Volume II, Issue III
Commissariat for People's Affairs Dissolved
Yesterday, July 20, 2005, Comrade Henzelli announced that, due to "the continued inactivity of the SSNG, the Executive Council...has invoked Article II, Section IV of the New German Constitution, and has dissolved the Commissariat of People's Affairs."
He went on to say that the CPA would "forfeit all powers of legislation to the new Executive Body to be formed after the dissolution of the Executive Council." This can only mean that Henzelli feels confident that his proposed dissolution of the Executive Council will pass. When asked what he would do should the new Commissariat for Legislative Review chose not to dissolve the Executive Council, Henzelli stated flatly that he "will do everything in [his] power to make sure the SSNG does not wallow in the ineptitude of inactivity."
We at The Worker will keep you up to date as this story develops.
Volume II, Issue II
PAGE A1, NEWS OF THE SSNG
Constitutional Congress Lags
Following our announcement of a proposed legislature in the February 27th issue of the Worker, it appears that discussion on the legislative branch has lulled. We at the Worker are anxious to see discussion pick up, as a formal constitution will only hasten our growth as a socialist nation. The lack of one could lead us down the road of Stalinism--and we all know and remember with pride Khruschev's campaign against Stalinism. Let's not experience it in the SSNG!
Henzelli Finishes Provisional Appointments
Today, Provisional President Henzelli published a list of the makeup of the provisional and constitutional governments. The official list can be seen here.
At the same time, Henzelli asked that those elegible for positions on the Executive Council present themselves to be sworn into office. He has not said when the Executive Council will officially take office, but we at the Worker believe it might not be until after the constitution is completed, which could be a month or more.
PAGE A2, SOCIALIST PARTY NEWS FROM LAVALON
Henzelli calls for Elections
In a historic precedent, Henzelli, currently Chancellor and Vice-President of Lavalon and only the only Socialist holding elected office, announced that "due to certain instances" has been forced to resign the Chancellory.
This is the first time in the Republic's current history that the Chancellor will be elected. As it is, Henzelli got the job when Matthew Vasroixe resigned following a piece of legislation he used as an ultimatum similar to that of former President Klaas.
When President Chowdhury was elected in January, Henzelli rested comfortably as Chancellor without fear or worry of losing his job. After all, everyone liked what he was doing and no one was calling the special election necessary to replace the Chancellor.
However, following a scandal involving treason and another involving Henzelli's staunch stance against presidentially-passed acts, it seems Henzelli has lost some of his fire and is ready to retire and continue on with his duties as Vice-President of Lavalon and Provisional President of the SSNG.
Currently, a fellow New German comrade, Carson Smith, and the esteemed Matthew Vasroixe are in the running, even though there is some debate about Vasroixe's actual nomination. As such, Henzelli has said he will "continue to balance the ticket, if only for the sake of fair democracy," until everything is straightened out.
The nomination period ends Saturday. The Worker officially endorses Comrade Smith, because we all know of Henzelli's desire to retire and hope that democracy treats him well.
Volume II, Issue I
The Worker Changes Hands!!
Today, the Worker of Lavalon announced a change of ownership. It is now known as The Worker, and is the official paper of the SSNG.
While it will still publish news on the Workers' Socialist Party of Lavalon, it will also have SSNG-centric news as its main body. We hope the transfer is smooth and that there is more to report in the SSNG to fill our pages.
A New Constitution
A new constitution has begun to form in the SSNG. On February 20, Henzelli proposed an outline in the Congressional Chamber for the executive branch of the government. It was quickly followed by proposals involving a more even distribution of power, as was suggested by Matthew Vasroixe. Henzelli adopted these ideals and made it more centralized, but not near what it was.
Tomorrow is the final day of voting in accordance with the provisional government's Proclaimation 5, which outlines voting procedure. So far it looks like this new style of three-member executive power will pass.
On the 25 of February, Henzelli also proposed an outline for the legislative branch, creating the Commissariat of People's Affairs. This will be the main legislative body for the SSNG, and will be able to delegate powers to other secondary commissariats at the wishes and design of the executives. Voting has yet to start, but Henzelli and others in the provisional government are confident it will pass.
The Old Party is Back
In recent days, three members of the old government have shown up to give a helping hand to building the SSNG. Donotello Avon, Henzelli's choice for Vice President twice, and president for a short period in 2004, was first to return. Shitaki Von Einherjer showed up not too long ago pledging his support to the socialist ideal with the usual enthusiasm we expect from him. He spoke some very encouraging words in the Golden Eagle Hotel--the epicenter of New German politics: "It is my belief that SSNG will truly be a benefit for all and will rise to the top of the politcal spectrum."
And the latest to arrive, hopefully not the last, was Brian Fellows. He was never very active in the government, but enjoys waving his citizenship papers around for all to see. He has the enthusiasm and the drive to help build the SSNG into the socialist paradise so dreamed about by all, and Henzelli hopes to bolster Fellows' enthusiasm by giving him a position of government that will put his enthusiasm to good use.
