Archive:Andrew Hester/Public Speech

By Andrew Hester , Head of the Treasury , Freshman Executive

May 24th, 2012

It's has been over two weeks since I took up the position of Head of the Treasury, and joined the Triumvirate, but in that time I was busy working on various projects and legislation the two that come to mind; the addition of five awards and the halving of value of the Tri, now I am able to actively deliver this speech to you all.

Aside from taking up the position as Head of the Treasury I've also taken up the job of "CEO" or owner of Corporate Corporation. I know that as a business owner and Head of the Treasury it would seem I'd be in a somewhat conflict of interest, however I'm sure that the clause in the Executive Ethics Act where I must excuse myself from any vote pertaining to CC will prevent any discrepancies in that regard. Another benefit I would guess is that any failed ideas from the Executive Branch that would involve the economy could be applied in some way to CC. Take for example my bank proposal:

In The Empire, there was work being done by myself and Minister of Industry, Gman050, to work on a clan bank that would make money for all those involved and for the clan government. Initial simulations showed that in the first year even without anyone other than myself making money the bank would still generate substantial revenue. With The Empire large in part joining the Triumvirate I proposed the bank, albeit heavily modified, to the Executive Branch. Upon it not getting farther than everyone else stating a government bank isn't worth getting involved in, it was put in the hands of the public, resulting in Corporate Banking. Things such as this could be adopted to the economy in the private industries, and rather than Corporate Corporation taking everything Corporate Corporation will start selling off ideas or even pay to give away with no pay backs require. Which remains to be seen thus far.

Now, to those who do not know me, I came from the clan The Empire, as it's Emperor, a long standing ally with the Triumvirate, the treaty that came about only made it more official. Since October of 2010 I was constant communication with Zerouh before he became Major Executive giving ideas and advice on certain matters and visa verse continuing to even current Major Executive Arnold Ogamon. I contributed to alot of ideas, most never were approved the rest to a small degree are in effect but this isn't about the past before becoming Head of the Treasury, it's about now and the future.

In the over two weeks in office some think that I'm indecisive and will tell you I can't make up my mind or will change it periodicity, even to save my own skin. Let me explain: I'm not one to make brash and quick decisions that should require time to think, with the upcoming election for the new Major Executive either Stavrok or Arnold. I favor both for certain aspects and contributions, however I want to see them both tomorrow during the debates where both will answer the same questions after which I will make up my mind, but would like to publicly remain neutral. Both at this time bring up good points but it's at the debates where both will answer at the same time to the same questions as previously stated. I will still take into consideration what the people want.

In the weeks to come I plan on achieving many things such as:

* The prevention of any imposed taxes on businesses by the Executive Branch,
* Monitor and work to expand the economy and the Tri,
* Work with the Head of Commerce and Industry to help expand businesses,
* Ensuring the survival of laissez faire (free trade without government interference,
* and, expanding the Department of the Treasury

Andrew.D.Hester 19:00, May 24, 2012 (UTC)