From the desk of His Grace, Duke Cillian Mac Conall, Minister of the Whip 26th April, 309AC | Dardonnagh Estate | Regalia Spoiler: Mood Music Preamble The Ministry of the Whip operates as an assurance that Government Ministers and the Lord Chancellor are operating to the degree expected of them in matters of state and government. Oversight and scrutiny help the government to refine it's internal legislation and policy, thus the insurance that Ministers are active and competent in their duties is of vital importance to this state. Citizens of the Empire, be they commoner or noble are encouraged to pen word to the Whip Minister to forward any concerns, suggestions or complaints they have for individual ministers, or government policy at large. Letters will be recorded and if it is appropriate, a meeting will be offered. On the subject of Whip Decrees, postings will be made from the office of the Whip dedicated to matters each Minister is expected to address in the coming month, alongside advertising any openings in internal job positions. The content of these decrees will be on public record, free to access for all. It is the purpose of this Ministry to ensure the cohesion of Government, that Ministers are able to communicate and work effectively alongside each other and that ultimately, oversight in terms of Ministerial activity in general or in regard to specific situations is maintained. Letters from the public will be passed on to the Lord Chancellor and / or the relevant Ministers when required, allowing the public to offer their commendations and criticisms where it be due. Ministerial Rights The Lord Chancellor has bestowed a number of rights upon the Ministry of the Whip in order to allow the office to conduct effective oversight and encourage cohesion between Ministers. The rights are as follows:- The Right to call, at will, a meeting of all Ministers and the Lord Chancellor to discuss Government Affairs. - The Right to oversee weekly meetings of all Ministers and the Lord Chancellor. - The Right to enforce bi-weekly reports of Ministerial activity to the Lord Chancellor. - The Right to attend any Ministerial meeting , to ensure proper protocol. Internal Ministerial Positions The Whip Ministry requires the filling of two internal positions to aid in the carrying out of Ministerial duties. The Ministry is specifically looking for those looking to get into politics, as opposed to applicants with pre-existing extensive government experience. The positions are as follows: - Ministerial Assistant | Tasked with attending meetings and interviews with the Minister, acting as a standard assistant in organising documents, keeping track of meetings and ensuring the Minister's needs are tended to. - Ministerial Secretary | with assisting in the keeping and organisation of records and scriptures of government meetings. Signed and sealed, His Grace, Duke Cillian Mac Conall Duke of Wickthur Minister of the Whip Lifeguard Executive
