Seperate Vermont Factbook (Q&A,Discussion)

[Seperate Vermont]

It would be hard to say which would be more valued, but of the more advanced careers, the most common would have to be in the legal system in Vermont's Governance.

So anything in the Legal/Government aspect.

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*blows off dust*

Time for some redecoration in here......

[Seperate Vermont]

Presidents of the Second Republic

Ethan Allen
Windsor Party
1777-1781
1781-1785
1785-1789

Thomas Chittenden
Castleton Party
1789-1793
1793-1797

Moses Robinson
Castleton Party
1797-1801

Isaac Tichenor
Windsor Party
1801-1805
1805-1809

Charles Paine
Castleton Party
1809-1813
1813-1817

.........Continue with old names.........

Dennis Steele
Liberal Democrats Party
1997-2001
2001-2005

Blake Mapleoir
Liberal Democrats Party
2005-2009
2009-2009 (assassinated in office)

Alex Mapleoir
Progressive Libertarians Coalition
2009-2011
2011-2014 (up for re-election on January 2, 2014)

*completion of last president's term via election

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List of Majority Leaders in the Second Republic

*recent only, (OOC: I am too lazy, apologies)*

Dennis Steele
Liberal Democrats Party
1990-1993
1993-1996
1996-1997 *became President

Ethan Yates
Liberal Democrats Party
1997-2000
2000-2003
2003-2006
2006-2007* became Advisor of Foreign Affairs at request of President Blake Mapleoir


Alex Mapleoir
Liberal Democrats Party
2007-2009 *term amended to 2 yrs in 2008.

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Progressive Libertarians Coalition
2009-current

[Lebriel]

Does your nation have any charitable aid organizations of note?

[Seperate Vermont]

Yes, we have several international relief organizations, such as the VIAI, GMA and IEC.

[Lebriel]

Yes, we have several international relief organizations, such as the VIAI, GMA and IEC.

Oh, good.

(OOC: Lebriel as a state is not quite three years old, and has just ended a decade-long conflict, the Formation War, which left the nation looking something like Vukovar on back in the days of the Croatian War of Independence.)

[Maraque]

Does Vermont have a refugee program or similar program in which people in need can seek refuge or temporary stay within Vermont because of natural disaster, civil strife, persecution in their homeland, etc?

[Seperate Vermont]

Does Vermont have a refugee program or similar program in which people in need can seek refuge or temporary stay within Vermont because of natural disaster, civil strife, persecution in their homeland, etc?

Yes, the Vermont International Refuge Program was established by the national government for this very purpose in 1895. It was designed to give refugees a secure way to enter and remain protected in our borders, but also to ensure their wellbeing and integration into society, with close talks with the Executive Advisory Office of Social Equality.

[Maraque]

And is there a limit to how many people this program admits per year?

[Seperate Vermont]

And is there a limit to how many people this program admits per year?

It is legislated as 1.5% of our current population, but amends can be made and it is hardly fixed policy. However, this has never needed to be done, the amount of refugees has always been within this amount.

[Maraque]

Would the program be willing to accept a few hundred Maraqueans on a temporary basis until we are able to clean up and rebuild after the Mount Sidkei disaster in northwestern Darkaan?

[Seperate Vermont]

Would the program be willing to accept a few hundred Maraqueans on a temporary basis until we are able to clean up and rebuild after the Mount Sidkei disaster in northwestern Darkaan?

Oh, absolutely. We would accept as many as Maraque would like us to. Our policies of refugees extend to more long-term things.

[Maraque]

We we certainly wouldn't want to overrun your country with a bunch of those funky naked folks us Maraqueans are. Although it's probably cold in Vermont this time of year, so they would probably be clothed.

[Seperate Vermont]

We we certainly wouldn't want to overrun your country with a bunch of those funky naked folks us Maraqueans are. Although it's probably cold in Vermont this time of year, so they would probably be clothed.

Yes, true. The temperature is expected to hover in and out of the freezing range for this week.

Well, we're fairly eccentric too......maybe not so naked though

[Maraque]

Ah yes, they will certainly be wearing clothing. They tend to freak out when it hits below 70, let alone at or below freezing!

But alas, we believe they will settle easily. They might be a little crazy at first, what, with all the wide open space and clean air. Something they don't know anything about. But we appreciate the Vermontian government in allowing them a place to stay!

[Seperate Vermont]

Ah yes, they will certainly be wearing clothing. They tend to freak out when it hits below 70, let alone at or below freezing!

But alas, we believe they will settle easily. They might be a little crazy at first, what, with all the wide open space and clean air. Something they don't know anything about. But we appreciate the Vermontian government in allowing them a place to stay!

Oh, yes. It's a nice time in Vermont actually, nearing the end of the fall when the fall scenery is at its prime. We are practically a collection of small towns, farms, and a whole ton of forest after all.

It is absolutely no problem. Likely a whole plethora of residents will be more than glad to share their residences in order to accommodate our guests from Darkaan.

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[Update: Color Coordination]

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Communications

Most Popular Mass Media
-Internet
-Newspaper
-TV
-Radio


TV
TV signal, like Radio, is only regulated so far as signal strength in order to ensure one station does not override another. Stations are set nation-wide for the first 9 channels among all providers, by an act passed in complaint of cable companies favoring certain channels and omitting major ones in their lineup.

+[1] - VPAC 1 (National VGA Programming)
[2] - VNC (Vermont News Channel)
[3] - VNC2 (Second Vermont News Channel)
[4] - GMP (Green Mountain Programming)
[5] - MAC (Montpelier Access Central)
[6] - VET (Vermont Entertainment Television)
+[7] - VPAC 2 (Department Town Hall/Meeting Programming)
[8] - FRC (Films and Re Runs Channel)
+[9] - VTW (Vermont Weather)

+ = Gov Channel

-Rest Depends On Provider-

Radio
Radio Stations are only regulated in ability to project signals in order to assure balance - Stations are not assigned frequencies.

Newspaper
Newspapers are not regulated, and there is no afiliate system- Local and National newspapers pop up at Market allowance and balanced discretion.

-Montpelier Update (National Politics/Economics Analysis)
-Vermont Sun
-Vermont Messenger

Internet
Unregulated, most popular form of news in front of newspaper.

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EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Info on the Executive Advisories

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EAOs (Executive Advisory Organizations)- EAOs are tasked with advisory to the Presidency mainly on policy and direct action. Foreign Affairs, Military, Education and Healthcare are all EAOs

Executive Council of Representatives- The ECR is a team of advisors that compile reports on certain subjects in order to advise legislative action and cooperation between the Executive and Legislative branches.

Finance Representatives- The Finance Representatives, including the National Budget Advisor, Economics Legislative Advisor and Finance General Chair, all have an advisory role on the President's power to determine the budget.

-National Budget Advisor advises on the National Budget with the Budget Council.
-Economics Legislative Advisor acts as a VGA/President Liaison when it comes to economics, presenting possible compromises and shared motives with the VGA.
-Finance General Chair is the chair at economic legislative meetings involving a report by the President.

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1777 Model
Executive Advisors
Foreign Affairs - Ethan Yates
Military - Samantha Jacqueois
Education - James Trey
Healthcare - Kerri Langley

Executive Council of Representatives
Utilities and Transportation - George James
Department Concerns - St. Claude de Francois
Immigration - Paul Sommne
Statistics - Kerri Trey

Finance Representatives
National Budget Advisor - James Ian
Economics Legislative Advisor - George Leihmer
Finance General Chair - Jamie Smith

Proposed 2010 Model

Executive Advisors
Foreign Affairs - Ethan Yates
Military - Samantha Jacqueois
Education - James Trey
Rehabilitation and National Healthcare - Kerri Langley
Utilities and Transportation - George James
Department - St. Claude de Francois
Statistics - Kerri Trey [combined roles with Immigration Advisor]
National Budget Advisor - James Ian [Chair of VGA Summit on Budget Approval]

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[Rumbria]

What is the best university in your nation and why is it regarded as such?

[Seperate Vermont]

OOC: Apologies I didn't catch your question earlier

IC:
Vermont plays host to numerous universities, but Montpelier University, which accepts only 7% of those who apply. It is most notable for it's academics, particularly it's College of Law.

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[Maraque]

How would Vermonters ultimately define "ideal economic prosperity"?