Imperial Council

The Imperial Council of Easway [Rauddozerrich vi Ezerrye in Easwegian]] is the National executive body serving as the collective head of state of the Realm of Easway within the Directorial Government. Containing 7 members, (The Emperor, 4 Marquis, and 2 Aldermen). The Council enacts executive & foreign policies, & acts as state & regional representative leaders. It meets in the Imperial Palace [Reudyannazerrich in Easwegian] in Liyvazun, Essrina.

Whilst collectively, the entire Council represents the state, the people appoint an Emperor to act as Chief controller of the Council, and a Regent Marquis as primus inter pares, with the Regent Marquis switching between each Marquis member periodically every three months, starting with it's yearly formation on January 1st.

Since August 31st 2021, at each terms formation, the elected Emperor shall assign a Minister role to each of the Marquis, these being; Minister of Economics, Minister of the Interior, Minister of Culture, & Minister of Development.

History
The Imperial Council of Easway was set up on May 25th 2020 through a referendum enacted on the 14th of January 2020 and following executive changes which saw the merger of the High Government and the Emperor and Marquis of the House of Zerri into one body which saw the appointment of 3 independent Marquis of the three municipalities of Bear Island. The election of the Marquis was originally set for the 1st of June 2020, but was pulled back when the public placed their support behind respected government representatives Csyeigo, Samme and Neicou, and also wanted to continue at quick pace to advance the plans for the newly acquired Hopen. With the replacement of Governors by Marquis, the constitutional ability for the Municipal Councillors to have control over the National Directorate was removed, giving each body full autonomy from one another.

First Emizerri Council
The first Emizerri Council began on May 25th 2020 and was dissolved on December 19th 2020 following new elections.

On May 25th 2020 a new Council was set up after elections in which former and current Directors could stand. The original composition was:

Csyeigo standing in Boriopa

Samme standing in Essrina

Neicu standing in Urdport

The Marquis of Boriopa, Easway's capital was granted Regent Marquis status, which originally stipulated that if the Emperor were to be incapicated or otherwise unable to serve in their post, the Regent Marquis would be first in line to take over as Emperor. This position was later updated during the first Emizerri Council to include heading the department for foreign affairs.

Important state events which occurred during the First Emizerri Council included; the development of Hopen Island which was annexed on May 24th 2020, a day before the formation of the Council, and the officialisation of its flag, both spearheaded by Csyeigo. New Barentsburg was set up as the Island's Northern colony which would serve for Russian minority representation within Easway, and the plans for Platzaullen prison in the far northern tip of the Island was made. Eix - Easway broadcaster was made public with a new logo and Liyvazun where the Council Palace is located finally got a new flag to represent its importance. On May 31st, Easway began distributing new passports for citizens and a foreign policy for newcomers wanting to integrate was set up. June 9th marked the creation of the Easwegian airforce. On July 4th, the Emperor had commisioned Easway's official state Emblem, and on August 4th, Regent Marquis Csyeigo redesigned the Municipal flags of Essrina and Boriopa. A sign was made in Herwighamna, Boriopa's capital which says "Naapi nautte" (North Pole), pointing in its direction and Herwighamna's co-ordinates with underneath saying "2017", referring to the independence year for Easway. This was seen as a patriotic new beginning for Easway's political ambitions, solidifying its arctic culture.

During September following Metallityöt's enter into the Council, major advancements were made to Easway's state militia, Emando, with new emblems, a whole new organisation structure & new armoured vehicle designs. This was seen by the public as a step towards a patriotic and defensible Easway, which has had the Archipelago dubbed "Fortress Easway."

Changes to composition of the First Emizerri Council
June 26th - Following incorporation of Hopen (Noodle Island) into Easway, a new Marquis spot was made available and via elimination rounds in which the entire Council voted, Squirrel became the new Marquis of Hopen.

July 25th - Regent Marquis Csyeigo stood down on July 24th from the Council, and so the next day Samme was moved to Boriopa, becoming the second Regent Marquis.

September 20th - The vacancy of Marquis of Essrina was filled when then Grand Marshal Metallityöt was assigned by the Emizerri as its new 3rd Marquis. (Alperen being the positions 1st before the existence of the Council).

Second Emizerri Council
The second Emizerri Council began on December 20th 2020 when the Emizerri won the first Imperial election the previous day with 90% of the public vote (9 votes), and Regent Marquis Samme getting 10% of the vote (1 vote). The original composition was:

Metallityöt - Marquis of Essrina

Samme - Regent Marquis of Boriopa

Neicu - Marquis of Urdport

Squirrel - Marquis of Hopen

On December 31st 2020, Kong Karl's Land, renamed to the Pomor's Isles was annexed into Easway. Director Ankel originally suggested it for defensive purposes, using it as an outpost for any possible military ships that could be on an intercept course from Franz Josef land, following threats from a unrecognised nation called the PDRV claiming the land, the Emizerri then agreed with this and put it to a vote in the Council, which was accepted and Regent Marquis of Boriopa, Samme suggested it also be used for tourist purposes, being Easway's only national park. The Archipelago was merged into the Hopen Municipality, with it being renamed to the Pomor's Hopen Isles, or Marnoudel-Pemaariou in Easwegian.

On January 1st 2021, the Eschgau Emando (Protection Squadron) was set up. This organisation's first duties were acting as protection for the Council, but there duty was further updated to acting as Easway's secret service. Long existing outside of the Constitution of Easway, a bill adding it to the constitution was made official

Another major change of this new Council was revising the Regent Marquis status on February 16th 2021, which added terms so every three months, the Regent Marquis role would switch between each of the four Marquis, starting with Essrina, going clockwise on Bear Island and then finishing with Pomor's Hopen. The reasoning the Emperor gave for this, was to make each municipality more equal, and deinsentivise the want for people to run for Boriopa more than the other Municipalities. Marquis of Essrina, Metalli automatically became the third Regent Marquis of Easway until April 1st.

On March 20th, Kvitøya, renamed to Marnaavi (White Island) was annexed into Easway. Although it was voted for by the majority of the Long Palace legislature, this annexation wasn't seen as legitimate by many of Easway's opposition and just fever nationalism to increase Easway's size and Easwegian patriotism in the Government. When Norwegian forces took back the Island on June 2nd, it was agreed that Easway would not send any force to retake the far Northern icy rock. Later on, in a semi private conversation the Emizerri said to former Regent Marquis Csyeigo: "Truth be told, I think this is a blessing. The Island of Marnaavi is over twice as large as any of any Easway's other Islands, yet we barely make use of it. I don't think this is very patriotic, and truthfully, I'm glad its no longer ours. On June 21st 2021, the Council announced it was officially relinquishing its claim to the Island.

On October 16th 2021, an executive bill was passed off by the Emperor and confirmed by the National Directorate which created the honorary position of Supreme Director (Qileivaise) within its institution where a single Director would be voted for a term by a majority of the National Directorate after elections to serve as chief head of government and the other Directors became junior heads of government. This was designed to mirror the Imperial Council's organisation; with the Supreme Director having limited constitutional powers of chairing Directorial meetings and acting as first liaison between the Imperial Council & Prefectural Assembly.

On December 30th, Stephentown was chartered in New Barentsburg of Hopen Island with the co-operation of the Emizerri and Prefect of New Barentsburg, Bort. The town is named after Saint Stephen of Perm, a missionary who created the Old Permic Script and succesfully converted the Komi-Zyrians to Christianity. The Komi-Zyrians are a ethnic group distantly related to the Zerri Easwegian. This act was seen as a response to the growing Easwegian Irredentist Movement, and the Emizerri's acknowledgement of the heritage of Easway. The Emizerri is a known Easwegian Nationalist and this recognition of the past is seen as part of his effort to build the culture of Easway based on Finno-Ugric traditions whilst trying to make minorities in Easway aware of his interest and compassion with all aspects of Easwegian cultural society.

Changes to Composition of the Second Emizerri Council
April 1st 2021 - Following the Government - Armed Forces Constitutional Change the previous month, Marquis of Essrina, Metalli steps down to continue as Grand Marshal, and former Director for Agriculture & Environment Ankel, one of Easway's longstanding respected members becomes Essrina's fourth Marquis.

May 12th - Lord Csyeigo becomes the newly created Alderman of Hopen Island, of which he serves until June 10th.

June 10th - Csyeigo becomes the 3rd Marquis of Boriopa after Samme announced his plans on May 31st to step down at the election. Samme was as such on June 10th awarded the highest noble role the Emperor can award; Lord.

October 11th - Disagreements between Marquis of Essrina, Metallityöt led the Emperor to temporarily suspend him from the Ministry of the Interior, of which constitutional provisions were enacted to appoint Demitrou Chostacovitch as acting Minister of the Interior. The position of Interior Minister was returned to Metalli on October 15th. The Emperor had this to say to Demitrou:

"I hereby thank Demitrou Chostacovitch for his services as acting Minister of the Interior. His patriotism in temporarily taking up this role will be noted, and I know relieve him of his duty, returning the Ministerial whip to Metallityöt."

November 1st - At the beginning of the Month at 17:48 CET, Metallityöt stood down as Marquis of Essrina after much disagreement of policy and behaviour between him and the Emperor, Emizerri. This made the position of Marquis of Essrina vacant, of which the Emperor used the constitution to assume the responsibilities of acting Marquis of the Municipality. This status would stay for the rest of the year.

November 2nd - An emergency session was immediately called and at 02:54 CET+1 (Pomor's Time), Demitrou Chostacovitch was once again made acting Minister of the Interior. His appointment served greatly in helping to organise the upcoming December 2021 Directorial Elections and November & December 2021 Council Elections. Chostacovitch would maintain this position until the end of the year. His replacement on January 1st 2022 is Hellmut, who was elected Marquis of Essrina November 30th.

Third Emizerri Council
The Third Emizerri Council began session on January 1st 2022 at 19:00 CET after each Council member completed their inaugural speech. The original composition was:

Emizerri Emiliaazei as Emperor.

Sir Hellmut of the HPE as the Marquis of Essrina, Minister for the Interior, and Regent Marquis.

Lord Csyeigo as the Marquis of Boriopa, and Minister for Culture.

Sir Jaani Eschaarnisjaane (Teireet) of the FEVA as Marquis of Urdport, and Minister for Development.

Sir Eichorn (Squirrel) as Marquis of the Pomor's, and Minister for Economics.

On January 7th a travel warning was put out by the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Kazakhstan in response to the ongoing turmoil the country was facing. The order was tabled by Teireet, and the poster was designed by Lord Csyeigo. The content of the message was decided by the Emizerri.