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National Plan
The National Plan will be a document outlining the country’s short- and long-term agendas, priorities, goals, and objectives, clearly articulating its direction. Politicians, candidates, and aspirants running for public office will be trained in the National Plan and must adhere to it during campaigns and policy debates. Presidents, their administrations, and public officials will also be required to comply with the National Plan when managing state affairs.
Created by district residents, the plan will be amended every 3, 5, 7, and 10 years and evaluated quarterly and annually by the advisory council, rather than by the president. They will also be responsible for appraising, guiding, and overseeing the plan’s implementation, as well as deciding on the course of action. First, the plan must address the State’s purpose, settle the question of a national language and faith, and define the structures of government. It should outline the concepts, systems, and strategies for defense, protection, and security, as well as the nation’s competitive advantages. Additionally, it should cover resource management, revenue handling, and metrics for both mandatory and discretionary spending. The plan should also reflect society’s core values, acknowledging individuals’ roles—including their standards of living, worth, hopes, aspirations, and benefits from the State—and outlining what they should expect to contribute in return.
Redefine the purpose(s) of Liberia
Amend the Preamble of Liberia’s Constitution to emphasize that the country is primarily founded to protect and defend the nation and its people via a large, strong, and effective defense and security system. Second, to enhance the economic and financial well-being of its citizens and workers by being the shareholders of the privatized state-owned enterprises. Third, reorganize the Central Bank Branch of Government to disburse cash transfers to older adults and people with disabilities and to fund education vouchers that enable each citizen to access education or learn a trade. Institute an insurance scheme that empowers each citizen to seek healthcare at clinics or hospitals, and retain their chosen legal counsel in criminal cases.
District City State Republic
Transform Liberia into a District City State Republic. Abolish the old county administrative system and divest the national government, especially the presidency, of its tremendous powers and authority, which single-handedly manage, decide, and develop the country.
In this new system and structure, decisions affecting people’s living conditions and well-being are made by district residents rather than by their legislators or the president. The residents shall also administer their district’s government, control and manage their local resources, exercise autonomy over their budget, finance, infrastructure development, elections, ordinances, code, and enforcement.
How well a district does or doesn’t, shall depend upon either their innovations, creativity, or stupidity, not a representative or president.
Reform and Restructuring the Executive Branch of Government
Reduce the size, cost, responsibilities, power, and authority of the presidency or the executive branch by 40%, and limit its focus to law enforcement and regulation. The country’s financial and economic management, growth, and development shall be transferred to the Central Bank Branch of Government. Responsibilities for managing mineral and natural resources, as well as constructing, managing, and maintaining infrastructure, are delegated to the county level. Public services and assistance, ordinance creation and enforcement, voting, zoning, and street construction are transferred to the district government. Management and operations of state-owned enterprises, along with commercial services, are also shifted to the private sector, with ownership held by Liberians and workers.
Sprawling District Bank system
Establish and manage a sprawling banking system at the county and district levels of the country, with at least one local bank per District and one large bank per county, to spur growth and development, handle financial services, and help enforce fiscal discipline.
Abolish or Repurpose the Legislature
Abolish or Repurpose the Legislature into two distinct bodies that are stripped of the power and authority to set their own pay and compensation. The Senate shall become the Advisory Council, and the House of Representatives shall become the Mayoral Assembly. The Advisory Council shall comprise at least 13 separate bodies, with each county electing at least 13 individuals to the Council, to oversee other branches of government, ministries, and agencies, and to appraise and provide guidance on the National Plan. They are also stripped of the power and authority to make laws and vote on bills. As in Senegal and Nebraska, the Mayoral-Representatives shall be a unicameral body. They shall vote up or down on a bill as their district has already debated, amended, and passed. These bodies shall be administered and managed by a Secretarial Office to competently and properly draft bills, estimate costs and benefits, and hire the right staff to carry out the work.
