Transcript of the Garmont Assembly | 2066

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2066 Garmont Transcripts

 

Issued and averred by

The Grand Speaker,

Theodore Elwood

Atstanta de

Regne Petrère

211

The following is the official transcript of the gathering of the Garmont Assembly on the 10th of The Grand Harvest in the year 2066 as is required under Commonwealth law. Included within is the list of attendance, introduced legislation, and the transcripts of each stage of debate and voting. Note that none of the bills passed through the Assembly on this day have yet been marked for approval by the Court of the Archduke, and are subject to revision or rejection.

ROLL CALL

 

PRESENT

 

 The Duchy of Vohenheim
Representative Aurel von Theonus

 

The Margravate of Abhmoine

Representative Alma Reinhold

 

The Viscounty of Joyeuse
Representative Jean-Baptiste Frédéric Auclair

 

The Barony of Valkenfeldt
Representative Tomasz Valkonen van ve Karoswald

 

The District of Chambery
Representative Cinnamon’Ox o’Nico

 

First People’s Seat of the Petra
Representative Bon’Ox

 

The Lord-Mayor of Riviense
Representative Cesar Alejandro Peter Komnenos
 

ABSENT

 

The Barony of Rosalervo
Representative Antonio Vicenzo Carnelle

 

The Ordre du Petrine Laurel
Representative Therin I of the Petra

 

Summary

One bill of legislation was submitted before the Garmont Assembly during this session, as was one summons of a member of the executive cabinet. The bill of law was introduced, reviewed, and promptly voted on. The call to summon the Head Steward was introduced and quickly came to a vote. Now, the Head Steward or a selected representative will be required to attend the next Garmont Assembly.

Down With The Sickness

Proposed by: Bon’Ox

 

TRANSCRIPT

Spoiler

Theodore Elwood: “I will remind the Assembly that Bon'Ox will be given a moment to introduce you to his writing while you review it, after which I will open us to one form of debate or another.”

Bon'Ox: “Throughout my tenure as the 1st seat of Garmont, I have personally brought a missive every single session. Now while they’ve not been popular & none of them have passed - they have still been important topics that have been discussed & most of them ave in one way or another manifested or pushed people to solve on-going problems. “Conscription Bill” came & was rejected - yet our military presence has grown strong, filled with willing participants. “Bill of Garmont Duels” came & was rejected - but it evolved into “Bill of Stalematebreak”, making sure Garmont has no spineless ABSTAINers.”

Bon'Ox: ““Bill of San’Dagobbah” showed we were capable still of being on the same line of thought - even though the Arch-Duke vetoed it, for reasons I dare not to speculate on. Thus once more - I bring a bill. To highlight the last issue before elections. There are seatwarmers amongst us.”

 

[The missive was then handed out to the Assembly and gathered spectators]

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “Given the topic, I will open us to moderated debate. Those who wish to speak may raise their hand and wait to be called upon by myself before doing so. And I remind you all, as a subject I am sure raises strong opinions, that we treat one another with courtesy in this hall.”

 

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “The representative of Abhmoine may speak.”

Alma Reinhold: “While I do not disagree with the reason this is presented, or the fact that it is true not too many create bills, I worry for what happens when, as many seats as we have, there is oversaturation of suggested changes or things to be changed. While it is good to try and garner activity, how do we prevent bills presented just to keep a seat? How do we prevent the possibility of too many things changing at once? What becomes too much, and what of the quality of what is presented. Have you plans for such a thing?”

 

Bon'Ox: “This is why the Duel Bill was a good bill. It would have culled bad bills. Alas, as said in Artile 1-4. They must present a Bill that PASSES. It's not hard to do so once per 8-10 years. Those who take upon the Mayoral or Elected Seat, usually do so for they have ideas & bills already they wish to present.”

 

Alma Reinhold: “May I continue a quick moment?”

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “You may, though we have multiple people in line after you to speak.”

Alma Reinhold: “If I may Bon, how frequently do your own bills pass? If we pass a large amount in 8 years… how many changes to the law are you expecting over and over again in that, in a Saint's perspective, short amount of time?”

Bon'Ox: “I'm 1/4 right now in Garmont. 0/4 In overall.”

Alma Reinhold: “And… the second part of the question?”

Bon'Ox: “Well - unfortunately. There's usually only 4-5 people present at Garmont usually. Hoped it would be so today aswell to show my point..”

Alma Reinhold: “I will let others present their questions.”

 

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “The Lord-Mayor is recognized to speak next.”

Cesar Alejandro Peter Komnenos: “While I can see the point of the bill, its simply unfair and badly balanced.”

Bon'Ox: “The Bills are not only something to be accepted or denied. But also to drive forth conversations & topics. A Bill might spawn forth a new Bill and so forth. And as all Bills -this is also malleable.”

Cesar Alejandro Peter Komnenos: “I was put in office and pretty much the next day, there was a meeting, and with this bill the mayor would have to act right away, without the option to study the matters of the city and like from the inside. Further more, have you thought maybe to slim it down and make it a bill of activity instead?”

Bon'Ox:“What - like.. Only track the activity of participants & Houses? It could be done.”

Cesar Alejandro Peter Komnenos: “That would mean more, then needless pour out of bills. Further more it would also bring the option for us to talk about issues together and see if there is a real issue or just a hissy fit.”

 

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “I will step in to say that per the roll call, the mere presence of each respective seat is recorded each Assembly and is, following, submitted toward the Archduke and Archduchess as part of my reflection on the Assembly.”

 

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “Did the Lord-Mayor have any more to say?”

Cesar Alejandro Peter Komnenos: “That would be all from me.”

Bon'Ox nods: “So rework the Bill into one that follows Activity of each Noble House? This would partially solve an issue, however - I fear it would be one where everyone would come & sit down & then leave. Also -I will not change the name.”

 

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “The Representative of Valkenfeldt is recognized to speak next. The next on my docket is the Portmeistre of Chambery, and that's all.”

Tomasz Karoswald: “I believe my questions have been all but answered, I think it needs an improved structure. I would perhaps like to work with Bon updating the bill, or perhaps bring my own version to the next Garmont.”

Bon'Ox: “I'm willing to give the Chancellor the draft and to fiddle with it.”

Tomasz Karoswald: “Would be much appreciated, good Representative.”
 

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “Then the Portmeistre is recognized to speak.”

Cinnamon'Ox o'Nico: “Aye Alright. So this bill wants to expand onto the Garmont Efficiency Bill Article I, Point 3? In the moment people just get a formal warning after three missed attendances. Anyway to get from A to B. I do agree that attendance should be tracked. The need to contranstly present bills will overclock the system even with Stalematebreak. But the current described punnishments in the bill are a bit harsh … yet I do think that any member of Garmont must answer to their duty before here. That also means to explain themself formally before the Garmont officially in case they are not present for multiple session.”

 

[It is at this time that the Representative of Vohenheim, Aurel von Theonus, had to depart early. He was later replaced by his stand-in, Baudoin]

 

Bon'Ox: “Yes - I think tracking attendances would be good. I'd wish for the 'strike' system to stay as it'll force the inactive Houses to be.. Well.. Active in the Garmont. That honestly is my main concern having been both part of Garmont & it's observer for..80? Years? Excluding my youth & short time in Numendil.”

 

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “With nobody else having raised their hand, unless I missed it, I shall call us to a vote. The First People's Representative is called back to his seat for the formal voting.”

Theodore Elwood: “Beginning with the Lord-Mayor, and going forth to the Representative of Valkenfeldt, please vote either YAY or NAY for the bill, or you may abstain clearly.”

 

TRANSCRIPT CONCLUDES

 

VOTES OF THE ASSEMBLY

 

 The Duchy of Vohenheim
Representative Baudoin

AGAINST

 

The Margravate of Abhmoine

Representative Alma Reinhold

AGAINST

 

 The Viscounty of Joyeuse
Representative Jean-Baptiste Frédéric Auclair

AGAINST

 

The Barony of Valkenfeldt
Representative Tomasz Valkonen van ve Karoswald

ABSTAIN

 

The District of Chambery
Representative Cinnamon’Ox o’Nico

AGAINST

 

First People’s Seat of the Petra
Representative Bon’Ox

IN FAVOR

 

The Lord-Mayor of Riviense
Representative Cesar Alejandro Peter Komnenos

AGAINST

 

CONCLUSION

The Assembly held a passionate debate over the bill. There was a general agreement that there was a positive idea within the spirit of the text, but that its execution was flawed, and thus, revising it would be more fruitful than accepting it as is. With a majority vote of five NAYS to one AYE, the bill was rejected and was sent back to the author for potential revisions.

The Summoning of the Head Steward

Proposed by: Cesar Alejandro Peter Komnenos

 

TRANSCRIPT

Spoiler

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “I will take the following moment to make some reminders for the Garmont. For some of you are young or new to this body. By the laws of the Third Catherinian Code, the Garmont Assembly is granted various powers and rights. It is a legislative body, yes, but also one of advice and transparency. A submitted motion need not be a bill of law. It may merely be an official counsel toward the crown and Their government. It may be to summon an officer of the executive cabinet for review and/or audit. It may be to impeach such officers. And, yes, to amend or add to our very laws.”

 

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “The Lord-Mayor is recognized.”

Cesar Alejandro Peter Komnenos: “Pardon, but I wish to summon the head steward to the next meeting to go over the status of our fair city That will be all for me.”

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “Such a summons is, historically, up to debate and vote.”

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “The Representative of Chambery is permitted to speak on this matter if she still wishes.”

Cinnamon’Ox o’Nico: “If we talk are going to talk about the need for more living space, I have a little update for you. I think our Head Tresurer knows what I mean by that. There are plans now to construct two houses behind the Cathedral.”

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “Thank you for that clarification! Now, then, let us move to a vote. All in favor of summoning the Head Steward to the next Garmont, say AYE. All opposed, say NAY. Any who not speak for Three Saint's Minutes will be considered an abstaining vote.”

 

TRANSCRIPT CONCLUDES

 

VOTES OF THE ASSEMBLY

 

 The Duchy of Vohenheim
Representative Baudoin

IN FAVOR

 

The Margravate of Abhmoine

Representative Alma Reinhold

IN FAVOR

 

 The Viscounty of Joyeuse
Representative Jean-Baptiste Frédéric Auclair

IN FAVOR

 

The Barony of Valkenfeldt
Representative Tomasz Valkonen van ve Karoswald

IN FAVOR

 

The District of Chambery
Representative Cinnamon’Ox o’Nico

IN FAVOR

 

First People’s Seat of the Petra
Representative Bon’Ox

IN FAVOR

 

The Lord-Mayor of Riviense
Representative Cesar Alejandro Peter Komnenos

IN FAVOR

 

CONCLUSION

After a short explanation, the Assembly agreed through unanimous vote to have the Head Steward or an appropriate representative attend the next Garmont Assembly. This will be for the purpose of reviewing the Stewardry’s ongoing work for the betterment of the Commonwealth.

S I G N E D,

HIS EXCELLENCY, Theodore Elwood, Grand Speaker of the Petra