Crown Regent of Bellissimomare

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Ibrahim Bin Al Sawafi the currently elected Crown Regent.

The Crown Regent of Bellissimomare is an annually elected position that serves in a mayoral capacity within the capital city of Bellissimomare in the country of Sayaffallah. The position is currently held by Ibrahim Bin Al Sawafi who was elected in December 2016

Palace of the Crown Regent of Bellissimomare located outside the old city formerly served as a fortress during the Islamic years.

History

The position of Crown Regent replaced the prior position of Capital Vizier in 1902 following the Revolution of 1900 which brought about the centuries old run of Islamic rule in Sayaffallah. The position of Crown Regent was created by an Act of Parliament and was signed by the Monarch/Sultan almost immediately after it was passed making it effective very quickly. The first Crown Regent of Bellissimomare was Sir James Hubert a protestant preacher from the old city part of the capital who ran on a platform of restoring trust in government.

Powers and duties

The powers and duties of the Crown Regent are as follows

  • Opening of the Capital Council (Advisory body)
  • Petition the Monarch for Emergency Relief after an emergency or disaster
  • Negotiate with other cities for trade projects
  • Set and establish taxation rates and easement of taxes for individuals and corporations
  • Appoint the members of the Capital Council
  • Establish the airport taxation rate
  • Host the Annual Crown Regent Gala (raises funds for the city and its most pressing projects)
  • Coordinate, Schedule and Oversee construction and infrastructure improvements
  • Respond directly to district complaints
  • Oversee management of each capital district

List of Crown Regents

Below is the list of Crown Regents since it was established in 1902. If a Crown Regent is listed as serving for several years it can be assumed that they served consecutive terms.

Coronation of Crown Regent

The Crown Regent Hall where each new Crown Regent is installed after their election and where the Council meets that advises the Crown Regent.

Approximately one day after the election of the Crown Regent after the votes are in and tabulated and recorded on the official city records the coronation of Crown Regent takes place. The coronation starts with a parade from the Crown Regents home prior to being coronated (civilian residence) to the Royal Palace of Sayaffallah where the Crown Regent has his/her first meeting with the Sultan to discuss the job and the requirements and expectations of the job. From there the Crown Regent takes a long parade route in the State Carriage of Bellissimomare to the Hall of the Crown Regent where the secular ceremony is performed and from there is taken to the Royal Cathedral for the religious services both installing the Crown Regent and also commemorating the historical nature of the day. From there the Crown Regent takes part in a celebratory parade to the new residence at the Palace of the Crown Regent and later that evening several money raising galas are held in honor of the Crown Regent.

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