Introduction
We are excited to bring you the latest updates and insights on the initiatives, policies, and achievements of our government as we continue our commitment to serving and enriching the lives of our citizens. This newsletter serves as a bridge of communication, connecting you with the important work happening throughout our state and offering you a glimpse into the impact we are making at the San Andreas State Government.
New Employees
When employees join the San Andreas State Government, we ask them a crucial question: why did they choose to join the government? We then share their answers with the public to provide insight into the kind of impact these individuals wish to make on the future and development of our city. Here are quotes received from our new employees:
Dixie Vouk, Business Licensing Bureau wrote: I joined SAGOV under BLB because of my love of business and my desire to help others reach their ultimate potential. Ever since I started learning about this field and working with people in business, I have grown to appreciate all they do. It is a dream of mine to be able to support passionate people, and I believe being a part of SAGOV is the perfect opportunity to do just that.
Recent Releases
NEWSLETTER #25 - Government Services Overview
Introduction
The San Andreas State Government is well understood to be the department that offers oversight to the entire state, but it also offers a wide range of services that aim to help citizens and improve their lives. The Government is made up of seven distinct bureaus that each have a specific area domain where they work to improve their own facet of the state. The bureaus are the Property and Housing Bureau, Business Licensing Bureau, Law Review Committee, Public Relations Bureau, Administration Bureau, San Andreas Aviation Administration, and the Government Security Bureau.
We hope this release will serve an introduction to each of the bureaus and be a centralized reference for the numerous services that we offer. Business grants, to suggestion letterboxes - there's a smorgasbord of benefits that citizens could be claiming to help them take the next step in their journeys.
We hope this release will serve an introduction to each of the bureaus and be a centralized reference for the numerous services that we offer. Business grants, to suggestion letterboxes - there's a smorgasbord of benefits that citizens could be claiming to help them take the next step in their journeys.
Property and Housing Bureau
Ever wanted to own your own property? If so, then the Property and Housing Bureau is exactly what you are looking for! The Property and Housing Bureau covers a wide range of services that scales from obtaining properties, to receiving government grants that help assist citizens in starting up and running their businesses.
Property Requests and Listings
An important service for citizens to become familiar with when it comes to the Property and Housing Bureau is the Property Requests and Listing desks. Citizens may request properties that are vacant, which the Government will refurbish and provide as a pay-over-time scheme with zero percent interest. Once individuals pay off their lease, and complete a probation period, they become the sole owner of the building. The listings' desk has a list of ready furbished properties with a variety of lease times, including nightclubs and event venues, that can all be applied for. The ability to own a property is a powerful tool in the state and is a key part in operating ones own business.
Find out property requests desk *HERE* and our property listings can be found *HERE*.
Government Grant Requests
The Government Grant scheme has relaunched under a much smoother process that individuals can utilize to boost the capitial that they can spend. Furniture, adverts, blips, and stock are a few of the items that require a large amount of up front capital and the Government Grant scheme can help mitigate that impact to individuals when starting or running a business. Grants can be for a number of reasons, and their acceptance is dependent on the justification given.
Apply for a Government Grant *HERE*
Property Inquiries
The public inquiries section is a dedicated area to help provide a clear section for various questions that can be asked surrounding properties including, validity, payments, ownership, and leases. The section helps citizens directly reach the Property and Housing Bureau without having to visit city hall or having to privately email individuals.
Submit a public inquiry *HERE*.
Property Requests and Listings
An important service for citizens to become familiar with when it comes to the Property and Housing Bureau is the Property Requests and Listing desks. Citizens may request properties that are vacant, which the Government will refurbish and provide as a pay-over-time scheme with zero percent interest. Once individuals pay off their lease, and complete a probation period, they become the sole owner of the building. The listings' desk has a list of ready furbished properties with a variety of lease times, including nightclubs and event venues, that can all be applied for. The ability to own a property is a powerful tool in the state and is a key part in operating ones own business.
Find out property requests desk *HERE* and our property listings can be found *HERE*.
Government Grant Requests
The Government Grant scheme has relaunched under a much smoother process that individuals can utilize to boost the capitial that they can spend. Furniture, adverts, blips, and stock are a few of the items that require a large amount of up front capital and the Government Grant scheme can help mitigate that impact to individuals when starting or running a business. Grants can be for a number of reasons, and their acceptance is dependent on the justification given.
Apply for a Government Grant *HERE*
Property Inquiries
The public inquiries section is a dedicated area to help provide a clear section for various questions that can be asked surrounding properties including, validity, payments, ownership, and leases. The section helps citizens directly reach the Property and Housing Bureau without having to visit city hall or having to privately email individuals.
Submit a public inquiry *HERE*.
Business Licensing Bureau
The Business Licensing Bureau offers a number of services to the public. The most important service they offer is the ability to register a business and apply for the appropriate licenses. Our licensing process exists to ensure fair standards are being maintained across the state by competing business entities, especially when those entities are key to our states' economy.
Business Registrations and Licences
A business can be registered as a Stand-Alone, Subsidiary, Parent Company or a Non-Profit Organization. Any business registered as a Subsidiary must be placed under a Parent company, for example. Donnelly Conglomerate & Partners is a Parent Company, and they have Hayes Dealership as one of their Subsidiary. Non-profit Organizations do not have to apply for business licenses like the others. This is to help limit the financial burden of running the company, so that more of their capital can be reinvested into projects that help the state. Non-profit Organizations, instead, must keep a record, and submit a Donation Declaration Form on their business registration each time a donation is made.
Getting a business registered then gives citizens the ability to apply for a number of different licenses to run their business. A full list of these licenses can be found here. These licenses are not limited to large businesses like Gas Stations and General stores. There are licenses that allow citizens to open businesses ranging from Night Clubs to their own private investigations firms.
Find out business registrations *HERE* and our licencing desk *HERE*.
Business Lease Program
One of the Business Licensing Bureau's latest additions is the Business Lease program. There are a number of government owned businesses that the Bureau leases out for a short period to citizens. This is to give people the opportunity to run a business such as a Gas Station or Gun Store to get the experience without having to spend millions on purchasing one themselves. Many of the leases are shorter term contracts, which ensures a diverse rotation of specialized businesses across the state. It's the aim of the Business Licensing Bureau to help provide opportunities to those who otherwise would not have it, and to stimulate the economy.
Click *HERE* for business leases.
Business Complaints Desk
The Business Licensing Bureau also have provisions in place to allow citizens to make complaints about any business that is operating in the state. If you believe that a business is in breach of any of the licensing conditions or is operating illegally/ unfairly, you can submit a business complaint to the Bureau on their Business Complaints Desk & Fine Appeal Desk.
Our business complaints desk can be found *HERE*.
Business Expense Rebates
Business Expense Rebates is a system the the Business Licensing Bureau facilitates which gives business owners the opportunity to recoup some of their losses after opening their business. Businesses like Nightclubs, Restaurants and Bars often operate on a loss and this causes majority of owners to become demotivated and decide not to open. The aim of these rebates is to hopefully encourage business owners to open more, knowing that they have a way to regain some of the money they loss from opening.
Business Registrations and Licences
A business can be registered as a Stand-Alone, Subsidiary, Parent Company or a Non-Profit Organization. Any business registered as a Subsidiary must be placed under a Parent company, for example. Donnelly Conglomerate & Partners is a Parent Company, and they have Hayes Dealership as one of their Subsidiary. Non-profit Organizations do not have to apply for business licenses like the others. This is to help limit the financial burden of running the company, so that more of their capital can be reinvested into projects that help the state. Non-profit Organizations, instead, must keep a record, and submit a Donation Declaration Form on their business registration each time a donation is made.
Getting a business registered then gives citizens the ability to apply for a number of different licenses to run their business. A full list of these licenses can be found here. These licenses are not limited to large businesses like Gas Stations and General stores. There are licenses that allow citizens to open businesses ranging from Night Clubs to their own private investigations firms.
Find out business registrations *HERE* and our licencing desk *HERE*.
Business Lease Program
One of the Business Licensing Bureau's latest additions is the Business Lease program. There are a number of government owned businesses that the Bureau leases out for a short period to citizens. This is to give people the opportunity to run a business such as a Gas Station or Gun Store to get the experience without having to spend millions on purchasing one themselves. Many of the leases are shorter term contracts, which ensures a diverse rotation of specialized businesses across the state. It's the aim of the Business Licensing Bureau to help provide opportunities to those who otherwise would not have it, and to stimulate the economy.
Click *HERE* for business leases.
Business Complaints Desk
The Business Licensing Bureau also have provisions in place to allow citizens to make complaints about any business that is operating in the state. If you believe that a business is in breach of any of the licensing conditions or is operating illegally/ unfairly, you can submit a business complaint to the Bureau on their Business Complaints Desk & Fine Appeal Desk.
Our business complaints desk can be found *HERE*.
Business Expense Rebates
Business Expense Rebates is a system the the Business Licensing Bureau facilitates which gives business owners the opportunity to recoup some of their losses after opening their business. Businesses like Nightclubs, Restaurants and Bars often operate on a loss and this causes majority of owners to become demotivated and decide not to open. The aim of these rebates is to hopefully encourage business owners to open more, knowing that they have a way to regain some of the money they loss from opening.
Law Review Committee
The Law Review Committee has a large part to play in the executive function within San Andreas. The Committee oversees the running of the House of Representatives and the elections that seat individuals in it. Each term, the employees of the Law Review Committee assist the representatives and delegates in structuring bills, the proceedings of the House, and any other tasks that are needed in the smooth running.
House of Representatives
The House of Representatives is the key system in which individuals in the state can get involved in the decision-making processes. Each term sees four citizens of the state elected to be representatives, alongside four appointed representatives and two delegates. The House of Representatives, introduce, debate, and vote on bills and resolutions that help shape the state in itself. Citizens wanting to change the state should start here and can even suggest their own bills and resolutions that representatives and pick up.
Find out how to submit a bill suggestion and more *HERE*.
Elections
The election season is always an eventful one in San Andreas, and it's the responsibility of the Law Review Committee to oversee it, as well as execute the elections themselves. Civilians can apply and take part in the campaign period that sees them get voted into the Law Review Committee.
Submit an application to the LRC *HERE*.
House of Representatives
The House of Representatives is the key system in which individuals in the state can get involved in the decision-making processes. Each term sees four citizens of the state elected to be representatives, alongside four appointed representatives and two delegates. The House of Representatives, introduce, debate, and vote on bills and resolutions that help shape the state in itself. Citizens wanting to change the state should start here and can even suggest their own bills and resolutions that representatives and pick up.
Find out how to submit a bill suggestion and more *HERE*.
Elections
The election season is always an eventful one in San Andreas, and it's the responsibility of the Law Review Committee to oversee it, as well as execute the elections themselves. Civilians can apply and take part in the campaign period that sees them get voted into the Law Review Committee.
Submit an application to the LRC *HERE*.
Public Relations Bureau
The Public Relations Bureau is a multifaceted bureau that deals with government correspondence, media relations, community outreach, and events planning. The idea of the Public Relations Bureau is to act as a conduct between the San Andreas State Government and the citizens of the state.
Newsletters and Press Releases
Written correspondence is essential in San Andreas, as it's the primary way that citizens can keep informed with the changes that are happening in the State Government. Newsletters and Press Releases are an essential part in keeping the San Andreas State Government transparent with its citizens.
Community Outreach
The community outreach that the Public Relations Bureau undertakes is in an effort to directly tackle the issues faced by real citizens. Individuals can reach out to the Bureau via the Community Suggestion Box, or by catching them on their periodic city rounds. The Bureau strives to bring solutions to issues and suggestions that individuals submit and in turn improve the lives of all in the state.
Submit a community suggestion *HERE*.
Newsletters and Press Releases
Written correspondence is essential in San Andreas, as it's the primary way that citizens can keep informed with the changes that are happening in the State Government. Newsletters and Press Releases are an essential part in keeping the San Andreas State Government transparent with its citizens.
Community Outreach
The community outreach that the Public Relations Bureau undertakes is in an effort to directly tackle the issues faced by real citizens. Individuals can reach out to the Bureau via the Community Suggestion Box, or by catching them on their periodic city rounds. The Bureau strives to bring solutions to issues and suggestions that individuals submit and in turn improve the lives of all in the state.
Submit a community suggestion *HERE*.
Administration Bureau
The Administration Bureau is one of the most key Bureaus to the continued sucess of the San Andreas State Government. Administration deals with all recruitment for positions in the Government, as well as commendations, complaints and general human resources tasks. Citezens will often interact with one of the employees in this bureau if they have interviews, or have submitted complaints.
Recruitment
Citizens can help shape the San Andreas State Government by applying for a position in the Government. Our robust hiring process ensures high quality candidates are hired, which ensures the very best individuals are the ones progressing our state. Get involved and help carve out the future you want to see the state head towards.
Apply to be part of the San Andreas State Government *HERE*.
Commendations & Complaints
The Administration Bureau also handles all commendations and complaints for our staff at the San Andreas State Government. Citizens can submit a commendation when they feel an employee has gone out of their way and deserves recognition. On the other hand, if individuals feel they had a less than desirable interaction, they can submit a complaint.
You can submit a commendation or complaint *HERE*.
Recruitment
Citizens can help shape the San Andreas State Government by applying for a position in the Government. Our robust hiring process ensures high quality candidates are hired, which ensures the very best individuals are the ones progressing our state. Get involved and help carve out the future you want to see the state head towards.
Apply to be part of the San Andreas State Government *HERE*.
Commendations & Complaints
The Administration Bureau also handles all commendations and complaints for our staff at the San Andreas State Government. Citizens can submit a commendation when they feel an employee has gone out of their way and deserves recognition. On the other hand, if individuals feel they had a less than desirable interaction, they can submit a complaint.
You can submit a commendation or complaint *HERE*.
San Andreas Aviation Administration
The San Andreas Aviation Administration is one of the newer bureaus at the San Andreas State Government, and they deal with all things aircraft. Individuals can get their pilots license from the SAAA Flight School, as well as keep up to date with the latest announcements and changes to flight regulations. The San Andreas Aviation Administration is key in ensuring our flight paths and regulations are being held to high standards and that civilians are being safe in their aircraft practises.
Flight School
Our flight school is a four class minimum school that walks novice students through how to safely operate, navigate, and aviate an aircraft. The school is designed to be as accommodating a possible for individuals of all skills and ensures that once they pass, they are fully fit to fly aircraft within the San Andreas State area. Individuals can apply and once accepted, sign up to each flight school as they are held at a variety of times.
You can find out more on how to be a pilot *HERE*.
Flight Registration, Avaition Desk and Updates
The less visible side to the San Andreas Aviation Administration is also one of the more important duties, and it's important that all airborne citizens keep up to date with their flight registration, flight logs, and administration updates. The San Andreas Aircraft Administration, like most facets of the Government, is continually evolving and progressing, and it's important that as its policies change, the citizens can be kept in the loop.
Register an aircraft, or find out the latest from the SAAA by clicking *HERE*
Flight School
Our flight school is a four class minimum school that walks novice students through how to safely operate, navigate, and aviate an aircraft. The school is designed to be as accommodating a possible for individuals of all skills and ensures that once they pass, they are fully fit to fly aircraft within the San Andreas State area. Individuals can apply and once accepted, sign up to each flight school as they are held at a variety of times.
You can find out more on how to be a pilot *HERE*.
Flight Registration, Avaition Desk and Updates
The less visible side to the San Andreas Aviation Administration is also one of the more important duties, and it's important that all airborne citizens keep up to date with their flight registration, flight logs, and administration updates. The San Andreas Aircraft Administration, like most facets of the Government, is continually evolving and progressing, and it's important that as its policies change, the citizens can be kept in the loop.
Register an aircraft, or find out the latest from the SAAA by clicking *HERE*
Government Security Bureau
The Government Security Bureau is the last of the bureaus on this list, but are equally important to the functioning of the State Government as the rest of the bureaus. The Government Security Bureau deals with the protection of employees of the San Andreas State Government, as well as the San Andreas Judicial Branch. The Bureau also deals with safeguarding government property and ensuring its secure.
The Government Security Bureau also often undertake essential security work at Government events, as well as providing a helpful and reassuring face to the visitors of city hall.
The Government Security Bureau also often undertake essential security work at Government events, as well as providing a helpful and reassuring face to the visitors of city hall.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dante Buchanan
Interim Deputy Director| Public Relations Bureau
San Andreas State Government
The First GSB Agent Academy
The San Andreas State Government is pleased to announce that the Government Security Bureau has held its first ever Junior Agent Academy. The academy saw all new applicants to GSB, given the chance to train and undertake the introductory course together. The academy was also a fantastic opportunity for the established agents to take part and refine their own understanding and training skills, since continuous improvement is a key goal for the San Andreas State Government in 2024.
Senior Security Agent Arnold Rimmer alongside experienced agents Mark Bloomfield and Rudolph Edel, conducted the academy with three new Government Security Bureau hires ready to learn the ropes of the position. The academy comes after a large influx of applications to the Government Security Bureau after it reopened applications mid-way through January. The short period of closure for applications, allowed the Government Security Bureau to undergo a thorough review of its internal training and its internal processes, with a hope that the bureau continues to refine itself under the lead of Security Director Elian Ramos.
Acadamy Gradutes:
Jhin Kaur
Lester Conway
Clay Thompson
Jhin Kaur
Lester Conway
Clay Thompson
Arnold Rimmer, Senior Security Agent wrote:Reflecting on my first GSB Academy, I am reminded of the incredible journey it has been. This achievement was not just a personal milestone but a testament to the collective hard work, dedication, and vision of everyone involved. The success of the academy is a direct result of the unwavering commitment and innovative approach of our supervisory team. Their ability to adapt and evolve our methods paved the way for an academy that was not only efficient, but also set a new standard in educational excellence.
I welcome all of our new recruits and I cannot wait to work with them side by side.
Congratulations to all of our new agents!
January In Pictures
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Recruitment
Promotions
We are thrilled to share exciting news from the San Andreas State Government! Over the past month, we have witnessed numerous individuals within our organization receive well-deserved promotions. With each step, they assume increased responsibilities, enabling them to make a more significant impact on the City of Los Santos.
Appointments
Junior Agent ► Security Senior Agent
Appointments
- Dixie Vouk, Business Licensing Bureau Intern
- Bryson Stiller, San Andreas Aviation Association Intern
- Jhin Kaur, Government Security Bureau Junior Agent
- Lester Conway, Government Security Bureau Junior Agent
- Clay Thompson, Government Security Bureau Junior Agent
- Dante Buchanan, Public Relations Bureau Interim Deputy Director
- Adaline Lovelace, San Andreas Aviation Association
- Sampson Jones, Property & Housing Bureau
- Jimmithy Jemima, San Andreas Aviation Association
- Grace Speed, Business Licensing Bureau
- Jabar Williams, Business Licensing Bureau
- Sampson Jones, Property & Housing Bureau
- Edward Bronson, Administration Bureau
- Andy Tyrie, Property and Housing Bureau
- Elian Ramos, Government Security Bureau
- Gordon Graves, San Andreas Aviation Administration
Junior Agent ► Security Senior Agent
- Arnold Rimmer, Government Security Bureau
- Shawn Jo, Government Security Bureau
- Freddie Wilson, Government Security Bureau
- Huw Parry, Government Security Bureau
Closing Statement
January is a month of new beginnings. The same is true for us in the San Andreas State Government, but not all new beginnings have to start from scratch. Instead, it is a great opportunity for us all to rejuvenate ourselves in what we are already working on, as well as refocusing our goals, as well as looking forward to the future. 2024 will see the San Andreas State Government work towards improving its variety of services offered to the public, opening up our lines of communication with the public, refining our internal processes, as well as many others as we continue to progress throughout the year.
Closing out the first month of the year, we are already hard at working meeting our department wide goals as well as our bureau specific ones, with the Business Licensing Bureau finalizing its Business Expense Rebates. The Expense Rebates process has been developed to help businesses that often operate at a loss, such a nightclubs or restaurants, recover some of their costs. This should help business owners with finding their footing, as well as have a positive knock on effect for the citizens of the state, as they should hopefully be able to enjoy businesses opening more regularly.
Citizens can also look forward to various other upcoming projects, such as our revamped community letterbox, the Point Reform System for recruitment that was teased in December, and a Community Property Spotlight project that sees the Property and Housing Bureau working in conjunction with the Public Relations Bureau to help showcase business owners properties whilst also hosting some fantastic events.
The new beginnings of January can also come in more literal senses, which as we come to a close of our first newsletter of the year, is the perfect time to introduce myself as the new Interim Deputy Director for Public Relations. I have joined the San Andreas State Government this month, after moving in from North Yankton. I hope to take the Public Relations Bureau and progress it in the upwards direction it was always heading. I encourage all citizens of the state to get in touch if you have any suggestions or comments. Let 2024 be another great year of success for the San Andreas State Government and all of our departments and organizations.
Contact Information
Dante Buchanan
Interim Deputy Director | Public Relations Bureau
San Andreas State Government
Andrea Fallon, M.D., F.R.C.O.G., OB/GYN
Interim Director | Public Relations Bureau
Assistant To The Governor
San Andreas State Government