As New South Scotland's population continues to grow, full responsibility for the territory's administration remains in the hands of the Governing Commissioner (at least until a Legislative Assembly can be proclaimed). Today's declaration of 'Gubernatorial Decree #01' marks the first law put in place by the Governing Commissioner under the new constitution of 2020. Known more commonly as the Gubernatorial Decree for Governmental and Aesthetic Continuity 2020, the new law seeks to clarify a number of key details following the promulgation of a territorial constitution on Wednesday. The decree requires Governing Commissioner McFarlane to create a central directory of Austenasian laws applicable to New South Scotland, as well as to proclaim a Legislative Assembly once the Crown Dependency's population reaches nine. Beyond that, it also acknowledges the ongoing existence of the New South Scottish Constabulary, which shall continue to nominally function as a de jure political entity pending review by the Legislative Assembly. As far as aesthetics are concerned, the decree formally sets out the official design to be used on both the flag and coat of arms. Finally, following years of Zealandian administration over the Crown Dependency, the decree formally renounces any lingering Zealandian influence within the organs of New South Scottish government. This is understood to represent a quiet condemnation of the bellicose and manipulative methods used by the former Zealandian Government to maintain control over the territory between 2014 and 2016. There is an expectation that Governing Commissioner McFarlane may pass more decrees prior to the proclamation of a Legislative Assembly, although as the Crown Dependency's population continues to grow, it may not be long before an Assembly is put in place. Those interested in applying for New South Scottish citizenship are encouraged to do so via the Commission of Demography's online web page. Office of Governing Commissioner, 24/04/2020
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