Radaroneketa

[Zirandorthel]

As ordered by the Pan-Hyperborean Council, I present the Laws and Statues of the Duchy of Hyperborea and its fiefdoms:Quote:Radaroneketa - The Statutes of the Duchy of HyperboreaChapter 0. Opening ProvisionsA. The Duchy of Hyperborea1. The Duchy of Hyperborea is a fiefdom of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, loyal to the Kaiser. It is governed by a Duke and an Elder, who may be the same person, but not of necessity.B. The LawBook1. The Statues of the Duchy of Hyperborea are in addition to those compiled by the Imperial Landsraad, of whom the Duke of Hyperborea is a member. Any and all statutes recorded in this document must first comply with the Statutes of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.2. If a law is passed in the Landsraad which renders a provision in this document null and void, a vote will be required in the Pan-Hyperborean Council before it is removed, as it is acknowledged that words are just words, and do not denote treason in themselves.3. The Duchy of Hyperborea and its fiefdoms accept all provisions of the Statutes of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, and declare their loyalty to these Statutes and to the Kaiser.Chapter I. The Hyperborean PeopleA. Freedom of Thought and Conscience1. All Hyperboreans are entitled to freedom of thought and conscience. This right includes the freedom to change their thoughts or beliefs, and freedom to manifest their thoughts or beliefs in teaching, practice, worship and observance within the limits set by law. They may do so either alone or in community with others, and in public or private.B. The Pan-Hyperborean Council1. The Pan-Hyperborean Council is a prime organ of the ducal government, second only to the Elder himself. Every citizen of Hyperborea Proper or any other fiefdom within Greater Hyperborea has a seat on this legislature, and all members have an equal vote. Any individual can propose an issue to debate simply by posting in the forum, but the Elder is empowered to decide whether or not a vote is held. In the event of a tied vote, the Council will trust to the Elder to resolve the issue.C. The Elder1. The Elder is the leader of all Hyperboreans. The Duke of Hyperborea, if they are not one and the same person, is regarded as the ElderÂ’s second-in-command, followed by the Barons of whatever fiefdoms exist within Greater Hyperborea. Zie controls the Pan-Hyperborean Council, and can issue decrees.D. The Duke1. The Duke is the Hyperborean representative to the Landsraad, and the KaiserÂ’s representative in Hyperborea. The Duke shall be chosen by zir predecessor in the position, who will name an heir before zie retires. Zie shall acknowledge the leadership of the Elder in Hyperborean matters, if zie are not one and the same.Proposals to change or add to this document should be proposed to Kadham Volak in the Pan-Hyperborean Council thread! Niirus TinenetuwarKampioen, Order of the Dead Stagg, Sovereign Order of TreesiaLotter of the Western LotCount e'VolsaarnThe Golden DarknessMarg bar IKEA-Derakht!Edited by: Zirandorthel  at: 4/8/05 8:08