National Investigation Commission

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National Investigation Commission
Seal of the National Investigation Commission.
Abbreviation	NIC (CNE/SMTKH)
Motto	"Truth, Justice, Reform"
Successor	Office of Democratic Integrity
Formation	5.III.1739 AN
Extinction	15.XII.1739 AN
Type	Special Government Commission
Legal status	Ad hoc investigative body
Purpose/focus	Investigation of the Spring Crisis of 1739
Headquarters	Palace of Justice, Cárdenas
Location	Nouvelle Alexandrie
Region served	Nouvelle Alexandrie
Membership	15 commissioners
Official languages	Alexandrian, Wechua, Martino, Istvanistani
Commission Chairwoman	Elena Vidal
Executive Director	Ricardo Benavides
Chief Investigator	Maria Elena Dominguez
General Counsel	Francisco Alvarado
Key people	Elena Vidal (Chairwoman) Ricardo Benavides (Executive Director) Maria Elena Dominguez (Chief Investigator) Francisco Alvarado (General Counsel) Juan Carlos Mendieta (Military Affairs Expert) Isabella Chen (Intelligence Analyst)
Main organ	Commission Board Investigation Division Legal Analysis Division Military Affairs Division Intelligence Analysis Division
Parent organization	Council of State of Nouvelle Alexandrie
Affiliations	High Court of Justice of Nouvelle Alexandrie Cortes Federales of Nouvelle Alexandrie
Budget	NAX€ 85 million
Staff	247
Remarks	Established under the Emergency Powers Act, 1739

The National Investigation Commission (Alexandrian: Commission Nationale d'Enquête; Martino: Comisión Nacional de Investigación; Wechua: Suyup Taripay Tantanakuy) was a special investigative body established by the government of Nouvelle Alexandrie on 5.III.1739 AN to investigate the causes, conduct, and consequences of the Spring Crisis of 1739. Led by Supreme Court Justice Elena Vidal, the commission conducted a comprehensive nine-month investigation that resulted in the publication of the landmark 1,247-page Vidal Report on 15.XII.1739 AN.

The commission's work significantly influenced subsequent military and governmental reforms in Nouvelle Alexandrie, leading to the establishment of the permanent Office of Democratic Integrity and contributing to major legislative changes including the Military Reform Act, 1739 and Government Communications Security Act, 1739.

Background

Following the defeat of the Spring Crisis coup attempt, Premier Marissa Santini's government faced mounting pressure to conduct a thorough investigation of the events. The Emergency Powers Act, 1739 provided legal authority for the establishment of a special investigative commission with unprecedented powers to access classified information and compel testimony from both military and civilian officials.

The commission's creation was announced by Premier Marissa Santini during her evening address on 5.III.1739 AN, with Supreme Court Justice Elena Vidal named as chairwoman. The choice of Vidal, known for her expertise in constitutional law and reputation for independence, was widely praised across the political spectrum.

Implementation

• Military Reform Act, 1739
• Government Communications Security Act, 1739
• Democratic Institutions Protection Act, 1739
• Military Intelligence Reorganization Act, 1740
• Civil Service Reform Act, 1740

See also

• Spring Crisis of 1739
• Elena Vidal
• Military Reform Act, 1739
• Office of Democratic Integrity
• Military Ethics and Constitutional Education Command