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==Government==
==Government==
The capitol city of Kerelia, Trysia, is home to the Government of Kerelia. The Government of Kerelia is the supreme authority for the planet. It consists of the Prime Minister, or Coi, appointed by the Chovina (parliament), and cabinet ministers appointed by the Coi. The Chovina is comprised of 9 members from each province. Abaran has the most provinces with 12, Tanis has 8, and the provincial island states of Adatlina, Edela, Clessa, and Tanis combine for a total of 216 members. The southern pole, known as Ecosa, inhabited by religious separatist are not represented. There is no Judicial arm of the Kerelian government.


Trysia, located on Actya, is home to the planetary government. The government structure consists of a Prime Minister, or Coi, who is appointed by the parliament, or Chovina, for a period of >> how long ??. The prime minister is advised by cabinet ministers who are nominated by the Prime Minister and confirmed by the Chovina.


Proposed laws are written in the Chovina and signed into Law by the Chovina. Adjudication complaints are handled at the provincial level (see information below). There is no judicial arm at the planet-wide level.


>> Questions: This doesn't make sense to me. Trysia is a city on Actya. I get that. What is Kerelia?
=== Responsibilities ===
Why is it called the "Government of Kerelia" ? Why aren't the religious separatists represented in the planetary government? Abaran with twelve provinces has a total representation in the Chovina (parliment) of 108 members. How many does Actya have?
'''Prime Minister (Coi)'''


=== Responsibilities ===
The Coi serves as chief administrator for the planet and president of the Chovina. The Coi is responsible for implementation of planetary policy and law. In matters of a tie within the Chovina, the Coi has the deciding vote.
'''Coi'''


The Coi serves as chief administrator for the planet and is responsible for implementing planetary policy and law.  The Coi nominates his cabinet and ensures they have the resources to accomplish their ministerial duties. As President of the Chovina, the Coi casts the deciding vote in case of ties.
The Coi duties and responsibilities for:
The Coi duties and responsibilities for:
* '''President of the Chovina'''
* '''President of the Chovina'''
* '''Nominates cabinet ministers'''
* '''Nominates cabinet ministers'''
* '''Nominates the United Federation of Planets ambassaor and planetary ambassadors'''
* '''Provides support to Cabinet Ministers in their duties'''
* '''Nominates the United Federation of Planets ambassador and planetary ambassadors'''
* '''Ensures compliance with the Kerelian Constitution'''
* '''Ensures compliance with the Kerelian Constitution'''
* '''Final arbitar on Judicial matters'''
* '''Final arbiter on Judicial matters'''
* '''Proposes changes to the Constitution'''
* '''Proposes changes to the Constitution'''
* '''Superintendent of the Kerelian Academies for Music and Science'''
* '''Superintendent of the Kerelian Academies for Music and Science'''
* '''Represents and speaks for Kerelia on inter-planetary issues'''
* '''Represents and speaks for Kerelia on inter-planetary issues'''
* '''Final Arbitar in judicial matters'''
* '''Final Arbiter in judicial matters (see Judicial)'''


>> What's the difference in duties between a Federation ambassador and a planetary ambassador?


'''Chovina'''
'''Chovina'''


The Chovina meets 6 times a year unless an emergency session is called by the Coi.  They serve as the legislative body for Kerelia. Chovina members are elected locally by each province.  The Chovina is responsible for:
The Chovina is the planetary parliament and consists of nine members from each province.
* '''Create and Amend Laws'''
 
* '''Investigate the use of money by the government'''
Abaran: Twelve provinces, 108 members
* '''Represent the People'''
Actya: >> how many provinces, how many members
Tanis: Eight provinces, 72 members
Adatlina, Edela, and Clessa: >> How many provinces? 144 Members
Ecosa: Not represented
 
The Chovina, which meets 6 times a year unless an emergency session is called by the Coi, serves as the legislative body for Kerelia. Chovina members are elected locally by each province.  The Chovina:
 
* '''Creates and Amends Laws'''
* '''Investigates the use of money by the government'''
* '''Represents the People'''
* '''Ratifies treaties presented by the Coi'''
* '''Ratifies treaties presented by the Coi'''
* '''Holds hearing and confirms the nominations for Cabinet Ministers'''
* '''Holds hearings and confirms the nominations for Cabinet Ministers'''
 


'''Cabinet'''
'''Cabinet'''


The Chovina confirms the Coi's nominations for cabinet ministers. The major cabinets are:
The Chovina confirms the Coi's nominations for cabinet ministers. The major cabinets are:
* '''Department of Planetary Defense'''
* '''Department of Planetary Defense'''
* '''Department of Treasurey'''
* '''Department of Treasury'''
* '''Department of Spacel'''
* '''Department of Space'''
* '''Department of Sciences'''
* '''Department of Sciences'''
* '''Department of Music'''
* '''Department of Music'''
* '''Department of Federation and Inter-Planetary Relations'''
* '''Department of Federation and Inter-Planetary Relations'''


===Judicial===
===Judicial===


There is no Kerelian Judicial arm to oversee the law. Laws are given birth in the Chovina and signed into law by the Coi. Adjudication complaints are resolved at the provincial level with each province having a Supreme Arbitar, 1-4 appeals courts, and 1-15 local courts. Cases at the local courts are decided on their merits by a sole arbitar. An appeal is automatic with a conviction and is heard by a 3 member appeals court. The appeal court ruling must be unanimous. In cases where there could not be a consensus it is given to the Supreme Arbitar who will make a decision based on transcripts alone and with out hearings . All decisions by the Supreme Arbrater are sent to the Coi for validation. Although rare, the Coi may overturn the decision of the Supreme Arbitar. There are no civil courts on Kerelia.
Adjudication complaints are resolved at the provincial level. Each province has:
 
* '''A Supreme Arbiter'''
* '''1-4 Appeals Courts'''
* '''1-15 Local Courts'''
 
Cases brought to the local court are decided by a sole arbiter. An appeal on conviction is automatic and is heard by a three member Appeals Court. Rulings by the Appeals Court must be unanimous. If not unanimous, the case is moved to the Supreme Arbiter who makes his/her decision based on transcripts alone. The decision of the Supreme Arbiter is always sent to the Coi for final approval. Although rarely done, the Coi can overturn the decision of the Supreme Arbiter.
 
There are no Civil Courts on Kerelia. The Supreme Arbiter and all members of the Local and Appeals Courts are appointed by the Chovina Representatives for the Province.


===Provincial Governments===
===Provincial Governments===
Each province selects 9 Chovina Members who also serve as the provincial lawmakers and administrators.  A chief Administrator is selected from one of the eight members to manage the day to day operations of the provincial government. The Supreme Arbitar, local arbitars' and members of the appeals courts are appointed by these lawmakers.
 
Provincial government consists of:
 
* '''Chief Administrator who is also one of the Chovina representatives'''
* '''9 Chovina Members who also serve as provincial lawmakers and administrators'''
 
Routine administration of the provincial government is handled by the nine Chovina representatives with one of their number selected as Chief Administrator and given the task of managing governmental day-to-day operations.
 
The Chovina representatives also appoint the Supreme Arbiter for the province as well as members of the Local and Appeals courts.


==Description==
==Description==
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