The Imperial Charter of Shireroth (pre-2012)
The Charter is the new name for what was formerly called [[The Constitution]]. The new name was adopted in order to avoid confusion with the Constitution of the United States of America. The charter is not meant to be edited, but instead is replaced in whole by the Kaiser as an Imperial Decree and only when a change is dubbed completely necessary. ----
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.
Section B: Powers of the Kaiser.
All supreme Executive and Legislative powers of Shireroth shall be
vested in the Kaiser. The Kaiser may make any decree regarding the
operation, behavior, functions or policy of Shireroth, as well as any
actions he/she deems fit as long as they do not violate this Charter.
The Kaiser shall have Supreme Judiciary power. The Kaiser is the
Supreme Commander of all Militia, Military, and/or any other armed
forces within Shireroth and/or under Shireroth control.
Section C: Heir to the Throne.
The Kaiser before the end of his/her life reign as Kaiser must pick a
successor from among all those eligible by birthright. Should the
Kaiser die or abdicate the throne, the Kaisership shall pass to his/her
successor. Should no heir have been chosen, the successor shall be the
closest related, living individual eligible by birthright.
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. A steward shall be
appointed by the Kaiser or Landsraad should the Kaiser take temporary
leave of his/her throne. Should the Kaiser have no stated heir, the
Steward shall become the head of the Empire 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 powers of the Kaiser
but may not repeal or amend Imperial Decrees of the Kaiser nor this
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 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 Landsraad is vested with
Judiciary powers second only to the Kaiser. The Landsraad may take no
action that violates this charter or Imperial Decrees of the Kaiser.
Neither the Landsraad, nor any body it creates, has authority or
jurisdiction over the Kaiser or this Charter.
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
in power.
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 new Duchies and other Sub-Divisions,
as he/she sees fit. The Landsraad may remove a Duchy’s seat from the
Landsraad, thereby disbanding the Duchy completely and redefining the
lands as necessary. The Kaiser has the power to reshape
the borders of any Duchy, or other Sub-Division, as he/she sees
fit.
Only Ruling Nobles, Honorary Nobles, or Emissaries appointed by a
Ruling noble may vote within the Landsraad. Ministers of Shireroth
may speak within the Landsraad but may not vote on just the merits of
their office alone. Nobles of Shireroth may not violate this Charter,
Imperial Decree or the Lawbook.
The most recent version of the charter was put into place by [[Kaiser Raynor XI]] on, 9/10/04 at 11:02pm.