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Mr Fox at 20:41, 1 August 2026

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	=== '''Leadership''' ===		=== '''Leadership''' ===
	Candidates for ''Department Heads'' must have at least four years of experience within that ''Department'' and be 52 years old or younger at the time of the election. Each serve 12 year terms, staggered every four years. ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' is used to determine a new ''Department Head'', with the only exception to the typical rules being that there is no ''Alternate''.		Candidates for ''Department Heads'' must have at least four years of experience within that ''Department'' and be 52 years old or younger at the time of the election. They must be ''Eligible Voters'' and pass the ''Empathy Test''. Each serve 12 year terms, staggered every four years. ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' is used to determine a new ''Department Head'', with the only exception to the typical rules being that there is no ''Alternate''.

	Should a ''Department Head'' no longer be able to serve in that role, there will be an immediate vote within that ''Department'' for a new, qualified, and willing candidate to fulfill that role. The top candidate will assume the term of the ''~~Departing~~ Head'', but will be considered the junior member.		Should a ''Department Head'' no longer be able to serve in that role, there will be an immediate vote within that ''Department'' for a new, qualified, and willing candidate to fulfill that role. The top candidate will assume the term of the departing ''Department Head'', but will be considered the junior member.

	Outgoing ''Department Heads'' are not permitted to serve as that ''Department's Head'' again, though they are eligible for any other position within that ''Department'', the ''Branch'' in general, or any other position within the Liminal State.		Outgoing ''Department Heads'' are not permitted to serve as that ''Department's Head'' again, though they are eligible for any other position within that ''Department'', the ''Branch'' in general, or any other position within the Liminal State.
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	=== '''Independent Departments''' ===		=== '''Independent Departments''' ===
	Some ''Branches'' may contain ''Departments'' that operate independently of the ''Branch Officials''’ (and therefore the ''Executive Group's'') direction. By default, this will include any ''Department'' that can directly influence the economy, all ''Enforcement Agencies'', all ''Temporary Departments'' instantiated solely to perform an official investigation, and anytime it would be detrimental ~~to be influenced for political reasons~~.		Some ''Branches'' may contain ''Independent Departments'' that operate independently of the ''Branch Officials''’ (and therefore the ''Executive Group's'') direction. By default, this will include any ''Department'' that can directly influence the economy, all ''Enforcement Agencies'', all ''Temporary Departments'' instantiated solely to perform an official investigation, and anytime where the appearance of political influence would be detrimental.

	Any ''Department'' not explicitly included above may request to operate independently of ''Branch Officials''. The determination of the validity of this request will be decided by the ''Lateral Branch'' to the ''Judicial Branch'', using the standard ''Delegate Vote Method''. The request for independence can come from any ''Leadership Group'' with ''Standing''.		Any ''Department'' not explicitly included above may request to operate independently of ''Branch Officials''. The determination of the validity of this request will be decided by the ''Lateral Branch'' to the ''Judicial Branch'', using the standard ''Delegate Vote Method''. The request for independence can come from any ''Leadership Group'' with ''Standing''.

Mr Fox at 20:33, 1 August 2026

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	=== '''Leadership''' ===		=== '''Leadership''' ===
	Candidates for ''Department Heads'' must have at least four years of experience within that ''Department'' and be 53 years old or younger at the time of the election. Each serve 12 year terms, staggered every four years. ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' is used to determine a new ''Department Head'', with the only exception to the typical rules being that there is no ''Alternate''.		Candidates for ''Department Heads'' must have at least four years of experience within that ''Department'' and be 52 years old or younger at the time of the election. Each serve 12 year terms, staggered every four years. ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' is used to determine a new ''Department Head'', with the only exception to the typical rules being that there is no ''Alternate''.

	Should a ''Department Head'' no longer be able to serve in that role, there will be an immediate vote within that ''Department'' for a new, qualified, and willing candidate to fulfill that role. The top candidate will assume the term of the ''Departing Head'', but will be considered the junior member.		Should a ''Department Head'' no longer be able to serve in that role, there will be an immediate vote within that ''Department'' for a new, qualified, and willing candidate to fulfill that role. The top candidate will assume the term of the ''Departing Head'', but will be considered the junior member.

Mr Fox at 20:24, 1 August 2026

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	So far the Liminal State has been described in terms of leadership, but ''Branches'' use ''Departments'' to do the real work needed for the Liminal State. ''Departments'' can be ''Permanent'' or ''Temporary'', depending on the project and need.		So far the Liminal State has been described in terms of leadership, but ''Branches'' use ''Departments'' to do the real work needed for the Liminal State. ''Departments'' can be ''Permanent'' or ''Temporary'', depending on the project and need.
	For example, the Infrastructure Branch would have a ''Permanent Department'' to manage the roads, but a ''Temporary Department'' may be needed to manage the building of a new high-speed rail line.		For example, the Infrastructure Branch would have a ''Permanent Department'' to manage the roads, but a ''Temporary Department'' may be needed to manage the building of a new high-speed rail line.
	''Departments'' are the core of the ''Branches'', and the core of the Liminal State. They are made up of the thousands of individuals doing the real work. While the leadership guides the direction of the entire branch, ''Department Heads'' manage their ''Departments'' with direction provided by the ''Branch Officials''. Each ''Department'' is led by three ''Department Heads'', which are elected into those positions by the ~~personnel~~ that work within that ''Department'', just like the leadership of the ''Branch'' is determined by all the ''Branch Members'' working for ~~that~~ ''Branch''.		''Departments'' are the core of the ''Branches'', and the core of the Liminal State. They are made up of the thousands of individuals doing the real work. While the leadership guides the direction of the entire branch, ''Department Heads'' manage their ''Departments'' with direction provided by the ''Branch Officials''. Each ''Department'' is led by three ''Department Heads'', which are elected into those positions by the ''Government Personnel'' that work within that ''Department'', just like the leadership of the ''Branch'' is determined by all the ''Branch Members'' working for the entire ''Branch''.

	=== '''Leadership''' ===		=== '''Leadership''' ===
	Candidates for ''Department Heads'' must have at least four years of experience within that ''Department'' and be 53 years old or younger at the time of the election. Each serve 12 year terms, staggered every four years. ''Rank Choice Voting'' is used to determine a new ''Department Head'', with the only exception to the typical rules being that there is no ''Alternate''.		Candidates for ''Department Heads'' must have at least four years of experience within that ''Department'' and be 53 years old or younger at the time of the election. Each serve 12 year terms, staggered every four years. ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' is used to determine a new ''Department Head'', with the only exception to the typical rules being that there is no ''Alternate''.

	Should a ''Department Head'' no longer be able to serve in that role, there will be an immediate vote within that ''Department'' for a new, qualified, and willing candidate to fulfill that role. The top candidate will assume the term of the ''Departing Head'', but will be considered the junior member.		Should a ''Department Head'' no longer be able to serve in that role, there will be an immediate vote within that ''Department'' for a new, qualified, and willing candidate to fulfill that role. The top candidate will assume the term of the ''Departing Head'', but will be considered the junior member.
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	=== '''Independent Departments''' ===		=== '''Independent Departments''' ===
	Some ''Branches'' may contain ''Departments'' that operate independently of ''~~Executive Group~~'' or the ''~~Branch Officials~~''’ direction. By default, this will include any ''Department'' that can directly influence the economy, all ''Enforcement Agencies'', all ''Temporary Departments'' instantiated solely to perform an official investigation, and anytime it would be detrimental to be influenced for political reasons.		Some ''Branches'' may contain ''Departments'' that operate independently of the ''Branch Officials''’ (and therefore the ''Executive Group's'') direction. By default, this will include any ''Department'' that can directly influence the economy, all ''Enforcement Agencies'', all ''Temporary Departments'' instantiated solely to perform an official investigation, and anytime it would be detrimental to be influenced for political reasons.

	Any ''Department'' not explicitly included above may request to operate independently of ''Branch Officials''. The determination of the validity of this request will be ~~determined~~ by the ''Lateral Branch'' to the ''Judicial Branch'', using the standard ''Delegate Vote Method''. The request for independence can come from any ''Leadership Group'' with ''Standing''.		Any ''Department'' not explicitly included above may request to operate independently of ''Branch Officials''. The determination of the validity of this request will be decided by the ''Lateral Branch'' to the ''Judicial Branch'', using the standard ''Delegate Vote Method''. The request for independence can come from any ''Leadership Group'' with ''Standing''.

	=== '''Site Navigation''' ===		=== '''Site Navigation''' ===

Mr Fox at 03:27, 1 August 2026

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	=== '''Temporary Departments''' ===		=== '''Temporary Departments''' ===
	If a ''Temporary Department'' should be needed, the ''Branch Officials'' will use ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' to pick the initial three ''Department Heads'' from among the eligible and willing candidates to lead the ''Temporary Department,'' with the top choice serving 12 years, the second eight years, and the third four years, each less a truncated initial ~~term until~~ the ~~next normal~~ ''Election Cycle.'' Each of these initial ''Department Heads'' is replaced in order during the regular ''Election Cycle'' ~~to come~~ and until the end of the project or the period of time the ''Temporary Department'' is intended to exist.		If a ''Temporary Department'' should be needed, the ''Branch Officials'' will use ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' to pick the initial three ''Department Heads'' from among the eligible and willing candidates to lead the ''Temporary Department,'' with the top choice serving 12 years, the second eight years, and the third four years, each less a truncated initial amount to match the regular ''Election Cycle.'' Each of these initial ''Department Heads'' is replaced in order during the regular ''Election Cycle'' and until the end of the project or the period of time the ''Temporary Department'' is intended to exist.

	With the creation of a ''Temporary Department'', the three initial ''Department Heads'' will select the staff for their ''Department''. The ''Department Heads'' may hire from outside the ''Branch'' if necessary, but staff should primarily be selected from existing qualified personnel within the ''Branch'' when possible.		With the creation of a ''Temporary Department'', the three initial ''Department Heads'' will select the staff for their ''Department''. The ''Department Heads'' may hire from outside the ''Branch'' if necessary, but staff should primarily be selected from existing qualified personnel within the ''Branch'' when possible.

			Any ''Temporary Department'' whose purpose ultimately ends up to be deemed important enough to continue following instantiation can continue to operate as a ''Permanent Department'' so long as the ''Branch Officials'' are in agreement and appropriate funding exists.

	=== '''Independent Departments''' ===		=== '''Independent Departments''' ===

Mr Fox at 02:52, 1 August 2026

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	=== '''Temporary Departments''' ===		=== '''Temporary Departments''' ===
	If a ''Temporary Department'' should be needed, the ''Branch Officials'' will use ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' to pick the three ''~~Temporary~~ Department Heads'' from among the eligible and willing candidates, with the top choice serving 12 years, the second eight years, and the third four years, or ~~until~~ the ~~work~~ of the ''Temporary Department'' ~~has been completed~~.		If a ''Temporary Department'' should be needed, the ''Branch Officials'' will use ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' to pick the initial three ''Department Heads'' from among the eligible and willing candidates to lead the ''Temporary Department,'' with the top choice serving 12 years, the second eight years, and the third four years, each less a truncated initial term until the next normal ''Election Cycle.'' Each of these initial ''Department Heads'' is replaced in order during the regular ''Election Cycle'' to come and until the end of the project or the period of time the ''Temporary Department'' is intended to exist.

	With the creation of a ''Temporary Department'', the three ''Department Heads~~'' selected by the ''Branch Officials~~'' will select the staff for their ''Department''. The ''Department Heads'' may hire from outside the ''Branch'' if necessary, but staff should primarily be selected from existing qualified personnel within the ''Branch'' when possible.		With the creation of a ''Temporary Department'', the three initial ''Department Heads'' will select the staff for their ''Department''. The ''Department Heads'' may hire from outside the ''Branch'' if necessary, but staff should primarily be selected from existing qualified personnel within the ''Branch'' when possible.

	=== '''Independent Departments''' ===		=== '''Independent Departments''' ===
	Some ''Branches'' may contain ''Departments'' that operate independently of ''Executive Group'' or the ''Branch Officials''’ direction. By default, this will include any ''Department'' that can directly influence the economy, all ''Enforcement ~~Departments~~'', all ''Temporary Departments'' instantiated solely to perform an official investigation, and anytime it would be detrimental to be influenced for political reasons.		Some ''Branches'' may contain ''Departments'' that operate independently of ''Executive Group'' or the ''Branch Officials''’ direction. By default, this will include any ''Department'' that can directly influence the economy, all ''Enforcement Agencies'', all ''Temporary Departments'' instantiated solely to perform an official investigation, and anytime it would be detrimental to be influenced for political reasons.

	Any ''Department'' not explicitly included above may request to operate independently of ''Branch Officials~~'' and/or the ''Executive Group~~''. The determination of the validity of this request will be determined by the ''Lateral Branch'' to the ''Judicial Branch'', using the standard ''Delegate Vote Method''. The request for independence can come from any ''Leadership Group'' with ''Standing''.		Any ''Department'' not explicitly included above may request to operate independently of ''Branch Officials''. The determination of the validity of this request will be determined by the ''Lateral Branch'' to the ''Judicial Branch'', using the standard ''Delegate Vote Method''. The request for independence can come from any ''Leadership Group'' with ''Standing''.

	=== '''Site Navigation''' ===		=== '''Site Navigation''' ===

Mr Fox at 21:30, 31 July 2026

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Mr Fox at 21:21, 31 July 2026

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	=== '''Leadership''' ===		=== '''Leadership''' ===
	Candidates for ''Department Heads'' must have 5 years of experience within that ''Department'', and each serve 15 year, staggered terms. ''Rank Choice Voting'' is used to determine a new ''Department Head'', with the only exception to the typical rules being that there is no ''Alternate''.		Candidates for ''Department Heads'' must have at least 4 years of experience within that ''Department'', and each serve 12 year, staggered terms. ''Rank Choice Voting'' is used to determine a new ''Department Head'', with the only exception to the typical rules being that there is no ''Alternate''.

	Should a ''Department Head'' no longer be able to serve in that role, there will be an immediate vote within that ''Department'' for a new, qualified, and willing candidate to fulfill that role. The top candidate will assume the term of the ''Departing Head'', but will be considered the junior member.		Should a ''Department Head'' no longer be able to serve in that role, there will be an immediate vote within that ''Department'' for a new, qualified, and willing candidate to fulfill that role. The top candidate will assume the term of the ''Departing Head'', but will be considered the junior member.
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	=== '''Temporary Departments''' ===		=== '''Temporary Departments''' ===
	If a ''Temporary Department'' should be needed, the ''Branch Officials'' will use ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' to pick the three ''Temporary Department Heads'' from among the eligible and willing candidates, with the top choice serving 15 years, the second 10, and the third 5, or until the work of the ''Temporary Department'' has been completed.		If a ''Temporary Department'' should be needed, the ''Branch Officials'' will use ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' to pick the three ''Temporary Department Heads'' from among the eligible and willing candidates, with the top choice serving 12 years, the second 8, and the third 4, or until the work of the ''Temporary Department'' has been completed.

	With the creation of the ''Temporary Department'', the three ''Department Heads'' selected by the ''Branch Officials'' will select the staff for their ''Department''. The ''Department Heads'' may hire from outside the ''Branch'' if necessary, but staff should primarily be selected from existing qualified personnel within the ''Branch'' when possible.		With the creation of the ''Temporary Department'', the three ''Department Heads'' selected by the ''Branch Officials'' will select the staff for their ''Department''. The ''Department Heads'' may hire from outside the ''Branch'' if necessary, but staff should primarily be selected from existing qualified personnel within the ''Branch'' when possible.

Mr Fox at 21:16, 31 July 2026

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Mr Fox at 03:42, 30 July 2026

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Mr Fox at 02:59, 28 July 2026

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	=== '''Introduction''' ===		=== '''Introduction''' ===
	So far the Liminal State has been described in terms of leadership, but Branches use Departments to do the real work needed for the Liminal State. Departments can be ~~permanent~~ or ~~temporary~~, depending on the project and need.		So far the Liminal State has been described in terms of leadership, but ''Branches'' use ''Departments'' to do the real work needed for the Liminal State. ''Departments'' can be ''Permanent'' or ''Temporary'', depending on the project and need.
	For example, the Infrastructure Branch would have a ~~permanent department~~ to manage the roads, but a ~~temporary department~~ may be needed to analyze the need for and build of a new high-speed rail line.		For example, the Infrastructure Branch would have a ''Permanent Department'' to manage the roads, but a ''Temporary Department'' may be needed to analyze the need for and build of a new high-speed rail line.
	Departments are the core of the Branches, and the core of the Liminal State. They are made up of the thousands of individuals doing the real work. While the leadership guides the direction of the entire branch, Department Heads manage their ~~departments~~ with direction provided by the Top Branch Officials. Departments are led by three Department Heads, which are selected by the ~~staff~~ that work within that ~~department~~, just like the leadership of the ~~branch~~ is determined by all the people working for that ~~branch~~.		''Departments'' are the core of the ''Branches'', and the core of the Liminal State. They are made up of the thousands of individuals doing the real work. While the leadership guides the direction of the entire branch, ''Department Heads'' manage their ''Departments'' with direction provided by the ''Top Branch Officials''. ''Departments'' are led by three ''Department Heads'', which are selected by the personnel that work within that ''Department'', just like the leadership of the ''Branch'' is determined by all the people working for that ''Branch''.

	=== '''Leadership''' ===		=== '''Leadership''' ===
	Candidates for Department Heads must have 5 years of experience within that ~~department~~, and each serve 15 year, staggered terms. Rank ~~choice voting~~ is used to determine a new Department Head, with the only exception to the typical rules being that there is no ~~alternate~~.		Candidates for ''Department Heads'' must have 5 years of experience within that ''Department'', and each serve 15 year, staggered terms. ''Rank Choice Voting'' is used to determine a new ''Department Head'', with the only exception to the typical rules being that there is no ''Alternate''.

	Should a Department Head no longer be able to serve in that role, there will be an immediate vote within that ~~department~~ for a new, qualified, and willing candidate to fulfill that role. The top candidate will assume the term of the ~~departing head~~, but will be considered the junior member.		Should a ''Department Head'' no longer be able to serve in that role, there will be an immediate vote within that ''Department'' for a new, qualified, and willing candidate to fulfill that role. The top candidate will assume the term of the ''Departing Head'', but will be considered the junior member.

	Outgoing Department Heads are not permitted to serve as that ~~department~~'s ~~head~~ again, though they are eligible for any other position within that ~~department~~ or the Branch in general.		Outgoing ''Department Heads'' are not permitted to serve as that ''Department's Head'' again, though they are eligible for any other position within that ''Department'' or the ''Branch'' in general.

	=== '''Temporary Departments''' ===		=== '''Temporary Departments''' ===
	If a ~~temporary department~~ should be needed, the Top Branch Officials will use rank choice voting to pick the three Temporary Department Heads, with the top choice serving 15 years, the second 10, and the third 5, or until the work of the ~~temporary department~~ has been completed.		If a ''Temporary Department'' should be needed, the ''Top Branch Officials'' will use rank choice voting to pick the three ''Temporary Department Heads'', with the top choice serving 15 years, the second 10, and the third 5, or until the work of the ''Temporary Department'' has been completed.

	With the creation of the ~~temporary department~~, the three Department Heads selected by the Top Branch Officials will select the staff for their ~~department~~. The Department Heads may hire from outside the Branch if necessary, but staff should primarily be selected from existing qualified ~~employees~~ within the Branch.		With the creation of the ''Temporary Department'', the three ''Department Heads'' selected by the ''Top Branch Officials'' will select the staff for their ''Department''. The ''Department Heads'' may hire from outside the ''Branch'' if necessary, but staff should primarily be selected from existing qualified personnel within the ''Branch''.

	=== '''Independent Departments''' ===		=== '''Independent Departments''' ===
	Some branches may contain ~~internal departments~~ that operate independent of Executive Group or Top Branch ~~Officials’~~ direction. By default, this will include any ~~department~~ that can directly influence the economy, all Enforcement Departments, all Temporary Departments instantiated solely to perform an official investigation, and anywhere it would be detrimental to be influenced for political reasons.		Some branches may contain ''Departments'' that operate independent of ''Executive Group'' or ''Top Branch Officials''’ direction. By default, this will include any ''Department'' that can directly influence the economy, all ''Enforcement Departments'', all ''Temporary Departments'' instantiated solely to perform an official investigation, and anywhere it would be detrimental to be influenced for political reasons.

	Any ~~department~~ not explicitly included above may request to operate independent of ~~Top~~ Branch Officials and/or the Executive Group. The determination of the validity of this request will be determined by the Judicial Branch, and either the Department Heads of that ~~department~~ or the Top Branch Officials can bring the request to the Justice Branch.		Any ''Department'' not explicitly included above may request to operate independent of T''op Branch Officials'' and/or the ''Executive Group''. The determination of the validity of this request will be determined by the ''Judicial Branch'', and either the ''Department Heads'' of that ''Department'' or the ''Top Branch Officials'' can bring the request to the ''Justice Branch''.

	=== '''Site Navigation''' ===		=== '''Site Navigation''' ===

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	So far the Liminal State has been described in terms of leadership, but ''Branches'' use ''Departments'' to do the real work needed for the Liminal State. ''Departments'' can be ''Permanent'' or ''Temporary'', depending on the project and need.		So far the Liminal State has been described in terms of leadership, but ''Branches'' use ''Departments'' to do the real work needed for the Liminal State. ''Departments'' can be ''Permanent'' or ''Temporary'', depending on the project and need.
	For example, the Infrastructure Branch would have a ''Permanent Department'' to manage the roads, but a ''Temporary Department'' may be needed to manage the building of a new high-speed rail line.		For example, the Infrastructure Branch would have a ''Permanent Department'' to manage the roads, but a ''Temporary Department'' may be needed to manage the building of a new high-speed rail line.
	''Departments'' are the core of the ''Branches'', and the core of the Liminal State. They are made up of the thousands of individuals doing the real work. While the leadership guides the direction of the entire branch, ''Department Heads'' manage their ''Departments'' with direction provided by the ''Branch Officials''. Each ''Department'' is led by three ''Department Heads'', which are elected into those ~~positoins~~ by the personnel that work within that ''Department'', just like the leadership of the ''Branch'' is determined by all the ''Branch Members'' working for that ''Branch''.		''Departments'' are the core of the ''Branches'', and the core of the Liminal State. They are made up of the thousands of individuals doing the real work. While the leadership guides the direction of the entire branch, ''Department Heads'' manage their ''Departments'' with direction provided by the ''Branch Officials''. Each ''Department'' is led by three ''Department Heads'', which are elected into those positions by the personnel that work within that ''Department'', just like the leadership of the ''Branch'' is determined by all the ''Branch Members'' working for that ''Branch''.

	=== '''Leadership''' ===		=== '''Leadership''' ===
	Candidates for ''Department Heads'' must have at least 4 years of experience within that ''Department'', and ~~each~~ serve 12 year, staggered ~~terms~~. ''Rank Choice Voting'' is used to determine a new ''Department Head'', with the only exception to the typical rules being that there is no ''Alternate''.		Candidates for ''Department Heads'' must have at least four years of experience within that ''Department'' and be 53 years old or younger at the time of the election. Each serve 12 year terms, staggered every four years. ''Rank Choice Voting'' is used to determine a new ''Department Head'', with the only exception to the typical rules being that there is no ''Alternate''.

	Should a ''Department Head'' no longer be able to serve in that role, there will be an immediate vote within that ''Department'' for a new, qualified, and willing candidate to fulfill that role. The top candidate will assume the term of the ''Departing Head'', but will be considered the junior member.		Should a ''Department Head'' no longer be able to serve in that role, there will be an immediate vote within that ''Department'' for a new, qualified, and willing candidate to fulfill that role. The top candidate will assume the term of the ''Departing Head'', but will be considered the junior member.
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	=== '''Temporary Departments''' ===		=== '''Temporary Departments''' ===
	If a ''Temporary Department'' should be needed, the ''Branch Officials'' will use ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' to pick the three ''Temporary Department Heads'' from among the eligible and willing candidates, with the top choice serving 12 years, the second 8, and the third 4, or until the work of the ''Temporary Department'' has been completed.		If a ''Temporary Department'' should be needed, the ''Branch Officials'' will use ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' to pick the three ''Temporary Department Heads'' from among the eligible and willing candidates, with the top choice serving 12 years, the second eight years, and the third four years, or until the work of the ''Temporary Department'' has been completed.

	With the creation of ~~the~~ ''Temporary Department'', the three ''Department Heads'' selected by the ''Branch Officials'' will select the staff for their ''Department''. The ''Department Heads'' may hire from outside the ''Branch'' if necessary, but staff should primarily be selected from existing qualified personnel within the ''Branch'' when possible.		With the creation of a ''Temporary Department'', the three ''Department Heads'' selected by the ''Branch Officials'' will select the staff for their ''Department''. The ''Department Heads'' may hire from outside the ''Branch'' if necessary, but staff should primarily be selected from existing qualified personnel within the ''Branch'' when possible.

	=== '''Independent Departments''' ===		=== '''Independent Departments''' ===
	Some ''Branches'' may contain ''Departments'' that operate independently of ''Executive Group'' or the ''~~Top~~ Branch Officials''’ direction. By default, this will include any ''Department'' that can directly influence the economy, all ''Enforcement Departments'', all ''Temporary Departments'' instantiated solely to perform an official investigation, and anytime it would be detrimental to be influenced for political reasons.		Some ''Branches'' may contain ''Departments'' that operate independently of ''Executive Group'' or the ''Branch Officials''’ direction. By default, this will include any ''Department'' that can directly influence the economy, all ''Enforcement Departments'', all ''Temporary Departments'' instantiated solely to perform an official investigation, and anytime it would be detrimental to be influenced for political reasons.

	Any ''Department'' not explicitly included above may request to operate independently of ''Branch Officials'' and/or the ''Executive Group''. The determination of the validity of this request will be determined by the ''Lateral Branch'' to the ''Judicial Branch'', using the standard ''Delegate Vote Method''. The request for independence can come from any ''Leadership Group'' with ''Standing''.		Any ''Department'' not explicitly included above may request to operate independently of ''Branch Officials'' and/or the ''Executive Group''. The determination of the validity of this request will be determined by the ''Lateral Branch'' to the ''Judicial Branch'', using the standard ''Delegate Vote Method''. The request for independence can come from any ''Leadership Group'' with ''Standing''.

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	=== '''Introduction''' ===		=== '''Introduction''' ===
	So far the Liminal State has been described in terms of leadership, but ''Branches'' use ''Departments'' to do the real work needed for the Liminal State. ''Departments'' can be ''Permanent'' or ''Temporary'', depending on the project and need.		So far the Liminal State has been described in terms of leadership, but ''Branches'' use ''Departments'' to do the real work needed for the Liminal State. ''Departments'' can be ''Permanent'' or ''Temporary'', depending on the project and need.
	For example, the Infrastructure Branch would have a ''Permanent Department'' to manage the roads, but a ''Temporary Department'' may be needed to ~~analyze~~ the ~~need for and build~~ of a new high-speed rail line.		For example, the Infrastructure Branch would have a ''Permanent Department'' to manage the roads, but a ''Temporary Department'' may be needed to manage the building of a new high-speed rail line.
	''Departments'' are the core of the ''Branches'', and the core of the Liminal State. They are made up of the thousands of individuals doing the real work. While the leadership guides the direction of the entire branch, ''Department Heads'' manage their ''Departments'' with direction provided by the ''~~Top~~ Branch Officials''. Each ''Department'' is led by three ''Department Heads'', which are elected into those positoins by the personnel that work within that ''Department'', just like the leadership of the ''Branch'' is determined by all the ''Branch Members'' working for that ''Branch''.		''Departments'' are the core of the ''Branches'', and the core of the Liminal State. They are made up of the thousands of individuals doing the real work. While the leadership guides the direction of the entire branch, ''Department Heads'' manage their ''Departments'' with direction provided by the ''Branch Officials''. Each ''Department'' is led by three ''Department Heads'', which are elected into those positoins by the personnel that work within that ''Department'', just like the leadership of the ''Branch'' is determined by all the ''Branch Members'' working for that ''Branch''.

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	=== '''Temporary Departments''' ===		=== '''Temporary Departments''' ===
	If a ''Temporary Department'' should be needed, the ''~~Top~~ Branch Officials'' will use ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' to pick the three ''Temporary Department Heads'', with the top choice serving 15 years, the second 10, and the third 5, or until the work of the ''Temporary Department'' has been completed.		If a ''Temporary Department'' should be needed, the ''Branch Officials'' will use ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' to pick the three ''Temporary Department Heads'' from among the eligible and willing candidates, with the top choice serving 15 years, the second 10, and the third 5, or until the work of the ''Temporary Department'' has been completed.

	With the creation of the ''Temporary Department'', the three ''Department Heads'' selected by the ''~~Top~~ Branch Officials'' will select the staff for their ''Department''. The ''Department Heads'' may hire from outside the ''Branch'' if necessary, but staff should primarily be selected from existing qualified personnel within the ''Branch'' when possible.		With the creation of the ''Temporary Department'', the three ''Department Heads'' selected by the ''Branch Officials'' will select the staff for their ''Department''. The ''Department Heads'' may hire from outside the ''Branch'' if necessary, but staff should primarily be selected from existing qualified personnel within the ''Branch'' when possible.

	=== '''Independent Departments''' ===		=== '''Independent Departments''' ===
	Some ''Branches'' may contain ''Departments'' that operate independently of ''Executive Group'' or the ''Top Branch Officials''’ direction. By default, this will include any ''Department'' that can directly influence the economy, all ''Enforcement Departments'', all ''Temporary Departments'' instantiated solely to perform an official investigation, and anytime it would be detrimental to be influenced for political reasons.		Some ''Branches'' may contain ''Departments'' that operate independently of ''Executive Group'' or the ''Top Branch Officials''’ direction. By default, this will include any ''Department'' that can directly influence the economy, all ''Enforcement Departments'', all ''Temporary Departments'' instantiated solely to perform an official investigation, and anytime it would be detrimental to be influenced for political reasons.

	Any ''Department'' not explicitly included above may request to operate independently of ''~~Top~~ Branch Officials'' and/or the ''Executive Group''. The determination of the validity of this request will be determined by the ''Lateral Branch'' to the ''Judicial Branch'', using the standard ''Delegate Vote Method''. The request for independence can come from any ''Leadership Group'' with ''Standing''.		Any ''Department'' not explicitly included above may request to operate independently of ''Branch Officials'' and/or the ''Executive Group''. The determination of the validity of this request will be determined by the ''Lateral Branch'' to the ''Judicial Branch'', using the standard ''Delegate Vote Method''. The request for independence can come from any ''Leadership Group'' with ''Standing''.

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	So far the Liminal State has been described in terms of leadership, but ''Branches'' use ''Departments'' to do the real work needed for the Liminal State. ''Departments'' can be ''Permanent'' or ''Temporary'', depending on the project and need.		So far the Liminal State has been described in terms of leadership, but ''Branches'' use ''Departments'' to do the real work needed for the Liminal State. ''Departments'' can be ''Permanent'' or ''Temporary'', depending on the project and need.
	For example, the Infrastructure Branch would have a ''Permanent Department'' to manage the roads, but a ''Temporary Department'' may be needed to analyze the need for and build of a new high-speed rail line.		For example, the Infrastructure Branch would have a ''Permanent Department'' to manage the roads, but a ''Temporary Department'' may be needed to analyze the need for and build of a new high-speed rail line.
	''Departments'' are the core of the ''Branches'', and the core of the Liminal State. They are made up of the thousands of individuals doing the real work. While the leadership guides the direction of the entire branch, ''Department Heads'' manage their ''Departments'' with direction provided by the ''Top Branch Officials''. ''~~Departments~~'' ~~are~~ led by three ''Department Heads'', which are ~~selected~~ by the personnel that work within that ''Department'', just like the leadership of the ''Branch'' is determined by all the ~~people~~ working for that ''Branch''.		''Departments'' are the core of the ''Branches'', and the core of the Liminal State. They are made up of the thousands of individuals doing the real work. While the leadership guides the direction of the entire branch, ''Department Heads'' manage their ''Departments'' with direction provided by the ''Top Branch Officials''. Each ''Department'' is led by three ''Department Heads'', which are elected into those positoins by the personnel that work within that ''Department'', just like the leadership of the ''Branch'' is determined by all the ''Branch Members'' working for that ''Branch''.

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	Should a ''Department Head'' no longer be able to serve in that role, there will be an immediate vote within that ''Department'' for a new, qualified, and willing candidate to fulfill that role. The top candidate will assume the term of the ''Departing Head'', but will be considered the junior member.		Should a ''Department Head'' no longer be able to serve in that role, there will be an immediate vote within that ''Department'' for a new, qualified, and willing candidate to fulfill that role. The top candidate will assume the term of the ''Departing Head'', but will be considered the junior member.

	Outgoing ''Department Heads'' are not permitted to serve as that ''Department's Head'' again, though they are eligible for any other position within that ''Department'' or the ''Branch'' in general.		Outgoing ''Department Heads'' are not permitted to serve as that ''Department's Head'' again, though they are eligible for any other position within that ''Department'', the ''Branch'' in general, or any other position within the Liminal State.

	=== '''Temporary Departments''' ===		=== '''Temporary Departments''' ===
	If a ''Temporary Department'' should be needed, the ''Top Branch Officials'' will use ~~rank choice voting~~ to pick the three ''Temporary Department Heads'', with the top choice serving 15 years, the second 10, and the third 5, or until the work of the ''Temporary Department'' has been completed.		If a ''Temporary Department'' should be needed, the ''Top Branch Officials'' will use ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' to pick the three ''Temporary Department Heads'', with the top choice serving 15 years, the second 10, and the third 5, or until the work of the ''Temporary Department'' has been completed.

	With the creation of the ''Temporary Department'', the three ''Department Heads'' selected by the ''Top Branch Officials'' will select the staff for their ''Department''. The ''Department Heads'' may hire from outside the ''Branch'' if necessary, but staff should primarily be selected from existing qualified personnel within the ''Branch''.		With the creation of the ''Temporary Department'', the three ''Department Heads'' selected by the ''Top Branch Officials'' will select the staff for their ''Department''. The ''Department Heads'' may hire from outside the ''Branch'' if necessary, but staff should primarily be selected from existing qualified personnel within the ''Branch'' when possible.

	=== '''Independent Departments''' ===		=== '''Independent Departments''' ===
	Some ~~branches~~ may contain ''Departments'' that operate ~~independent~~ of ''Executive Group'' or ''Top Branch Officials''’ direction. By default, this will include any ''Department'' that can directly influence the economy, all ''Enforcement Departments'', all ''Temporary Departments'' instantiated solely to perform an official investigation, and ~~anywhere~~ it would be detrimental to be influenced for political reasons.		Some ''Branches'' may contain ''Departments'' that operate independently of ''Executive Group'' or the ''Top Branch Officials''’ direction. By default, this will include any ''Department'' that can directly influence the economy, all ''Enforcement Departments'', all ''Temporary Departments'' instantiated solely to perform an official investigation, and anytime it would be detrimental to be influenced for political reasons.

	Any ''Department'' not explicitly included above may request to operate ~~independent~~ of T''op Branch Officials'' and/or the ''Executive Group''. The determination of the validity of this request will be determined by the ''~~Judicial~~ Branch''~~, and either~~ the ''~~Department Heads~~'' ~~of that~~ ''~~Department~~'' ~~or the~~ ''~~Top Branch Officials~~'' ~~can bring the request to the~~ ''~~Justice Branch~~''.		Any ''Department'' not explicitly included above may request to operate independently of ''Top Branch Officials'' and/or the ''Executive Group''. The determination of the validity of this request will be determined by the ''Lateral Branch'' to the ''Judicial Branch'', using the standard ''Delegate Vote Method''. The request for independence can come from any ''Leadership Group'' with ''Standing''.

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