Federalist Republic Secretary of State

The Federalist Republic secretary of state (SecState) is the leader and chief executive figure over the Federalist Republic Department of State, the department responsible for discharging the foreign relations of the republic. The secretary of state is second highest diplomatic official in the civil service, other than the Supreme Chancellor. This position is the equivalency of other nations' foreign minister. The secretary of state is appointed by the supreme chancellor with the consent of Congress. A sitting chancellor is permitted, however, under the Continuous Cabinet Act of January 2021, can retain the secretary of state for another term without confirmation.

The secretary of state was established in the 7th section of article III of the Constitution. Its job prescribed by the Constitution is to carry out the supreme chancellor's foreign agenda, while also advising the chancellor on ambassador appointments, handle diplomatic discussions, and serve as the principal national advisor for foreign affairs. However, in more recent times under secretary Dino and chancellor Federalist, the state department has expanded its scope of power to better protect the nation, including issuing travel advisories, recommending legislation to better manage the nation's foreign policy and national security, and protecting the immunity of federalist citizens and officials aboard.

The secretary of state is one of the core chancellery members, along with the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Ingress, Secretary of Intelligence, and Attorney General. It is currently paid with an income of 6,500 FRC per day under the Federalist Economy Bill of 2020.

History
Following the establishment of the republic, former caucus Director of Ingress and Secretary of State Ion, also known as Command, was chosen to serve as the first secretary of state. Ion, a longtime Federalist and RoD government official came from a massive portfolio, which included diplomatic experience. While his term would be relatively easy, his competency was challenged during the Barkia Crisis, leading to the Federalist-Barkia Cold War to break out in August 2019. After refusing to voluntarily step down from his position, Supreme Chancellor Federalist would ultimately freeze his loyal secretary of state from performing his responsibilities to avoid more diplomatic blunters, only formally being a confirmed secretary of state for 4 days. Recently confirmed ambassador to the Roman Republic and former director of ingress Dino was chosen to be the acting secretary of state for the remainder of the civil war.

Dino, a person who wanted to be the deputy secretary of state in early June, would be instructed in handling the crisis. To combat this, Dino would issue the first state department (and in general first cabinet) directive known as the Federalist Freedom Aboard directive. Dino would also push congress to increase their activity, as at the time a plague of inactivity sweep the congress. Dino would step down as acting secretary of state on August 5th instead of staying long-term to become Speaker of the House. After Dino's resignation, Ion would have his powers restored, but due to a lack of activity and competency, he would be fired and instead moved to the court. Amazer would become the 2nd secretary of state on August 12th, but nothing of note occurs around this time. Amazer would resign and leave on September 4th.

With the secretary of state being completely vacant, the department de facto shut down. Following the formation of the November 2020 caretaker chancellery by Federalist, he sought to re-establish the office. After a round of inspections, Dino would be recruited back to the position, this time as an official secretary of state. Dino would issue the first ever state department travel advisory on November 10th against the Republic of Discord over concerns due to their internal crisis. Dino as of now is the sitting secretary, and has issued 11 travel advisories. Dino would also help pass the Federalist Immunity Act and the Persona Non Granta Act.