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THE AUSTIN-SAN ANTONIO CONURBATION (A-SAC) AND ITS PRECURSOR,
THE SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS METROPOLITAN-MEGACITY (SAMM)
This section will be fully formed at a later date and is expected to be the initial e-governing entity implemented within the Bluecratic system.
The Austin-San Antonio corridor is an emerging megacity, with more than 5,100,000 inhabitants as of 2024 (covering 15 counties within Texas, which has 254 counties throughout the state). Once fully operational, this "e-metroplex" will have its own virtual government consisting of a metro legislature of 750 representatives, a unique chief executive structure with a megacity chief executive and council (while incorporating existing special districts and county functions), a simplified judicial department, a culture forum (with 1,000 representatives), a committee of economic advisors (100 members), a proprietor council, a children's assembly, local "pillars," and DRTs (dispute resolution tribunals).
All nine components of the e-government will be separate from each other, constituting independent political "branches" of the A-SAC, which is itself comparable to a municipal polity (see the e-Republic section) with sub-units (district level leaders totaling about 2,500 members).
The initial, San Antonio Metro-Megacity (SAMM) structure is expected to be nearly identical in structure and purpose (only with slightly fewer political actors), as follows:
THE A-SAC (with similar institutions for SAMM):
The City Chief and Executive Council: Divided into departments and governing units, closely resembling a more simplified version of existing units in the real world, including educational sub-departments, essential services, law enforcement, infrastructure, etc. Each council member will head a unique department, and the city chief executive, or "chief," will represent the megacity's interests in relation to other political units throughout Bluecratic and have special appointment authority within the executive structure. The city chief will be elected by all citizens within A-SAC (or SAMM), and the council members will be elected at-large. The council can veto legislation passed by the metro legislature (subject to approval by the voters), but only by 75% or more vote of all exiting seats. These officials will coordinate with district leaders to resolve problems at the neighborhood level.
The Metro Assembly: With 750 representatives, each covering a population district of no more than 7,500 people, all local laws are to be authorized by this institution. Each representative will author no more than ten bills per year, which must be voted on by the full assembly as written. Each bill must contain no more than 500 words, and if passed by the assembly, can be vetoed by direct vote of the citizens of A-SAC (if first vetoed by the Executive Council). All rules of procedure will be established by the assembly, and debates must be streamed on the Bluecratic site.
NOTE: THIS LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY COULD BE BICAMERAL, WITH ONE CHAMBER FOR WOMEN AND THE OTHER FOR MEN.
The Judicial Department: The purpose of this branch of the A-SAC is to resolve legal disputes among members of the site, both in relation to local Bluecratic laws and in some instances, real world disputes of a simplified nature. There should be no more than 200 judges elected to the site, with each judge required to have at least a college degree. Further, select cases in the real world can be selected for special consideration.
Dispute Resolution Tribunals (DRTs): Similar to the judicial department, except leaders within this institution will decide matters brought forth by citizens of Bluecratic on any issue of a personal matter.
The Culture Forum: This institution of 1,000 members elected from single members districts, will be tasked with proposing no more than 15 resolutions per member each year, on matters of local concern and/or to celebrate the accomplishments of people and entities within each district. Each resolution must contain no more than 100 words, and every member of the forum is to be considered a community-based participant.
Committee of Economic Advisors: As noted above, this committee will consist of 100 members tasked with directing the economic development of the region. All members are to be appointed by the ambassador, subject to removal by direct vote of the people.
The Proprietor Council: Similar to a chamber of commerce but authorized to submit no more than 25 bills per year to the metro legislature for consideration. It is expected to have 100 members, elected at-large within the Bluecratic site.
The Children's Assembly: Consisting of about 2,500 members between the ages of 13 and 17, elected from local districts or schools, this institution will vote on matters passed by the culture forum and metro legislature to gauge the interest of these future leaders of the community.
The Pillars: Similar in nature to the institutions at the provincial, regional, and national levels, but more focused on the demographics of A-SAC (or SAMM).
THE DISTRICTS:
The entire A-SAC region (and/or San Antonio Metro-Megacity, SAMM) will be further divided into 2,500 sub-units called "districts," from which a single district leader will be elected on the Bluecratic site. This leader will in turn coordinate issues and concerns directly with members of the executive department, metro assembly, the culture forum, committee of economic advisors, proprietor council, and the Pillars. It is expected that each leader will represent the interests of about 2,000 citizens and will be authorized to have direct access to members of nearly all political institutions of A-SAC.
THE SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS METROPOLITAN-MEGACITY (SAMM)
This section will be fully formed at a later date and is expected to be the initial e-governing entity implemented within the Bluecratic system.
The Austin-San Antonio corridor is an emerging megacity, with more than 5,100,000 inhabitants as of 2024 (covering 15 counties within Texas, which has 254 counties throughout the state). Once fully operational, this "e-metroplex" will have its own virtual government consisting of a metro legislature of 750 representatives, a unique chief executive structure with a megacity chief executive and council (while incorporating existing special districts and county functions), a simplified judicial department, a culture forum (with 1,000 representatives), a committee of economic advisors (100 members), a proprietor council, a children's assembly, local "pillars," and DRTs (dispute resolution tribunals).
All nine components of the e-government will be separate from each other, constituting independent political "branches" of the A-SAC, which is itself comparable to a municipal polity (see the e-Republic section) with sub-units (district level leaders totaling about 2,500 members).
The initial, San Antonio Metro-Megacity (SAMM) structure is expected to be nearly identical in structure and purpose (only with slightly fewer political actors), as follows:
THE A-SAC (with similar institutions for SAMM):
The City Chief and Executive Council: Divided into departments and governing units, closely resembling a more simplified version of existing units in the real world, including educational sub-departments, essential services, law enforcement, infrastructure, etc. Each council member will head a unique department, and the city chief executive, or "chief," will represent the megacity's interests in relation to other political units throughout Bluecratic and have special appointment authority within the executive structure. The city chief will be elected by all citizens within A-SAC (or SAMM), and the council members will be elected at-large. The council can veto legislation passed by the metro legislature (subject to approval by the voters), but only by 75% or more vote of all exiting seats. These officials will coordinate with district leaders to resolve problems at the neighborhood level.
The Metro Assembly: With 750 representatives, each covering a population district of no more than 7,500 people, all local laws are to be authorized by this institution. Each representative will author no more than ten bills per year, which must be voted on by the full assembly as written. Each bill must contain no more than 500 words, and if passed by the assembly, can be vetoed by direct vote of the citizens of A-SAC (if first vetoed by the Executive Council). All rules of procedure will be established by the assembly, and debates must be streamed on the Bluecratic site.
NOTE: THIS LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY COULD BE BICAMERAL, WITH ONE CHAMBER FOR WOMEN AND THE OTHER FOR MEN.
The Judicial Department: The purpose of this branch of the A-SAC is to resolve legal disputes among members of the site, both in relation to local Bluecratic laws and in some instances, real world disputes of a simplified nature. There should be no more than 200 judges elected to the site, with each judge required to have at least a college degree. Further, select cases in the real world can be selected for special consideration.
Dispute Resolution Tribunals (DRTs): Similar to the judicial department, except leaders within this institution will decide matters brought forth by citizens of Bluecratic on any issue of a personal matter.
The Culture Forum: This institution of 1,000 members elected from single members districts, will be tasked with proposing no more than 15 resolutions per member each year, on matters of local concern and/or to celebrate the accomplishments of people and entities within each district. Each resolution must contain no more than 100 words, and every member of the forum is to be considered a community-based participant.
Committee of Economic Advisors: As noted above, this committee will consist of 100 members tasked with directing the economic development of the region. All members are to be appointed by the ambassador, subject to removal by direct vote of the people.
The Proprietor Council: Similar to a chamber of commerce but authorized to submit no more than 25 bills per year to the metro legislature for consideration. It is expected to have 100 members, elected at-large within the Bluecratic site.
The Children's Assembly: Consisting of about 2,500 members between the ages of 13 and 17, elected from local districts or schools, this institution will vote on matters passed by the culture forum and metro legislature to gauge the interest of these future leaders of the community.
The Pillars: Similar in nature to the institutions at the provincial, regional, and national levels, but more focused on the demographics of A-SAC (or SAMM).
THE DISTRICTS:
The entire A-SAC region (and/or San Antonio Metro-Megacity, SAMM) will be further divided into 2,500 sub-units called "districts," from which a single district leader will be elected on the Bluecratic site. This leader will in turn coordinate issues and concerns directly with members of the executive department, metro assembly, the culture forum, committee of economic advisors, proprietor council, and the Pillars. It is expected that each leader will represent the interests of about 2,000 citizens and will be authorized to have direct access to members of nearly all political institutions of A-SAC.