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GOVERNMENTS DUTIES AND ROLES

Defines People’s Needs and supply them! Define their wants and Tax them!

Central Government

General

The Central Government is responsible for Foreign Policy including aid and Defence the making of laws and the decision to go to war. To provide oversight of the governments below them.

All laws proposed by the central government must pass through both chambers, before they become effective. Then they are then signed off by the president/monarch

The authority of the Central Government covers the following area.

1.       Nominate people to the Supreme court for approval by both chambers and all country governments.

2.       Propose Laws for approval by both chambers and approval by each country government. (Each country can reject the proposed law and it will not apply in that country)

3.       Set levels of Duty on all goods. Needs approval of both chambers.

4.       Set “transfer tax levels” See Tax System see Transfer Tax system Here

5.       Take the Nation State to War. Will need approval by both chambers retrospectively if it cannot be done in advance.

Responsibilities of the Central Government

1.       Finance the armed forces.

2.       Finance foreign aid

3.       Collect and set import Duties

4.       Set categories for duty and for transfer rates

5.       Set minimum levels “transfer rates”

6.       Set minimum Basic minimum income levels.

The roles of both chambers is defined in Government Structures in the constitution Here

Taxation see tax system

Incomings
Duty and Green taxes
Outgoings
The money collected will be used to finance their areas of responsibility see above

Country/Regional  Government

General

The Governments are responsible for the making criminal law that does not undermine any law already made by the central government and to provide oversight of the Local councils below 

The Councils are responsible for the Health, Justice System, Education, Property Ownership, Transport Services and Social Services. 

Taxation

Incomings
Transactional tax.
The local council will be responsible for setting, collecting and spending sales taxes based on the sale price. (see Taxation section)
Collect business taxes (Capital Gains and Corporation/profit Taxes).

Outgoings
The money collected will be used to finance their areas of responsibility see above

Incomings
Transactional  tax see Taxation.

Outgoings
The money collected will be used to finance their areas of responsibility see above

Property registry

All land will be recorded against a “Tax Unit” or government body and will be assessed as to its value (Good agricultural, Poor agricultural, Forestry, Recreational etc. graded 1-12) see land/property registry.

Local Councils/Municipalities

General

The council will keep a list of people in their area who are willing to work for the council with their skills so they can be called upon if required. They will endeavour to provide services in house and only bring in outside contractors for one off jobs or where a level of expertise is not available to the council.

Housing

Non council owned Residential housing, set and collect tax depending on square footage. Central government will set the basic minimum, see housing section.

Build minimum size properties for 1, 2 and family units (see residential tax units). These properties will be known as temporary accommodation units and constructed to the Minimum square footage, see housing section. They will be built to the highest environmental standards with grants from central government. The tenants will pay a minimum rent to cover the maintenance and upkeep of the property.

See Housing Here

Energy

The council will create local green electricity generation, this will be used for the cheap 8 kilowatt  allowance for all residential properties.

Taxation

Incomings
The local council will be responsible for setting, collecting and spending residential property taxes based on the square footage. (see Taxation section)
Collect business property taxes and land taxes for any land not exempt, depending on square metres/acreage.

Taxes on behalf of regional councils to passed to directly to regional councils.

Complaints
A complaints/improvements phone line/Web site will be advertised to report shortcomings of public institutions (including itself) and customer facing companies operating in their area. If the amount of complaints reaches a certain level or severity investigation will take place. If any individual is suspected of breaking the criminal law they must be reported to the police.  This system will replace OFSTED.

Immigration

Assess asylum seekers claims for residency, if rejected placed in “Curfew Accommodation” see Justice here

Law and Order

Authority
Taxation:- see above
Housing:- responsible for setting maximum in private rents. Regulating the “Homes for All” scheme including paying out to the investors where they are acting as the “Home Manager”. Maintaining a fund to allow the public/private sector to gain interest for investing in the “Homes for All” scheme. This could give investors a guarantee the release of their capital with 6/12 months, notice depending on the council’s financial situation. Increasing the homes available.
Arbitration:- Responsible for inspecting public/private bodies after complaints received. And coming to a decision individually and changing regulations of the body if required. (these decisions will be held on a public database)
Companies:- The council can stop any private company operating in their area, with good cause. This will take place at the Authority’s choosing and be subject to an appeal to the legal system.

Law:- Set laws which only cover their area. These will be restricted to people in their area. See cr

Outgoings
The money collected will be used to finance the residential roads, sport facilities, parks, libraries, maintenance of council property and other amenities in their area. Any excess can be used as they feel fit for the benefit/enjoyment of the local community. i.e. arranging community events, festivals etc.

Allotments

Ideally the council will provide as many allotments as people who want them, which will be rented at a nominal sum.

The tenant of the allotment will be expected to keep them in a reasonable condition and be used principally for growing fruit and vegetables.

Footpaths/cycle ways

The council will be responsible for keeping both cycle ways and footpaths in reasonable condition.

Rubbish recycling

The council will provide recycling facilities and rubbish sites.

A combination of static sites around their area near shops etc. and collection services.

Residential Homes

The council will provide residential homes for long term residents who can no longer look after themselves.

These centres will not provide nursing care.

Local Hospitals

Will be set up in conjunction with the residential homes, which will provide levels of service relevant to the area, see health

Work/Work Hubs

The council will provide work/training for anyone that wants it. They will set up in village halls community centres work hubs with internet access. These facilities will be set up as “Local Offices” near home. To encourage people to go to work near home. These will be paid for by the employee.

Working times will be set by the council and they will provide a technical helpline regarding the equipment.

Head of State

The head of state will be proposed by the central government and approved by 66% majority of country/regional governments.
This is a ceremonial role but can refuse to sign off any bill, in this case the bill, the bill will need to be approved by all regional governments and chambers. If approved the incumbent will offer his/her resignation and the process of appointing a new one will begin.