Over the past several months I have been hard at work rebuilding the infrastructure of not only our country, but our government as well. I have faced many challenges both domestically and diplomatically due to the attitudes and actions of the previous administration.
The truth of the matter is, rewriting the constitution from scratch has become a monumental task that requires more powers than a democracy can provide me at this time.
So with that in mind I, Jeff Renner, President of South Maudlandia, will be executing my executive powers on this 2nd of May 2017, to declar that for the immediate future, South Maudlandia will become a Democratic Monarchy.
This will not be permanent, it is just to ensure that the new South Maudlandian Government is built upon a strong foundation.
I will be serving in the capacity of King for a period no more than 5 years with the option to step down following the first elections.
Elections will still be held as scheduled but they will now be for a Prime Minister who will serve 2 year terms as well as Council members who will serve 3 year terms.
When I have confidence that the elected Government is strong enough, I will step down as King, eliminating the role, and transferring all power to the elected government.
The nation of South Maudlandia cannot be built around one man or controlled by one group.
The lack of political parties in South Maudlandia would only lead to one party rule power vacuum and with the power/weapon of full democracy, eventual dictatorship, which is whole reason the previous administration was removed from power in first place.
The only way for South Maudlandia to experience the growth needed to expand our influence in the world a bi partisan government is required.
I will be drafting a new constitution in the very near future which will remain in effect until the elections, when the citizens will be allowed to permanently ratify it.
The next few months will be pivotal in the future of our nation.
But together we will overcome any challenges that stand in our path.
Jeff Renner
King of South Maudlandia