Inner Mations Aststan
The Confederation of Inner Mations Aststan Inner Mations Aststan | |
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 Flag | |
| Motto: "Per Aspera Ad Astra" | |
| Capital | Orley |
| Largest city | Drumchapel |
| Demonym(s) | Inner Mations Aststani |
| Government | Democratic Federal Republic |
The Confederation of Inner Mations Aststan is a small country known for its exemplary civil rights and compassion towards its neighbours. It consists of a loose collection of nine semi-autonomous regions known as provinces, each governed by a provincial head-of-state, who collectively formed the Confederation in 1932 after declaring independence from Aziallis.
Notable Dates
1932 - Founding of Inner Mations Aststan, declaration of independence from Aziallis.
2017-08-18 - Physicist Rory Yossef named Chief Science Advisor.
2017-08-29 - Ex-schoolteacher and atheist Tobias Mealor named Chief Religion Advisor.
2017-08-29 - Orley named Inner Mations Aststan's capital city.
2017-09-27 - Founding of the Inner Mations Aststan Health Service (IMAHS) and increased funding to medical education programs.
2017-10-12 - Opening of the Boonmoure International Airport.
2017-11-15 - Official signatory to the Albith Convention.
2018-05-25 - Inner Mations Aststan's armed forces take control of the government.
2018-05-28 - Civilian control of Inner Mations Aststan's government is restored.
2018-09-27 - Official signatory to the Wolfgale Convention.
Legislation Passed
2017-08-17 - Rabbits banned from Inner Mations Aststan as they were found to harbour toxins harmful to people. Rabbit inspection stations have been set up at all border crossings.
2017-09-20 - Recreational drugs legalized.
Governance
The government of Inner Mations Aststan is classified as a democratic federal republic. Executive power is held by a Council of Provinces, where each of the nine provinces elects a representative. Members of the Confederate Assembly are elected by the citizens of Inner Mations Aststan in elections held every three years. Supreme Court judges are named by the Council of Provinces and have a 20-year term limit. Judges may serve until they reach the age of 55 or reach their term limit, which ever comes first.
Executive Branch
The Council of Provinces is made up of nine provincial representatives. At the time of the formation of the Confederacy, each province decided on the term and limits of their respective representative, leading to overlapping terms and a stable Council.
| Province | Representative | First elected | Term length | Term limit | Next election | Eligible for re-election? | Ministry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vetraybia | Alexander Brayles | 2016 November 17 | 2 years | 4 terms | 2020 November 17 | Yes | - |
| Ashye | Sofia Hunter | 2010 October 19 | 3 years | 3 terms | 2019 October 19 | No | Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs |
| Acrye | Ann Daelyngridge | 2015 September 13 | 2 years | no limit | 2019 September 13 | Yes | Secretary of State for Internal Affairs |
| Gedraria | Khalid Carr | 2018 May 4 | 4 years | 3 terms | 2022 May 4 | Yes | - |
| Vespon | Elise Stevens | 2018 May 10 | 4 years | 2 terms | 2022 May 10 | Yes | Minister of Finance |
| Skeyla | Christian Demoke | 2013 December 21 | 3 years | 2 terms | 2019 December 21 | No | Minister of the Environment |
| Efleau | Evered North | 2017 April 25 | 3 years | 1 term | 2020 April 25 | No | Minister of Defense |
| Qaswa | Ikiaq | 2011 November 3 | 4 years | 2 terms | 2019 November 3 | No | - |
| Eshijan | Ashley Pearce | 2018 January 26 | 3 years | 1 terms | 2021 January 26 | No | Attorney General |
Six of the members of the Council of Provinces constitute the Federal Council and lead a federal ministry. The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs represents Inner Mations Aststan overseas and is considered the Head of State for all foreign relations.
Judicial Branch
Supreme Court Justices
Sasha Caldwell, gay rights activist and former Provincial Council Representative for Efleau.
International Relations
Diplomatic Missions
Inner Mations Aststan has diplomatic ties with a number of countries in Anteria.
| Country | Type | Chef de Mission | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
 Albithica
|
Consular | Amaruq | Albith |
 Aziallis
|
Charlotte Riley | Seruf |
International Treaties, Agreements, and Organization Memberships
| Name | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Azillian Commonwealth | Intergovernmental Organization | Founding Member |
| Parthonian Economic and Social Commission | Intergovernmental Organization | Member |
| Commonwealth of Independent Nations | Military Alliance | Member |
| Albith Convention | International Agreement | Signatory |