Jaar Anas-a:

(acting leader)

-A traditionally life-long position, although resignation is possible. The title is inherited by the eldest child of the previous jaar, however a bia-o’lalaana di-naal-’yloa (election of non-confidence) can be proposed by the Jaar Isala (second in command) and if all members of the Baa Di-Syana (council of syana) vote against the Jaar Anas-a then the Jaar Isala takes the position and the title is passed down through their lineage from then on.

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Baa Di-Syana:

(council of Syana)

-The highest section in the government other than the Jaar Anas-a. This unit has 17 members (9 appointed by the Jaar Anas-a and 8 voted for by the public).The members of this council are replaced every 20 years. They are in charge of matters of national security, war/the military, territory and economy. As well as all major decisions regarding the country. They have the ability to take any actions they see fit, but every decision made must be finalised and enacted by the Jaar Anas-a.

 

Jaar Isala:

(deputy leader)

-The second in command of the empire and head member of the Baa Di Syana. This position is appointed by the Jaar Anas-a and is a life-long title (or until the current Jaar-Anas-a dies, at this point the new head of state chooses a new Jaar Isala)

 

O’Rysalaa Di-Jaar:

(leader's chancellors)

-These 8 chancellors make up half of the Baa Di-Syana (excluding the Jaar Isala). They are appointed by the Jaar Anas-a during the baa oda-jaras (council re-birth) that occurs every 20 years. If one of these chancellor's dies or resigns then a replacement is chosen to take their place for the rest of the 20 year cycle.

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O’Rysalaa Di-O’akaado:

(people's chancellors)

-These 8 chancellors make up the other half of the Baa Di-Syana (excluding the Jaar Isala). They are voted for by the people during the baa oda-jaras every 20 years. If one dies or resigns then the people vote for a replacement to take their place for the rest of the 20 year cycle.

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Baa Di-Jamasaa:

(council of politics)

-This council is made up of 36 members (30 of which are voted for by the people). They are in charge of laws/law-making and all matters not handled by the Baa Di-Syan.

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Gon O’Janaa:

(six lords)

-This inherited title makes up 6 members of the Baa Di-Jamasaa. Each lord comes from one of the six historic families who helped liberate Syanna. These positions are life-long and can extend past the death/resignation of the Jaar Annas-a. The lords are in charge of finalising any laws made by the council and presenting the new law to the Jaar Annas-a for approval. They represent the 5 islands of Syana as well as the capital city, and act as ceremonial leaders of each region.

 

Dia Di-O’Akaado:

(people's voice)

- These 30 council members are voted for by the public and hold their position for 10 years. They are in charge of making new laws / re-evaluating old laws and managing affairs such as public transport, electricity, education, healthcare and policing.

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Baa Di-O’galo:

(council of factions)

-This is the lowest form of government and is largely a way for the people's voice to be presented to the government. It is made up of 40 members (4 of which are appointed by the Jaar Annas-a, the remaining 36 voted in by the people).

 

O’Galo:

(factions)

-Factions are groups that represent an aspect of society. The four factions are: Galo Di-Gona (worker's faction), Galo Aava ("new" faction), Galo Issa (finance faction), Galo Di-Ryotaa (religious faction). Each faction has 9 representatives (one for each region of the Syanna) voted for by the people of that region, and a leader appointed by the Jaar Annas-a.

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Galo Di-Gona:

(worker's faction)

-This faction represents the interests of industry and any citizen under employment. They are commonly known for handling worker's rights and work-place safety laws.

 

Aasa Galo:

("new" faction)

-Despite its name this faction has existed for 57 years. It represents the needs and opinions of all citizens of Syanna. They are commonly known for handling civil rights, freedom of speech and matters which affect people's day-to-day lives.

 

Galo Di-’sa:

(finance faction)

-This faction is representative of Syanna's banks and businesses. They are commonly known for handling taxes and benefits.

 

Galo Di-Ryodaa:

(religious faction)

-This faction represents Syanna's sizable religious community. They are commonly known for handling religious rights and construction/maintenance of religious sites and temples.

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O’Jaar Di-Galo:

(faction leaders)

-This position is appointed by the Jaar Annas-a and is filled until the person wishes to resign, or is voted out of the faction by its members. They lead one of the four factions and listen to the appeals of the members of their faction. Topics that they see as important are then turned into a Donaa Di-Loa (people's issue) and presented to the members of the Baa Di-Jamasaa for review. If approved this issue will then be turned into a law.

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O’Gona Di-Galo:

(faction members)

-Each faction has 9 members, one for each region of Syanna, who are voted for by the people of that region. The people vote for one member of each faction to represent their region in the Baa Di-Galo. These faction members serve for 10 years until another vote is held. Their role is to listen to the concerns/opinions of the people and present them to their Jaar Di-Galo.

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