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Ministry of Culture and Welfare

2026-08-14T01:49:18Z

Seedslol: Update DoH section to fit our current policy, and updates minister areas to show the change from Artemis to Annika

The '''Ministry of Culture and Welfare''' (abbreviated '''MCW''') is a ministry of the Federal Republic of Newport. The ministry is headed by the Minister of Culture and Welfare as a member of the Cabinet of Newport.

The current minister is [[AverageAnnika]]. She was appointed by [[President of Newport|President]] [[Talion77]] on August 8 2026.

== History ==
The ministry was first formed when President Talion77 provided his assent to the Ministries Act on July 21 2026. Not long after, he appointed TheArtemis_ as the first Minister of Culture and Welfare.
[[File:MCWseal.png|thumb|Seal of the Ministry of Culture and Welfare.]]

== Responsibilities ==
The Ministries Act tasks the ministry with the following responsibilities:

* Handling the wiki, university exams and education.
* Handling national healthcare.
* Handling all technology related issues and managing the Federal Republic's web ecosystem, with the assistance of the staff team.

== Structure ==
The ministry contains several subdepartments, each consisting of its own leadership and staff.

=== Ministry Leadership ===
'''Minister:''' Serves at the pleasure of the Chancellor. They lead the Ministry by appointing its leadership and approving and creating policy changes.

=== Department of Education ===
'''Secretary of Education:''' Serves at the pleasure of the Minister. They lead the Department of Education that manages the wiki, university exams and education.

'''Librarian:''' Serves under the Secretary of Education. They edit and create wiki pages.

'''Professor:''' Serves under the Secretary of Education. They work with the staff team to manage and create examinations.

=== Department of Health ===
'''Surgeon General:''' Serves at the pleasure of the Minister. They lead the Department of Health that manages the national healthcare service. They also serve ''ex officio'' as the President of the Council of Medicine.

'''Medical Councilor:''' Serves at the pleasure of the Surgeon General as a member of the Council of Medicine. They vote on policy changes and cases of medical malpractice.

'''Medical Director:''' Serves under the Surgeon General. They train new employees and help manage the department.

'''Doctor:''' Serves under the Surgeon General. They diagnose illnesses and treat patients.

=== Department of Technology and Infrastructure ===
'''Secretary of Technology and Infrastructure:''' Serves at the pleasure of the Minister. They lead the Department of Technology and Infrastructure that manages the Federal Republic's web ecosystem.

'''Deputy Secretary of Technology and Infrastructure:''' Serves at the pleasure of the Secretary of Technology and Infrastructure. They assist the Secretary of Technology and Infrastructure in their duties.

== List of Ministers ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!No
!Minister
!Term
!Cabinet
|-
|1
|[[TheArtemis_]]
|21st July 2026 - 8th August 2026
|[[MrNeighbor Cabinet]]
|-
|2
|[[AverageAnnika]]
|8th August 2026 - Present
|[[MrNeighbor Cabinet]]
|}

Speaker of the National Assembly

2026-07-25T04:07:11Z

Seedslol: Created the Speaker page

The Speaker of the Assembly, officially known as the Speaker of the National Assembly, is the Presiding officer of the National Assembly of Newport. The speaker is decided upon by a majority vote by members of the Assembly.

== History ==
The Speaker of the Assembly was established by the Constitution of The Republic of Newport in July 2026. The first Speaker, [[tortenwashere]] was elected on July 17th, 2026.

== Duties and Responsibilities ==
The Constitution gives the Speaker of the Assembly the following duties and responsibilities:

* Impartially enforcing the rules of the Assembly and facilitating debate in an orderly manner.
* In case of a tie in any vote, voting to keep debate going or to keep the status quo.
* Protecting the rights of Deputies to speak freely within the Assembly.

== List of Speakers ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!No
!Name
!Term
!Election
!Chancellor
|-
|1
| [[tortenwashere]]
|17 of July 2026 - Present
|July 2026
|[[MrNeighbor]]
|}

Ministry of Federal Development

2026-07-21T18:03:14Z

Seedslol: Created the MFD page

The '''Ministry of Federal Development''' (abbreviated '''MFD''') is a ministry of the Federal Republic of Newport. The ministry is headed by the Minister of Federal Development as a member of the Cabinet of Newport.

The current minister is [[KattoDE]]. He was appointed by [[President of Newport|President]] [[Talion77]] on July 21 2026.

== History ==
The ministry was first formed when President Talion77 provided his assent to the Ministries Act on July 21 2026. Not long after, he appointed KattoDE as the first Minister of Federal Development.

== Responsibilities ==
The Ministries Act tasks the ministry with the following responsibilities:

* Maintenance and construction of buildings and infrastructure in Federally managed territories.
* Conducting pastes, both public and private.
* Conducting maintenance and construction of buildings and infrastructure in districts upon request of the District’s Government.

== Structure ==
The ministry contains a single subdepartment, the Subdepartment of Construction.

=== Ministry Leadership ===
'''Minister:''' Leads the Ministry by hiring staff and approving and creating policy changes.

=== Subdepartment of Construction ===
'''Builder:''' Design and construct infrastructure and buildings.

== List of Ministers ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!No
!Minister
!Term
!Cabinet
|-
|1
|[[KattoDE]]
|21st July 2026 - Present
|[[MrNeighbor Cabinet]]
|}