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Passing the Ministry of Defense Rework Bill

5th November 2025

Current:

Secretary of Defense: The Secretary of Defense will be appointed by the President and will serve until resignation or replacement. The Secretary shall be responsible for: military recruitment and training; coordinating the construction and maintenance of defensive infrastructure; leading defensive, offensive, and intelligence operations; and accumulating and maintaining munitions and military hardware.

New:

Secretary of Defense:

  • The Secretary of Defense shall be an executive level position in Icenia appointed by the President, and The Secretary will serve until resignation, replacement, or a vote of no confidence by the Senate through an enhanced senate motion.

  • The President maintains the ability to appoint undersecretary positions known as "Generals" under the Secretary as seen fit, with the consent of the Secretary. Generals shall serve at the leisure of the President and will maintain no vote within the Senate, and no access to the Senate. Their duties shall be determined by the President or Secretary of Defense.

  • The Secretary must get approval from the President of Icenia to build any defensive infrastructure in the Republic of Icenia.

  • The Secretary shall be responsible for: military recruitment and training; coordinating the construction and maintenance of defensive infrastructure; leading defensive, offensive, and intelligence operations; and accumulating and maintaining munitions and military hardware.