Difference between revisions of "The Landsraad"
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==About== | ==About== | ||
The Landsraad is the federal legislative body of [[Shireroth]]. It is nowadays primarily made up of the nobles of the land, with some commoners thrown into the mix. | The Landsraad is the federal legislative body of [[Shireroth]]. It is nowadays primarily made up of the nobles of the land, with some commoners thrown into the mix. | ||
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| + | ==Landsraad Titles== | ||
| + | Each male member of the Landsraad is titled Lord Elector of the Imperial Republic, and each female member of the Landsraad is titled Lady Elector of the Imperial Republic. | ||
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| + | In addition to the aforesaid may any member of the Landsraad also be referred to as an Elector. Likewise may members of the Landsraad be referred to as Electors and collectively the membership of the Landsraad may also be referred to as the Imperial Electorate. | ||
==Leadership== | ==Leadership== | ||
| − | The Landsraad is overseen by a [[Praetor]] who acts to organize, tally and close votes. | + | The Landsraad is overseen by a [[Praetor]] who acts to organize, tally and close votes. The Prætor presides over the Landsraad in all matters. The Prætor is authorized to appoint a deputy prætor to assist the Prætor in matters that shall be delegated to the deputy. The Prætor may choose to appoint more than one deputy praetor, provided that in such instance there must be a hierarchy between the deputy praetors. |
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| − | The Prætor presides over the Landsraad in all matters. The Prætor is authorized to appoint a deputy prætor to assist the Prætor in matters that shall be delegated to the deputy. The Prætor may choose to appoint more than one deputy praetor, provided that in such instance there must be a hierarchy between the deputy praetors. | ||
The Prætor may not vote unless to break a tie. Similarly, any of the deputy prætors is not allowed to vote when presiding unless it is to break a tie. | The Prætor may not vote unless to break a tie. Similarly, any of the deputy prætors is not allowed to vote when presiding unless it is to break a tie. | ||
Revision as of 12:24, 28 September 2016
The Landsraad is the name given to the federal legislative body within the Imperial Republic of Shireroth (if the Kaiser isn't counted in). The members of the Landsraad gather in the Hall of Oratory of the Palace of Zirandorthel in Shirekeep.
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About
The Landsraad is the federal legislative body of Shireroth. It is nowadays primarily made up of the nobles of the land, with some commoners thrown into the mix.
Landsraad Titles
Each male member of the Landsraad is titled Lord Elector of the Imperial Republic, and each female member of the Landsraad is titled Lady Elector of the Imperial Republic.
In addition to the aforesaid may any member of the Landsraad also be referred to as an Elector. Likewise may members of the Landsraad be referred to as Electors and collectively the membership of the Landsraad may also be referred to as the Imperial Electorate.
Leadership
The Landsraad is overseen by a Praetor who acts to organize, tally and close votes. The Prætor presides over the Landsraad in all matters. The Prætor is authorized to appoint a deputy prætor to assist the Prætor in matters that shall be delegated to the deputy. The Prætor may choose to appoint more than one deputy praetor, provided that in such instance there must be a hierarchy between the deputy praetors.
The Prætor may not vote unless to break a tie. Similarly, any of the deputy prætors is not allowed to vote when presiding unless it is to break a tie.
When the Landsraad has no Prætor in office, the Kaiser (or the Ruling Steward) or zir appointed deputy prætor presides, provided, however, that the Kaiser (or Ruling Steward) or zir appointed deputy has no vote except in ties in those proceedings.
Origin of Name
The word "Landsraad" is ultimately from the Danish, meaning 'council of the land'. It was imported via the Dune novels by Frank Herbert. In Dutch, a recognised language within Greater Audentior, it has the same meaning as in Danish.
The Landsraad has ruled (briefly) in place of the Kaiser
| Preceded by: Letifer I |
Succession of the Shirithian Kaisership 1233–1238 |
Succeeded by: Nikkolo I |
| Preceded by: Wylþeow I |
Succession of the Shirithian Kaisership 1767–1770 |
Succeeded by: Lacrymosa II |
| Preceded by: Trantor IV |
Succession of the Shirithian Kaisership 5311-5323 |
Succeeded by: Kaiser Mo'll I |
| Preceded by: Mors IV |
Succession of the Shirithian Kaisership 5499-5501 |
Succeeded by: Sehml |
| Preceded by: Verion I |
Succession of the Shirithian Kaisership 5768-5773 |
Succeeded by: Daniel III |
