Stolen Rules
From Ancient Ways
ROGATIO MARII de LINAMENTUM MISCELLANEUM CEREBRIS
A convenient visual summary of this rogatio is available; see the Stolen Rules Chart.
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I. Magistrates
A. Positions, Selection, Terms, and Qualifications of Office
- 1. The magistrates of the Society shall be one (1) Consul, one (1) Censor, one (1) Aedilis, and one (1) Tribune.
- 2. All magistrates will be elected by the Comitia.
- 3. All candidates must demonstrate a consistent record of significant contribution to the Society. Candidates for the position of Aedilis must also demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the technical tasks required by the Society.
- 4. All magistrates will serve a two (2) year term.
- 5. There are no restrictions on the number of terms that a magistrate may serve. However, no magistrate may serve consecutive terms except for the Aedilis.
- 6. All magistrates who are not already a permanent member of the Senate will sit ex officio in the Senate only for the duration of their prescribed terms of office. Ex officio Consuls and Censors carry full privileges in the Senate. Ex officio Aediles and Tribunes may sit in the Senate and speak, but may not introduce motions or vote.
- 7. Any magistrate may appoint assistants to aid in carrying out assigned duties and responsibilities.
B. Duties and Responsibilities
- 1. Consul
- a. Execute all resolutions of the Comitia and Senatus consulta of the senate.
- b. Convene and preside over the Senate.
- c. Call for a vote in the Senate.
- d. Convene and preside over the Comitia.
- e. Call for votes on legislation in the Comitia.
- f. Commence elections for magistracies in the Comitia.
- g. Pronounce veto against the actions of all other magistrates except the Tribune.
- h. Issue edicts as appropriate and not in contradiction of existing rules required to fulfill assigned duties and responsibilities.
- 2. Censor
- a. Conduct the annual Census and, with the help of the Aedilis, maintain the list of members accordingly.
- b. Process application requests to join the Society and decide upon them accordingly.
- c. In coordination with the Aedilis, maintain the list of magistrates and Senators accordingly.
- d. Manage all financial matters of the Society.
- e. Issue edicts as appropriate and not in contradiction of existing rules required to fulfill assigned duties and responsibilities.
- 3. Aedilis
- a. Administer and maintain the Web site of the society.
- b. Administer and maintain the message boards of the society.
- c. Issue edicts as appropriate and not in contradiction of existing rules required to fulfill assigned duties and responsibilities.
- 4. Tribune
- a. Convene and preside over the Comitia.
- b. Call for votes on legislation in the Comitia.
- c. In the absence of the Consul, commence elections for magistracies in the Comitia.
- d. Pronounce veto against the actions of all other magistrates.
- e. Report on the proceedings of the Senate. These reports shall include a general description of items brought before the Senate and final voting results but will not include accounts of the actual debate or individual Senator voting records.
- f. Resolve disputes between members.
- g. Intervene on behalf of any member in a dispute between that member and another magistrate.
II. Senate
A. Positions, Selection, Terms, and Qualifications of Office
- 1. The Senate of the Society shall consist of five (5) Senators with a permanent seat. The longest serving Senator shall be designated the princeps senatus.
- 2. The initial membership of the Senate will be elected by the Comitia. The Senator receiving the largest number of votes will be designated the princeps senatus. Entry into the Senate after initial formation shall be through selection by the Censor.
- 3. All Senators with a permanent seat shall remain in the Senate, at the discretion of the Censor, as long as they remain qualified and desire to serve.
- 4. The Senate itself shall determine by Senatus consultum ("advice of the Senate") what the qualifications of its members shall be.
- 5. In the absence of the Consul, the princeps senatus shall convene and preside over the Senate.
B. Duties and Responsibilities of the Senate
- 1. Approve all financial matters of the Societas.
- 2. Assign duties and responsibilities not otherwise assigned, to include the governing of the Colleges of the Society and appointment of representatives (Legati) to external organizations.
- 3. Provide guidance to the magistrates, Comitia, and the Society as a whole, using their deep body of knowledge of the inner and outer workings of the Society and based on their perceptions and experiences.
- 4. Grant recognition to individual members or groups within the Societas for significant or outstanding achievement.
- 5. Issue Senatus consulta regarding the administrative, financial, and external affairs of the Society.
