Thirteenth City Assembly of Ves, 1720

[bungo 3965]

THE THIRTEENTH SESSION OF THE CITY ASSEMBLY OF THE GOLDEN CITY OF VES

c. 9th of the Sun’s Smile, 1720

s. Jan Haas

 

 

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As decreed by His Serenity, Prince Matthias of the Golden City of Ves on behalf of the populace of the Golden City, the Fourth Meeting of the Fourth Assembly has been called to order. Within this document are those assemblymen which constitute the Fourth Assembly along with the proposals debated. Alongside with the debated proposals are the results of said proposals.

 

 

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Here be those who represent the populace of the Golden City of Ves between the years 1718 to 1722.

 

Prince Matthias Rutledge

Patrician Mortimer Myre

Patrician Nedric Arkazniv

Patrician Chadwick Morris

Patrician Paul Sigismund di Montelliano Varoche

Patrician Ide Haraccus

Patrician Helton Helvets

Cassian Colborn

Jan Haas

Donnie le Croix

Cedric Black

Zachary Cataffus

Tylos

Urrigon Drumm

Urist Drumm

Amalia Varnes

Guy Haas

Lithren

Albert Samrus

 

Here be those new assemblymen chosen to serve out the remainder of this term.

Dylan Roger

Othodoric Helvets

 

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The Assembly began with when a jester by the name of Jackoff Carrion barged into the court performing a comedy. The jester Jackoff twirled into the hall, pointing a finger at the Prince Rutledge and demanding for their abdication. In a similar manner he wagged his finger and went on about how the Republic has fallen to ruin. This jester’s performance was almost lifelike as it inspired the jeers of the assembly though I, Jan Haas would not be fooled by this audacious play.

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I. RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY OF CURON, 1720

Proposed by Prince Matthias seeking to ratify the peace treaty between the Republic of Ves and the Kingdom of Curon.  The details of the treaty are outlined below.

ARTICLE I - Both parties shall enforce a strict non-aggression pact, under all circumstances.

ARTICLE II - If both parties consent, this treaty may temporarily ascend into a full defensive alliance.

ARTICLE III - A policy of free trade and travel shall be enacted between the two nations. No customs shall be applied to any exchange between the two nations. The citizens of both nations shall be permitted to freely and safely travel within the borders of both nations.

ARTICLE IV - Both parties shall deliver justice to any party charged with or convicted of any crime by either state. The surrender shall only take place upon evidence of criminality according to the laws of the territory the criminal is found. This extradition may only take place if the facts of the crime would justify his commitment for trial if the crime or offense had been committed in the state where they are apprehended. This article is null if it would violate another treaty, pact, or alliance.
ARTICLE V - If either party is found to be in violation of this pact, all articles shall remain in effect, so long as sincere diplomatic efforts are taken to peacefully resolve the dispute, according to the aforementioned articles.

ARTICLE VI - Both parties agree to meet and possibly expand this treaty in four years time. If no agreement is reached, the current terms of the treaty shall remain in effect.

 

This proposal passed with a count of seven ayes, zero nays and twelve abstentions.

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Prince Rutledge became indisposed and thus Assemblyman Cassian Colborn, first among equals, was called by the assembly to host it for the rest of the session.

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Mister Otho Helvets who was recently elevated to Patricianship has recently become a priest. With this, his eldest son Helton Hadrian Helvets took up the mantled of Patricianship. Mr Otho believed he retained an assembly seat and voted in the previous motion. When informed of such, I Jan Haas offered to sell him a lottery ticket for one of the sacked assemblymen. When he heard this Mr. Otho made a great big stink in the hall. In the end it was High Pontiff Daniel VI that proved to be the most level-headed and bought Otho an assembly ticket.

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II. THE CASSIAN CASTLE DOCTRINE

Proposed by Assemblyman Cassian Colborn, first among equals, this proposal seeks to allow the use of deadly force within private property. This official wording of the proposal is written below.

The Freemen and Patricians of the Golden Freecity of Ves will hereby be granted the right to use force (up to and including deadly force) on a trespasser, trespassing on their private property, who, after one warning, refuses to leave.

 

This proposal was tabled by Cassian Colborn, first among equals.

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III. DECLARATION OF MORTIMER MYRE AS REGENT OF THE GOLDEN CITY OF VES

Proposed by Prince Matthias Rutledge, Mortimer Myre is to be raised to the status of regent in the case of the Prince’s indisposition.

 

This proposal failed with a count of no ayes, four nays and fifteen abstentions.

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Assemblyman Urist Drumm swore himself and the family of Drumm to the Golden City of Ves and he swore that he would bring to the city the head of the jester Jackoff. Afterwards he proposed the following motion for the deposition of the Prince of Ves. He may have been inspired by the jester Jackoff’s play.

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IV. DEPOSITION OF MATTHIAS RUTLEDGE AS PRINCE OF VES

Proposed by Assemblyman Urist Drumm seeking to express his displeasure against the Prince. This proposal was meant to be a condemnation of the Prince’s regime and to express their distaste. As the assembly did not hold a two-thirds majority of the assembly is not legally allowed to force the Prince out of their office.

 

This proposal passed with a count of five ayes, one nay and thirteen abstentions.

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V. PONTIFICAL SEAT WITHIN THE SERENE ASSEMBLY

Proposed by Patrician Helton Helvets, the proposal seeks to add to the assembly a permanent seat for the High Pontiff. This proposal was quickly shot down as requiring a two-thirds majority to amend the charter and amend the fabric of the assembly.

 

This proposal failed due to not achieving a majority.

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VI. REMOVAL OF THE SCHOOL IN FAVOR OF ANOTHER CONSTRUCTION

Proposed by Patrician Mortimer Myre, the proposal seeks to demolish the school located within the square. The space will be zoned by the City Clerk and his office will designate what to do with the land.

AMENDMENT I

Proposed by Patrician Ide Haraccus, this amendment seeks to create a district beholden to the church out of the School District. This district is to be under the authority of the Canonist Church and is to house a Cathedral and a small eclesiastical school.

AMENDMENT II

Proposed by Prince Matthias Rutledge, this amendment seeks to add a library to the eccliastical school which would become public domain and to allow secular citizens to access the knowledge.

 

This proposal passed with a count of six ayes, zero nays, and thirteen abstentions.

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VII. PLACE OF WORSHIP FOR THE RASSIDI PEOPLES

Proposed by Assemblyman Albert Samrus, the proposal seeks to zone public land for the creation of a temple for the Rassidi faith.

 

This proposal passed with a count of four ayes, zero nays, and fifteen abstentions.

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VIII. CONCLUSION OF THE THIRTEENTH SESSION OF THE CITY ASSEMBLY OF VES

Proposed by Assemblyman Cassian Colborn, first among equals, this proposal seeks to conclude the assembly.

 

This proposal passed with a count of seven ayes, zero nays and twelve abstentions.

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[Lukariatias 524]

“God bless our Serene Assembly. It is the best system of governance of the realm, today.”