Feudal Holdings Act IV.5 Part I

[Phoenix the Risen]

Quote:II. SubdivisionA. Types1. DuchiesThe lands of Shireroth shall be divided up into subdivisions known as Duchies.2. BaroniesThe lands of a Duchy may be divided up into subdivisions known as Baronies.B. Nobles1. Duchies shall be ruled by a Noble known as a Duke or Duchess. 2. Baronies shall be ruled by a Noble known as a Baron or Baroness. C. Creation1. Duchiesa. Duchies may be created by the Kaiser of Shireroth at will.b. Duchies may be created by the Landsraad with Kaiser's Consent2. Baroniesa. A Barony may be created by the Duke of the Duchy the Barony will be within. b. The Kaiser may also create Baronies within a Duchy. 3. Promotiona. The procedure for the promotion Barony to Duchy shall follow the criteria and procedures for the creation of a new subdivision.D. Destruction1. Duchiesa. A Duchy may be dissolved only by an overwhelming Landsraad majority of three quarters (3/4).2. Baroniesa. The Kaiser has the power to destroy Baronies.b. A Duke has the power to destroy any Barony within his Duchy. E. Creation Restrictions.1. Duchiesa. Each new Duchy shall require four (4) citizens to be formed.2. Baroniesa. Each new Barony shall require two (2) citizens to be formed.F. Territories1. Territories are considered autonomous regions of Shireroth. Each Territory may be granted a forum with its flag and a link to its own board. For all purposes, Territories are considered under the direct supervision of the Kaiser, who may choose to control them directly, or to appoint a Governor. Citizens and Nobles of Territories are considered citizens of Shireroth, and nothing more.Amended to:Quote:II. SubdivisionA. Types1. DuchiesThe lands of Shireroth shall be divided up into subdivisions known as Duchies.2. BaroniesThe lands of a Duchy may be divided up into subdivisions known as Baronies.B. Nobles1. Duchies shall be ruled by a Noble known as a Duke or Duchess. 2. Baronies shall be ruled by a Noble known as a Baron or Baroness. C. Creation1. Duchiesa. Duchies may be created from Shirithian Land by the Kaiser, if the Criteria for Duchies shall be met.b. Duchies may be created from Newly Annexed Land by the Kaiser of Shireroth at will.c. Duchies may be created from Shirithian Land by a simple Landsraad Majority, if the Criteria for Duchies shall be met.2. Baroniesa. A Duke may create a Barony from the land of his Duchy, if the Criteria for Baronies shall be met. b. The Kaiser may create a Barony from Newly Annexed Land at will. He may place the Barony under control of any Duchy, or under direct sovereignty of the Imperial Republic.3. Promotiona. The procedure for the promotion of a Barony to a Duchy shall follow the criteria and procedures for the creation of a new Duchy.4. Definitionsa. For the purposes of this section, "Shirithian Land" shall be meant as any land owned or controlled by the Imperial Republic of Shirerothb. For the purposes of this section, "Newly Annexed Land" shall be meant as any land which has been owned or controlled by the Imperial Republic of Shireroth for no more than one Shirithian Week (14 Days).D. Destruction1. Duchiesa. A Duchy may be dissolved by an overwhelming Landsraad majority of three quarters (3/4).b. A Duchy may be dissolved by a Landsraad majority of two thirds (2/3) if and only if the Duchy does not meet the Criteria for Duchies.2. Baroniesa. The Kaiser has the power to destroy Baronies.b. A Duke has the power to destroy any Barony within his Duchy. c. The Landsraad may dissolve a Barony by a simple majority if and only if the Barony does not meet the Criteria for Baronies.E. Criteria for Subdivisions.1. Criteria for Duchiesa. A Duchy shall consist of at least four (4) Citizens.b. A Duchy shall consist of at least two (2) Active Citizens.c. A Duchy shall have at least one (1) resident Non-Noble for each resident Noble.d. A Duchy shall be ruled by a Duke.e. A Duchy shall lie within Definite Borders of Shirithian Land.2. Criteria for Baroniesa. A Barony shall consist of at least two (2) Citizens.b. A Barony shall consist of at least one (1) Active Citizen.c. A Barony shall have at least one (1) resident Non-Noble for each resident Noble.d. A Barony shall be ruled by a Baron.e. A Barony shall lie within Definite Borders of Shirithian Land, within its sovereign Duchy.f. A Barony's sovereign Duchy shall meet the Criteria for Duchies.3. Definitionsa. For purposes of this section, a "Noble" is a Duke or a Baron.b. For purposes of this section, a "Non-Noble" is a Citizen who is not a Duke or a Baron.c. For purposes of this section, "Definite Borders" are borders for which there is a definite interior, and from any point on that interior, there is a radius to a boundary for every surface direction. If a subdivision meets a body of water, the boundary in the direction of that body of water need not be quantified, but shall be limited to the extent of the next shore.F. Territories1. Territories are considered autonomous regions of Shireroth. Each Territory may be granted a forum with its flag and a link to its own board. For all purposes, Territories are considered under the direct supervision of the Kaiser, who may choose to control them directly, or to appoint a Governor. Citizens and Nobles of Territories are considered citizens of Shireroth, and nothing more. Phoenix the Risen - Dutchess of Kildare - Political Nuisance but at least She gets the job done. - Official Genkher of Gryphon Avocatio's Cool Short Sig and Gryphon the Pure's Awesome Tables! - COME BACK, STEVE!!! -"To quote a former Kaiser.... 'Shireroth doesn't give up land....'" ~UEC (Quoting Kaiser Letifer I), In response to claims on the Raynor Isles"To paraphrase a former Kaiser: 'Here! Take Amity for free! And that other half of Mar Sara too!'" ~SaiKar LumEth, (Paraphrasing Kaiser Mog I) In response to UEC"To paraphrase a former angry mob "DOWN WITH THE EVIL LAND-GIVING AWAY KAISER! REVOLT! REBELLION! CIVIL WAR!" ~Scott Siskind, (paraphrasing the Letifer Rebellion group) In response to SaiKar LumEth"I HEARBY QUESTION THE KAISERESS AUTHORITY!" ~Gryphon Avocado (Switching Day)Edited by: Phoenix the Risen at: 1/11/04 8:20 pm

[Phoenix the Risen]

Kildare votes YEA (6) Phoenix the Risen - Dutchess of Kildare - Political Nuisance but at least She gets the job done. - Official Genkher of Gryphon Avocatio's Cool Short Sig and Gryphon the Pure's Awesome Tables! - COME BACK, STEVE!!! -"To quote a former Kaiser.... 'Shireroth doesn't give up land....'" ~UEC (Quoting Kaiser Letifer I), In response to claims on the Raynor Isles"To paraphrase a former Kaiser: 'Here! Take Amity for free! And that other half of Mar Sara too!'" ~SaiKar LumEth, (Paraphrasing Kaiser Mog I) In response to UEC"To paraphrase a former angry mob "DOWN WITH THE EVIL LAND-GIVING AWAY KAISER! REVOLT! REBELLION! CIVIL WAR!" ~Scott Siskind, (paraphrasing the Letifer Rebellion group) In response to SaiKar LumEth"I HEARBY QUESTION THE KAISERESS AUTHORITY!" ~Gryphon Avocado (Switching Day)

[Gryphon Avocatio]

Yardistan: Nay (4) -Gryphon Avocatio- Lord Governor and Duke of all Yardistan - Minister of Research and Education, Shireroth - Shirerothian Elder - SAVE THE KIWI!! - Lover of Llamas Give me your child, and by the age of five, I can make him a priest or a thief or a scholar. - SCOTT: You know, I always joke about how nothing will ever be able to get me out of micronations...but...I think if my mother got into micronations that would get me out in a hurry. - GUILDENSTERN:We cross our bridges when we come to them and burn them behind us, with nothing to show for our progress except a memory of the smell of smoke, and a presumption that once our eyes watered.

[Emir of Raspur]

Elwynn (3) Nay

[Kaiser Mors III]

Brookshire, Abstain (4) Mortis BrookshireKaiser of Shireroth

[Gman Russell]

Is this bill retro-active...?

[Phoenix the Risen]

No. All Duchies and Baronies already created remain so, and anyone who starts a bill to destroy one will be shot by me ; p Phoenix the Risen - Dutchess of Kildare - Political Nuisance but at least She gets the job done. - Official Genkher of Gryphon Avocatio's Cool Short Sig and Gryphon the Pure's Awesome Tables! - COME BACK, STEVE!!! -"To quote a former Kaiser.... 'Shireroth doesn't give up land....'" ~UEC (Quoting Kaiser Letifer I), In response to claims on the Raynor Isles"To paraphrase a former Kaiser: 'Here! Take Amity for free! And that other half of Mar Sara too!'" ~SaiKar LumEth, (Paraphrasing Kaiser Mog I) In response to UEC"To paraphrase a former angry mob "DOWN WITH THE EVIL LAND-GIVING AWAY KAISER! REVOLT! REBELLION! CIVIL WAR!" ~Scott Siskind, (paraphrasing the Letifer Rebellion group) In response to SaiKar LumEth"I HEARBY QUESTION THE KAISERESS AUTHORITY!" ~Gryphon Avocado (Switching Day)

[Phoenix the Risen]

Lord Zirandorthel, I ask please that you extend the voting period for this act. Phoenix the Risen - Dutchess of Kildare - Political Nuisance but at least She gets the job done. - Official Genkher of Gryphon Avocatio's Cool Short Sig and Gryphon the Pure's Awesome Tables! - COME BACK, STEVE!!! -"To quote a former Kaiser.... 'Shireroth doesn't give up land....'" ~UEC (Quoting Kaiser Letifer I), In response to claims on the Raynor Isles"To paraphrase a former Kaiser: 'Here! Take Amity for free! And that other half of Mar Sara too!'" ~SaiKar LumEth, (Paraphrasing Kaiser Mog I) In response to UEC"To paraphrase a former angry mob "DOWN WITH THE EVIL LAND-GIVING AWAY KAISER! REVOLT! REBELLION! CIVIL WAR!" ~Scott Siskind, (paraphrasing the Letifer Rebellion group) In response to SaiKar LumEth"I HEARBY QUESTION THE KAISERESS AUTHORITY!" ~Gryphon Avocado (Switching Day)

[Zirandorthel]

Sure, three more days, that means this vote closes on midnight of the 18th. Sun Bless, Earth KeepZirandorthel I of TreesiaThe Golden DarknessNiirus Tinenetuwar, Tivitha e'Taras

[Zirandorthel]

In case you are as confused as myself by the fact I seemed to miss yesterday completely, I assure you it is the fault of my wrist chronometer. I knew all the Acts had to be tallied by the 16th, and this has just messed everything up, eurrrgh.Although Nay does have 41% of the vote, I think I'll give it till tomorrow anyway. Sun Bless, Earth KeepZirandorthel I of TreesiaThe Golden DarknessNiirus Tinenetuwar, Tivitha e'Taras

[Gman Russell]

BAM votes aye (2)So unless someone convinces me this is evil it's my vote...

[Rakesh86]

Alexandretta ABSTAINS (2)

[Zirandorthel]

Voting is closed.Aye 8Nay 7Abstain 6Aye wins, with 38% of the vote.This act is passed, and shall be added to the Lawbook momentarily. Sun Bless, Earth KeepZirandorthel I of TreesiaThe Golden DarknessNiirus Tinenetuwar, Tivitha e'Taras