The STU proposes the CEA into the new 1995 - 1996 budget, namely to help improve the literacy of its people.
1. Explanation: The Community Education Act would see to it, to help improve the literacy of the people of Samgola. 2. Goes under: Bureau of Education 3. Request Funding: 15,000,000,000
Symbol for Samuel Bassong's Liberty Coalition Government (1993-1994)
The End of the Liberty Coalition
The inevitability of Samuel Bassong's fall from grace had been written in stone since the Gaza Scandal. Bassong's administration would prove incapable of being able to weather the corruption of the Liberal Democrats and their subsequent removal from the National Assembly. Bassong's last act as President of the Samgolan Republic was a Call for New Elections, in facing scrutiny from his own party as well as the general population. Only 15 months after having taken office, Bassong was resolved to put the future of Samgola in a new election.
1994 Flash Election - Samgola Dawn: 79 Seats in the National Assembly - Labour Front: 58 Seats in the National Assembly - Nationalist Party of Samgola: 36 Seats in the National Assembly - Samgolan Technocratic Union: 55 Seats in the National Assembly
In a tight run off against Labour Front, with split votes from S.T.U, Jasura Hervitt was elected as the 2nd President of the Samgolan Republic to serve the remainder of Bassong's presidency until 1996 where another standard election would take place. [Samgola Dawn must now form a Coalition.]
A Fair Deal Act Preamble: An Act which seeks to empower the working men and women of Samgola, assuring security and a fair deal for all at work.
Article 1: Concerning Minimum Wage Regulation The nation and government will change it's policy on minimum wage regulation as determined by Law 86 from it's current policy of no provision to one of legally enforcing a minimum wage at a level considered a "living wage" above the poverty line. [Equality]
Office of the Speaker Bill Preamble: The purpose of this bill is to oversee the creation of the role of Speaker within the National Assembly. The Speaker shall preside over the debates of the National Assembly, assuring proper conduct and order is maintained during debates and may punish members who break the rules of conduct and order if necessary. Should this bill be passed into law, Article 2 of the Governmental Oversight Act will be rendered obsolete and in all means replaced by the Office of the Speaker Bill.
Article 1: Concerning the role and function of the Speaker The Speaker's primary function is to preside over the National Assembly during debate and is responsible for maintaining discipline and order. He or she rules on all points of order and objections raised by members when it is believed that common decency and conduct has been breached. In order to maintain orderly debate within the National Assembly, the Speaker may call to order the Assembly if it is felt that there is a disruption or breach of order. Should members refuse to follow the instructions of the Speaker, a member may be punished with a reprimand or more seriously dismissal from the Assembly for the remainder of the day's debate and session. In the case of grave disobedience by a member of the Assembly, the Speaker may call to a vote by the Assembly a motion to temporarily suspend the offending member for a maximum of four months time. Should grave disorder afflict the National Assembly and it is believed by the Speaker that no further progress might be made in the current sitting, the Speaker may immediately adjourn the entire sitting. Should the Speaker call upon this power however they must be able to adequately explain and justify their actions in post.
In addition to maintaining discipline, the Speaker must ensure that debates proceed smoothly. If the Speaker finds that a member is making irrelevant remarks, is tediously repetitive, or is otherwise attempting to delay proceedings, he or she may order the member to end the speech. The Speaker is also charged with assuring proper democratic governance as well as protecting the interests of all parties and members assembled in the National Assembly, should the Speaker feel that there has not been sufficient debate before a vote is called and members of the National Assembly identify that they wish to contribute to the debate, the Speaker may temporarily delay a call to vote. At which point the onus will lie on the signifying members to add to the debate within one week's time of the delay. Should the member require more time to fully contribute, they may apply to the speaker for an extension of time up to a maximum of one month. Should the Speaker feel that the signifying members are merely attempting to delay proceedings he or she may refuse the member this right.
Finally, the Speaker continues to represent his or her constituency in the National Assembly.
Article 2: Concerning the election of the Speaker The position of Speaker will be held by an MNA elected from among their own ranks. The National Assembly will elect a Speaker at the beginning of a new term after a general election, or after the death or resignation of the current Speaker. Once elected, a Speaker continues in office until the next election unless he or she resigns prior to this. Alternatively a vote of no confidence may be held for the removal of the current Speaker prior to elections provided there is sufficient evidence of a breach of the Speaker's neutrality within the National Assembly in regards to their efforts to keep order and to assure full representation. The Speaker's votes or speeches (unless they themselves breach good conduct) do not represent sufficient evidence for a vote of no confidence.
During the election for Speaker, a member may nominate themselves for the position of Speaker or be nominated by others with the consent of the nominee. Each member may nominate no more than one candidate. With the nominated individuals, a ballot will be held in the National Assembly to determine who will be elected to fulfill the role of Speaker. In the event of a tie or no clear majority, then the individual with the fewest votes is eliminated, as are any other candidates who receive less than five percent of the votes cast. The Assembly continues to vote, for several rounds if necessary, until one member receives the requisite majority.
Article 3: Concerning the partisanship of the Speaker The Speaker is required to perform his or her office impartially and free of any partisan thought, they are not however required to resign from party membership upon taking or leaving office. If it believed that the Speaker is not performing his office impartially as is his or hers duty, a vote of no confidence as described in Article 2 can be held. In accordance with their impartiality, the Speaker may make speeches to the National Assembly though they are expected to do so only when expressing the direct concerns of their constituents or when performing their duties as Speaker. The Speaker may also cast a vote as any other National Assembly member when required, though theirs must be the last vote on any issue.
Community Protection Act Overview: As the situation has shown, the police do have their limits yet local communities can not be left without protection. Thus the CPA would help establish a volunteer-based community watch program - that would be trained by the local police to improve community safety.
Article 1. Establish a Neighborhood Watch Program to help reduce crime in the local community and foster better cooperation with the police against the criminal element. [Cost-Saving]
SEZ Establishment Act Overview: As the people of Samgola have demanded, they want jobs and they want it now. It has been also shown that Special economic zones do help in inviting foreign investors and investment. One which Samgola is desperately in need of. Article 1. Establish several Special Economic Zones in Kamidye to help boost foreign investment into the country. (The establishment of the SEZ's would be handled by the Cabinet of Trade & Finance) [Competition]
Election Fairness Act Preamble: This act will make the National Assembly’s members be more evenly divided between the regions. So that focus doesn’t stay to the cities and distributed across the country. It further changes the way in which the President is decided, using just a simple majority in a single round election rather than a dual system.
Article 1. The state would adopt a system in which equal representation, regardless of region population is implemented to decide how many seats are given.[Political]
Article 2. The election for the Presidency will no longer be held in a two round draft, instead whichever president receives the most votes shall become the President.
1. Unemployment: At its simplest this is a count of the percentage of your population who aren't in gainful employment. Adjusted to omit those citizens who are not actively seeking work for one reason or another. * Current: 11.55%
2. Homelessness: Homelessness is a situation where a significant number of a nation's citizens can no longer afford a house and are forced to live on the streets, upsetting the poor, the liberals, and the middle class. Homeless is caused by high rates of Poverty and Unemployment. * Current: 5.57%
3. Crime Wave: Crime is the violation of the laws of a country. There are two categories of crime waves; ordinary Crime Wave and Violent Crime Wave. Ordinary Crime is general, non-violent violations of the law, such as car crime, theft, fraud, and other similar crimes. Violent Crime is crime that involves physical assault, such as mugging, rape, and homicide. * Current: 10.66%
4. Calls for New Elections: Dissatisfaction with the government whether to ideological opposition or simply attitude has caused a number of people to begin calling for new elections. * Current: 1.01% (5,250)
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Jasura, finally the president wasted no time on forming a majority coalition. The most obvious choice was that of the Nationalist Party of Samgola, they shared similar values believing in doing what was the best for samgola. Within a matter of hours, the two parties came to an agreement. They would receive two seats on the cabinet as well as they would work together for a better nation. Within no time the President stood before the Assembly and officially proposed his cabinet, then called it for a vote.
Prime Minister: Ralin Troph (Samgolan Dawn) Minister of Welfare: Abaeze Nakoro (Nationalist Party of Samgola Minister for Defense:Rete Freave (Male, Samgolan Dawn) Minister for Transportation and Urban Development: Barak Rimitti (Male, Samgolan Dawn) Minister for State/Foreign Affairs: Hamza Behired (Male, Samgolan Dawn) Minister for Justice: Safa Benboulaid (Female, Samgolan Dawn) Minister for Labour/Health: Anan Hannachi (Female, Samgolan Dawn) Minister for Security: Inegbedion Masara (Male, Nationalist Party of Samgola) Minister for Agriculture: Tamir Hmida (Male, Samgolan Dawn) Minister for Trade and Finance: Mustafa Hamou (Male, Samgolan Dawn) Minister for Education: Jayla Ziani (Female, Samgolan Dawn)
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Within less than a week of majority coalition forming and the election. They already planned out the budget and presented it to the assembly. Some of the major increases were in the defense spending, national healthcare and security. While there was a complete decrease in foreign spending and education for the disabled. Unlike the previous Bassong regime, the new coalition would present it to the assembly for debate before calling it to a formal vote.
The election finished, Jasura Hervit immediately proposed a cabinet which was ratified after a largely coalition based vote. President Hervit then proposed the 1994-1995 Budget, which suffered some minor debate but mostly went mum in the eyes of the Labour Front and Samgolan Technocratic Union. Polling within the seven Provinces indicated that the Hervit government was seen in a mostly positive light, with a 51% Approval rate in the nation. If a budget was not approved by January 1st, 1995 then the Government would suffer an immediate Shutdown.
The various ministries of the Hervit government would be filled out by the beginning of the month. A failure to pass a budget would prove difficult given the party line, but the future of Samgola rested on the potentiality of the Samgola Dawn led coalition to do what the Liberal Democrats, Democratic Alliance for Reform and Samgolan Patriotic Party could not: survive a presidential term.
A Fair Deal Act Preamble: An Act which seeks to empower the working men and women of Samgola, assuring security and a fair deal for all at work.
Article 1: Concerning Minimum Wage Regulation The nation and government will change it's policy on minimum wage regulation as determined by Law 86 from it's current policy of no provision to one of legally enforcing a minimum wage at a level considered a "living wage" above the poverty line. [Equality]
Office of the Speaker Bill Preamble: The purpose of this bill is to oversee the creation of the role of Speaker within the National Assembly. The Speaker shall preside over the debates of the National Assembly, assuring proper conduct and order is maintained during debates and may punish members who break the rules of conduct and order if necessary. Should this bill be passed into law, Article 2 of the Governmental Oversight Act will be rendered obsolete and in all means replaced by the Office of the Speaker Bill.
Article 1: Concerning the role and function of the Speaker The Speaker's primary function is to preside over the National Assembly during debate and is responsible for maintaining discipline and order. He or she rules on all points of order and objections raised by members when it is believed that common decency and conduct has been breached. In order to maintain orderly debate within the National Assembly, the Speaker may call to order the Assembly if it is felt that there is a disruption or breach of order. Should members refuse to follow the instructions of the Speaker, a member may be punished with a reprimand or more seriously dismissal from the Assembly for the remainder of the day's debate and session. In the case of grave disobedience by a member of the Assembly, the Speaker may call to a vote by the Assembly a motion to temporarily suspend the offending member for a maximum of four months time. Should grave disorder afflict the National Assembly and it is believed by the Speaker that no further progress might be made in the current sitting, the Speaker may immediately adjourn the entire sitting. Should the Speaker call upon this power however they must be able to adequately explain and justify their actions in post.
In addition to maintaining discipline, the Speaker must ensure that debates proceed smoothly. If the Speaker finds that a member is making irrelevant remarks, is tediously repetitive, or is otherwise attempting to delay proceedings, he or she may order the member to end the speech. The Speaker is also charged with assuring proper democratic governance as well as protecting the interests of all parties and members assembled in the National Assembly, should the Speaker feel that there has not been sufficient debate before a vote is called and members of the National Assembly identify that they wish to contribute to the debate, the Speaker may temporarily delay a call to vote. At which point the onus will lie on the signifying members to add to the debate within one week's time of the delay. Should the member require more time to fully contribute, they may apply to the speaker for an extension of time up to a maximum of one month. Should the Speaker feel that the signifying members are merely attempting to delay proceedings he or she may refuse the member this right.
Finally, the Speaker continues to represent his or her constituency in the National Assembly.
Article 2: Concerning the election of the Speaker The position of Speaker will be held by an MNA elected from among their own ranks. The National Assembly will elect a Speaker at the beginning of a new term after a general election, or after the death or resignation of the current Speaker. Once elected, a Speaker continues in office until the next election unless he or she resigns prior to this. Alternatively a vote of no confidence may be held for the removal of the current Speaker prior to elections provided there is sufficient evidence of a breach of the Speaker's neutrality within the National Assembly in regards to their efforts to keep order and to assure full representation. The Speaker's votes or speeches (unless they themselves breach good conduct) do not represent sufficient evidence for a vote of no confidence.
During the election for Speaker, a member may nominate themselves for the position of Speaker or be nominated by others with the consent of the nominee. Each member may nominate no more than one candidate. With the nominated individuals, a ballot will be held in the National Assembly to determine who will be elected to fulfill the role of Speaker. In the event of a tie or no clear majority, then the individual with the fewest votes is eliminated, as are any other candidates who receive less than five percent of the votes cast. The Assembly continues to vote, for several rounds if necessary, until one member receives the requisite majority.
Article 3: Concerning the partisanship of the Speaker The Speaker is required to perform his or her office impartially and free of any partisan thought, they are not however required to resign from party membership upon taking or leaving office. If it believed that the Speaker is not performing his office impartially as is his or hers duty, a vote of no confidence as described in Article 2 can be held. In accordance with their impartiality, the Speaker may make speeches to the National Assembly though they are expected to do so only when expressing the direct concerns of their constituents or when performing their duties as Speaker. The Speaker may also cast a vote as any other National Assembly member when required, though theirs must be the last vote on any issue.
Community Protection Act Overview: As the situation has shown, the police do have their limits yet local communities can not be left without protection. Thus the CPA would help establish a volunteer-based community watch program - that would be trained by the local police to improve community safety.
Article 1. Establish a Neighborhood Watch Program to help reduce crime in the local community and foster better cooperation with the police against the criminal element. [Cost-Saving]
SEZ Establishment Act Overview: As the people of Samgola have demanded, they want jobs and they want it now. It has been also shown that Special economic zones do help in inviting foreign investors and investment. One which Samgola is desperately in need of. Article 1. Establish several Special Economic Zones in Kamidye to help boost foreign investment into the country. (The establishment of the SEZ's would be handled by the Cabinet of Trade & Finance) [Competition]
Election Fairness Act Preamble: This act will make the National Assembly’s members be more evenly divided between the regions. So that focus doesn’t stay to the cities and distributed across the country. It further changes the way in which the President is decided, using just a simple majority in a single round election rather than a dual system.
Article 1. The state would adopt a system in which equal representation, regardless of region population is implemented to decide how many seats are given.[Political]
Article 2. The election for the Presidency will no longer be held in a two round draft, instead whichever president receives the most votes shall become the President.
1. Unemployment: At its simplest this is a count of the percentage of your population who aren't in gainful employment. Adjusted to omit those citizens who are not actively seeking work for one reason or another. * Current: 11.55%
2. Homelessness: Homelessness is a situation where a significant number of a nation's citizens can no longer afford a house and are forced to live on the streets, upsetting the poor, the liberals, and the middle class. Homeless is caused by high rates of Poverty and Unemployment. * Current: 5.57%
3. Crime Wave: Crime is the violation of the laws of a country. There are two categories of crime waves; ordinary Crime Wave and Violent Crime Wave. Ordinary Crime is general, non-violent violations of the law, such as car crime, theft, fraud, and other similar crimes. Violent Crime is crime that involves physical assault, such as mugging, rape, and homicide. * Current: 10.66%
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With the sudden spike in popularity the STU had now suddenly gained the power to make due into actions and politics what they had desired to do for so long. No longer having to work backroom deals, they had the numbers now to be a real effect in the National Assembly. Although it came at the price of having so many new names and posts filled that the STU' voice wasn't as unified as they had been before.
Although at the current situation, that might be said for all the new parties - that had arrived and been awarded the seats of the now defunct Liberal Coalition and their parties. Although that might be the situation for all of the current parties in the National Assembly whom had gained a very sudden influx of people, who may or may not be one-hundred percent behind everything the party proposed or did.
Still, things went on and the STU couldn't afford to remain stagnant for long. They had a budget to vote on and a people to help out of poverty, homelessness and a wave of crime. Thus the STU moved into motion of calling the CPA into a vote - namely to help improve the local community, lessen the threat and pressure put upon the shoulders of the Samgolan Police Force.
“I believe as there has been little debate or discussion over the new bill. That it is time for us to vote. Which is why I shall call to vote the Budget of 1994-1995.” Zaya said with a smile as he looked out to the crowd of the national assembly.
The Budget Goes to a Vote President Jasura Hervit saw his Cabinet Proposal pass along party lines and immediately cost the 1994-1995 Budget to a Vote. The hope here was that a quick passage of the laws, appropriating nearly four billion dollars in funds would rectify the sinking Samgolan ship and provide new hope for an administration that was just finding it's legs. With less than a month to pass a budget before an imminent government shutdown, approval for the Hervit Administration dropped 1%. "More of the same," local voters reported, citing similar concerns with the Bassong Administration last year.
Rumors abound that those not indicted in the Liberty Coalition might put some of their members together into a single political party to represent the liberal minority of Samgola. President Hervit's cabinet was now free to get to work.
A Fair Deal Act Preamble: An Act which seeks to empower the working men and women of Samgola, assuring security and a fair deal for all at work.
Article 1: Concerning Minimum Wage Regulation The nation and government will change it's policy on minimum wage regulation as determined by Law 86 from it's current policy of no provision to one of legally enforcing a minimum wage at a level considered a "living wage" above the poverty line. [Equality]
Office of the Speaker Bill Preamble: The purpose of this bill is to oversee the creation of the role of Speaker within the National Assembly. The Speaker shall preside over the debates of the National Assembly, assuring proper conduct and order is maintained during debates and may punish members who break the rules of conduct and order if necessary. Should this bill be passed into law, Article 2 of the Governmental Oversight Act will be rendered obsolete and in all means replaced by the Office of the Speaker Bill.
Article 1: Concerning the role and function of the Speaker The Speaker's primary function is to preside over the National Assembly during debate and is responsible for maintaining discipline and order. He or she rules on all points of order and objections raised by members when it is believed that common decency and conduct has been breached. In order to maintain orderly debate within the National Assembly, the Speaker may call to order the Assembly if it is felt that there is a disruption or breach of order. Should members refuse to follow the instructions of the Speaker, a member may be punished with a reprimand or more seriously dismissal from the Assembly for the remainder of the day's debate and session. In the case of grave disobedience by a member of the Assembly, the Speaker may call to a vote by the Assembly a motion to temporarily suspend the offending member for a maximum of four months time. Should grave disorder afflict the National Assembly and it is believed by the Speaker that no further progress might be made in the current sitting, the Speaker may immediately adjourn the entire sitting. Should the Speaker call upon this power however they must be able to adequately explain and justify their actions in post.
In addition to maintaining discipline, the Speaker must ensure that debates proceed smoothly. If the Speaker finds that a member is making irrelevant remarks, is tediously repetitive, or is otherwise attempting to delay proceedings, he or she may order the member to end the speech. The Speaker is also charged with assuring proper democratic governance as well as protecting the interests of all parties and members assembled in the National Assembly, should the Speaker feel that there has not been sufficient debate before a vote is called and members of the National Assembly identify that they wish to contribute to the debate, the Speaker may temporarily delay a call to vote. At which point the onus will lie on the signifying members to add to the debate within one week's time of the delay. Should the member require more time to fully contribute, they may apply to the speaker for an extension of time up to a maximum of one month. Should the Speaker feel that the signifying members are merely attempting to delay proceedings he or she may refuse the member this right.
Finally, the Speaker continues to represent his or her constituency in the National Assembly.
Article 2: Concerning the election of the Speaker The position of Speaker will be held by an MNA elected from among their own ranks. The National Assembly will elect a Speaker at the beginning of a new term after a general election, or after the death or resignation of the current Speaker. Once elected, a Speaker continues in office until the next election unless he or she resigns prior to this. Alternatively a vote of no confidence may be held for the removal of the current Speaker prior to elections provided there is sufficient evidence of a breach of the Speaker's neutrality within the National Assembly in regards to their efforts to keep order and to assure full representation. The Speaker's votes or speeches (unless they themselves breach good conduct) do not represent sufficient evidence for a vote of no confidence.
During the election for Speaker, a member may nominate themselves for the position of Speaker or be nominated by others with the consent of the nominee. Each member may nominate no more than one candidate. With the nominated individuals, a ballot will be held in the National Assembly to determine who will be elected to fulfill the role of Speaker. In the event of a tie or no clear majority, then the individual with the fewest votes is eliminated, as are any other candidates who receive less than five percent of the votes cast. The Assembly continues to vote, for several rounds if necessary, until one member receives the requisite majority.
Article 3: Concerning the partisanship of the Speaker The Speaker is required to perform his or her office impartially and free of any partisan thought, they are not however required to resign from party membership upon taking or leaving office. If it believed that the Speaker is not performing his office impartially as is his or hers duty, a vote of no confidence as described in Article 2 can be held. In accordance with their impartiality, the Speaker may make speeches to the National Assembly though they are expected to do so only when expressing the direct concerns of their constituents or when performing their duties as Speaker. The Speaker may also cast a vote as any other National Assembly member when required, though theirs must be the last vote on any issue.
SEZ Establishment Act Overview: As the people of Samgola have demanded, they want jobs and they want it now. It has been also shown that Special economic zones do help in inviting foreign investors and investment. One which Samgola is desperately in need of. Article 1. Establish several Special Economic Zones in Kamidye to help boost foreign investment into the country. (The establishment of the SEZ's would be handled by the Cabinet of Trade & Finance) [Competition]
Election Fairness Act Preamble: This act will make the National Assembly’s members be more evenly divided between the regions. So that focus doesn’t stay to the cities and distributed across the country. It further changes the way in which the President is decided, using just a simple majority in a single round election rather than a dual system.
Article 1. The state would adopt a system in which equal representation, regardless of region population is implemented to decide how many seats are given.[Political]
Article 2. The election for the Presidency will no longer be held in a two round draft, instead whichever president receives the most votes shall become the President.
1. Unemployment: At its simplest this is a count of the percentage of your population who aren't in gainful employment. Adjusted to omit those citizens who are not actively seeking work for one reason or another. * Current: 11.55%
2. Homelessness: Homelessness is a situation where a significant number of a nation's citizens can no longer afford a house and are forced to live on the streets, upsetting the poor, the liberals, and the middle class. Homeless is caused by high rates of Poverty and Unemployment. * Current: 5.57%
3. Crime Wave: Crime is the violation of the laws of a country. There are two categories of crime waves; ordinary Crime Wave and Violent Crime Wave. Ordinary Crime is general, non-violent violations of the law, such as car crime, theft, fraud, and other similar crimes. Violent Crime is crime that involves physical assault, such as mugging, rape, and homicide. * Current: 10.66%
Every 24 hours, a month passes. Currently: December, 1994 (Turn 4) December begins at 4:00 P.M. CST, 3/24/2018]
Idris Maganbe (middle) meeting with party functionaries in an unofficial meeting, December 1994.
New Democratic Alliance
The sun was slowly setting over the suburbs, neat rows of identical houses scattered over the hills. A few of the shu-shu's were crudely painted over to stand out from the rest; red, yellow, black. From a distance, the landscape looked like someone was punched in the mouth and spat teeth all over. Idris turned away from the window, putting out his tobacco roll.
He felt as if his entire life was spent in shallow waters. Trudging on, ankles submerged, then the knees, till he was belt-deep. A week after his forty-first birthday, he found himself gazing down an abyss. A metaphorical waterfall. There was an option of turning back and struggling toward the shore. He could just leave. No one was keeping him. But there was something in the way the water at the bottom shimmered and twisted against the cool, smooth stones. It felt like a surge of energy. It felt real. The pure, calm water at the top only flowed one way, he realized. But down there it was free for all. There was no guarantee he wouldn't plummet and die.
But he was sure to make a ripple.
Idris Maganbe had an interesting biography. Having finished the Kamidye state university in 1975 with a degree in civil law, he briefly worked in the magistrate courts at a provincial level, but he could barely feed his wife and elderly mother. He was hired as a tutor for a private school in Soussiam, and made some valuable friendships, both with his fellow teachers and the pupil's parents; some of whom were government officials, businessmen and regional elites. When Rubusana tried a round of economic reforms, Maganbe was one of the few who didn't miss the opportunity. Coordinating with local, Nigerian, and American investors, Idris founded a successful logistics company in Makumbe, dealing in industrial machinery and electronics.
When the People's Front surged in popularity and began to clash with the government forces all across the country, he lost everything. He lived in neighboring Nigeria for years, where he would learn English and try his hand at writing satirical, yet scathing articles about both sides in the civil war, at one point becoming an editor for Free Nation, a journal whose audience mainly consisted of Samgolan refugees and emigres.
It was inevitable that, with his prominence in liberal circles, he would go on to make a career in the National Assembly, having ran for the seat of Modiali electoral district as a member of DAR.
Now that the Liberty Coalition has been broken up, with an unbelievable amount of MNAs tried for corruption charges, it felt like the two parties were teeming with kickbacks and schemes to profit from the numerous infrastructure projects.
Perhaps it was the case for some. But Idris felt that many were in it because it worked. Houses were built, roads were built. Railroads, public transportation. People could finally get to work, unemployment and homelessness dropped significantly. Idris Maganbe wasn't the only man who was itching to start things over. Maintaining a month-long correspondence, as well as holding several meetings for the remnants of the coalition, he was the most energetic of them all, and it seemed like he was better known than the rest. Leadership of the New Democratic Alliance fell into his hands.
Maganbe pulled out of the driveway, silently passing the shu-shu's and police stops.
"The new budget is a disgrace." He spoke, staring off into the midst of the crowd, lips pursed in a stern frown. "The Hervit government is trying to pass a bill that takes a step away from democratic values and steers us towards a police state." Idris gave an iconic grimace, nursing his chin and speaking again. "The S.D party is trying to pass a bill that cuts funding for disabled people's welfare. Their education programs are curtailed, and all the victims of the civil war are punished for the crime of being vulnerable. Our country and our culture should be valued by how we treat those in need. The New Democratic Alliance is a party that shall strive to represent the honest Samgolan citizen, the citizen that helps build a just and compassionate society. Thank you all for coming, my friends."
Speech: Proposed budget of 1994-1995, against decreased spending for the disabled. [Kamidye] Travel by Car: Modiali Speech: Proposed budget of 1994-1995, against decreased spending for the disabled. [Modiali] Poll: Kamidye, Djidan, Makumbe Request Donors Remaining funds: 11k
The Hervit government's budget for 1994-1995 is passed, with only the Nationalist Party of Samgola abstaining from a vote. The budget reallocated spending in nearly twenty billion dollars worth of funds, eliminating the funds for Nigerian Aid as well as bringing an abrupt end to Task Force Europa--a task force of fourteen different nations totaling nearly 11,000 soldiers. By January 5th, 1995--half of them had already left via Kamidye International Airport.
Funding for the Education for the Disabled was removed entirely, as was significant funding for the Samgolan Disability Program, which catered to physical disabilities for war veterans and the elderly. The national debt had now increased to $249,000,000,000, and economists in Kamidye were now suggesting that failure to pay off the debt might have significant future impact.
The New Democratic Alliance is Announced
Considered an untenable position after a trio of scandals that literally saw the resignation of President Samuel Bassong, those liberals still hopeful of a party that might cater to their views--outside the more extremist left positions of Labour Front, found new hope in the New Democratic Alliance, a coming together of those politicians left unscathed by the Gaza Scandal, Operation Dragon and the fall of the Democratic Alliance for Reform. While they would be without a political voice until the September, 1996 elections, it was of the opinion of many that those original voters that catered to the whims of the Liberty Coalition would undoubtedly return to support freedom and generosity in the next election. [N.D.A. gains +3% Liberal Voter in Selected Provinces.]
Explosion in Kamidye Kills 17, 55 Wounded
A car bomb rocked the downtown market of Kamidye, killing 17 and leaving 55 in critical condition. Kamidye Federal Police were on the scene in minutes as were emergency services. The car bomb was not home made but military grade, although no immediate suspects were discovered. What, if anything, to come of it, was to be soon seen. [+2.00% to Crime Wave crisis.]
Photo of the Kamidye Market Bombing, 1995
A Fair Deal Act Preamble: An Act which seeks to empower the working men and women of Samgola, assuring security and a fair deal for all at work.
Article 1: Concerning Minimum Wage Regulation The nation and government will change it's policy on minimum wage regulation as determined by Law 86 from it's current policy of no provision to one of legally enforcing a minimum wage at a level considered a "living wage" above the poverty line. [Equality]
Office of the Speaker Bill Preamble: The purpose of this bill is to oversee the creation of the role of Speaker within the National Assembly. The Speaker shall preside over the debates of the National Assembly, assuring proper conduct and order is maintained during debates and may punish members who break the rules of conduct and order if necessary. Should this bill be passed into law, Article 2 of the Governmental Oversight Act will be rendered obsolete and in all means replaced by the Office of the Speaker Bill.
Article 1: Concerning the role and function of the Speaker The Speaker's primary function is to preside over the National Assembly during debate and is responsible for maintaining discipline and order. He or she rules on all points of order and objections raised by members when it is believed that common decency and conduct has been breached. In order to maintain orderly debate within the National Assembly, the Speaker may call to order the Assembly if it is felt that there is a disruption or breach of order. Should members refuse to follow the instructions of the Speaker, a member may be punished with a reprimand or more seriously dismissal from the Assembly for the remainder of the day's debate and session. In the case of grave disobedience by a member of the Assembly, the Speaker may call to a vote by the Assembly a motion to temporarily suspend the offending member for a maximum of four months time. Should grave disorder afflict the National Assembly and it is believed by the Speaker that no further progress might be made in the current sitting, the Speaker may immediately adjourn the entire sitting. Should the Speaker call upon this power however they must be able to adequately explain and justify their actions in post.
In addition to maintaining discipline, the Speaker must ensure that debates proceed smoothly. If the Speaker finds that a member is making irrelevant remarks, is tediously repetitive, or is otherwise attempting to delay proceedings, he or she may order the member to end the speech. The Speaker is also charged with assuring proper democratic governance as well as protecting the interests of all parties and members assembled in the National Assembly, should the Speaker feel that there has not been sufficient debate before a vote is called and members of the National Assembly identify that they wish to contribute to the debate, the Speaker may temporarily delay a call to vote. At which point the onus will lie on the signifying members to add to the debate within one week's time of the delay. Should the member require more time to fully contribute, they may apply to the speaker for an extension of time up to a maximum of one month. Should the Speaker feel that the signifying members are merely attempting to delay proceedings he or she may refuse the member this right.
Finally, the Speaker continues to represent his or her constituency in the National Assembly.
Article 2: Concerning the election of the Speaker The position of Speaker will be held by an MNA elected from among their own ranks. The National Assembly will elect a Speaker at the beginning of a new term after a general election, or after the death or resignation of the current Speaker. Once elected, a Speaker continues in office until the next election unless he or she resigns prior to this. Alternatively a vote of no confidence may be held for the removal of the current Speaker prior to elections provided there is sufficient evidence of a breach of the Speaker's neutrality within the National Assembly in regards to their efforts to keep order and to assure full representation. The Speaker's votes or speeches (unless they themselves breach good conduct) do not represent sufficient evidence for a vote of no confidence.
During the election for Speaker, a member may nominate themselves for the position of Speaker or be nominated by others with the consent of the nominee. Each member may nominate no more than one candidate. With the nominated individuals, a ballot will be held in the National Assembly to determine who will be elected to fulfill the role of Speaker. In the event of a tie or no clear majority, then the individual with the fewest votes is eliminated, as are any other candidates who receive less than five percent of the votes cast. The Assembly continues to vote, for several rounds if necessary, until one member receives the requisite majority.
Article 3: Concerning the partisanship of the Speaker The Speaker is required to perform his or her office impartially and free of any partisan thought, they are not however required to resign from party membership upon taking or leaving office. If it believed that the Speaker is not performing his office impartially as is his or hers duty, a vote of no confidence as described in Article 2 can be held. In accordance with their impartiality, the Speaker may make speeches to the National Assembly though they are expected to do so only when expressing the direct concerns of their constituents or when performing their duties as Speaker. The Speaker may also cast a vote as any other National Assembly member when required, though theirs must be the last vote on any issue.
SEZ Establishment Act Overview: As the people of Samgola have demanded, they want jobs and they want it now. It has been also shown that Special economic zones do help in inviting foreign investors and investment. One which Samgola is desperately in need of. Article 1. Establish several Special Economic Zones in Kamidye to help boost foreign investment into the country. (The establishment of the SEZ's would be handled by the Cabinet of Trade & Finance) [Competition]
Election Fairness Act Preamble: This act will make the National Assembly’s members be more evenly divided between the regions. So that focus doesn’t stay to the cities and distributed across the country. It further changes the way in which the President is decided, using just a simple majority in a single round election rather than a dual system.
Article 1. The state would adopt a system in which equal representation, regardless of region population is implemented to decide how many seats are given.[Political]
Article 2. The election for the Presidency will no longer be held in a two round draft, instead whichever president receives the most votes shall become the President.
1. Unemployment: At its simplest this is a count of the percentage of your population who aren't in gainful employment. Adjusted to omit those citizens who are not actively seeking work for one reason or another. * Current: 8.73%
2. Homelessness: Homelessness is a situation where a significant number of a nation's citizens can no longer afford a house and are forced to live on the streets, upsetting the poor, the liberals, and the middle class. Homeless is caused by high rates of Poverty and Unemployment. * Current: 5.57%
3. Crime Wave: Crime is the violation of the laws of a country. There are two categories of crime waves; ordinary Crime Wave and Violent Crime Wave. Ordinary Crime is general, non-violent violations of the law, such as car crime, theft, fraud, and other similar crimes. Violent Crime is crime that involves physical assault, such as mugging, rape, and homicide. * Current: 12.66%
Every 24 hours, a month passes. Currently: January, 1995 (Turn 5) December begins at 4:00 P.M. CST, 3/26/2018]
Seventeen soldiers of the Samgolan Army are killed in a three day long firefight in the province of Ziwa. The Islamic Army has allegedly changed tactics, instead of utilizing hit and run tactics are now mounting singular offensives where Samgolan soldiers are weakest. A new leader, Mahmoud Al-Nasar has been identified by Samgolan Army High Command (SAHC) in Kamidye, an eighteen year old whose fighter supported Rubusana and the People's Front and whose mother was killed only months ago. In mid-February, the Mattunde Firefight ended with nearly 75 Islamic Army fighters converging on a patrol of 21 Samgolan soldiers. Only 4 escaped.
Mahmoud Al-Nasar, center, reputed new leader of the Islamic Army, February 1995
The Islamic Army now controls two of the six states of Ziwa, Odyassam and Kolodam. The population there exists entirely under Islamic Army law--a semi-feudalistic and patriarchal system of government, run by Mahmoud Al-Nasar. Samgolan Army units of the 4th "Onige" Division have now pulled back. Without firm leadership, continued forays using the Community Policing and Deescalating Lawlessness protocol into Odyassam and Kolodam are now considered "suicide missions" by the Samgolan Army. [-2% Approval for the Bureau of Defense.]
New Democratic Alliance Seeks Donors for Next Years Election
The New Democratic Alliance is now shopping for potential contributors to their political agenda. Among their decision to ramp up the political agenda to prepare for the next election was Regional Seat #12 in Pabba, Makumbe. The National Assembly member there, a new delegate of the Samgolan Technocratic Union had allegedly been under the eyes of a potential financial investigation regarding fraudulent payments to the Samgolan Tax Bureau.
A supporter of the New Democratic Alliance called the Party Headquarters in Kamidye with some exciting news.
- Publish the Tax Fraud: Any form of corruption in Samgola cannot be tolerated. Mr. Ngawana must be brought to the limelight and his fraudulent behavior revealed. It may be total coincidence that we have overwhelming support in this territory. - [75% that David Ngawana steps down and a Special Election awards the N.D.A 1 M.N.A. Seat.]
- Sweep it Under the Rug: Samgola needs strong leadership. We will let the Samgolan Technocratic Union know of what has transpired and pray that the S.T.U. can conduct their own internal investigation. - [S.T.U. must pay N.D.A. an amount negotiated between the two parties.]
A Fair Deal Act Preamble: An Act which seeks to empower the working men and women of Samgola, assuring security and a fair deal for all at work.
Article 1: Concerning Minimum Wage Regulation The nation and government will change it's policy on minimum wage regulation as determined by Law 86 from it's current policy of no provision to one of legally enforcing a minimum wage at a level considered a "living wage" above the poverty line. [Equality]
Office of the Speaker Bill Preamble: The purpose of this bill is to oversee the creation of the role of Speaker within the National Assembly. The Speaker shall preside over the debates of the National Assembly, assuring proper conduct and order is maintained during debates and may punish members who break the rules of conduct and order if necessary. Should this bill be passed into law, Article 2 of the Governmental Oversight Act will be rendered obsolete and in all means replaced by the Office of the Speaker Bill.
Article 1: Concerning the role and function of the Speaker The Speaker's primary function is to preside over the National Assembly during debate and is responsible for maintaining discipline and order. He or she rules on all points of order and objections raised by members when it is believed that common decency and conduct has been breached. In order to maintain orderly debate within the National Assembly, the Speaker may call to order the Assembly if it is felt that there is a disruption or breach of order. Should members refuse to follow the instructions of the Speaker, a member may be punished with a reprimand or more seriously dismissal from the Assembly for the remainder of the day's debate and session. In the case of grave disobedience by a member of the Assembly, the Speaker may call to a vote by the Assembly a motion to temporarily suspend the offending member for a maximum of four months time. Should grave disorder afflict the National Assembly and it is believed by the Speaker that no further progress might be made in the current sitting, the Speaker may immediately adjourn the entire sitting. Should the Speaker call upon this power however they must be able to adequately explain and justify their actions in post.
In addition to maintaining discipline, the Speaker must ensure that debates proceed smoothly. If the Speaker finds that a member is making irrelevant remarks, is tediously repetitive, or is otherwise attempting to delay proceedings, he or she may order the member to end the speech. The Speaker is also charged with assuring proper democratic governance as well as protecting the interests of all parties and members assembled in the National Assembly, should the Speaker feel that there has not been sufficient debate before a vote is called and members of the National Assembly identify that they wish to contribute to the debate, the Speaker may temporarily delay a call to vote. At which point the onus will lie on the signifying members to add to the debate within one week's time of the delay. Should the member require more time to fully contribute, they may apply to the speaker for an extension of time up to a maximum of one month. Should the Speaker feel that the signifying members are merely attempting to delay proceedings he or she may refuse the member this right.
Finally, the Speaker continues to represent his or her constituency in the National Assembly.
Article 2: Concerning the election of the Speaker The position of Speaker will be held by an MNA elected from among their own ranks. The National Assembly will elect a Speaker at the beginning of a new term after a general election, or after the death or resignation of the current Speaker. Once elected, a Speaker continues in office until the next election unless he or she resigns prior to this. Alternatively a vote of no confidence may be held for the removal of the current Speaker prior to elections provided there is sufficient evidence of a breach of the Speaker's neutrality within the National Assembly in regards to their efforts to keep order and to assure full representation. The Speaker's votes or speeches (unless they themselves breach good conduct) do not represent sufficient evidence for a vote of no confidence.
During the election for Speaker, a member may nominate themselves for the position of Speaker or be nominated by others with the consent of the nominee. Each member may nominate no more than one candidate. With the nominated individuals, a ballot will be held in the National Assembly to determine who will be elected to fulfill the role of Speaker. In the event of a tie or no clear majority, then the individual with the fewest votes is eliminated, as are any other candidates who receive less than five percent of the votes cast. The Assembly continues to vote, for several rounds if necessary, until one member receives the requisite majority.
Article 3: Concerning the partisanship of the Speaker The Speaker is required to perform his or her office impartially and free of any partisan thought, they are not however required to resign from party membership upon taking or leaving office. If it believed that the Speaker is not performing his office impartially as is his or hers duty, a vote of no confidence as described in Article 2 can be held. In accordance with their impartiality, the Speaker may make speeches to the National Assembly though they are expected to do so only when expressing the direct concerns of their constituents or when performing their duties as Speaker. The Speaker may also cast a vote as any other National Assembly member when required, though theirs must be the last vote on any issue.
SEZ Establishment Act Overview: As the people of Samgola have demanded, they want jobs and they want it now. It has been also shown that Special economic zones do help in inviting foreign investors and investment. One which Samgola is desperately in need of. Article 1. Establish several Special Economic Zones in Kamidye to help boost foreign investment into the country. (The establishment of the SEZ's would be handled by the Cabinet of Trade & Finance) [Competition]
Election Fairness Act Preamble: This act will make the National Assembly’s members be more evenly divided between the regions. So that focus doesn’t stay to the cities and distributed across the country. It further changes the way in which the President is decided, using just a simple majority in a single round election rather than a dual system.
Article 1. The state would adopt a system in which equal representation, regardless of region population is implemented to decide how many seats are given.[Political]
Article 2. The election for the Presidency will no longer be held in a two round draft, instead whichever president receives the most votes shall become the President.