The Aulic Edict 341ES

[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska 3322]

THE AULIC EDICT 341ES

 

 

KRUSAE ZWY KONGZEM

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PREAMBLE

In this era of change and growth for the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, the adaptability of the Aulic Government to meet the needs of the Haeseni people is of paramount importance. In pursuit of such, this Edict shall amend the Jura i Zem of the Haurul Caezk to greatly expand the Aulic Offices of the Palatine, the Lord Speaker, High Seneschal, the Royal Treasurer, the High Justiciar, the Royal Curator and the Aulic Envoy.

 

SECTION I: Office of the Palatine

SECTION II: Office of the Speaker

SECTION III: Office of the Seneschal

SECTION IV: Office of the Treasurer

SECTION VI: Office of the Justiciar

SECTION VII: Office of the Curator

SECTION VIII: Office of the Envoy

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SECTION I: Office of the Palatine

The Office of the Palatine shall serve as the office of the head of government and assume responsibility for the efficient functioning of the Aulic Government and Haeseni systems and institutions.

 

I.I: The Lord Palatine

Pursuant to the Jura i Zem of the Haurul Caezk, the position of the Lord Palatine (Naumariav: Palatin) shall serve as permanent minister on the Aulic Council and head of the Office of the Palatine and the Aulic Government as a whole, to be referred to as ‘His Excellency’ (Zir Valtry) or ‘Her Excellency’ (Ziy Valtry).

 

The duties and powers of the Lord Palatine are henceforth:

To staff and manage the Office of the Palatine;

To sit on the Aulic Council as its president;

To wield the Golden Bulava of Office;

To advise the Crown on appointments to the Aulic Council;

To serve as Regent of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska when the Crown is incapacitated or incapable of rule;

To be the foremost legal actor within the Kingdom and recipient of legal suits on behalf of the Aulic Government;

To host regular meetings of the Aulic Council;

To preside over and ensure the efficient functioning of public Haeseni institutions and systems.

 

I.II: Office Hierarchy

The Lord Palatine

As head of the Aulic Government, the Lord Palatine shall assume responsibility for the efficient functioning of the Government and all public institutions within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska.

The Deputy Palatine

The Deputy Palatine shall be appointed by the Lord Palatine and serve as assistant in the fulfilment of the Office’s duties, and shall be treated as acting-Palatine in the event that the current Lord-Palatine is temporarily incapaciated or incapable. 

Palatinial Kommissar

Palatinial Komissars shall be appointed at the discretion of the Lord Palatine to assist with projects undertaken by the Office, such as reforms.

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SECTION II: Office of the Speaker

The Office of the Speaker shall serve as administrator of the legislature of the Aulic Government, his Majesty’s Royal Duma, and oversee the integral functioning of the body and its frequent meetings.

 

II.I: The Speaker of the Duma

Pursuant to the Jura i Zem of the Haurul Caezk, the position of the Speaker of the Duma (Naumariav: Herzen) shall serve as a permanent minister on the Aulic Council at the will of the Crown, and referred to as ‘His Excellecny’ (Zir Valtry) or ‘Her Excellency’ (Ziy Valtry).

 

The duties and powers of the Speaker of the Duma are henceforth:

To sit on the Aulic Council as representative of the Royal Duma and advise the Crown on matters of the legislature;

To wield the Black Bulava of Office;

To convene regular sittings of the Royal Duma;

To serve as acting Palatine when the incumbent Palatine and the Deputy Palatine are incapacitated;

To uphold the integrity, practicality and cultural significance of the Royal Duma.

 

II.II: The Lord Handler

The Lord Handler shall be elected from the officers of the Royal Duma by majority vote of the Royal Duma and confirmed by the Crown at the first sitting of each cycle of the legislature, and this shall not exempt them from their standard duties as an officer of the Royal Duma.

 

The duties and powers of the Lord Handler are henceforth:

To assume the role of acting Speaker of the Duma when the incumbent Speaker of the Duma is absent or incapacitated;

To represent the majority sentiment of the Royal Duma.

 

II.III: Office Hierarchy

The Speaker of the Duma

Appointed by the Crown, the Speaker of the Duma shall preside over the Royal Duma and ensure its frequent meeting and efficient functioning.

The Lord Handler

The Lord Handler shall be an officer of the Royal Duma who is elected by the majority vote of the Royal Duma and affirmed by the Crown to act as temporary Speaker of the Duma in the absence of the incumbent Speaker.

Duma Clerks

Duma Clerks shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Duma for the purposes of record keeping and administrative assistance.

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SECTION III: Office of the Seneschal

The Office of the Seneschal shall serve as interior administrators of the lands, services and infrastructure within the lands directly administered by the Crown within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska.

 

III.I: The High Seneschal

Pursuant to the Jura i Zem of the Haurul Caezk, the position of the High Seneschal (Naumariav: Styuard) shall serve as a permanent minister on the Aulic Council at the will of the Crown, and referred to as ‘His Excellency’ (Zir Valtry) or ‘Her Excellency’ (Ziy Valtry).

 

The duties and powers of the High Seneschal are henceforth:

To staff and manage the Office of the Seneschal;

To sit on the Aulic Council as its chief interior advisor;

To wield the Copper Bulava of Office;

To oversee the administration of lands held by the Crown;

To maintain records of property ownership within lands held by the Crown;

To maintain an efficient system taxation within lands held by the Crown;

To ensure that the housing needs of the Capital are sufficiently met;

To expand upon infrastructure within lands held by the Crown;

To manage, and take census of the citizens and residents of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska every sixteen years.

 

III.II: Kastellan Steward

The Kastellan Steward, appointed by the High Seneschal, shall function within the Office of the Seneschal to manage the administration of the Royal Capital, including the sale of property, upkeep of infrastructure and employment of Stewards.

 

The duties of the Kastellan Steward are henceforth:

To manage the sale and use of property in the Royal Capital;

To maintain the infrastructure and public spaces of the Capital City;

To employ Stewards to assist with the fulfilment of these duties.

 

III.III: Kastellan of Settlement

The Kastellan of Settlement, appointed by the High Seneschal, shall function within the Office of the Seneschal to assist new and returning settlers within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska to become acquainted and accustomed with the Kingdom and the opportunities it affords.

 

The duties of the Kastellan of Settlement are henceforth:

To assist new settlers seeking to establish themselves within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska;

To facilitate accessible housing for new settlers;

To facilitate accessible employment for new settlers;

To employ City Guides to assist with the fulfillment of these duties.

 

III.IV: Office Hierarchy

High Seneschal
The High Seneschal shall manage all interior affairs, infrastructure and land management within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska and oversee the administration of the Royal Capital and immigration.

Kastellan Steward

Operating beneath the High Seneschal, the Kastellan Steward manages the stewardry and administration of the Royal Capital.

Steward

Stewards shall manage property sales within the Royal Capital.

Kastellan of Settlement

Appointed by the High Seneschal, the Kastellan of Settlement responsible for immigration and settlement efforts within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska.

City Guides

City Guides shall work beneath the Kastellan of Settlement to aid new settlers in establishing themselves within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska.

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SECTION IV: Office of the Treasurer

The Office of the Treasurer shall assume responsibility for the management of the Royal Treasury and the economic and fiscal affairs of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska.

 

IV.I: The Royal Treasurer

Pursuant to the Jura i Zem of the Haurul Caezk, the position of the Royal Treasurer (Naumariav: Aranyiaz) shall serve as a permanent minister on the Aulic Council at the will of the Crown, and referred to as ‘His Excellency’ (Zir Valtry) or ‘Her Excellency’ (Ziy Valtry).

 

The duties and powers of the Royal Treasurer are henceforth:

To staff and manage the Office of the Treasurer;

To sit on the Aulic Council as its chief financial advisor;

To wield the Silver Bulava of Office;

To sustainably manage the Royal Treasury;

To maintain records and reports of expenditure within the Kingdom;

To oversee the financial ventures of the Aulic Government;

To manage and levy crown requested taxes within the Kingdom;

To regulate business and trading within the Kingdom;

To manage and oversee the minting of Haeseni currency;

To facilitate and promote employment opportunities;

To employ Auditors as general assistants to the Office of the Treasurer.

 

IV.II: Kastellan of Agriculture

The Kastellan of Agriculture, appointed by the Lord Treasurer, shall function within the Office of the Treasurer to oversee the efficient operation of farmlands held by the Crown, chiefly those adjoining the Royal Capital, the provision of food to the populace and employment of farmers.

 

The duties of the Kastellan of Agriculture are henceforth,

To manage and upkeep the farmlands held by the Crown;

To hire farmers, and collect produce on a commission-based payment;

To sell farm produce to the Haeseni public.

 

IV.III: Office Hierarchy

Royal Treasurer

The Royal Treasurer shall manage all matters of the Royal Treasury, from coffers to investment, to oversee the operations of the Kastellan of Agriculture and directly coordinate the work of Auditors.

Auditor

Working directly beneath the Royal Treasurer, Auditors shall be general financial assistants to the Aulic Government.

Kastellan of Agriculture

The Kastellan of Agriculture shall oversee the harvesting of the farmlands held by the Crown, employ farmers to reap the harvest, store farm produce for winter and market surplus produce to the Haeseni people.

Farmer

Farmers shall be commissioned by the Kastellan of Agriculture for produce harvested from the Crown farmlands.

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SECTION V: Office of the Justiciar

The Office of the Justiciar shall serve as state attorneys for the Aulic Government, responsible for criminal investigation and prosecution, public defence and civil representation of the Aulic Government.

 

V.I: The High Justiciar

Pursuant to the Jura i Zem of the Haurul Caezk, the position of High Justiciar (Naumariav: Vasriciar) shall serve as permanent minister on the Aulic Council, serving at the will of the Crown and referred to as ‘His Excellency’ (Zir Valtry) or ‘Her Excellency’ (Ziy Valtry).

 

The duties and powers of the High Justiciar are henceforth:

To staff and manage the office of the Lord Justiciar;

To sit on the Aulic Council as its chief legal advisor;

To wield the Grey Bulava of Office;

To oversee the investigation and administration of justice within the Kingdom;

To investigate criminal matters within the Kingdom;

To summon legal entities to appear before the Aulic Court on criminal charges; 

To prosecute legal entities before the Aulic Court on criminal charges on behalf of the Crown;

To hire solicitors and investigators to serve within the Aulic Government;

To represent the Aulic Government in civil suits.

 

V.II: Royal Jurists

Royal Jurists, appointed by the High Justiciar, shall function within the Office of the Justiciar as public prosecutors, public defenders and legal representatives of the Aulic Government.

 

The duties of the Royal Jurists are henceforth;

To handle cases of public prosecution, both in preparation for trial and before the Aulic Court;

To represent and counsel the Aulic Government in civil suits;

To act as public defenders where alleged offenders are unable to employ legal representation.

 

V.III: Royal Detectives

Royal Detectives appointed by the High Justiciar, shall function within the Office of the Justiciar as detectives and investigators in all legal matters concerning crime.

 

The duties of Royal Detectives are henceforth;

To investigate any criminal matter within the Kingdom;

To gather and compile evidence, be it physical or testimony, for the purposes of arrest and prosecution;

To cooperate with the Haeseni Royal Army to arrest and interrogate persons of interest.

 

V.IV: Office Hierarchy

High Justiciar

The High Justiciar shall oversee matters of criminal prosecution and investigation within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, advise the Aulic Council on legal matters and represent the Aulic Government in civil cases.

Royal Jurist

Royal Jurists shall work beneath the High Justiciar as criminal prosecutors and public defenders.

Royal Detective

Royal Detectives shall investigate all criminal matters and prepare evidence sufficient for charging and convicting criminals.

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SECTION VI - Office of the Curator

The Office of the Curator shall uphold and promote Haeseni culture and academics through administration of the Royal Haense Academy, the Royal Library, the Laudov Welderz and the hosting of cultural and historically-significant events.

 

VI.I: The Royal Curator

Pursuant to the Jura i Zem of the Haurul Caezk, the position of Royal Curator (Naumariav: Eipaeer) shall serve as permanent minister on the Aulic Council at the will of the Crown, referred to as ‘His Excellency’ (Zir Valtry) or ‘Her Excellency’ (Ziy Valtry).

 

The duties of the Royal Curator are henceforth:

To staff and manage the Office of the Royal Curator;

To sit on the Aulic Council as its chief cultural and academic advisor;

To wield the Brass Bulava of Office;

To manage and administrate the Royal Library;

To manage and administrate the Royal Academy;

To create and commission literary and artistic works;

To promote and teach Haeseni culture and history;

To host events of cultural and historical significance.

 

VI.II: Academy Professors

Academy Professors shall staff the Royal Academy, overseen directly by the Royal Curator, shall function within the Office of the Curator and provide practical and engaging education to the Haeseni people, equip future professional practitioners and to uphold the cultural and academic standards of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska.

 

The duties of the Academy Professor are henceforth:

To operate the Royal Academy;

To host and promote lectures, classes and activities in pursuit of the enhanced education and knowledge of the Haeseni people;

To undergo research projects in pursuit of developing advancements in 

To organize, run and oversee the Laudov Welderz.

 

VI. III: Kastellan Scribe

The Kastellan Scribe, appointed by the Royal Curator, shall function within the Office of the Curator to manage the Royal Library, produce, sponsor and distribute artistic, literary and other cultural Haeseni works and commission scholars, artists, playwrights, chefs and tailors to promote and develop Haeseni culture.

 

The duties of Kastellan Scribe are henceforth:

To curate the Royal Library;

To produce, distribute and commission works on Haeseni culture and history;

To employ and manage Scribes.

 

VI.IV: Office Hierarchy

Royal Curator

The Royal Curator shall direct all academic and cultural affairs within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska and oversee the positions beneath them to promote Haeseni culture through education, literature, music, food, clothing and entertainment.

Assistant Curator

The Assistant Curator shall assist in the management, delegation, and other responsibilities of the Royal Curator.

Academy Professor   

Employed to teach their fields in the Royal Academy, Academy Professors shall hold frequent engaging lessons for both Academy students and the Haeseni public.

Kastellan Scribe

Operating beneath the Royal Curator, the Kastellan Scribe shall curate the Royal Library and distribute works of Haeseni literature through produce of themselves and the Scribes working beneath them or by commission.

Scribe

Scribes shall work at the direction of the Kastellan Scribe to produce and support cultural Haeseni works.

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SECTION VII: Office of the Envoy

The Office of the Envoy shall assume the diplomatic responsibilities of the Aulic Government through international correspondence, the broaching of international treaties and pacts, the establishment of Haeseni embassies internationally and the hosting of allied ambassadors within the Kingdom of Hanseit-Ruska.

 

VII.I: The Aulic Envoy

Pursuant to the Jura i Zem of the Haurul Caezk, the Aulic Envoy (Naumariav: Szara) shall serve as a permanent minister on the Aulic Council at the will of the Crown, and referred to as ‘His Excellency’ (Zir Valtry) or ‘Her Excellency’ (Ziy Valtry);

 

The duties of the Aulic Envoy are henceforth:

To staff and manage the Office of the Aulic Envoy;

To sit on the Aulic Council as its chief advisor in foreign affairs;

To wield the White Bulava of Office;

To coordinate the diplomatic missions of the Aulic Government;

To establish embassies and assign ambassadors in foreign capitals;

To host foreign diplomats in the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska;

To employ and oversee the operations of emissaries and ambassadors.

 

VII.II: Aulic Ambassadors

Aulic Ambassadors, appointed by the Aulic Envoy, shall function within the Office of the Envoy as diplomatic agents assigned to other nations to facilitate national dialogue and cultivate mutually-beneficial political relations.

 

The duties of Aulic Ambassadors are henceforth:

To communicate and improve relations with foreign nations.

To manage embassies in a foreign nation.

 

VII.III: Office Hierarchy

Aulic Envoy

The Aulic Envoy shall be chief diplomatic advisor of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, coordinate the diplomatic missions of the Aulic Government, and host foreign diplomats in the Kingdom of Hanseti Ruska.

Aulic Ambassador

A diplomat of Hanseti-Ruska shall be assigned to a specific nation to ensure good communication and relationships with their assigned nation.

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Issued and proclaimed on this 6^th day of Vzmey and Hyff of 341E.S.

 

His Royal Majesty JOSEF I by the Grace of Godan, Koeng of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Ulgaard, Lahy, Sorbesborg and Slesvik, Duke of Carnatia and Vidaus, Margrave of Rothswald, Count of Graiswald, Karikhov, Baranya, Kvasz, Kavat, Karovia, Kovachgrad, Torun, Turov, Kaunas, Alban, Reza and Markev, Baron of Rytsburg, Venzia, Esenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera

Edited October 2, 2020 by Kingdom of Haense