Departments - Revision history

Mr Fox at 22:07, 30 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 ''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''.		''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 ''Branch Officials'' guide the entire ''Branch'' based on the directions from the ''Executive Group'', ''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 ''Branch Officials'' are determined by vote among all the ''Branch Members'' working for the entire ''Branch''.

	=== '''Leadership''' ===		=== '''Leadership''' ===
	~~Candidates for~~ ''Department Heads'' must have at least six 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''.		''Department Heads'' each serve 12 year terms, staggered every four years.

			Candidates for the position must have at least six years of experience within that ''Department'', be between 29 and 52 years old, and be ''Eligible Voters'' who've passed the ''Empathy Test'', all at the time of the election. ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' is used to determine a new ''Department Head'', with no ''Alternate'' selected.

	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.		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.
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	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.		Any ''Temporary Department'' whose purpose ultimately ends up to be deemed important enough to continue existing 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''' ===
	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.		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 listed above that would benefit by operating independently of the ''Branch Officials'' may request this change. The determination of the validity of this request will be decided with 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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Mr Fox at 20:40, 21 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. 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''.		Candidates for ''Department Heads'' must have at least six 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 ''Department 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.

Mr Fox at 20:41, 1 August 2026

2026-08-01T20:41:36Z

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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

2026-08-01T20:33:11Z

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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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	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''.

	=== '''Leadership''' ===		=== '''Leadership''' ===
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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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