of their dismissal within 48 hours of the dismissal taking place. Where staff is dismissed, any security clearance and access to sensitive material should be terminated where possible. |
| C | Staff are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is professional and that positively represents the State, when acting in an official capacity. Staff are expected to report any and all concerns regarding national security and integrity of the State to the Head of the State or the Head of the Government. |
| D | Staff should declare any positions held or where they are offered to hold positions in foreign territories, foreign organisations and foreign groups as well as in national organisations and national groups within 14 days of when this becomes applicable to the Head of the State. |
Section 6 – Maintenance and activity
| A | The Head of the State and Head of the Government should work to maintain the Government and levels of activity within the Government. |