EDICT OF SENATUS CIVIS, 108 B.A.

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EDICT OF SENATUS CIVIS 

A Decree from the Crown

13th of Owyn’s Flame, 108 B.A.

PREAMBLE

The Legislative powers of Balian shall be henceforth entrusted to the Balianese Senate. The Senate shall be elected by the people of Balian, to serve as their lawful representatives and advise the Crown.

 

Article I - The Senate
The Crown shall entrust the Senate with legislative powers to serve as the representatives of the balianesee citizens. Five senators shall make up the Balianese senate, and be charged with:

Upon a new session, the Senate shall elect a speaker from among their members. To be elected speaker, a senator must nominated by another senator and receive a majority of votes.
          -If the Senate fails to elect a speaker within 2 saint weeks, the Crown reserves the right to select a speaker from among the presently elected senators.

          -The speaker may be removed from office if a senator puts forward a motion for removal, and it receives a majority of votes. 

 

The power to draft, propose, and vote on legislation. Once passed, the bill must be presented to the Crown by the speaker to be signed into law.

         -The Senate may propose alterations to the Royal Codex.

         -The Crown may refuse to sign a bill, and send it back to the Senate for further review. 

         -The Crown has the right to veto any legislation, or motion passed by the Senate if deemed necessary.
         -The Crown shall enact the veto no later 2 saint weeks of the Senate’s vote.

 

Vote on the appointment of Duana officials by the Crown. Once an appointment has been made, the official may be called to represent themselves at a meeting of the Senate. The Senate will interview the candidate, before motioning for a vote.

        -For an appointment to be approved by the Senate, it must receive a majority of votes.

        -The Senate must hold the vote within 2 saint weeks of the appointment, or it takes effect without the approval.

        -If a candidate is denied, they must submit the reasons why to the Crown.

        -If the Senate isn’t in session when an appointment is made, it does not require the Senate's approval. It may be called for review if deemed necessary during the next session.

 

Call for a vote of no confidence against any Duana official. If passed, the Senate must list the reasons for the vote, and the speaker shall present the case against the official to the Crown for review. 

        -If the Crown finds the case to be credible, the impeached official will be removed from office. 

Article II- Speaker of the Senate
The speaker of the Senate shall be charged with leading the Senate during the session, elected from among the sitting senators. They shall preside over the senate, organizing when to meet, and the agenda for each meeting.

The speaker is entrusted with the following powers:

        -Shall act as the chief representative and voice of the Senate to the Crown.

        -The right to request an audience with the Duana and the Crown. 

        -The right to preside over and call the Senate into a meeting, setting forward the agenda for each meeting. 

        -To call for a vote on bills.

        -If the speaker is presented with a bill and refuses to allow a vote. A senator can motion for a vote if the motion is approved by a majority vote.

Article III- Senate and the Crown
The Senate will advise the Crown for the benefit of the Balianese people, and the Crown shall:

 

        -By Divine Right from GOD, all powers flow through the Crown. The Crown may approve or veto any legislation, motion, proposals, or petitions brought forth to them.

        -The Crown will give a reason for any veto. 

        -Give a response to each bill, within a span of 2 Saint’s Week.

        -Add or remove the senate seats as deemed necessary between sessions.

        -Call or dismiss the Senate as necessary.

        -The Senate will operate in 8-saint week terms, unless a decree is made by the Crown,

        -The Crown will not allow the Senate to remain out of session for longer than 4-saint weeks, unless decreed otherwise.

        -The Crown may extend a Senate session as needed.

 

Article IV- Senate and the Segnoria
The Senate and Segnoria shall serve as the two advisory bodies of the Crown, and adhere to:

 

        -Segnoria’s powers outlined by the Crown in the Segnoria of Balian; are revised to remove any legislative power.

        -The Segnoria may still pass advisory motions to the crown.

        -The Segnoria may pass a bill to the Senate for a vote. If passed in the Senate it can move to the Crown for approval.

        -The Crown may call for a National Commune, summoning both the Senate and Segnoria to act as direct advisory bodies in times of crisis.

 

Article V - Elections
The Senate is elected by the citizens of Balian, and must adhere to:

 

An election commissioner shall be appointed by the Crown to oversee the senatorial elections.

        -The Commissioner must conduct the elections fairly and without bias.

Elections happen when a new Senate is called into session by the Crown.

        -Unless decreed otherwise by the Crown, each session shall last 8-saint weeks.

        -In between each session, 2 saint weeks shall be allowed for the elections to take place.

        -Elections shall begin with a call for candidates, allowing at least 72 saint hours for candidates to announce they are running.

        -A period of at least 1 saint week shall follow to allow candidates to campaign, debate, and appeal to voters.

        -Voting shall be open for at least 24 saint hours but may be extended by the crown.

        -The top candidates with the most votes shall be elected to the Senate. 

A special election would be called if a Senator resigns or is removed during a session;

        -Will be overseen by the Commissioner with the process condensed into a single saints week.

Candidates running for office must meet the following requirements;

        -Be at least 16 years of age.

        -Have residences at an address in Balian.

        -Be in good standing with the laws of the Kingdom.

        -Must follow the Canonist faith.

        -Be a Citizen of Balian

        -Filled out the Census

        -Must not be a sitting Duana member

        -Can not be a current Peer of the Crown.
 

Voters in the election must meet the following requirements;

        -Be at least 16 years of age.

        -Have residence at an address in Balian. 

        -Be in good standing with the laws of the Kingdom.

        -Be a Citizen of Balian.
        -Filled out the Census

 

 

Signed,

Her Royal Majesty, Sybille I, by the Grace of GOD, Queen of Balian, Princess of Providence, Duchess of Helena, Reutov, Sunholdt and Lorraine, Countess of Pompourelia and Kositz, Viscountess of Eflen and Anatis, Baroness of Renzfeld, Brucca, Valens, Malenos, Montcoure and Ciavola, Lady of Portoregne, Atrus and Monterosa, Warden of La Costa Rubinissima, Protector of the Heartlanders and the South, etcetera

Edited May 3 by Imperium

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"A step forward, certainly." said the both infamous and beloved Marc Galbraith, Interim Headmaster of the Society of the Ex. Horen, upon hearing of the Edict "I look forward to seeing who shall run for the Balianese Senate!"