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The Novanite Federation (often called the NNF referring to its' former name or simply NF) is a federal semi-presidential republic in the Doggerlands comprising the provinces of Scion, Novenae, Wiltshire, Ibeeville and Marino. It is the second most populous federation in the Doggerlands after the Eastern Federal Republic. Its' formation was mainly spurred by the shared interests of the founder states, Scion and Novenae. Both societies shared values such as neutrality and free trade, and wished to protect these interests through the federation. Wiltshire and Ibeeville would soon vote to join the federation as well by referendum. Marino became the newest Province when the Marinian Parliament voted for union as well as the purchase of Minevgrad.
History
Talks of a Federation had been started long before the nation would come to fruition, being mentioned briefly in diplomatic conversations between the President of Scion and the Prime Minister of Novenae. The events of the Novenae Civil War as well as many minor disputes with the two main neighboring powers, the United Cities of Greater Bonitana and the Almere Socialist Republic revitalized interest in the creation of the alliance.
Rumors began to spread that the UCGB and ASR would unite into a potential supernation, posing a significant threat to city-states in the region. The theoretical supernation would surely dominate the Doggerlands if left unchecked. The diplomatic meeting of Novenae-Scion in Bern led to the formation of the "Northern Novanite Federation", consisting of Novenae and Scion. The Eastern Federal Republic would be formed shortly after.
Beginnings
Politics
The Federation has two layers of government: federal and provincial.
Federal
The federal government is divided into three branches:
- Executive: Headed by a Federal President, who serves a 6-month term. The Council of State (CoS) is composed of the directors of each province and serves as a privy council to the President. The President is commander-in-chief of the Federation Armed Forces and Head of State to the entire Novanite Federation. The current President is President Franklin Morris who was elected in March 3019.
- Legislative: The Federal Parliament passes federal legislation, may subpoena members of the executive, and has the ability to declare war. These powers are checked by the President who has veto power. The Speaker of the Parliament acts as the voice and face of Parliament and is second in the line of succession to the Presidency,
- Judicial: The Federal Court (FC) sees cases "of national importance" and resolves disputes between member states. Justices are appointed by the President, with the confirmation of the Parliament, for life tenures.
| President of the Novanite
Federation |
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1st Federal President |
Provincial
Each province has the right to elect their own local legislature and elect their own Director. The Director shall lead the local government and be either appointed by the legislature or elected in their own right. The local government do the day-to-day running of the Provinces and handle matters such as policing, bin collection and road services.
Novenae
The Novenae Parliament is elected through a system which grants seats to active Corporations and to geographical areas. The Director of Novenae is elected through a popular vote and the incumbent is Isaak Ibrahim has served as head of the Novenae government since May 3019.
Wiltshire
The Wiltshire Provincial Assembly is elected on a constituency based system. The Director of Wiltshire is elected by a majority of the Provincial Assembly. The incumbent Director is Fillmore Grey of the National Coalition.
Scion
The Scion Democratic Assembly was dissolved following the death of Director Micro Angelo. However, in July 3019, the Provincial Government was restored under Acting Director Marco Pierre.
Ibeeville
Ibeeville has the Ibeeville City Council which elected Tom Hau of the Ibeeville Peace Party to become their Director.