Cursus Honorum

[Senatus-Populusque-Velianus 98]

SENATUS POPULUSQUE VELIANUS

Senate and People of Velia

 

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OFFICES OF HONOR

 

CENSOR

The Censors of Velia are regarded as those men with the most prestige in the Senate. Although they hold no imperium with which to wield armies, they hold a more important power in conducting and reviewing the census. Hence, Censors are responsible for reviewing the tax classification of each citizen, where they may either raise a citizen into the higher ranks of society or unanimously drop them into the lower ranks, or alternatively enroll freedmen as new citizens. As such, it is with the Censor’s mark that newly-elected Quaestors are officially inducted into the Senate. If need be, the Censors can oversee the lower offices that hold no Imperium, and hold veto power over all other offices when applied unanimously.

 

A pair of Censors is exclusively elected from the body of former consuls and elected to serve for a period of five years, the longest of any senatorial position. As they hold no imperium, Censors are not allowed to be followed by lictors (bodyguards/servants).

 

PRINCEPS SENATUS

The Princeps Senatus is the oldest and most accomplished man in the Senate. He holds the distinction of being the first man to speak on any proposed legislation. He is given the power to convene and close Senate meetings, and rule on all points-of-order.

 

The Princeps Senatus is elected yearly from within the Senate body. He is generally an accomplished ex-Consul.

 

 

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OFFICES OF IMPERIUM

 

CONSUL

The Consuls of Velia hold the most important and sought after senatorial office as the chief executives of the senate and army. Consuls reserve the right to summon and arrest any citizen within the city of Velia, and may conduct capital punishment when outside the city. Consuls preside over the Senate and act as the chief diplomats of Velia. In practice, they are usually responsible for setting policy and goals to be achieved by the state. Furthermore, the power of consuls to govern the state shall switch monthly, with the elder consul taking first reign.

 

A pair of Consuls is elected from the most prestigious of the populace, and shall serve for a four-year term.

 

V. Pompeius Cilo, prior

L. Fabius Barba, posterior

 

1684-1688

T. Labienus Cursor, prior

A. Ovidus Piso, posterior

1680-1684

D. Postumius Varro, prior

Sex. Ovidus Maro, posterior

1676-1680

A. Claudius Pulcher, prior

C. Artorius Dives, posterior

1672-1676

C. Claudius Pulcher, prior

T. Marius Aculeo, posterior

1668-1672

A. Gabienus, prior

L. Domitus Ahenobarbus, posterior

1664-1668

C. Valerius Flaccus, prior (II)

L. Aemilius Paullus, posterior

1660-1664

C. Labienus Cursor, prior

Post. Horatius Tubertus, posterior

1656-1660

P. Valerius Poplicola, prior

C. Julius Iulus, posterior

1652-1656

C. Valerius Flaccus, prior (I)

A. Claudius Pulcher, posterior

1648-1652

L. Aurelius Cotta, prior †1651 | Ser. Sulpicius Gabia, posterior 1651-1652

Gn. Cornelius Lentulus, posterior (Senior 1651-1652)

1644-1648

Ser. Sulpicius Gabia, prior

Q. Tullius Cicero, posterior

1640-1644

P. Valerius Flaccus, prior

D. Claudius Dives, posterior

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PRAETOR

Praetors of Velia are those senatorial officers with particularly delicate affairs. Their primary function is as chief judges in courts of law, handling cases of the most serious and heinous nature. There will be two chief Praetors— the Praetor Urbanus and Praetor Peregrinus, who will reside over all matters of the citizens or foreigners respectively. Aside from the praetors needed in Velia, there shall be two praetors sent to every province to mirror the responsibilities of the Chief Praetors of Velia. Additionally, Praetors will be granted sufficient imperium to lead armies in lieu of a consul, and will take on other consular authorities in this fashion.

 

Praetors are elected exclusively from Patrician gens, and must be no less than thirty-nine years of age. They will serve four-year terms.

 

M. Favonius, Incumbent

M. Caelius Rufus, Incumbent

Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus, Incumbent

T. Annius Milo, Incumbent

P. Clodius Pulcher, Incumbent

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LOWER OFFICES

AEDILE

Aediles of Velia have a few various roles and responsibilities set for them. Aediles are responsible for recording and posting new laws and regulations, as well as having the ability to issue edicts at the marketplace and solve trade disputes. Aediles are the officials who sponsor and organize city festivals and religious rites, and the various arena sports and executions. Furthermore, Aediles are tasked with ensuring the care and cleanliness of temples.

 

Aediles are elected from those who have previously held the rank of Quaester, and of whom are no less than thirty-six years of age. They shall hold a term of two years.

 

QUAESTOR

The role of Quaestor takes on many duties throughout the Velian Republic. As the first senatorial position one may be assigned to, it is important that they obtain a broad skill set for their future in public service. In the capital, quaestors are responsible for obtaining new public revenue and securing public provisions, especially for the army. Quaestors also have an important role as investigators for the Senate, often performing audits in both public and private spheres, but also investigating other crimes and prosecuting criminals. A lucky quaestor may also be sent to the provinces to assist a proconsul in governance.

 

Quaestors are elected from those who are no less than thirty years of age, or who have previously served as military tribunes. They shall hold a term of two years.

 

 

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TRIBUNAL RANKS

 

TRIBUNUS PLEBIS

Although the Tribunes of the Plebs are not senators, they are an extremely important representatives of the Velian plebeians and hold great power in public gatherings. Plebeian Tribunes have the sole authority to open public forums to debate and introduce new legislation. They are allowed to represent the people during senatorial meetings and hold a veto in per

 

TRIBUNUS MILITUM

Military tribunes are generally young members of the Patrician families who are vying to jumpstart their political career. After being nominated by their pater familias, the young men then stand for election in front of the Senate. Once affirmed, they are assigned clerk duties under a Consul or Praetor. Older tribunes may be raised for the purpose of providing veteran assistance.

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