The High Council of Aaun

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THE EDICT OF

THE AAUNIC HIGH COUNCIL

As declared in the year of 1928

 

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PREAMBLE

 

As we settle into our new home in the continent of Aevos, we recognize the need for a more efficient and effective system of governance. With this in mind, we are pleased to announce the formation of The Aaunic High Council. This edict outlines the powers and responsibilities of the High Council, which will be divided into two bodies: the Advisory Council and the senior governing body of Inner Council.

 

CONTENTS,

Chapter I - The Advisory Council

Chapter II - The Inner Council

Chapter III - The Office of the Chancellery

Chapter IV - The Office of War

Chapter V - The Office of the Treasury

Chapter VI - The Office of the Emissary

Chapter VII - The Office of Stewardry

 

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CHAPTER I - THE ADVISORY COUNCIL

The High Council of Aaun shall serve as the advisory body of His Majesty the King of Aaun. The members of the High Council shall hold no executive powers that are not afforded to them by their other positions.

 

I.I - The members of the Advisory Council

The staffing of the High Council shall be the King’s prerogative: none other may hold power to invite others to sit at the Council. The advisors invited by the King to sit at the Council shall be known as High Advisors.

 

However, the Council shall always have seats reserved for the following:

 

• A representative of each of the most esteemed noble Estates of Aaun appointed by the honorable Peers of the Realm.
• A representative of the Church of the Canon appointed by the High Pontiff
• The members of the Inner Council
• The Queen-Consort and the Lord of Alba

 

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CHAPTER II - THE INNER COUNCIL

The Inner Council is composed of the holders of the Royal Offices, each invested with the responsibilities for managing a sect of the Aaunic government. They shall be the most trusted servants of the Crown and carry on the Crown’s prerogative wherever they go. The members of the Inner Council shall be known as High Counselors.

 

The Inner Council will be headed by the High Chancellor, who shall have the authority to summon meetings and guide the direction of the Government as first among equals.

 

II.I - Appointing to the Inner Council

Appointments to the Inner Council are brought forth by the High Chancellor, with the King having the final authority to appoint holders of Offices.

 

The following shall be the appointed members of the Inner Council,

 

The High Chancellor, Paul of the House Varoche @Enlightenment

The Vice-Chancellor, Mithius of the House Dalma @Jonificus

The Lord Commander, Prince Henry of Aaun, @Frymark

The Treasurer, Lord Emir of House D’Arbre, @exoo

The High Seneschal, Princess Adeline of Aaun, @Marshi

The High Emissary, Lord Louis-August of the House de Rosius @rep2k

 

II.II - Oath of Service

After an appointment of a High Counselor by the King, they are to be summoned before the Crown during a session of Royal Court. There in the presence of their predecessor and the King they will place a hand on the Constitution and swear the Oath of Service, after which they will be granted their mark of office and are officially granted the powers and responsibilities of their Office. 

 

The Oath of Service

 

In the presence of our most esteemed Constitution, my King and people, I do hereby swear to abide by the chapters of our Great Charter. I swear to forever do my utmost to guard the Rights of Man, and to never suffer the thoughts of treachery, heresy or deception. Until the day that death releases me to GOD’s skies, I will keep to my ordained task given to me by my King. This Oath I give out of my own free will. May GOD watch over me and the Aaunic people. 

 

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CHAPTER III - THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLERY

The office of the Chancellery shall be responsible for leading and guaranteeing the efficiency of the Aaunic government and institutions as well as guiding the municipality of Whitespire.

 

III.I - The High Chancellor

The High Chancellor is the head of the Office of the Chancellery and the Inner Council, responsible for the efficient functioning of the Aaunic government and all the public institutions of the Crown.

      III.I.I - The Vice-Chancellor

      The Vice-Chancellor is the appointed deputy of the High Chancellor, assisting them in                                                                            any task given to them. At a time when the High Chancellor is unavailable, the  Vice-Chancellor will become the acting head of the Chancellery.

     III.I.II - The Justiciar

      The Justiciar, as stated in the Lex Aaunica, is responsible for judging and trialing persons and incidents found to be in violation of the Lex. The Justiciar is appointed by the High Chancellor as a part of their office.

 

III.II - Powers & duties

The Chancellery shall be responsible for the following:

 

To act as the Crown’s Regent and representative in a time when the Crown is unable to

 

To ensure the swift and proper execution of the Crown’s Edicts

 

To host frequent gatherings of the Inner Council and dictate an agenda for the forthcoming summers 

 

To ensure the Aaunic institutions are properly upkept and managed

 

To manage and guide the Municipal Office of The Royal City of Whitespire

 

To staff and manage the Office of the Chancellery 

 

To advice the Crown on any matters relating to such

 

CHAPTER IV - THE OFFICE OF WAR

The Office of War shall be responsible for the managing, upkeeping and training of the Crown’s levy and coordinating with the levies of the Noble Estates of Aaun. In a time of war, the Office of War shall lead the united Aaunic war effort.

 

IV.I - The Lord/Lady Commander

The Lord Commander is the head of the Office of War and the leader of the Aaunic military, as well as the person chiefly responsible for the upkeep of the Crown’s own levy. 

 

IV.II - Powers & duties

The Office of War shall be responsible for the following:

 

To act as the enforcer of the Crown’s laws and edicts

 

To ensure the Aaunic lands are always protected and guarded

 

To upkeep a sizeable military force loyal to the Crown

 

To ensure the the Aaunic armory is always in a proper condition

 

To organize military trainings and cooperation between the Crown and its vassals

 

To staff and manage the Office of War and the Crown’s levy

 

To advice the Crown on any matters relating to such

 

CHAPTER V - THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURY

The Office of the Treasury shall be responsible for the upkeep of the Royal Treasury, lands and taxation according to the Crown’s edicts. 

 

V.I - The Treasurer

The Treasurer is the head of the Office of the Treasury and responsible for managing and keeping records of the Crown’s treasury. 

 

V.II - Powers & duties

The Office of the Treasury shall be responsible for the following:

 

To always ensure the Crown’s treasury is in a fine condition

 

To upkeep the Aaunic presence in foreign markets by upkeeping stalls and such

 

To manage taxes and other sources of income to the Crown

 

To maintain records of the Crown’s financial expeditions

 

To upkeep and improve the Aaunic Crownlands

 

To staff and manage the Office of the Treasury

 

To advise the Crown on any matters relating to such

 

CHAPTER VI - THE OFFICE OF THE EMISSARY

The Office of the Emissary shall be responsible for conducting the diplomatic ventures of the Crown and upkeeping the Crown’s treaties and pacts with foreign nations, as well as representing the Aaunic people in foreign events and meetings.

 

VI.I - The High Emissary

The High Emissary is the head of the Office of the Emissary and the chief diplomat of the Crown.

 

VI.II - Powers & duties

The Chancellery shall be responsible of the following;

 

To represent the Crown internationally

 

To conduct the Crown’s diplomatic ventures

 

To ensure the pacts and treaties of the Crown are documented and upkept

 

To staff and manage the Office of the Emissary

 

To advice the Crown on any matters relating to such

 

CHAPTER VII - THE OFFICE OF STEWARDRY

The Office of Stewardry, or the Seneschalty, shall be responsible for the immigration and housing of new citizens in the Royal Capital.

 

III.I - The High Seneschal

The High Seneschal is the head of the Office of Stewardry and responsible for welcoming and housing new citizens in the Royal Capital and the Crownlands as a whole.

 

III.II - Powers & duties

The Chancellery shall be responsible of the following;

 

To ensure a steady flow of new immigrant arrivals to the Crownlands

 

To ensure suitable housing is available in the Royal City of Whitespire

 

To help new immigrants settle into the Crownlands

 

To lease apartments, houses and stalls to the citizens of the Crownlands

 

To staff and manage the Office of Stewardry

 

To advise the Crown on any matters relating to such

 

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