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The '''Delegate''' is the [[Elected Positions|elected]] leader of [[Taijitu]].  They occupy the only position which is equally important in both [[NS|NationStates]] (NS) and the [[Off Site Forum|off site forum]] (OS forum), voting in NS [[NSUN|UN]] resoultions on behalf of the region, and formulating and executing policy as elected leader of the region in the off site forum.

==Role in NationStates==
The delegate votes ''for'' or ''against'' NSUN resolutions, according to the majority vote cast in a special sub-forum of the regional OS forum.  The passage of UN resolutions affects the nations of all UN members, meaning that the delegate's support for the postion taken by the region has an effect on all regional members of the UN.

The delegate also has a very important role to play in defending the nation against [[invasion]].  With their [[delegate powers]], they can eject, ban or banject nations from the region which they think may be intending to overthrow democratically elected power in Taijitu.

Finally, they set the [[World Fact Book Entry]] which everyone who looks at Taijitu in NS will see.  This means that they can decide how the world sees Taijitu, an important tool in [[External Affairs|international relations]].

==Role in the Off Site Forum==
In the OS forum, the delegate is the elected leader of the executive.  As head of the [[Government of Taijitu|government]], they are elected with a mandate from the [[Senate of Taijitu|Senate]] to carry out the promises that they made in their [[campaign thread]].  They set the position that the region will take with regards to foreign regions, defence policy, citizenship policy and security policy, among other things.

Most importantly but less tangibly, they are the spiritual head of Taijitu, embodying and upholding the values of the region.

==Constitutional Position==
The constitution names the delegate as ''the supreme executive authority of Taijitu''.  Elections are to be held every three months and the winner is the Condorcet winner.  Delegates of Taijitu are constitutionally barred from holding office more than two consecutive times.

To aid them in carrying out their executive duties, the delegate is empowered to create a [[cabinet]] of [[ministers]].  The delegate may create or abolish positions in that cabinet as they see fit, as well as appoint or fire ministers, again as they see fit. The Senate though has the power to require certain Ministries and Ministers by law.

Upon election, the Delegate must take the oath provided for their office by the Senate.

==Oath==
''I, [forum name], do solemnly swear that I shall hold by and not abuse the powers of my office as enumerated by the Constitution, that I shall ensure the security and wellbeing of the region at all times, fulfill my obligations to the United Nations and acknowledge the voice of the people in doing so, uphold the Constitution and laws of Taijitu, and recognize that should I fail to comply to this oath that my office and its powers may be  by a vote of the Senate forfeit.''

==Relationship with Senate==
The delegate is elected by, and accountable to, the Senate.  The delegate does not have to be a member of the senate, although if they are they are banned from voting in legislative votes except to break a tie.

The delegate acts as [[election officer]] in elections for the [[Speaker of the Senate]]

==List of Delegates==
#Sovereign Dixie (January 2007)
#Amy (The Crazy Monkeywomen) (January 2007-April 2007)
#The G Rebellion (April 2007-June 2007)
#PoD Gunner (July 2007)
#Sovereign Dixie (August 2007 - September 2007)
#Flemingovia (September 2007 - Present)
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==See Also==
*[[The Constitution of Taijitu]]
*The [[Government of Taijitu]]

==External Links==
*[http://www.nationstates.net/Sovereign_Dixie NS Nation of the Current Delegate]
*[http://forum.taijitu.org/index.php?board=5.0 Office of the Delegate]


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