Imperial Decree #222: Imperial Charter

Kaiser Letifer II · Post by **Kaiser Letifer II** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 2:53 pm

Imperial Charter of the Land of Shireroth

Article I: The Kaiser.
Section A: Definition of the Kaisership.
The Kaiser of Shireroth is the Supreme ruler, and Noble, of the Lands of Shireroth. The Kaisership may be held by both male and female rulers. A male ruler shall be known as a Kaiser, a female ruler shall be known as a Kaiseress. The term "Kaiser" may be used to refer to the Kaisership without regard to gender. This document shall use the masculine to refer to both genders.
Section B: Powers of the Kaiser.
All supreme Executive, Legislative, and Judicial powers of Shireroth shall be vested in the Kaiser. The Kaiser may make any decree regarding the operation, behavior, functions and/or policy of Shireroth, as well as any actions he deems fit, as long as they do not violate this Charter. The Kaiser is the Supreme Commander of all Militia, Military, and/or any other armed forces within Shireroth and/or under Shireroth control. The Kaiser may delegate his powers to lesser officials known as Ministers. All Imperial Law, set down by the Kaiser shall be recorded in the Decreebook.
Section C: Heir to the Throne.
The Kaiser before the end of his life reign as Kaiser must pick a successor from among all living individuals, eligible by birthright. Should the Kaiser die or abdicate the throne, the Kaisership shall pass to his successor. Should no heir have been chosen, the successor shall be the closest related, living individual eligible by birthright. The Kaiser may hold no citizenships outside of Shireroth.
Section D: The Steward.
In times when a successor is below thirteen years of age, a Steward shall be appointed by a majority of the Landsraad, if there is no current Steward. A steward shall be appointed by the Kaiser or Landsraad should the Kaiser take temporary leave of his throne. Should the Kaiser have no stated heir, the Steward shall become the head of Shireroth until a successor can be found. Should no Steward be appointed at this time, the Landsraad shall convene and elect one. The Landsraad may also elect a Steward at anytime they feel one is necessary, with the approval of the Kaiser. The Kaiser may at anytime appoint or dismiss a Steward. The Steward of Shireroth shall be vested with all the Executive, Legislative and Judicial powers of the Kaiser but may not repeal or amend Imperial Decrees of the Kaiser. When there is no Kaiser upon the throne the Steward may hold no citizenship outside of Shireroth. The steward is subject to all restrictions placed upon the Kaiser by the Charter.
Article II: Landsraad.
Section A: Powers of the Landsraad.
The Landsraad shall be vested, through the good grace of the Kaiser, with the legislative powers of Shireroth. The Landsraad may set its own rules for voting percentages and procedures, and internal decorum, without outside interference. Any bill, act, measure, dictate, statement or order passed, issued by, or put before the Landsraad may be vetoed by the Kaiser for any reason, at any time. The Kaiser may vest others with veto powers over the Landsraad, second only to the Kaiser. The Landsraad may take no action that violates this Charter, the Lawbook, or Imperial Decrees of the Kaiser. Neither the Landsraad, nor any body it creates, has authority or jurisdiction over the Kaiser or this Charter. All law set down by the Landsraad shall be recorded in the Lawbook.
Section B: Sessions of the Landsraad.
The Kaiser has the power to dismiss and recall to session the Landsraad at anytime. Should the Kaiser die or abdicate the throne, the Landsraad shall be automatically called to session. The Landsraad may dismiss itself from Session at any time, unless there is no Steward or Kaiser on the throne. If there is neither a Kaiser nor a Steward, the Landsraad is automatically called to session.
Section C: Members of the Landsraad.
The Landsraad shall consist of the Nobles of Shireroth. Nobles may pick their own successor from among those eligible by birthright. Should no heir be available the Kaiser shall appoint the next Noble. The Kaiser has the power to create and destroy Sub-Divisions, as he sees fit. The Landsraad may remove a Sub-Division´s seat from the Landsraad, thereby disbanding the Subdivision completely and redefining the lands as necessary. The Kaiser has the power to reshape the borders of any Sub-Division, as he sees fit.
Only Nobles of Shireroth or Emissaries appointed by a Noble may speak and/or vote within the Landsraad. The Nobles of the Landsraad may allow non-Nobles to speak within the Landsraad, under procedures specified by the Landsraad. Nobles of Shireroth may not violate this Charter, Imperial Decrees, Landsraadrocedures, or the Lawbook.
Section D: The Prætor
The Prætor of Shireroth may only be elected by the nobility of the land, from among the Full-Citizens of the Land. The Prætor does not have to be a Noble of Shireroth. The Kaiser shall manage the election of the Prætor by the Landsraad, and shall act as Prætor of the Landsraad until one is immediately elected.
The Prætor of Shireroth shall preside over the Landsraad as chairman. His purpose and duty shall be to call a meeting of the Landsraad to order, tally votes, close votes, generally manage, and keep order within the Landsraad; as well as keep records of all bills and resolutions passed during his tenure. The Landsraad may further specify the powers of the Prætor within the Landsraad.
The Prætor may not violate this Charter, Imperial Decrees, Landsraad Procedures, or the Lawbook.
Article III: The Arbiter
Section A: Powers of The Arbiter
The Arbiter of Shireroth is vested with Judicial Powers second only to the Kaiser. The Arbiter is appointed by the Kaiser. The Arbiter may not be an officer of the Landsraad, the Kaiser, or the Steward. The Arbiter may be dismissed by the Kaiser or a 2/3rd vote of the Landsraad. The Arbiter will be the head of the Imperial Judex. The Precise operation and powers of the Judex and the Arbiter shall be specified by the Landsraad. Neither the Arbiter, nor Imperial Judex may violate this Charter, Imperial Decree or the Lawbook.
Section B: Special Powers of The Arbiter
The Arbiter may overturn any act or resolution passed by the Landsraad should said act or resolution violate Imperial Decree or this Charter. The Arbiter may, with unanimous consent of the Landsraad and the Prætor, nullify any order or decree of the Kaiser, which violates this Charter. Other than those specified, the Arbiter has no authorities over the Kaiser.
Article IV: Amendments
Section A: Amending er.
The Kaiser may make amendments to this Charter at anytime, with the approval of the Prætor. Should there be no Prætor, the Landsraad must immediately elect one. This charter may not be abolished, dissolved or revoked. All amendments to this Charter must be documented.

Letifer H'Graa II,
Kaiser of Shireroth.

Kaiser Letifer II · Post by **Kaiser Letifer II** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 2:55 pm

After pondering, and consultation. And sitting on it for 2 weeks due to illness, I now present the Charter of Shireroth. New and improved. Even has that new Charter Smell. And behold the last charter of Shireroth.

Bill3000 · Post by **Bill3000** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 2:57 pm

You forgot to rename Provost to Arbiter.

Kaiser Letifer II · Post by **Kaiser Letifer II** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 2:58 pm

damn it... Lemme fix that.

Kaiser Letifer II · Post by **Kaiser Letifer II** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 3:01 pm

I knew I missed something.

And damn be formatting and the like.

Sir Ophiuchus · Post by **Sir Ophiuchus** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 3:36 pm

When it says the Kaiser may give others Landsraad-veto power, does it mean this can be invested in offices, or in people?

I can just imagine a future Kaiser giving his cronies massive power because he could...

Fax Celestis · Post by **Fax Celestis** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 5:01 pm

Glad to see that Imperial Decree 216 (Knightships) still works.

And what's next? Cleaning up of Decrees?

AngelGuardian93 · Post by **AngelGuardian93** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 9:03 pm

Dispair? Nice to see the imperial spelling is still as poetic as ever.

What? No that wasnt a cheap shot!

Post by **Shyriath** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 9:41 pm

The Kaiser may make amendments to this Charter at anytime, with the approval of the Prætor. Should there be no Prætor, the Landsraad must immediately elect one. This charter may not be abolished, dissolved or revoked. All amendments to this Charter must be documented.

Hmmmm, this seems interesting. Does this mean that the previousractice of replacing the Charter wholesale is no longer to be followed?

Kaiser Letifer II · Post by **Kaiser Letifer II** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 9:58 pm

Yerp. We now have a propert amendment process.. and James... accually.. your knights getting votes doesn't work anymore.

Yeah, I was questioning of why I put that veto thing in there when I reread it. I may amend it out or such.

But yes, it means the Kaiser can give his Veto to someone else.. and make it into an office. So in theory.. the Kaiser COULD give veto to the Praetor..

and next... is making sure everything is in the Decreebook. my plan is just to proly say if a Kaiser didn't follow the rules and put a decree in.. it isn't valid. And make sure old decrees not in the lawbook cannot be used by accident. Basicly.. officialize the Decreebook. which accually, the new charter does.

Fax Celestis · Post by **Fax Celestis** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 10:08 pm

If you read my decree, they're Appointed Nobility, while Dukes and Barons are Contractual Nobility. The charter reads: Nobility.

Bill3000 · Post by **Bill3000** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 10:12 pm

Good point... Actually, not even that. There is no definition, or specification thereof, of what a noble is within the charter.

Kaiser Letifer II · Post by **Kaiser Letifer II** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 12:26 am

Than I shall specify it in a decree... wait... it is defined.. Dukes, Barons and the Kaiser.

The point remains. I will be removing non noble votes from the LAndsraad. EVen if they are nobles by a loop hole. That loop hole will be closed.

Kaiser Letifer II · Post by **Kaiser Letifer II** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 12:32 am

And no.. you did not make them any form of nobility. I read it. Never do you refer to them as nobility of any kind. just that they can only be made knights by the Kaiser or the LAndsraad. Plus. You never put the decree in the decreebook.

Yes.. I am going to be an ass about what is and is not in the decreebook. As far as I'm concerned if a Kaiser didn't do his job and put it in the books.. he didn't care enough about the law. I'm accually quite disappointed with past Kaisers and their neglect of recording law and keeping the records. It's not that hard. Just write the decree as an amendment to the book.

Can someone tell me if the decreebook on the forum matches the one on the wiki. I have no clue if they do. (they don't... the wiki is woefully out of date)

Also, I need admin or whatever in the wiki so I can edit the charter, decrees and the decreebook. I don't want some to just do it for me.

And how do I move topic to other forums?

BTW:
From the Decreebook.
"Chapter III: Nobles
A: Classifications
1: Recognized Titles
a. The Imperial Government only recognizes three titles of Nobility. These include Kaiser(Kaiseress), Duke(Duchess), Baron(Baroness)"

Fax Celestis · Post by **Fax Celestis** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 8:01 am

I was under the impression that making a decree put it into the decreebook, and I didn't want to do it myself considering how frighteningly formatted the decreebook is.

If you don't like what I did with the Knightships, ask the Landsraad. Under the new Charter, they have the ability to veto (and edit?) Decrees. See what they have to say: I do think that people like it more than you think.

Bill3000 · Post by **Bill3000** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 8:48 am

Well, unless the good Kaiser explictly gives the Landsraad the power to veto, it requres unanimous consent by the Praetor, Arbiter, and the Landsraad to nullify an order/decree, and it must be in the case in which it violates the Charter:

The Arbiter may, with unanimous consent of the Landsraad and the Prætor, nullify any order or decree of the Kaiser, which violates this Charter. Other than those specified, the Provost has no authorities over the Kaiser.

Fax Celestis · Post by **Fax Celestis** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 10:24 am

Regardless, he can still ask the Landsraad what they think should be done. Whether or not he follows their lead is his call.

Kaiser Letifer II · Post by **Kaiser Letifer II** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 10:38 am

I could, but I'm not going too. As set down in law already. There are only 3 noble titles, and knight is not one of them. And the charter estricts vting to nobles.

Fax Celestis · Post by **Fax Celestis** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 11:04 am

Will you at least leave the hierarchy?

Harvey the Blue · Post by **Harvey the Blue** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 1:44 pm

The Arbiter may, with unanimous consent of the Landsraad and the Prætor, nullify any order or decree of the Kaiser, which violates this Charter. Other than those specified, the Provost has no authorities over the Kaiser.

But... couldn't the Kaiser just say "No, I don't accept your nullification. The decree stands." I mean, he's the KAISER. Absolute power with nothing above him and all that.

Kaiser Letifer II · Post by **Kaiser Letifer II** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 4:10 pm

No. He can't, cause the Charter says the decree can be nullified. And if he said the decreestood, than the Arbiter just nullifies that. By this point the populous has a valid excuse to rebell. or something. It's not perfect. I had to put restrictions of theKaiser, but not weaken the position by putting anyone above him. It'll proly still need some fine tuning.

And the hiarchy WILL remain, yes.

Hypatia Agnesi · Post by **Hypatia Agnesi** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 5:25 pm

The Arbiter may, with unanimous consent of the Landsraad and the Prætor, nullify any order or decree of the Kaiser, which violates this Charter. Other than those specified, the Provost has no authorities over the Kaiser.

--Article 3, section B

You may want to change the Provost reference to Arbiter so it's consistent with the rest of the renaming. I only caught it because other people quoted it.

Kaiser Letifer II · Post by **Kaiser Letifer II** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 12:06 am

Wonder why that didn't get fixed here. Guess I missed it. I fixed it in my copy of the charter.

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