Arex Government Structure

Offices of the Arexian Government

Minister of the Republic - This position is filled by a being elected by the Grand Senators of Arex. The holder of this position acts as an ambassador, treaty negotiator, signatory of treaties, & primary dignitary for the people of Arex. The Minister can propose new laws, bring treaties before the senate, and hold meetings of state with outside powers. The Minister of the Republic does not have a vote in any deliberation, but will be listened to due to the respect given to the holder of the position. This position is elected once every 2 years.

Grand Senators of Arex - The three Grand Senators of Arex are elected from the Brotherhood Senators. Each Grand Senator is the elected head of his or her Brotherhood. Grand Senators preside over their Brotherhoods senate meetings, bringing any deciding vote of that brotherhood to the Grand Senate to cast. Grand Senators cast the final votes on any treaty, trade agreement, or law that has gone through the Brotherhood Senates. This position is elected once every 2 years.

Brotherhood Senators - Elected from the general body of each Brotherhood. The Senators of each Brotherhood debate any law. treaty, or trade agreement brought to the Senate as a whole. Each Senator has one vote in any matter, which is decided by a simple majority vote. Once a Brotherhood Senate reaches a winning decision, then the Grand Senator for that Brotherhood takes that as his or her vote to the final vote of the Grand Senators. Any member of the senate (either a Senator or Grand Senator) may propose new laws, treaties, or trade agreements. This position is voted on yearly by the members of each Brotherhood.

Non-Elected Governmental Offices

Trade Ministry - Trade Ministry officials keep track of the day to day paperwork involved in commercial transactions. This includes keeping records up to date for all three Brotherhoods. Members of the Trade Ministry are barred from voting on Brotherhood elections, or contributing to Brotherhood members campaign coffers. Trade Ministry officials are salaried employees of the Arexian Government. Reports to the Senate, in joint session. Divisions - Customs, Starport Operations, Records, Licensing.

Culture & Arts Council - This council is composed of members of all the Brotherhoods. Its purpose is to work towards showcasing the various tourist, and artistic forums around Arex. The council helps work out scheduling for art exhibits, concerts, debates, and other stimulating activities. No member of the Culture & Arts Council is paid for being on the council, it is an honor just to belong. The council reports to the senate in joint session.

Office of Criminal Investigation - OCI is composed of members of all Brotherhoods. Its purpose is the investigation of criminal activity, apprehension of criminals, licensing of weapons, & the licensing of bounty hunters. Reports to the Grand Senators, and to joint sessions of the Senate when called for. Details on the Arex OCI are contained on the Arex OCI data page...

Brotherhoods

Part union, part social club, part political machine. The Brotherhoods of Arex are a social institution developed slowly through the monarchial reign previously in place. After the revolution the Brotherhoods grew to be the defining point of Arexian government. The three Brotherhood system keeps any one person from having to much power. Since the Arexian people do not want to become anyone's peons again. All businesses, military organizations, and artistic foundations are members of a Brotherhood. Any off world concern that wishes to do business on Arex must join a Brotherhood. Anyone that works for a Brotherhood business is entitled to membership in the same Brotherhood. Brotherhood membership gives the member the right to vote for Senators in their Brotherhood. Each Brotherhood has 12 Senators, which are voted on yearly. The Senators vote for the Grand Senator of their Brotherhood every two years. The Grand Senator has the tie breaking vote in any senate vote for their Brotherhood Senate.