Transcript of the Garmont Assembly | 2073

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2073 Garmont Transcripts

 

Issued and averred by

The Grand Speaker,

Theodore Elwood

Atstanta de

Regne Petrère

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The following is the official transcript of the Garmont Assembly hosted in the month of Sun’s Smile, 2073 as required under Commonwealth law. Included within is a list of present Seatholders, debate transcripts, and voting records for each topic.

ROLL CALL

 

PRESENT

 

 The Duchy of Vohenheim
Representative Diana Isfiria Vespira

 

The Margravate of Abhmoine

Representative Finnean Reinhold, then Alistair Armand Reinhold

 

The Viscounty of Joyeuse
Representative Elisabetta Malatesta

 

The Barony of Valkenfeldt
Representative Silvya Véronica

This Seatholder is under review. Theoretically, it is Cassian Valkonen

 

The Barony of Schwanau
Representative Siegfried Aurelian von Schwanstein

This Seatholder is Aurelian von Schwanstein

 

The Lord-Mayor of Riviènse
Representative Cesar Alejandro Peter Komnenos

This is currently Vacant.

 

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

 

The Ordre du Petrine Laurel
Representative Therin Thelonius Adil Temesch of the Petra
 

ABSENT

 

The Barony of Rosalervo
Representative Antonio Vicenzo Carnelle

 

The District of Chambery
Representative Cinnamon’Ox o’Nico

 

Second People’s Seat of the Petra
Representative Jan Otto Kortrevich

 

 

Summary

This session of the Garont Assembly saw one bill of law proposed with some simple yet passionate debate and a near-unanimous vote to pass. It also saw the introduction of an audit to Lord-Mayor Cesar Alejandro Peter Komnenos. A lengthy and fierce debate transpired between most members of the Assembly. And while a vote had begun, it was never concluded as a final result was decided by the Lord-Mayor himself.

On the Status of Household Levies & Uniforms of the Levy

Proposed by: Archduke Joseph I of the Petra

 

TRANSCRIPT

Spoiler

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “Archduke Joseph the First wishes to present the Garmont with this bill in regards to the household men-at-arms of our Commonwealth's vassals, how they shall behave during times of war and their relationship with the Ordre of the Petrine Laurel itself. I shall open the floor to an open-style debate. Speak freely, but respectfully of other members' turn, their time, and their opinions. Begin.”

 

Representative Cesar Komnenos: “Honestly, this is a no brainer, its common sense and I myself don't really see any sort of issue with this. That is all.”

Representative Siegfried von Schwainstein: “I agree with the mayor.”

Representative Diana Isfiria Vespira: “Is there much to debate here? I see nothing to disagree with.”

Representative Elisabetta Malatesta: “Are mercenaries that already work with a Petrine vassal allowed into this?”

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “Hmmm, the inclusion of mercenaries is a good question. Based on the language of Section One, I would come to assume this would apply to them, I suppose. Whether or not a mercenary would then be willing to swear an oath to the Ordre is, perhaps, an interesting, though individualistic dilemma.”

Representative Elisabetta Malatesta: “Thanks.”

Representative Finnean Reinhold: “I see no issue with any of this.”

Representative Therin Temesch: “In addition, there are no household guard of any sort that aren't members of the levy. If you have anyone unfamiliar to I serving your noble house, you are in violation of the code.”

 

Representative Siegfried von Schwanstein: “I believe the Mercenary is not included. The document you showed us is clearly only for House Guards and the like. Mercenaries would not swear our oath, as they simply stick to money.”

Representative Elisabetta Malatesta: “I know but no when the commanding is your fellow brother, I prefer to pay to secure my wares to mercenaries that I trust, than soldiers.”

Representative Therin Temesch: “The code states that noble families are permitted to a standing retinue, but while in service to a House those individuals must also enlist in the Petran army.”

Representative Siegfried von Schwanstein: “You do not trust the Levy?”

Representative Elisabetta Malatesta: “I might…or I might not”

 

As the voting occurred, part of the debate lingered and had to be stopped by the Grand Speaker. Below is the transcript of that continued debate, for the sake of transparency:

 

Representative Siegfried von Schwanstein: “I'd still like to know why Lady Malatesta is against the bill. It’s highly interesting.”

Representative Elisabetta Malatesta: “Why? I prefer to trust well-paid people that always worked with Valclair, that helped us with darkspawns in the Viscounty and more if one of the leader is one Auclair.”

Representative Siegfried von Schwanstein: “Are you saying the Levy is not protecting the people of our Commonwealth?”

Representative Elisabetta Malatesta: “I say that I have my thoughts to trust my own brother to secure our land in case of need, I recall you we are merchants, I use them to secure my wares around the world and if need to secure the keep. Security meaters is on and agreed with the Viscount.”

It was at this point that the Grand Speaker called for order so the Assembly may move on.

 

TRANSCRIPT CONCLUDES

 

VOTES OF THE ASSEMBLY

 

 The Duchy of Vohenheim
Representative Diana Isfiria Vespira

IN FAVOR

 

The Margravate of Abhmoine

Representative Finnean Reinhold

IN FAVOR

 

 The Viscounty of Joyeuse
Representative Elisabetta Malatesta

AGAINST

 

The Barony of Valkenfeldt
Representative Silvya Véronica

IN FAVOR

 

The Barony of Schwanau
Representative Siegfried Aurelian von Schwanstein

IN FAVOR

 

The Lord-Mayor of Riviènse
Representative Cesar Alejandro Peter Komnenos

IN FAVOR

 

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

IN FAVOR

 

The Ordre du Petrine Laurel
Representative Therin Thelonius Adil Temesch of the Petra

IN FAVOR

 

CONCLUSION

With only some passionate debate between two members and a near-consensus having been reached, the bill was quickly passed with a vote of 7 - 1 in favor, and was promptly passed back to the Crown for final approval.

Audit of Lord-Mayor Komnenos

Proposed by: First People's Representative Bon’Ox and Princess Mattea Asadha of the Petra

 

TRANSCRIPT

Spoiler

The introduction of this bill was controversial and rapid, with many actions and few words at the very start. This official transcript begins when the First People’s Representative was able to dutifully introduce the Bill in full.

 

Representative Bon'Ox: “This bill calls for the immediate investigation of Lord-Mayor Cesar Alejandro Peter Komnenos in the office of Lord Mayor of Riviènse, on the grounds of: Self-dealing and personal enrichment through public office, the attempted appropriation of public institutions for private commercial gain, neglect of civic duty, dereliction of his responsibilities as Seneschal of the Disciplines within the Autumn Court, and disrespect to the culture and legacy of the Commonwealth.”

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “Given the…suddenness of this bill, and the sensitive subject, I will be having this as a CLOSED debate. Meaning all must raise their hand to request to speak, and only do so when called upon.”

 

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

Representative Cesar Komnenos: “First of all, Section IV is a lie. I did not suggest removing, I suggested RELOCATION to the middle of the square. And to raise it up a bit.”

Representative Finnean Reinhold raised his hand.

Representative Cesar Komnenos: “And section III, you claim boldly I haven't done anything within the Sphere, I was at random handed that Sphere and I did get them to host the medical lesson for the betterment of everyone here. Furthermore, I pushed for the renovation of the college so it would be put into proper use.”

Representative Cesar Komnenos: “Section II, has anyone asked for it? For if you did, I would do what I could to relocate funds. And section I? That's just dumb, I haven't done any sort of deals that benefits me using this office, I would have sought the deals out even if I weren't in office. And I only own my store. This is all.”

 

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “Bon'Ox, and Princess Mattea, as a co-author, you may respond to this if you so wish. Finnean Reinhold, you will speak next if they do not.”

Princess Mattea Asadha: “I will allow Lord Reinhold to speak first,”

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “Very well. The Representative of Abhmoine is welcome to go, then.”

Representative Finnean Reinhold: “Very well. I will say, I hope to open the floor for you to speak on these accusations, but I will give my piece regardless. I have for some time worried that perhaps the Lord-Mayor is more absent in our city than I would prefer for an elected official… And in my humble opinion, I'd hope to see some of those who are there each and every day for our city be taking up the mantle. But Your Highness, I'd like to hear your piece on these claims, seeing as the Lord-Mayor seems to reject them all in kind.”

Princess Mattea Asadha: “Very well!”

 

Princess Mattea Asadha: “Count I: You wish to open casinos in public, state-owned areas which belong to the public. Even if you planned to 'pay rent', and even if you gave a portion of that amount to the Commonwealth, doing such through the official office, in a place of learning, and seeking to make a profit from it all. Not only does it seem unethical, but it displays that you do not have the best interest of the Petrine people in mind in your governing seat.”

 

At this point, Finnean Reinhold had to dismiss himself and submitted his seat to Alistair Reinhold to act as Representative to Abhmoine.

 

Representative Cesar Komnenos: “You’re saying I can't have anything going as a PERSON, while having a seat?”

Representative Siegfried von Schwanstein raised his hand.

Princess Mattea Asadha: “Count II: This is but the third time you've shown up to do your duty on the Garmont since you've been elected. The first time, you presented a bill that was aimed against the Office of Stewardry regarding the housing crisis. Wholly unnecessary. Since then, you have shown up only three out of six times the Garmont has been held while you've been in office.”

Princess Mattea Asadha: “That's half the time. And not once have you brought up, or tried to convey any matters of the Autumn Court to the Assembly in your capacity as Seneschal.”

Representative Cesar Komnenos: “When has the Court of Autumn been meeting? For I haven't been giving anything to convey anything at all.”

Princess Mattea Asadha: “I suppose that covered Count III. Count IV: The thought to move a perfectly-placed monument in the center of a historical mural, so that you may place what there instead? Was it an automaton slot machine?”

Princess Mattea Asadha: “Might I mention that gambling is a sinful practice.”

Representative Cesar Komnenos: “Never said an automaton slot machine. Frankly, I tried to rent out the ground floor of the NGS, keeping all the books and whatnot on top.”

 

There was then an interjection from a member of the audience, His Holiness, Caius II, High Priest of the Temple of the True Faith, Successor of Clement and Evaristus, High Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Servant of the Servants of Heaven, Servant of the Holy Flame, Apostle of Saint Lucien, Envoy of Aeldin, High Servant to the Prophet’s Testaments, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of GOD, who, in response to Princess Mattea’s comment, exclaimed: “BLESSED BE!”

 

Representative Cesar Komnenos: “But I was gently refused on the matter while it stunk abit I didn't try to force the matter.”

Princess Mattea Asadha: “It is the lack of good intention, Lord Mayor, that I wish to address.”

Representative Cesar Komnenos: “Its games and fun for all ages. “Furthermore, you can study the effects, the math, and social impact. There has been no ill intentions in any of it.”

Representative Cesar Komnenos: “I. As a PERSON merely tried to figure out how to provide a service for the people and if you see that as an ill intention. That’s on you.”

Princess Mattea Asadha: “I digress. I wished to explain my thinking on the matter, as asked.” 

 

At this point, there was a small disruption as the Grand Speaker had to assist a confused, but well-intentioned citizen.

 

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “The Representative of Schwanau is invited to speak.”

Representative Alistair Reinhold raised his hand.

Representative Siegfried von Schwanstein: “I don't know much about that man. Though I must agree with Lord Reinhold… I do not see him around much. Though now that I think about it, there was one occasion.” - “We were defending the capital of our beautiful Commonwealth, when he joined us. I was leading the ground forces… and that man did not listen to my orders. Now did he not only listen to my orders, he endangered every single Levy Soldier. Adding to that, he was too much of a coward to stand by his mistakes. Instead, he lied and blamed on of our Levy Soldiers, Circe.”

Representative Siegfried von Schwanstein: “I do not trust such man to be Lord Mayor of our city No, the orders were clear. My orders were clear. But again, it was not the only issue.”

Representative Cesar Komnenos: “Oh that again? There was different orders being shouted, one said wait one said not to wait.”

 

Representative Cesar Komnenos: “Lets make this simple, scrap the bill and just vote on me to resign right here and right now.”

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “I was about to say, are there any others who have any questions or commentary on this audit? If not, I will move us to the next course of action.”

Representative Alistair Armand Reinhold: “I wish to speak my piece before we do so, if the Speaker allows- It does involve suggesting a course of action. I will be brief.”

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “The Representative of Abhmoine is recognized.”

Representative Alistair Armand Reinhold: “It seems to me that the… Volume of accusations has somewhat obscured the actual issue at the core of it. And even if this meeting ends in resignation on [the Lord-Mayor’s] part, I believe you should have an understanding of why this has occured. The casinos, any incident with the levy… These are concerns regarding your character which are valid, but they are not the real reason your position has come into question.” - “I fear you have on some level misunderstood what the position of Mayor means. Many of your defenses were in regards to no one having told you what to do, so you did not do it.”

Representative Alistair Armand Reinhold: “When elections for Lord-Mayor are held, the limitations and extent of what the Mayor is both allowed and expected to do autonomously are clear. The Mayor is not meant to mindlessly follow the instructions passed down from the River Council or the Archduke. You are encouraged to do things such as organize cultural events, hear out the concerns of the people, and act as the bridge between them and the greater government in your own right.” - “If this is truly a misunderstanding in regards to what capacity you are allowed to do your job, then I am in favor of perhaps giving the Lord-Mayor a period of time to redeem his position before moving to impeachment. However, if it is a matter of willingness, then the next course of action is clear. That is all,”

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “Does the Lord-Mayor wish to reply before we move on as a collective?”

Representative Cesar Komnenos: “I suggested the box for the people to write what was on their mind to us. Which at the time seemed to be a rather useful tool to ensure better relations and handling of issues.”

Representative Cesar Komnenos: “However, its been made clear that I should resign. And thus if the seats here today wishes for that I will. That is all.”

Grand Speaker Theodore Elwood: “Let this debate come to a close, then.”

 

At this point, the Grand Speaker made the decision to bring the matter to a vote on whether or not the Garmont Assembly would see Lord-Mayor Cesar Komnenos willingly resign, or give him a second chance.

 

CONCLUSION

The debate over this audit was long, passionate, and fierce. Notable arguments came from one author of the bill, Princess Mattea Asadha of the Petra, Lord-Mayor Cesar Komnenos, and the Representatives of Abhmoine (both representatives) and Schwanau. The Grand Speaker, considering the final words of Representative Alistair Reinhold’s argument, opted to move the bill to a vote: Members could vote to encourage the Lord-Mayor to move forward with his willing resignation, or they could vote to give him a second chance. With multiple votes to abstain, the final vote came down to the Lord-Mayor himself, who was capable of forcing a tie of the vote and thus, necessitating the bill to be tabled until the next meeting of the Garmont Assembly, or have the Archduke or Archduchess intervene themselves. However, Lord-Mayor Cesar Komnenos opted to resign his position as Lord-Mayor.

S I G N E D,

HIS EXCELLENCY, Theodore Elwood, Grand Speaker of the Petra

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