My idea was to establish the Council of Atlasian Regional Executives (CARE) as a real government panel that would more seriously address the consequences of legislation and decide how the regions should "execute" laws. The Secretary of Internal Affairs continues to be a useless position because there is no formal way to liaise with the regions. What's more, his job, if done properly, is really too big for one person to do. As it stands, if the SoIA were actually doing his job, he'd pretty much be doing it in total obscurity; the truth is, right now, the job doesn't matter.
If CARE were to actually become a working body, we could revitalize the regions, more clearly link both levels of government, and begin to look at the "nitty gritty" of what federal bills actually accomplish. The vice president could chair the panel as a representative of the federal government, which would immediately give the vice president more responsibilities (another issue in the game). Regional legislatures could work with their regional executives to craft proposals for CARE. The feds are giving the regions some money for mass transit? All right, let's give the regions a way to collaborate.
We spent so much time talking about how terrible the regions are, but to me, they have so much potential. Unfortunately, I've proposed this idea a number of times in conversation and no one seems interested. But I agree that we don't often see the consequences of the policies we enact. It would be good to change that.
I've wanted to reform numerous things, but people are afraid of change, so we sit back and stagnate and people leave the game claiming it has run its course.
For example, the GM position. I am hopeful Simfan does a good job, but keeping that job filled is like pulling teeth, and it shouldn't be because they are basically our 'god' and without them, we have no idea what state the country is in.
I'd love to make a panel or something, but who would serve on it? Would filling it be as difficult as the GM job? People have mentioned creating a multiple position GM, but is that possible given the lack of interest? We have some ideas for reform, but if no one CARES to participate in them, then they are sadly dead on arrival.
Like right now, I have no idea what state Atlasia or what progress I have made as President. We have passed bills, worked with the Pacific to get it running, but outside of our last report in March, I have no idea where we are now.
