GOVERNMENT OF MOUNT VEMA


His Majesty’s Government of Mount Vema 
The Kingdom of Mount Vema is a minimal state. The primary function of the government is the protection of the marine life, the Vema Seamount and its adjacent territorial waters, individuals, and the legal entities within the territory, through the rule of law, by law enforcement, through the courts, or by military means if necessary. In the broadest sense, the protection may also include various civil service and emergency-rescue departments such as the fire departments, prisons, the executive, the judiciary, and the legislatures as part of the government's additional functions.
The Government
At present, His Mount Vema Majesty King Peter Goldishman is the Head of State, and the titular leader of the territory who represents the state at official and ceremonial functions, as well as the Head of Government. Therefore, the Prime Minister of Mount Vema.

Government Operations
Most Mount Vema entities will continue to operate from Mount Vema’s diplomatic premises overseas for some time until the City of Mount Vema is ready.
Head of State: HMVM King Peter Goldishman

Head of Government: At present, His Mount Vema Majesty King Peter Goldishman is also the acting Prime Minister.

Cabinet: The Cabinet is composed of a body of high-ranking advisers who run the ministerial departments. They are nominated by the Prime Minister, and Appointed by the Monarch.

Elections: The Monarchy is hereditary, followed by general elections to elect a Prime Minister who governs for a four years term. 
The Opposition
There will be no political parties in Mount Vema by law. However, the members of the House of Representatives who make the Official Opposition in Congress, can elect a candidate among themselves to be the leader of the official opposition during their term.
​Royal Departments
Royal Departments of Mount Vema
The Royal Departments of Mount Vema are the guardians and protector of the territory, the constitution and are responsible for finance, defense and diplomatic relations with other nations.
  1. Capital House - Office of the Prime Minister
  2. The Church of Mount Vema
  3. Royal Center of Statistics & Risk Assessment
  4. Royal Civil Rights Center
  5. Royal Department of Foreign Affairs
  6. Royal Mount Vema Foundation Academy
  7. Royal Mount Vema Guards (BraveHouse)
  8. Royal Mount Vema Health Authority
  9. Royal House Guardian (Auditor General)
  10. Royal House of Law (Attorney General)
  11. Royal House of Mount Vema (Justice & Order)
  12. Royal Mount Vema Office of Fair Trade
  13. Royal Press House (Media Regulator)
  14. Royal Mount Vema Reserve Bank
  15. Royal Science & Technology Center
  16. The Office of the Hereditary Lords of Honor
  17. The Office of the Non-Hereditary Lords of Honor
​Ministerial Departments
Ministerial Departments of Mount Vema
The Ministerial Departments of Mount Vema are the administrators of the realm - The society, economy, budget, natural resources, and are responsible for internal affairs and trade with other nations.
  1. Ministry of Security and Emergency Response
  2. Ministry of Economy (H.M.V.M. Treasury)
  3. Ministry of Finance (Bank of Mount Vema) 
  4. Ministry of Education
  5. Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
  6. Ministry of Entertainment and Sports
  7. Ministry of Fishery and Maritime Affairs
  8. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism
  9. Ministry of Health
  10. Ministry of Law and Constitutional Affairs
  11. Ministry of Housing and Social Welfare
  12. Ministry of Justice, Law Enforcement and Order
  13. Ministry of National Development and Land Maintenance
  14. Ministry of Trade and Industry
  15. Ministry of Transportation and Communications
  16. Ministry of Water and Environmental Affairs
  17. Ministry of Work and Pension

The Political System of Mount Vema

The Political System of Mount Vema is based on the monarchical constitutional form of government in which a king or queen is the head of the judiciary, armed forces and the executive branch only in times of crises and reigns with limits to their power. The Monarch of Mount Vema is the mentor of the community, guardian of the constitution and protector of the realm. The Sovereign plays a symbolic role by representing the territory abroad and oversees the day-to-day administration of the Vema Seamount and its institutions.  His Mount Vema Majesty’s Government creates and maintains the conditions for people to do business, maintains law and order, emergency-rescue departments (such as the fire departments), the military, the police, the executive, the judiciary, and the legislatures.