NOMINATIONS FOR THE 444 E.S GENERAL ELECTIONS

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NOMINATIONS FOR THE

444 E.S GENERAL ELECTIONS

 

 

KRUZAE ZWY KONGZEM

 

DLUM VE EDLERVIK, DRUZ VE EDLERVIK

 

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VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK,

 

By decree of his Royal Majesty, Karl III, and the Lord Speaker, an election is called in the year 444 E.S., to elect to the Royal Duma its four officials, the Royal Aldermen, the Grand Maer, and the Military Tribune. Nominations shall be open for two months, and citizens of the Kongzem are encouraged to fulfil their civic duty to their country and both nominate and vote in the coming elections.

 

ROYAL ALDERMEN

Two Royal Aldermen are elected as representatives of the whole people of Hanseti-Ruska, by popular vote. They are tasked with giving voice to their constituents within his Majesty’s Royal Duma by proposing and shaping legislative bills. Royal Aldermen may be of any birth, common or noble. Royal Aldermen are expected to produce at least two bills during their tenure.  

 

GRAND MAER

The Grand Maer of Karosgrad is elected by majority vote to represent the people of Hanseti-Ruska in the Office of the Lord Seneschal and assume the duties of management of the city’s social institutions, assisting in growth of the city’s business and economy, and bringing city wide events to Karosgrad. This role is vital and important to the city, and its abilities depend on the office holder as well as their desires to shape the city to its betterment alongside sitting on His Majesty's Royal Duma.

 

MILITARY TRIBUNE

The Military Tribune is selected from among all Oathed members of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, to be responsible for giving voice to the military institutions of Hanseti-Ruska within His Majesty's Royal Duma. The Military Tribune is elected via closed vote within the Brotherhood of Saint Karl.  As such, they are not required to submit their nominations publicly; instead doing so through communication with the Lord Marshal.

 

For a citizen to nominate themselves for any of the above offices, they must satisfy the eligibility criteria:

 

1. Candidates must be at least eighteen years of age;

2. Candidates for Grand Maer must be a documented resident of Karosgrad;

3. Candidates for Royal Alderman must be documented residents of Hanseti-Ruska;

4. Candidates must not have a criminal record;

5. Candidates must not be a titled peer, consort or regent;

7. Candidates may only nominate themselves to run for one office;

8. Candidates cannot bribe potential voters, or otherwise purchase votes;

9. Candidates are prohibited from putting up any signs for their campaigning process on private property without given consent, doing so will result in a hefty fine. 

10. Candidates for the Military Tribune must be an Oathed member of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl.

 

 It is highly encouraged that ALL candidates make campaign posts and host public rallies to boost their chances of election!

NOTE: You may still campaign while nominations are being verified.

 

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Damar lifsti va Edlerviki,

His Serene Highness, Georg Sigismund, Grand Prince of Kusoraev and Lord Speaker of the Royal Duma.

 

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CAMPAIGN POST TEMPLATE

Please include the following in your application:

IGN:

Character Name:

Age:

Place of Residence / Street Address:

Position: (Alderman or Grand Maer)

[Link to Campaign Post]

 

[Mady 2989]

Upon hearing that the general elections were to begin, Adelajda would quickly find her quill and ink, preparing a fresh sheet of parchment and getting to work. The lady would continue her crafting all through the evening, determined to make her mark upon society. 

 

 

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IGN: Madyyy

Character Name: Adelajda vas Ruthern

Age: 17

Place of Residence / Street Address: The Duchy of Vidaus

Position: Royal Alderman

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[AndrewTech 2811]

IGN: AndrewTech

Character Name: Raul Freeman (aka "Arthur of Grenz")

Age: 23

Residence: Sigismund Street V, City of Karosgrad

Position (Alderman or Maer): Royal Alderman
 

CAMPAIGN POST:

 

[Arbiterhark 16]

IGN: Arbiterhark

Character Name: Tearlach Gant

Age: 19

Residence: Gant Manor in the Duchy of Valwyck

Position (Alderman or Maer): Alderman

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