Ian Smith

Ian Douglas Smith (born 19th April, 1975) is a Berringsland politician. He represents the constituency of Southaven in the Provisional Assembly, and serves as the Justice and Constitutional Affairs spokesman for the New National Party. Smith is a somewhat controversial figure, both for his parliamentary actions, and links to the old National Party regime.

Family and Early Life
Born to Robert and Marion Smith, a National Party MP and Rural Councillor respectively, in Southaven. His parents owned a sizeable farm in northern Southaven, with his mother functioning as the primary farm manager.

He was educated at Southaven Central Primary School, and Southaven Secondary College. He was a competent enough scholar, winning admission to the University of Adelford, graduating in 1995 with First-Class Honours in History. While at Adelford, he served in the Volunteer Militia, a cadet-like organisation attached to the Berringsland Army devoted to martial training, practical education, and community service. On completing his degree, he was accepted into the University of Cape Town on scholarship in 1996, completing an MA in History, graduating in 1997. His Masters thesis was published by the University of Cape Town as One Grand Refrain: Rhodesia Under UDI. It was in Cape Town that he acquired his fluency in Afrikaans and his abiding love for South Africa food, culture, and history.

The National Party
Smith joined the National Party at age 16 in 1991, and worked for the Party in a number of capacities until leaving for South Africa in 1996.

On his return in 1998, he was employed by the Minister of Internal Affairs as a Ministerial Adviser, serving for just under a year, before transferring to the office of the Minister of Defence as a Counter-Terrorism Adviser. He served well for two years, before becoming the National candidate for Southaven, elected unopposed in 2001 and 2006, before the Parliament of Berringsland was permanently dissolved in 2010. While in Parliament, Smith held the position of Minister for Agriculture from 2004-2010, drawing on his farming background to deliver the best possible results for Berringsland's farmers.

==The Provisional Assembly == After the dissolution of Parliament in 2010, the National Party organisation in Southaven was the dominant community organisation, and saw Smith as the natural choice to represent the riding in the Provisional Assembly.

Smith has proven himself an effective debater and legislator. He has participated actively in debates, and has introduced several pieces of legislation designed to improve the lives of Berringslanders everywhere. He currently holds the positions of Shadow Lord Chancellor, and Shadow Minister for Energy, Environment, and Agriculture.

Legislation introduced:

Truth and Reconciliation Act, 2010

Official Language Act, 2010

Agricultural Aid Act, 2010

Legislation Amended:

Promotion of Reconciliation and Unity Act, 2010

Farm Security Act, 2010