Declaration of a Month of Recess

The Office of the Prime Minister of Talossa
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L'Óifisch dal Seneschal del Regipäts Talossa

Declaration of a Month of Recess

According to Article XIII Section 3 of the Organic Law, the Seneschál may insert between any two Clarks, or after the final Clark, a "month of recess" in which no Clark is published and no Cosâ or Senäts business is conducted. No more than one "month of recess" may be declared during any one term of office.

I hereby declare that the month of August, 2013, shall be a month of recess.


Done under my hand and seal, as from Kenwood House, this day the 24th day of July, in the Year of Our Lord 2013, of the independence of Talossa the thirty-fourth, and the seventh in the reign of our gracious Sovereign John.

Txec Róibeard dal Nordselva, MC
Seneschal 

Cabinet Appointments: Istefan Perþonest for Burgermeister, Chelli dal Nordselva for Culture

The Office of the Prime Minister of Talossa
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L'Óifisch dal Seneschal del Regipäts Talossa

Appointments to the Cabinet

I have appointed upon His Majesty the Kings concurrence the Rt. Honorable Istefan Perþonest to take up the duties of Burgermeister of Inland Revenue.

Additionally, I have appointed and His Majesty has accepted Chelli dal Nordselva to fill the vacant Minister of Culture for the remainder of the 45th Cosa.


Done under my hand and seal, as from Kenwood House, this day the 16th day of July, in the Year of Our Lord 2013, of the independence of Talossa the thirty-fourth, and the seventh in the reign of our gracious Sovereign John.

Txec Róibeard dal Nordselva, MC
Seneschal 

Whitelisting of Erusia (RETRACTED)

The Office of the Prime Minister of Talossa

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L'Óifisch dal Seneschal del Regipäts Talossa

Whitelisting of The People's Republic of Erusia

Per Talossan statutory law 37RZ22, A citizen of Talossa in good standing has petitioned the government for the whitelisting of The People's Republic of Erusia. Neither the Attorney General nor the Foreign Minister presented any objection, so therefore I have approved the petition.

WHITELISTING RETRACTED DUE TO IMPROPER PROCEDURE

Done under my hand and seal, as from Kenwood House, this day the 19th day of July, in the Year of Our Lord 2013, of the independence of Talossa the thirty-fourth, and the seventh in the reign of our gracious Sovereign John.

Txec Róibeard dal Nordselva, MC

Seneschal

Appointment of Poet Laureate: Óïn Ursüm

The Office of the Prime Minister of Talossa

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L'Óifisch dal Seneschal del Regipäts Talossa

I hereby appointed and His Majesty the King has confirmed the appointment of The Honorable Óïn Ursüm as the first Poet Laureate of the Kingdom of Talossa.

Additionally, given the auspicious nature of being the first Poet Laureate, I proclaim that S:reu Óïn Ursüm is hereby entitled to use the honorific "The Honorable" during and after his time as Poet Laureate as well as the post nominal letters M.L.

Done under my hand and seal, as from Kenwood House, this day the 19th day of July, in the Year of Our Lord 2013, of the independence of Talossa the thirty-fourth, and the seventh in the reign of our gracious Sovereign John.

Txec Róibeard dal Nordselva, MC

Seneschal 

The Seek and Desire Are Not the Same Thing PD

The Office of the Prime Minister of Talossa
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L'Óifisch dal Seneschal del Regipäts Talossa

The Seek and Desire are Not The Same Thing Prime Dictate

I, Txec Róibeard dal Nordselva, Seneschál del Regipäts Talossán, with all duly vested authority and stuff, do hereby and forthwith declare the following Prime Dictate, beseeching his Majesty the King to grant his assent with all due celerity that it might become law:

WHEREAS, on June 22 the Magistrates Court issued a ruling declaring that the words seek and desire are synonyms and by this nature make enforcement of The What's The Difference Act impossible;

and WHEREAS debate has erupted in certain corners of Talossa as to the exact meaning of these two words;

and WHEREAS the Kingdom of Talossa itself has been defined by the Magistrates Court as being a micronation despite the fact that the Kingdom of Talossa does not meet all four criteria because The Kingdom of Talossa really should by default recognize itself;

and WHEREAS let us resolve this issue;

THEREFORE;

Section 5 of 37RZ22 The What's the Difference Act is hereby amended to read:

A micronation is hereby legally defined to be any society of persons (whether claiming territorial sovereignty or not) that

* claims a governmental organization and citizenry and
* is not a member of the United Nations and
* is not a member of the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization and
* is not the Kingdom of Talossa or a subdivision thereof, or officially recognised by the Kingdom of Talossa.



and FURTHERMORE;


Section 6 of 37RZ2 The What's The DIfference Act is hereby amended, striking the word "seek", to read: 

It is a criminal act for any Talossan citizen to accept or hold citizenship in a micronation. The penalty for committing such a crime shall be the revocation of Talossan citizenship. The Attorney-General, on being informed of any alleged violation of this act, and upon verifying the same to his personal and legal satisfaction, shall immediately notify the accused that the government has determined that valid cause exists for a criminal case to be brought against the citizen in the Uppermost Cort. After providing this notification, the Attorney-General shall allow ten days for the accused to dissolve any and all allegiance to the micronation, or to organize a defence against the charge. If, after this ten day period, the Attorney-General determines that the criminal act yet continues, he shall immediately file criminal charges against the accused with the Uppermost Cort and there shall seek the prescribed penalty for the violation of this act. If after this ten day period, the Attorney-General determines that the criminal activity has permanently ceased, he shall not file the considered charges, and the accused shall continue as a fully privileged citizen of the Kingdom.

Done under my hand and seal, as from Kenwood House, this day the 13th day of July, in the Year of Our Lord 2013, of the independence of Talossa the thirty-fourth, and the seventh in the reign of our gracious Sovereign John.

Txec Róibeard dal Nordselva, MC
Seneschal

Appointment of a Deputy Minister of Stuff: Martì-Páir Furxhéir

Appointment of a Deputy Minister of Stuff

It is my pleasure to announce that I have appointed Martì-Páir Furxhéir as the Deputy Minister of Stuff. DMinStuff Furxhéir will concentrate on our online properties, integrating them and working towards an attractive and professional front-end for our data.

Alexander Davis
Minister of Stuff

Former King Robert I Birthday Well Wishes

The Office of the Prime Minister of Talossa

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L'Óifisch dal Seneschal del Regipäts Talossa

As today marks the birthday of our former King Robert I, I join all of Talossa in celebrating this annual milestone and remind the good citizens of Talossa that we all are here because of the imagination of King Robert.

Done under my hand and seal, as from Kenwood House, this day the 2nd day of July, in the Year of Our Lord 2013, of the independence of Talossa the thirty-fourth, and the seventh in the reign of our gracious Sovereign John.

Txec Róibeard dal Nordselva, MC

Seneschal 

Immigration Day Speech

Note: This speech was given on June 24, 2013 but due to the Prime Minister being out of town on the actual date, it was posted via Talossan Time Travel

The Office of the Prime Minister of Talossa
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L'Óifisch dal Seneschal del Regipäts Talossa

Immigration Day Speech

Talossa is by its very nature a nation of immigrants - every citizen over the past thirty-two years since immigration opened chose to immigrate to this great nation through a conscious decision. It is due to our nature that Immigration Day is such an important day in the life of all Talossans. Nearly Thirty-four years ago in a small bedroom, our first Sovereign, King Robert I, declared his independence from the United States of America. It is this amazing accomplishment that we celebrate here today. All of us from King John down to our newest citizens all owe a debt to this visionary act that created the Kingdom that we call home today.

I am especially pleased to celebrate this, my very first Immigration day. It is my first in two ways - first because I was not a citizen the last time this auspicious day rolled around, and second because this is my first time celebrating it as your Seneschal. I am an example of how hard work and persistence in Talossa is rewarded. Our nation is full of eminent examples of persistence and greatness. In fact, I would say that each and every citizen of Talossa is a testament to this greatness. We have created a nation full of rich heritage, cultural depth, linguistic uniqueness, and above all, a pretty cool place to be! We are the "in-crowd" that our natural Cestours within our national borders celebrate even without realizing they are doing so.

I am proud to be a Talossan and a loyal subject of our Sovereign, His Majesty King John. I am proud to serve as the Seneschal of this great nation. I am most proud to be an immigrant to this nation of freedom loving, independent thinkers. I celebrate with all of you this great day!

Long Live King John and Long May Talossa Thrive!

Dr. Txec dal Nordselva, Seneschal