Changes to Dino Republic ratified

Consul Ronald's bill of changes to the constitution of the Dino Republic have been fully ratified, though the election for the next Consul has already begun assuming the change to a single Consul ruling for 2 years went ahead. That was just one of a raft of measures which Ronald says will take Dino democracy to the next level. The full list of changes are :

• Dual Consul system to be replaced by a single Consul ruling for 2 years.
• Consul powers reduced somewhat, now will only be able to veto a bill that does not have unanimous support by the Senate.
• Consuls cannot stand again for election for 4 years after the end of their term in office (so whomever wins the 2112 election would not be able to stand again until the 2118 election).
• Senators can be substituted for up to a calendar year. (This has been bought in to allow GBH to accompany Ronald on his planned exploration mission next year. Only Senators with a minister role can be substituted, Ronald who will only be the Head of the Senate will not be able to be substituted neither would Balgason the SS Commander).
• A new Ministry of Communication will be formed, a Minister post will be appointed to a Senator (likely to be Zanus when he stands down as Consul in a few months).
• The Ministry of Cultural Affairs will be renamed the Ministry of Culture & Education (with immediate effect).
• The role of Senate Executive Officer will be abolished (again with immediate effect), this was largely a ceremonial role in any case and its duties will be taken over by the Head of the Senate. 
• Jimmy appointed Deputy Head of Senate, a new post which takes effect from the start of next year. This post will be in name only unless the Head of Senate is away or indisposed (Ronald will be away for most of next year) and will take over those mainly ceremonial duties.