Voting procedure (Nova Roma) - Revision history

Decimus Aurelius Ingeniarius: Updating for current leges and procedures.

2022-10-12T08:31:26Z

Updating for current leges and procedures.

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−	The presiding magistrate, a [[Consul (Nova Roma)\|consul]], [[Praetor (Nova Roma)\|praetor]] or [[Tribunus Plebis (Nova Roma)\|tribunus plebis]] will issue a call for candidates if holding an election for a magistrate and will issue an edict that will establish the duration of voting. A [[Contio (Nova Roma)\|contio]] will be part of each election and is basically the campaign and debate period before voting. All Nova Roman elections start and stop according to the current time in the City of Rome, although the edict summoning the comitia and publishing the schedule may use a different time zone the [[Cista (Nova Roma)\|cista]] runs on the same time zone as the City of Rome.	+	The presiding magistrate, a [[Consul (Nova Roma)\|''consul'']], [[Praetor (Nova Roma)\|''praetor'']] or [[Tribunus Plebis (Nova Roma)\|''tribunus plebis'']] will issue a call for candidates if holding an election for a magistrate and will issue an edict that will establish the duration of voting. A [[Contio (Nova Roma)\|''contio'']] will be part of each election and is basically the campaign and debate period before voting. All Nova Roman elections start and stop according to the current time in the City of Rome, although the edict summoning the comitia and publishing the schedule may use a different time zone the [[Cista (Nova Roma)\|cista]] runs on the same time zone as the City of Rome.
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	==Three voting bodies==		==Three voting bodies==
−	There are three different legislative bodies, based on the ancient Roman Republic.	+	There are three different legislative bodies, based on the ancient Roman Republic. All comitia are governed through the [[Lex Tullia de comitiis habendis (Nova Roma)\|''lex Tullia de comitiis habendis'']].
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	===Comitia Centuriata===		===Comitia Centuriata===
−	The [[Comitia centuriata (Nova Roma)\|comitia centuriata]] (Assembly of Centuries) is made up of all of the citizens. It enacts laws that are binding upon all citizens and is also empowered try legal cases in which a citizen is suject to permanent removal of citizenship. The current law governing the [[Comitia centuriata (Nova Roma)\|comitia centuriata]] is [[Lex Cornelia de ratione comitiorum centuriatorum (Nova Roma)\|lex Cornelia de ratione comitiorum centuriatorum]].	+	The [[Comitia centuriata (Nova Roma)\|comitia centuriata]] (Assembly of Centuries) is made up of all of the citizens. It enacts laws that are binding upon all citizens and is also empowered try legal cases in which a citizen is suject to permanent removal of citizenship.
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	===Comitia Plebis Tributa===		===Comitia Plebis Tributa===
−	The [[Comitia plebis tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia plebis tributa]] (Assembly of the Plebeians) is made up of all non-patrician citizens, grouped into their respective tribes. It elects both the [[Plebeian Aedile (Nova Roma)\|plebeian aedile]]s and the [[Tribunus Plebis (Nova Roma)\|tribunes of the plebs]]. It is also empowered to enact laws binding upon the entire citizenry (called plebiscites) and to try legal cases solely involving members of the plebeian order that do not involve permanent removal of citizenship. The current law governing the [[Comitia plebis tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia plebis tributa]] is [[Lex Pompeia de ratione comitiorum plebis tributorum (Nova Roma)\|lex Pompeia de ratione comitiorum plebis tributorum]].	+	The [[Comitia plebis tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia plebis tributa]] (Assembly of the Plebeians) is made up of all non-patrician citizens, grouped into their respective tribes. It elects both the [[Plebeian Aedile (Nova Roma)\|plebeian aedile]]s and the [[Tribunus Plebis (Nova Roma)\|tribunes of the plebs]]. It is also empowered to enact laws binding upon the entire citizenry (called plebiscites) and to try legal cases solely involving members of the plebeian order that do not involve permanent removal of citizenship.
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	===Comitia Populi Tributa===		===Comitia Populi Tributa===
−	The [[Comitia populi tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia populi tributa]] (Assembly of the People) is made up of all citizens, grouped into their respective tribes. It is empowered to elect the [[Quaestor (Nova Roma)\|''quaestores'']] and [[Curule Aedile (Nova Roma)\|curule aediles]], and to enact laws and to try legal cases that do not involve permanent removal of citizenship. The current law governing the [[Comitia populi tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia populi tributa]] is [[Lex Cornelia de ratione comitiorum populi tributorum (Nova Roma)\|lex Cornelia de ratione comitiorum populi tributorum]].	+	The [[Comitia populi tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia populi tributa]] (Assembly of the People) is made up of all citizens, grouped into their respective tribes. It is empowered to elect the [[Quaestor (Nova Roma)\|''quaestores'']] and [[Curule Aedile (Nova Roma)\|curule aediles]], and to enact laws and to try legal cases that do not involve permanent removal of citizenship.
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	==Casting a ballot==		==Casting a ballot==
−	~~# Make sure you are familiar~~ with ~~our [[~~voting ~~procedure (~~Nova Roma~~)\|voting procedure]]~~.	+	The way citizens cast their ballot will vary with each assembly and will be determined by the presiding magistrate. Due to technical issues, some voting methods may not be available. Various methods used by Nova Roma are below.
−	# Carefully check the schedule published in the ~~fora for~~ the correct voting times for ~~each~~ ''comitia''.	+
		+	===Voting via email===
		+	# Carefully check the schedule and voting details published in the presiding magistrate's edict in the ''[https://groups.io/g/TheForumRomanum/messages Forum Romanum]''.
		+	#Draft an email to the address specified and detail your vote in accordance with the posted edict’s instructions.
		+	#Ensure your Roman name is easily identifiable and include your citizen ID number if in doubt.
		+	#Be sure to send your email vote(s) during the correct voting times for the relevant ''comitia''.
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		+	===Voting via the Album Civium===
		+	# Carefully check the schedule and voting details published in the presiding magistrate's edict in the ''[https://groups.io/g/TheForumRomanum/messages Forum Romanum]''.
	# Go to your [http://www.novaroma.org/civitas/album ''Album Civium'' page]. ''Make sure you are logged in via the box on the right of the screen.''		# Go to your [http://www.novaroma.org/civitas/album ''Album Civium'' page]. ''Make sure you are logged in via the box on the right of the screen.''
	# Click on "vote here...".		# Click on "vote here...".
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	# Make a note of your '''ballot number'''. You will need it if there are problems with your vote.		# Make a note of your '''ballot number'''. You will need it if there are problems with your vote.
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		+	===Voting via the Cista===
		+	# Carefully check the schedule and voting details published in the presiding magistrate's edict in the ''[https://groups.io/g/TheForumRomanum/messages Forum Romanum]''.
		+	#Go to the [[Cista (Nova Roma)\|Nova Roma ''Cista'']].
		+	#Follow the on screen instructions.
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	==Vote counting==		==Vote counting==
−	The officials that count the ballots in an election are called [[Diribitor (Nova Roma)\|diribitores]]. Two other officials called [[Custos (Nova Roma)\|custodes]] are responsible for certifying the tally of votes in elections as reported to them by the ''diribitores''. They also break any ties among the centuries and tribes, and provide the results of elections to the magistrates presiding over the elections. [[Lex Cornelia de quaestoribus (Nova Roma)\|Under current law]], [[Quaestor (Nova Roma)\|quaestores]] may be tasked to serve these functions if there are not enough elected [[Diribitor (Nova Roma)\|diribitores]] or [[Custos (Nova Roma)\|custodes]].	+	The officials that count the ballots in an election are called [[Diribitor (Nova Roma)\|diribitores]]. Two other officials called [[Custos (Nova Roma)\|custodes]] are responsible for certifying the tally of votes in elections as reported to them by the ''diribitores''. They also break any ties among the centuries and tribes, and provide the results of elections to the magistrates presiding over the elections. [[Lex Cornelia de quaestoribus (Nova Roma)\|Under current law]], [[Quaestor (Nova Roma)\|quaestores]] may be tasked to serve these functions if there are not enough elected [[Diribitor (Nova Roma)\|diribitores]] or [[Custos (Nova Roma)\|custodes]].
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−	~~<br>~~	+	Voting counting procedures are requirements are documented in the [[Lex Tullia de comitiis habendis (Nova Roma)\|''lex Tullia de comitiis habendis'']].
−	~~==Note==~~	+
−	~~Special thanks go to~~ [[~~Quaestor~~ (Nova Roma)\|~~Quaestor~~]] [[Tiberius Galerius Paulinus (Nova Roma)\|Ti. Galerius Paulinus]] and [[Diribitor (Nova Roma)\|Diribitor]] [[Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Postumianus (Nova Roma)\|Q. Caecilius Metellus]] for their assistance in writing the original version of this article.	+
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Marcus Pompeius Caninus: Minor change to second bullet of the Casting a ballot section.

2014-12-09T01:00:13Z

Minor change to second bullet of the Casting a ballot section.

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	# Make sure you are familiar with our [[voting procedure (Nova Roma)\|voting procedure]].		# Make sure you are familiar with our [[voting procedure (Nova Roma)\|voting procedure]].
−	# Carefully check the schedule ~~below~~ for ~~your~~ correct voting times for each ''comitia''.	+	# Carefully check the schedule published in the fora for the correct voting times for each ''comitia''.
	# Go to your [http://www.novaroma.org/civitas/album ''Album Civium'' page]. ''Make sure you are logged in via the box on the right of the screen.''		# Go to your [http://www.novaroma.org/civitas/album ''Album Civium'' page]. ''Make sure you are logged in via the box on the right of the screen.''
	# Click on "vote here...".		# Click on "vote here...".
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	==Vote counting==		==Vote counting==
	The officials that count the ballots in an election are called [[Diribitor (Nova Roma)\|diribitores]]. Two other officials called [[Custos (Nova Roma)\|custodes]] are responsible for certifying the tally of votes in elections as reported to them by the ''diribitores''. They also break any ties among the centuries and tribes, and provide the results of elections to the magistrates presiding over the elections. [[Lex Cornelia de quaestoribus (Nova Roma)\|Under current law]], [[Quaestor (Nova Roma)\|quaestores]] may be tasked to serve these functions if there are not enough elected [[Diribitor (Nova Roma)\|diribitores]] or [[Custos (Nova Roma)\|custodes]].		The officials that count the ballots in an election are called [[Diribitor (Nova Roma)\|diribitores]]. Two other officials called [[Custos (Nova Roma)\|custodes]] are responsible for certifying the tally of votes in elections as reported to them by the ''diribitores''. They also break any ties among the centuries and tribes, and provide the results of elections to the magistrates presiding over the elections. [[Lex Cornelia de quaestoribus (Nova Roma)\|Under current law]], [[Quaestor (Nova Roma)\|quaestores]] may be tasked to serve these functions if there are not enough elected [[Diribitor (Nova Roma)\|diribitores]] or [[Custos (Nova Roma)\|custodes]].

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	* [[Voting]] in the ancient Rome.		* [[Voting]] in the ancient Rome.
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Marcus Pompeius Caninus: Corrected section on vote counting to reflect current law

2014-11-27T23:59:59Z

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	==Vote counting==		==Vote counting==
−	The officials that count the ballots in an election are called [[Diribitor (Nova Roma)\|~~diribitor~~]]es. Two other officials called [[Custos (Nova Roma)\|custodes]] are responsible for certifying the tally of votes in elections as reported to them by the ''diribitores''. They also break any ties among the centuries and tribes, and provide the results of elections to the magistrates presiding over the elections.	+	The officials that count the ballots in an election are called [[Diribitor (Nova Roma)\|diribitores]]. Two other officials called [[Custos (Nova Roma)\|custodes]] are responsible for certifying the tally of votes in elections as reported to them by the ''diribitores''. They also break any ties among the centuries and tribes, and provide the results of elections to the magistrates presiding over the elections. [[Lex Cornelia de quaestoribus (Nova Roma)\|Under current law]], [[Quaestor (Nova Roma)\|quaestores]] may be tasked to serve these functions if there are not enough elected [[Diribitor (Nova Roma)\|diribitores]] or [[Custos (Nova Roma)\|custodes]].
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−	Nova Roma follows the tradition of Roma Antiqua in that there is no concept or practice of "one citizen one vote". The citizens of Nova Roma do not vote directly for candidates or for proposed laws. For voting purposes, citizens are divided into [[:Category:Tribes (Nova Roma)\|tribes]] and centuries. The winner by majority in each tribe or century becomes the "vote" of that tribe or century. The first candidate to earn enough of these tribe or century votes to satisfy election requirements is the winner.	+	Nova Roma follows the tradition of Roma Antiqua in that there is no concept or practice of "one citizen, one vote". The citizens of Nova Roma do not vote directly for candidates or for proposed laws. For voting purposes, citizens are divided into [[:Category:Tribes (Nova Roma)\|tribes]] and centuries. The winner by majority in each tribe or century becomes the "vote" of that tribe or century. The first candidate to earn enough of these tribe or century votes to satisfy election requirements is the winner.
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	===Comitia Centuriata===		===Comitia Centuriata===
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	The [[Comitia centuriata (Nova Roma)\|comitia centuriata]] (Assembly of Centuries) is made up of all of the citizens. It enacts laws that are binding upon all citizens and is also empowered try legal cases in which a citizen is suject to permanent removal of citizenship. The current law governing the [[Comitia centuriata (Nova Roma)\|comitia centuriata]] is [[Lex Cornelia de ratione comitiorum centuriatorum (Nova Roma)\|lex Cornelia de ratione comitiorum centuriatorum]].		The [[Comitia centuriata (Nova Roma)\|comitia centuriata]] (Assembly of Centuries) is made up of all of the citizens. It enacts laws that are binding upon all citizens and is also empowered try legal cases in which a citizen is suject to permanent removal of citizenship. The current law governing the [[Comitia centuriata (Nova Roma)\|comitia centuriata]] is [[Lex Cornelia de ratione comitiorum centuriatorum (Nova Roma)\|lex Cornelia de ratione comitiorum centuriatorum]].
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	===Comitia Plebis Tributa===		===Comitia Plebis Tributa===
−	~~<br>~~
	The [[Comitia plebis tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia plebis tributa]] (Assembly of the Plebeians) is made up of all non-patrician citizens, grouped into their respective tribes. It elects both the [[Plebeian Aedile (Nova Roma)\|plebeian aedile]]s and the [[Tribunus Plebis (Nova Roma)\|tribunes of the plebs]]. It is also empowered to enact laws binding upon the entire citizenry (called plebiscites) and to try legal cases solely involving members of the plebeian order that do not involve permanent removal of citizenship. The current law governing the [[Comitia plebis tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia plebis tributa]] is [[Lex Pompeia de ratione comitiorum plebis tributorum (Nova Roma)\|lex Pompeia de ratione comitiorum plebis tributorum]].		The [[Comitia plebis tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia plebis tributa]] (Assembly of the Plebeians) is made up of all non-patrician citizens, grouped into their respective tribes. It elects both the [[Plebeian Aedile (Nova Roma)\|plebeian aedile]]s and the [[Tribunus Plebis (Nova Roma)\|tribunes of the plebs]]. It is also empowered to enact laws binding upon the entire citizenry (called plebiscites) and to try legal cases solely involving members of the plebeian order that do not involve permanent removal of citizenship. The current law governing the [[Comitia plebis tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia plebis tributa]] is [[Lex Pompeia de ratione comitiorum plebis tributorum (Nova Roma)\|lex Pompeia de ratione comitiorum plebis tributorum]].
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	===Comitia Populi Tributa===		===Comitia Populi Tributa===
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	The [[Comitia populi tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia populi tributa]] (Assembly of the People) is made up of all citizens, grouped into their respective tribes. It is empowered to elect the [[Quaestor (Nova Roma)\|''quaestores'']] and [[Curule Aedile (Nova Roma)\|curule aediles]], and to enact laws and to try legal cases that do not involve permanent removal of citizenship. The current law governing the [[Comitia populi tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia populi tributa]] is [[Lex Cornelia de ratione comitiorum populi tributorum (Nova Roma)\|lex Cornelia de ratione comitiorum populi tributorum]].		The [[Comitia populi tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia populi tributa]] (Assembly of the People) is made up of all citizens, grouped into their respective tribes. It is empowered to elect the [[Quaestor (Nova Roma)\|''quaestores'']] and [[Curule Aedile (Nova Roma)\|curule aediles]], and to enact laws and to try legal cases that do not involve permanent removal of citizenship. The current law governing the [[Comitia populi tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia populi tributa]] is [[Lex Cornelia de ratione comitiorum populi tributorum (Nova Roma)\|lex Cornelia de ratione comitiorum populi tributorum]].
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	Nova Roma follows the tradition of Roma Antiqua in that there is no concept or practice of "one citizen one vote". The citizens of Nova Roma do not vote directly for candidates or for proposed laws. For voting purposes, citizens are divided into [[:Category:Tribes (Nova Roma)\|tribes]] and centuries. The winner by majority in each tribe or century becomes the "vote" of that tribe or century. The first candidate to earn enough of these tribe or century votes to satisfy election requirements is the winner.		Nova Roma follows the tradition of Roma Antiqua in that there is no concept or practice of "one citizen one vote". The citizens of Nova Roma do not vote directly for candidates or for proposed laws. For voting purposes, citizens are divided into [[:Category:Tribes (Nova Roma)\|tribes]] and centuries. The winner by majority in each tribe or century becomes the "vote" of that tribe or century. The first candidate to earn enough of these tribe or century votes to satisfy election requirements is the winner.
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	The [[Comitia centuriata (Nova Roma)\|comitia centuriata]] (Assembly of Centuries) is made up of all of the citizens. It enacts laws that are binding upon all citizens and is also empowered try legal cases in which a citizen is suject to permanent removal of citizenship. The current law governing the [[Comitia centuriata (Nova Roma)\|comitia centuriata]] is [[Lex Cornelia de ratione comitiorum centuriatorum (Nova Roma)\|lex Cornelia de ratione comitiorum centuriatorum]].		The [[Comitia centuriata (Nova Roma)\|comitia centuriata]] (Assembly of Centuries) is made up of all of the citizens. It enacts laws that are binding upon all citizens and is also empowered try legal cases in which a citizen is suject to permanent removal of citizenship. The current law governing the [[Comitia centuriata (Nova Roma)\|comitia centuriata]] is [[Lex Cornelia de ratione comitiorum centuriatorum (Nova Roma)\|lex Cornelia de ratione comitiorum centuriatorum]].
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	===Comitia Plebis Tributa===		===Comitia Plebis Tributa===
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−	The [[Comitia plebis tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia plebis tributa]] (Assembly of the Plebeians) is made up of all non-patrician citizens, grouped into their respective tribes. It elects both the [[Plebeian Aedile (Nova Roma)\|plebeian aedile]]s and the [[Tribunus Plebis (Nova Roma)\|tribunes of the plebs]]. It is also empowered to enact laws binding upon the entire citizenry (called plebiscites) and to try legal cases solely involving members of the plebeian order that do not involve permanent removal of citizenship. The current law governing the [[Comitia plebis tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia plebis tributa]] is [[Lex Pompeia de ratione comitiorum plebis tributorum (Nova Roma)\|lex Pompeia de ratione comitiorum ~~centuriatorum~~]].	+	The [[Comitia plebis tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia plebis tributa]] (Assembly of the Plebeians) is made up of all non-patrician citizens, grouped into their respective tribes. It elects both the [[Plebeian Aedile (Nova Roma)\|plebeian aedile]]s and the [[Tribunus Plebis (Nova Roma)\|tribunes of the plebs]]. It is also empowered to enact laws binding upon the entire citizenry (called plebiscites) and to try legal cases solely involving members of the plebeian order that do not involve permanent removal of citizenship. The current law governing the [[Comitia plebis tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia plebis tributa]] is [[Lex Pompeia de ratione comitiorum plebis tributorum (Nova Roma)\|lex Pompeia de ratione comitiorum plebis tributorum]].
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	[[Citizen (Nova Roma)\|Nova Roman citizens]] elect a variety of [[magistracies (Nova Roma)\|magistrates]], for terms of one year, to conduct official business. The two [[Censor (Nova Roma)\|censores]] are elected for a term of two years, but are elected to staggered terms. In addition to electing magistrates the citizens are also called on to enact [[:Category:Leges (Nova Roma)\|laws]].		[[Citizen (Nova Roma)\|Nova Roman citizens]] elect a variety of [[magistracies (Nova Roma)\|magistrates]], for terms of one year, to conduct official business. The two [[Censor (Nova Roma)\|censores]] are elected for a term of two years, but are elected to staggered terms. In addition to electing magistrates the citizens are also called on to enact [[:Category:Leges (Nova Roma)\|laws]].
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	Nova Roma follows the tradition of Roma Antiqua in that there is no concept or practice of "one citizen one vote". The citizens of Nova Roma do not vote directly for candidates or for proposed laws. For voting purposes, citizens are divided into [[:Category:Tribes (Nova Roma)\|tribes]] and centuries. The winner by majority in each tribe or century becomes the "vote" of that tribe or century. The first candidate to earn enough of these tribe or century votes to satisfy election requirements is the winner.		Nova Roma follows the tradition of Roma Antiqua in that there is no concept or practice of "one citizen one vote". The citizens of Nova Roma do not vote directly for candidates or for proposed laws. For voting purposes, citizens are divided into [[:Category:Tribes (Nova Roma)\|tribes]] and centuries. The winner by majority in each tribe or century becomes the "vote" of that tribe or century. The first candidate to earn enough of these tribe or century votes to satisfy election requirements is the winner.
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	==Timing of elections==		==Timing of elections==
−		+	Elections for magistrates are held in the fall of each year. However, if an elected official resigns, the appropriate [[Comitia (Nova Roma)\|comitia]] may be summoned to a special election to fill the vacancy, so elections may take place at anytime of the year. During these elections a person may stand as a candidate for one magistracy (office) that they are not currently holding. Roman practice did not allow for the holding of more that one magistracy at a time.
−	Elections for magistrates are held, ~~according to~~ the [[~~Constitution~~ (Nova Roma)\|~~Nova Roman Constitution~~]]~~, in~~ the ~~fall~~ of ~~each~~ year ~~and must be completed by {{Dec 15}}~~. During these elections a person may stand as a ~~candidates~~ for one magistracy (office) that they are not currently holding. Roman practice did not allow for the holding of more that one magistracy at a time.	+	<br>
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−	The presiding magistrate, a [[Consul (Nova Roma)\|consul]], [[Praetor (Nova Roma)\|praetor]] or [[Tribunus Plebis (Nova Roma)\|tribunus plebis]] will issue a call for candidates if holding an election for a magistrate and will issue an edict that will establish the duration of voting. A ''contio'' will be part of each election and is basically the "campaign/debate period before voting. All Nova Roman elections start and stop according to the current time in the City of Rome~~. If an elected official resigns the responsible magistrate will schedule a special election to fill the vacancy~~, ~~so elections may take place at anytime of~~ the ~~year.~~	+	The presiding magistrate, a [[Consul (Nova Roma)\|consul]], [[Praetor (Nova Roma)\|praetor]] or [[Tribunus Plebis (Nova Roma)\|tribunus plebis]] will issue a call for candidates if holding an election for a magistrate and will issue an edict that will establish the duration of voting. A [[Contio (Nova Roma)\|contio]] will be part of each election and is basically the campaign and debate period before voting. All Nova Roman elections start and stop according to the current time in the City of Rome, although the edict summoning the comitia and publishing the schedule may use a different time zone the [[Cista (Nova Roma)\|cista]] runs on the same time zone as the City of Rome.
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−	~~==Voting order: by centuries==~~	+	<br>
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−	~~The presiding magistrate chooses, by lot,~~ the ~~"''centuria praerogativa''". This century is~~ the ~~first to vote, and is always~~ a ~~century from the first class. During the first forty-eight hours of voting, ''only'' this century is permitted to vote. At the end of that~~ time, the [[~~Diribitor~~ (Nova Roma)\|~~''diribitores''~~]] ~~will announce~~ the ~~results of the vote~~ as ~~they stand from that century. Next,~~ the ~~entire first class, becomes eligible to vote. At the end~~ of this second forty-eight hours of voting the ''diribitores'' will announce the results of the entire first class. Finally, all the centuries become eligible to vote, for the remainder of the voting period. At no time in this do the ''centuria praerogativa'' or the first class become ineligible to vote. They may vote from the beginning of their voting time to the end of voting.	+
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	==Three voting bodies==		==Three voting bodies==
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	There are three different legislative bodies, based on the ancient Roman Republic.		There are three different legislative bodies, based on the ancient Roman Republic.
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	===Comitia Centuriata===		===Comitia Centuriata===
−		+	<b>
−	The [[Comitia centuriata (Nova Roma)\|comitia centuriata]] (Assembly of Centuries) is made up of all of the citizens. It enacts laws that are binding upon all citizens and is also empowered try legal cases in which a citizen is suject to permanent removal of citizenship.	+	The [[Comitia centuriata (Nova Roma)\|comitia centuriata]] (Assembly of Centuries) is made up of all of the citizens. It enacts laws that are binding upon all citizens and is also empowered try legal cases in which a citizen is suject to permanent removal of citizenship. The current law governing the [[Comitia centuriata (Nova Roma)\|comitia centuriata]] is [[Lex Cornelia de ratione comitiorum centuriatorum (Nova Roma)\|lex Cornelia de ratione comitiorum centuriatorum]].
−		+	<br>
	===Comitia Plebis Tributa===		===Comitia Plebis Tributa===
−		+	<br>
−	The [[Comitia plebis tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia plebis tributa]] (Assembly of the Plebeians) is made up of all non-patrician citizens, grouped into their respective tribes. It elects both the [[Plebeian Aedile (Nova Roma)\|plebeian aedile]]s and the [[Tribunus Plebis (Nova Roma)\|tribunes of the plebs]]. It is also empowered to enact laws binding upon the entire citizenry (called plebiscites) and to try legal cases solely involving members of the plebeian order that do not involve permanent removal of citizenship.	+	The [[Comitia plebis tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia plebis tributa]] (Assembly of the Plebeians) is made up of all non-patrician citizens, grouped into their respective tribes. It elects both the [[Plebeian Aedile (Nova Roma)\|plebeian aedile]]s and the [[Tribunus Plebis (Nova Roma)\|tribunes of the plebs]]. It is also empowered to enact laws binding upon the entire citizenry (called plebiscites) and to try legal cases solely involving members of the plebeian order that do not involve permanent removal of citizenship. The current law governing the [[Comitia plebis tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia plebis tributa]] is [[Lex Pompeia de ratione comitiorum plebis tributorum (Nova Roma)\|lex Pompeia de ratione comitiorum centuriatorum]].
−		+	<br>
	===Comitia Populi Tributa===		===Comitia Populi Tributa===
−		+	<br>
−	The [[Comitia populi tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia populi tributa]] (Assembly of the People) is made up of all citizens, grouped into their respective tribes. It is empowered to elect the [[Quaestor (Nova Roma)\|''quaestores'']] and [[Curule Aedile (Nova Roma)\|curule aediles]], and to enact laws and to try legal cases that do not involve permanent removal of citizenship.	+	The [[Comitia populi tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia populi tributa]] (Assembly of the People) is made up of all citizens, grouped into their respective tribes. It is empowered to elect the [[Quaestor (Nova Roma)\|''quaestores'']] and [[Curule Aedile (Nova Roma)\|curule aediles]], and to enact laws and to try legal cases that do not involve permanent removal of citizenship. The current law governing the [[Comitia populi tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia populi tributa]] is [[Lex Cornelia de ratione comitiorum populi tributorum (Nova Roma)\|lex Cornelia de ratione comitiorum populi tributorum]].
−		+	<br>
−	==Casting a ballot ~~using VotingPlace.net~~==	+	<br>
−		+	==Casting a ballot==
−	~~Just before the start of voting, citizens will receive a '''voting password''' in email sent by~~ our ~~current online~~ voting ~~web partner "VotingPlace.net" for use in our elections. Ballots are cast in the~~ Nova Roma ~~cista hosted at VotingPlace.net~~.	+	# Make sure you are familiar with our [[voting procedure (Nova Roma)\|voting procedure]].
−		+	# Carefully check the schedule below for your correct voting times for each ''comitia''.
−	~~'''Please pay attention''' because~~ the voting ~~procedure~~ ''~~'has changed~~''~~' a lot in recent years~~. ~~For many elections we '''no longer use the "voter code" that can be seen on~~ your [http://www.novaroma.org/civitas/album Album Civium ~~ID profile~~ page]~~''', but we vote using an online voting web partner - "VotingPlace.net"~~. ''~~'The new procedures~~ are ~~described here: [[voting procedure~~ via ~~"votingplace.net"]]~~.'''	+	# Go to your [http://www.novaroma.org/civitas/album ''Album Civium'' page]. ''Make sure you are logged in via the box on the right of the screen.''
−		+	# Click on "vote here...".
−	~~In Nova Roma as well as in Roma Antiqua a voter would~~ vote ~~'''''uti rogas''''' (for, lit~~. "~~as you request") to support a bill or candidate or '''''antiquo''''' (against, lit~~. "~~as formerly~~"~~) to oppose~~ a ~~bill, or the candidate~~'~~s name in an election. A voter can also vote~~ '''''~~abstineo''''' (I abstain) during a vote~~.	+	# Click on the "go vote" button.
−		+	# Cast your ballots.
−	~~When you~~ are ~~voting, follow these steps:~~	+	# Make a note of your '''ballot number'''. You will need it if there are problems with your vote.
−		+	<br>
−	~~# Carefully check the schedule for~~ your ~~correct voting times and comitia~~.	+	<br>
−	~~# [[Voting procedure via "votingplace.net"\|Read the instructions and vote]].~~	+
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	==Vote counting==		==Vote counting==
−
	The officials that count the ballots in an election are called [[Diribitor (Nova Roma)\|diribitor]]es. Two other officials called [[Custos (Nova Roma)\|custodes]] are responsible for certifying the tally of votes in elections as reported to them by the ''diribitores''. They also break any ties among the centuries and tribes, and provide the results of elections to the magistrates presiding over the elections.		The officials that count the ballots in an election are called [[Diribitor (Nova Roma)\|diribitor]]es. Two other officials called [[Custos (Nova Roma)\|custodes]] are responsible for certifying the tally of votes in elections as reported to them by the ''diribitores''. They also break any ties among the centuries and tribes, and provide the results of elections to the magistrates presiding over the elections.
−		+	<br>
		+	<br>
	==Note==		==Note==
−
	Special thanks go to [[Quaestor (Nova Roma)\|Quaestor]] [[Tiberius Galerius Paulinus (Nova Roma)\|Ti. Galerius Paulinus]] and [[Diribitor (Nova Roma)\|Diribitor]] [[Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Postumianus (Nova Roma)\|Q. Caecilius Metellus]] for their assistance in writing the original version of this article.		Special thanks go to [[Quaestor (Nova Roma)\|Quaestor]] [[Tiberius Galerius Paulinus (Nova Roma)\|Ti. Galerius Paulinus]] and [[Diribitor (Nova Roma)\|Diribitor]] [[Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Postumianus (Nova Roma)\|Q. Caecilius Metellus]] for their assistance in writing the original version of this article.
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	==See Also==		==See Also==
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	* [[Voting]] in the ancient Rome.		* [[Voting]] in the ancient Rome.

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	The [[Comitia populi tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia populi tributa]] (Assembly of the People) is made up of all citizens, grouped into their respective tribes. It is empowered to elect the [[Quaestor (Nova Roma)\|''quaestores'']] and [[Curule Aedile (Nova Roma)\|curule aediles]], and to enact laws and to try legal cases that do not involve permanent removal of citizenship.		The [[Comitia populi tributa (Nova Roma)\|comitia populi tributa]] (Assembly of the People) is made up of all citizens, grouped into their respective tribes. It is empowered to elect the [[Quaestor (Nova Roma)\|''quaestores'']] and [[Curule Aedile (Nova Roma)\|curule aediles]], and to enact laws and to try legal cases that do not involve permanent removal of citizenship.

−	==Casting a ballot==	+	==Casting a ballot using VotingPlace.net==

−	Just before the start of voting, citizens will receive a '''voting password''' in email sent by our current online voting web partner "~~votingplace~~.net" for use in our elections. Ballots are cast in the ~~[[cista (~~Nova Roma)\|cista]].	+	Just before the start of voting, citizens will receive a '''voting password''' in email sent by our current online voting web partner "VotingPlace.net" for use in our elections. Ballots are cast in the Nova Roma cista hosted at VotingPlace.net.

−	'''Please pay attention''' because voting procedure '''has changed''' a lot in ~~the~~ recent years ~~of Nova Roma~~. For many elections we '''no longer use the "voter code" that can be seen on your [http://www.novaroma.org/civitas/album Album Civium ID profile page]''', but we vote using an online voting web partner - "~~votingplace~~.net". '''The new procedures are described here: [[voting procedure via "votingplace.net"]].'''	+	'''Please pay attention''' because the voting procedure '''has changed''' a lot in recent years. For many elections we '''no longer use the "voter code" that can be seen on your [http://www.novaroma.org/civitas/album Album Civium ID profile page]''', but we vote using an online voting web partner - "VotingPlace.net". '''The new procedures are described here: [[voting procedure via "votingplace.net"]].'''

	In Nova Roma as well as in Roma Antiqua a voter would vote '''''uti rogas''''' (for, lit. "as you request") to support a bill or candidate or '''''antiquo''''' (against, lit. "as formerly") to oppose a bill, or the candidate's name in an election. A voter can also vote '''''abstineo''''' (I abstain) during a vote.		In Nova Roma as well as in Roma Antiqua a voter would vote '''''uti rogas''''' (for, lit. "as you request") to support a bill or candidate or '''''antiquo''''' (against, lit. "as formerly") to oppose a bill, or the candidate's name in an election. A voter can also vote '''''abstineo''''' (I abstain) during a vote.

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	==Casting a ballot==		==Casting a ballot==

−	~~Exactly~~ before the start of voting, citizens ~~get~~ a '''voting password''' in email sent by our current online voting ~~wepartner~~ "votingplace.net" for use in our elections. Ballots are cast in the [[cista (Nova Roma)\|cista]].	+	Just before the start of voting, citizens will receive a '''voting password''' in email sent by our current online voting web partner "votingplace.net" for use in our elections. Ballots are cast in the [[cista (Nova Roma)\|cista]].

	'''Please pay attention''' because voting procedure '''has changed''' a lot in the recent years of Nova Roma. For many elections we '''no longer use the "voter code" that can be seen on your [http://www.novaroma.org/civitas/album Album Civium ID profile page]''', but we vote using an online voting web partner - "votingplace.net". '''The new procedures are described here: [[voting procedure via "votingplace.net"]].'''		'''Please pay attention''' because voting procedure '''has changed''' a lot in the recent years of Nova Roma. For many elections we '''no longer use the "voter code" that can be seen on your [http://www.novaroma.org/civitas/album Album Civium ID profile page]''', but we vote using an online voting web partner - "votingplace.net". '''The new procedures are described here: [[voting procedure via "votingplace.net"]].'''

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	Exactly before the start of voting, citizens get a '''voting password''' in email sent by our current online voting wepartner "votingplace.net" for use in our elections. Ballots are cast in the [[cista (Nova Roma)\|cista]].		Exactly before the start of voting, citizens get a '''voting password''' in email sent by our current online voting wepartner "votingplace.net" for use in our elections. Ballots are cast in the [[cista (Nova Roma)\|cista]].

−	'''Please pay attention''' because voting procedure '''has changed''' a lot in the recent years of Nova Roma. We '''no longer use the "voter code" that can be ~~deen~~ on your [http://www.novaroma.org/civitas/album Album Civium ID profile page]''', but we vote on an online voting ~~wepartner~~ "votingplace.net". '''The new procedures are described here: [[voting procedure via "votingplace.net"]].'''	+	'''Please pay attention''' because voting procedure '''has changed''' a lot in the recent years of Nova Roma. For many elections we '''no longer use the "voter code" that can be seen on your [http://www.novaroma.org/civitas/album Album Civium ID profile page]''', but we vote using an online voting web partner - "votingplace.net". '''The new procedures are described here: [[voting procedure via "votingplace.net"]].'''

	In Nova Roma as well as in Roma Antiqua a voter would vote '''''uti rogas''''' (for, lit. "as you request") to support a bill or candidate or '''''antiquo''''' (against, lit. "as formerly") to oppose a bill, or the candidate's name in an election. A voter can also vote '''''abstineo''''' (I abstain) during a vote.		In Nova Roma as well as in Roma Antiqua a voter would vote '''''uti rogas''''' (for, lit. "as you request") to support a bill or candidate or '''''antiquo''''' (against, lit. "as formerly") to oppose a bill, or the candidate's name in an election. A voter can also vote '''''abstineo''''' (I abstain) during a vote.