Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on Yesterday at 11:19:03 PMI think we'll probably wait to see if a range of candidates apply. We'll get back to you.

Sounds reasonable. I look forward to your response.

BTW, @Iason Taiwos Senator Sir Taiwos, once someone is approved I would really like for BHAID and the new Talossan Naval Relief Corps to cooperate.

Cancer research or humanitarian relief in Sudan might be a good focus for a drive.

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on January 02, 2026, 05:02:38 PM

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on January 02, 2026, 05:00:06 PMThank you for your interest.  Please refer all inquiries to the minister via PM -- @xpb .

@xpb PM incoming.

@xpb Minister Briga, I wanted to check in here to confirm you'd received my note of interest? I've not heard back unfortunately.

I don't like how it happened but I am honestly glad he is gone. I don't care if they are tried in New York or The Hague but I hope Maduro and his wife will be jailed for decades as the authors of misery and destabilization for decades. And that the safe and secure return of Maria Camacho Machado and Edmundo Gonzales (the actual president of Venezuela) from exile can help start the rebuilding of democracy in Venezuela.

The sight and sound of Venezuelans chanting and crying in the streets brings me back to talking with Venezuelan refugees in Colombia in 2019 while on a human rights delegation. I tried to imagine those refugees fear and now maybe a little bit of hope that they might be able to come home.

I wish to temporarily withdraw my Resolution 2026-01. After reviewing the provincial constitution we are mandated to first establish that the current governor has the confidence of the House of Shepherds.

Here is the relevant language:

QuoteSection 9. Governor to Maintain Confidence of Shepherds.
The first order of business in the House of Shepherds, following the commencement of a new session, shall be by resolution the affirmation of their Confidence in the sitting Governor, though these Resolutions of Confidence may be introduced at other times.

@mximo In accordance with Section 9 due to the delayed performance of duties in this early term and complete absence for much of the previous term I am regrettably submitting a motion of no confidence with respect to the current governor.

@Iac Marscheir Are we now considering Resolution 2026-01? What is happening in the Nimlet?

@Baron Alexandreu Davinescu
Just mailed the chain of office which should arrive, just in time, on either the 9th or 10th of January.

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on December 24, 2025, 05:02:45 AM@Tierçéu Rôibeardescù It's been quite a while since you announced the rejuvenation project. Any news concerning plans for the Royal Society in 2026? Should there be a chance for Fora Talossa and the Royal Society to collaborate I am certainly down for it.

Madame President, I wanted to follow up on this query. As Fora Talossa editor I would love for my channel to work with the Society on any planned educational efforts.

Quote from: mximo on January 02, 2026, 06:48:06 PMMay the honorable member provide us the text of the law he using ?

Mximo Carbonel

Of course:

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on September 21, 2020, 08:04:22 PMIt is my honor to submit Resolution 2020-03 for consideration by the House of Shepherds.

QuoteThe Order of Florencia

Florencia joins our sister subdivisions of Cezembre and Benito in creating an award to honor citizens who have made exceptional contributions to the province.

The House of Shepherds resolves to create a new provincial honor to be known as the Order of Florencia.
•   Recipients of the honor may use the postnomial "O.Fl" and to go by the titles Sir, Dame, or the gender neutral Miscellus (Misc).
•   When awarded the new provincial honor recipients shall be selected in a cooperative fashion by the Constable and Governor. Recipients may also be privately submitted to the Constable and/or Governor by a petition representing an absolute majority of votes in the House of Shepherds.
•   Recipients shall be announced in a joint statement by the Constable and Governor, as a part of Florencia Day celebrations.

Voting closes at 9:00AM TST on October 6, 2020

Submitted by Breneir Itravilatx (Florencia Governor, Member-House of Shepherds)

Approved by the Nimlet unanimously although amended by a following resolution to remove the Florencia Day celebrations component.
Approved by the current Seneschal acting as regent for then-King John on October 20, 2020.

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on January 02, 2026, 05:00:06 PMThank you for your interest.  Please refer all inquiries to the minister via PM -- @xpb .

@xpb PM incoming.

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on January 02, 2026, 12:29:50 PMPUBLIC NOTICE
The Prime Ministry wishes to announce the creation of the Permanent Secretary of Humanitarian Aid with the Foreign Ministry.

The job description of this Permanent Secretary is as follows: To advise the elected Government on best practices and current information in the administration of charitable funds.

This is a non-political appointment which shall be held until lawful dismissal, resignation, or incapacitation.  Appointment to this position will be based on applicants' qualifications and willingness to work, and taking into consideration the applicant's performance in prior positions.

This and other postings will continue to be available on this page, and any significant changes will be accompanied by a public announcement.

@Baron Alexandreu Davinescu
Seneschal, I did not want to pollute the policy announcements thread but would like to be considered for the Permanent Secretary of Humanitarian Aid.

Seeing the new PermSec for Humanitarian Aid posting I withdraw this bill.

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on January 02, 2026, 12:08:23 PMSo this is someone who's an expert in foreign donations?

In relative terms, based on time spent in role, yes a longterm BHAID Administrator would become an expert. For myself, as someone involved in human rights volunteering which has included work in several countries yes when I served as BHAID Administrator I was an expert.

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on January 02, 2026, 12:08:23 PMWe can just create that job.  I'm happy to do that.

Great! I will withdraw when we post the job.

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on January 02, 2026, 11:58:45 AM

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on January 02, 2026, 11:51:41 AM

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on January 02, 2026, 11:45:23 AMI guess I don't know what the BHAID permsec would do, then?  They're not choosing where to donate or collecting the money or disbursing the money.

I think they would continue to do whatever the non-Civil Service Administrator does currently. The difference is that it would be a continuing position between governments and that the BHAID would be within the Civil Service rather than formally under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

What does the BHAID admin do besides decide where to donate?

I am not aware of an instance where the BHAID Administrator has ever decided to who the donations go to. They have been someone who has made suggestions but the final decision has rested with the Government. The Administrator is an expert who advises but does not make the final decision which is why I thought this would be perfect for the Civil Service. Other aspects of the position (such as organizing general donation efforts, raising awareness of the organization itself have largely been dormant but would be better achieved by a longstanding permanent secretary IMO).

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on January 02, 2026, 11:45:23 AMI guess I don't know what the BHAID permsec would do, then?  They're not choosing where to donate or collecting the money or disbursing the money.

I think they would continue to do whatever the non-Civil Service Administrator does currently. The difference is that it would be a continuing position between governments and that the BHAID would be within the Civil Service rather than formally under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on January 02, 2026, 11:31:39 AMI think probably the choice of where we donate the Kingdom's cash should probably rest in the hands of the voters, right?

The choice would remain there. Civil service members implement policy but do not create policy. Oversight would come from the Foreign Affairs minister but the Administrator would be more enduring between governments. A long-term Administrator would also probably be a better source of advice (to the Government) on to whom we should donate as well.

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on December 20, 2025, 03:40:14 PMWhat is the advantage of having a permanent secretary do this?

The primary goal is to move the BHAID (and the administrator position) into the Civil Service as a part of making more use of the civil service, lessening any politicization of our work on humanitarian assistance, and allowing for a more permanent occupant of BHAID leadership. I was moved to do this after the former Seneschal stated the BHAID Administrator is a political position and due to the inaction of the former Minister of Foreign Affairs after appointing herself to the position of BHAID administrator.

I was further disappointed by the lack of government action to mark an important milestone (the BHAID's first decade).

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on December 29, 2025, 07:13:41 PMIf you would be willing to defer this bill, I have some ideas about reforming the whole process.

Sure, I look forward to seeing those ideas.

Quote from: xpb on January 02, 2026, 09:37:16 AMI have always voted in public on Witt.  I appreciate that you have taken the proper step not to comment within the official voting thread.

Of course, that thread is only for voting and comments explaining the votes by the MC. I appreciate you sharing your reason for voting against the bill. I hope we can continue the progress toward an open and outward looking foreign policy despite that vote.

Quote from: Iason Taiwos on January 01, 2026, 07:54:28 PMhttps://read.amazon.com/sample/B0FCNSPLND?f=1&l=en_US&r=e87e7244&rid=1JD07V8H6DEP342BTMQY&sid=146-4942137-4471914&ref_=litb_m
This author produced a two volume Atlas of Micronations. Fortunately you don't have to pay the $105 for the print version (that's $210 for both volumes), or $40 for the ebook, the entry on Talossa is in the free sample. (You'll have to scroll down a bit.)

A fantastic reference item apparently. I just checked out the sample and it looks well done.