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'''INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN TREASONOUS ACTIVITIES AS DEFINED BY LAW HAVE NO RIGHTS.''' | '''INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN TREASONOUS ACTIVITIES AS DEFINED BY LAW HAVE NO RIGHTS.''' | ||
== | ==The Government== | ||
The government of the city-state of Hashan is comprised of a ruling council of five individuals, titled Regents. One of the Regents is chosen by this council and is titled Seneschal. | The government of the city-state of Hashan is comprised of a ruling council of five individuals, titled Regents. One of the Regents is chosen by this council and is titled Seneschal. | ||
=== | === General Responsibilities and Rights of the Government=== | ||
The Government shall consist of the Seneschal, the Regency Council, the Ministers and their Aides along with any others appointed or elected who may be deemed necessary for efficient performance of governmental | The Government shall consist of the Seneschal, the Regency Council, the Ministers and their Aides along with any others appointed or elected who may be deemed necessary for efficient performance of governmental | ||
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*Has the right to respect in the responsible performance of its duties and shall not be subjected to wilful slander, libel, or impedance by citizens of the City, under penalty of law. | *Has the right to respect in the responsible performance of its duties and shall not be subjected to wilful slander, libel, or impedance by citizens of the City, under penalty of law. | ||
== | ==Government Terms== | ||
A twenty year maximum term applies from the beginning of a Regent or Seneschal's first appointment. Any citizen meeting the ten year citizenship requirement may contest a Regent as usual at any other time | A twenty year maximum term applies from the beginning of a Regent or Seneschal's first appointment. Any citizen meeting the ten year citizenship requirement may contest a Regent as usual at any other time | ||
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*"I am happy with the Regent's performance and wish them to continue." | *"I am happy with the Regent's performance and wish them to continue." | ||
*"I am neutral or do not know enough to vote on whether the Regent should continue." | *"I am neutral or do not know enough to vote on whether the Regent should continue." | ||
*"I am unhappy with the Regent's performance or wish them to be replaced." | *"I am unhappy with the Regent's performance or wish them to be replaced." | ||
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If there are less than one third of votes for those wishing for the Regent to continue, but less against it than for it, the Regent will step down and may contest their vacant seat. A normal election will follow. | If there are less than one third of votes for those wishing for the Regent to continue, but less against it than for it, the Regent will step down and may contest their vacant seat. A normal election will follow. | ||
=== | ===Seneschal's Term=== | ||
A Seneschal's term is considered to begin upon their appointment as Seneschal, not Regent. After their twenty year term is up, they may be unseated by a three Regent majority vote, instead of the usual four Regent majority required to select a new Seneschal. If they are voted out of office, they will then be required to immediately follow the above process to decide whether they retain their Regency seat. | A Seneschal's term is considered to begin upon their appointment as Seneschal, not Regent. After their twenty year term is up, they may be unseated by a three Regent majority vote, instead of the usual four Regent majority required to select a new Seneschal. If they are voted out of office, they will then be required to immediately follow the above process to decide whether they retain their Regency seat. | ||
== | ==Responsibilities of the SeneschalL== | ||
The executive authority of the City shall be vested in the Seneschal, assisted and advised by a government directed by the Council of Regents and the Ministers. | The executive authority of the City shall be vested in the Seneschal, assisted and advised by a government directed by the Council of Regents and the Ministers. | ||
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*Consults with and is advised by the Council of Regents and the Ministers. | *Consults with and is advised by the Council of Regents and the Ministers. | ||
== | ==Rights and Powers of the SeneschaL== | ||
The Seneschal: | The Seneschal: | ||
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*Has the right, in case of temporary disability, to appoint an acting Chief Executive from the Council of Regents. Such interim Executive shall relinquish his or her powers upon request of the elected Seneschal. | *Has the right, in case of temporary disability, to appoint an acting Chief Executive from the Council of Regents. Such interim Executive shall relinquish his or her powers upon request of the elected Seneschal. | ||
=== | === Removal of the Seneschal from Power=== | ||
The Seneschal may be removed from office for any of the following: | The Seneschal may be removed from office for any of the following: | ||
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* A four Regent majority vote in favour of another Regent at any other time. | * A four Regent majority vote in favour of another Regent at any other time. | ||
== | ==The Council of Regents== | ||
The Council of Regents is the supreme governing agency of the City. | The Council of Regents is the supreme governing agency of the City. | ||
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All candidates for the Council of Regents should be citizens in good standing. They are required to have retained citizenship for at least ten consecutive years before contesting. | All candidates for the Council of Regents should be citizens in good standing. They are required to have retained citizenship for at least ten consecutive years before contesting. | ||
=== | ===Removal of the regency from Power=== | ||
A member of the Council of Regents, not including the Seneschal, may be removed from office for any of the following: | A member of the Council of Regents, not including the Seneschal, may be removed from office for any of the following: | ||
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* A Regent may be contested at any time up until the end of their twenty year term at which point a referendum will be held if they are not stepping down or contested. | * A Regent may be contested at any time up until the end of their twenty year term at which point a referendum will be held if they are not stepping down or contested. | ||
== | ==The Ministers== | ||
The Ministers shall be responsible for the efficient functioning of their respective spheres of influence. | The Ministers shall be responsible for the efficient functioning of their respective spheres of influence. | ||
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*Keep the Seneschal fully informed concerning the general conduct of the government of the City and provide the Seneschal with such information as he or she may request with respect to any particular matter relating to the Government of Hashan. | *Keep the Seneschal fully informed concerning the general conduct of the government of the City and provide the Seneschal with such information as he or she may request with respect to any particular matter relating to the Government of Hashan. | ||
== | ==Declaration of War== | ||
The decision to participate in armed hostilities (war) shall be decided at the request of the Seneschal, after a vote of the members of the | The decision to participate in armed hostilities (war) shall be decided at the request of the Seneschal, after a vote of the members of the | ||
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== | ==Ammendments== | ||
The process for the ratification of amendments to the Great Canon of Hashan is as follows: | The process for the ratification of amendments to the Great Canon of Hashan is as follows: | ||