GoodGuyMatt 7072 Share Posted December 13, 2022 DAS AMT DES VOGT THE OFFICE OF THE BAILIFF Issued by the Office of the Bailiff and the Herzog of Minitz in the year of our Lord 1902 SÖHNE UND TÖCHTER VON MINITZ, For many years the Office of the Bailiff remained officially unorganized, without a proper structure, yet its functions it has executed most splendidly. It is thus that a new chapter shall await the Office of the law enforcement and stewardry of Minitz. Let this declaration layout the roles and duties within the Bailiff’s Office, to give its members the authorities and duties they shall uphold as servants of the realm. The Office shall first and foremost act as the main Law Enforcer within the lands of Minitz, to see that the judgment of the Lawspeaker, derived from his authority as the embodiment of the Kanun, be upheld and respected. Alongside the Ritter of the realm shall the Bailiff pass such judgements, to ensure the honor of our land and soil is not tainted. Furthermore, shall the Office be in charge of overseeing the leasing and selling of properties to the residents of Minitz, so that all our people can call our Herzogtum a home. GOTT MIT UNS HIERARCHY THE LORD BAILIFF Teft Ritter Barclay, the Bailiff of Neu Brandthof, the 2nd Bailiff of Minitz As the highest authority, the Lord Bailiff of Neu Brandthof is in charge of every aspect of the office. They act as the main law enforcer of Minitz, their word on matters of the office are final. Chosen as a member of the Herrenhaus directly from the Herzog, they hold military power over the Ritter of Minitz, calling them in matters of upholding the law. Let it thus be known that the Lord Bailiff of Minitz shall be styled as His or Her Excellency and become The Lord or Lady of the the Minitzian Capital which they hold The Duties of the Bailiff include: To carry the Bailiff’s Mace within the Herzog’s Herrenhaus. The Bailiff, appointed by the Herzog, shall represent the peoples of Neu Brandthof as residents and owners of their properties, holding the traditional Bailiff’s Mace. Enforcing the Law of Minitz. They are responsible for passing out the punishment associated with the Lawspeaker’s Judgements. Upon witnessing the unquestionable commitment of a Wrongdoing, the Bailiff holds authority to pass both judgment and punishment immediately, without the requirement of the Lawspeaker. To Levy Taxes. They shall be in direct authority to oversee the levying of Taxes within the realm of Minitz, be it tax through produce or gold. The Bailiff is responsible for overseeing the correct levying of taxes, and shall be the only individual aside from the Herzog to have access to the tax coffers. Selling Property. The Bailiff shall be the only member of his office with the authority to sell the properties and houses to either the Soldats of the Warband or the Geehrte of the realm. They shall also be in charge of overseeing the leasing of properties to other residents. Announcing Edicts. Not necessarily related to the law of the Kanun, the Bailiff of Minitz shall hold authority to announce edicts exclusively related to the properties of Minitz. These edicts cannot contradict the law of Kanun, unless such is agreed upon in a Moot by the Landtag. Employing workers. The Bailiff is the only authority, aside from the Herzog, to appoint the workers of their office aside the Ritter of Minitz, namely the Quartermaster and Stewards. Overseeing the Mayoral Elections. Once every four years, the Bailiff shall be in charge of overseeing the elections of the Mayor of Neu Brandthof from amongst the tribesmen of Minitz, and make sure that the votes are collected from the Burghers of Minitz. THE RITTER VON MINITZ Despite their primary job not being related to this office, the duty of the Ritter, or Knights of the Order of Saint Tylos includes aiding the Bailiff in the upholding of the Law. They are not chosen by the Bailiff, but they may be called at any time by the Bailiff to aid him, and, upon such, they are obligated to follow, lest they are told otherwise by their Herrenmeister or Herzog. The Duties of the Ritter under the Bailiff’s Office include: Enforcing the Law of Minitz. Similarly to the Bailiff, the Ritter holds authority to pass the punishments associated with the Lawspeaker’s judgements. However, unlike the Bailiff, they can only pass judgment and punishment for minor wrongdoings. THE QUARTERMASTERS Acting as the Bailiff’s aide to overseeing the filling of the coffers of Minitz, the quartermaster shall oversee the proper returning of taxes. They shall do so alongside the Bailiff, who shall hold the keys to the tax boxes. The Duties of the Quartermaster include: Overseeing the Coffers of Minitz. Upon collection of produce taxes from the Bailiff, the Quartermaster is responsible for overseeing the transition of these materials to the Ducal Coffers. Filling the Coffers. They shall furthermore be responsible for organizing the Coffers, gathering produce from other means, such as donations, leading workers, etc. THE STEWARDS The many properties and houses within Neu Brandthof shall be taxed and leased by both the Bailiff and his Stewards. The stewards shall act as the Bailiff’s hands in matters of taxation, aiding him in all things related to such. The Duties of the Stewards include: Leasing Property. Whilst the Stewards cannot sell properties to the Soldats and Geehrtes, they shall be in charge of leasing property to other residents, tribesmen or warriors. Ensure the Levying of Taxes. Be it so that any resident fails to properly pay their designated taxes, the Stewards shall be required to see that such is done. Be it through letters or seeking out the owners or the lessees in person. They shall be allowed to do such alongside the Ritter of Minitz for reasons of protection. Ensure the proper conduct of Leased Property. The Stewards shall be given authority to conduct occasional check-ups on the leased properties of the realm. Doing so to ensure that the residents who lease properties uphold the law associated with property conduct, such as interior or exterior alterations. They may do so accompanied by the Ritter. OFFICE RECRUITMENT The positions within the Office of the Bailiff only be designated by the authority of the Bailiff or the Herzog of Minitz, and, additionally, the Herrenmeister who shall oversee the training of all prospective Ritters of the land. Let any who wish to become members of this office through employment as Quartermasters or Stewards to do so through contacting the Lord Bailiff, currently Teft Ritter von Barclay (IGN: TotallyNotSaint ; Discord: 𝓢𝓪𝓲𝓷𝓽#1927) or the Herzog of Minitz, currently Leon Barclay (IGN: GoodGuyMatt2k; GoodGuyMatt#2000) GOTT MIT UNS, His Excellency, Teft Ritter Barclay RSTSR Lord Bailiff of Minitz His Grace, Leon Brandt Barclay Herzog von Minitz KRE, GMSTSR Duke of Minitz, Count of Neu Brandthof, Viscount of Tucay, Baron of Boriënwald and Brandthof, Lord of Durres, Harvest Lord, Protector of the Aaunic Heartlands, High Chief of the Reinmaren 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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