http://www.novaroma.org/vici/index.php?title=Annotated_Constitution_-_V._The_Senate&feed=atom&action=historyAnnotated Constitution - V. The Senate - Revision history2024-03-29T12:52:05ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.17.0http://www.novaroma.org/vici/index.php?title=Annotated_Constitution_-_V._The_Senate&diff=49231&oldid=prevGaius Decius Laterensis at 05:54, 3 May 20132013-05-03T05:54:15Z<p></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The supreme policy-making authority for Nova Roma shall be embodied in its Senate. The ''album Senatorum'' (list of Senators) shall be maintained by the censors according to qualifications set by law. The Senate shall have the following honors, powers, and obligations:</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The supreme policy-making authority for Nova Roma shall be embodied in its Senate. The ''album Senatorum'' (list of Senators) shall be maintained by the censors according to qualifications set by law. The Senate shall have the following honors, powers, and obligations:</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>:'''A'''. As the repository of experience and wisdom in the affairs of State, the Senate shall have the authority to issue ''Senatus consulta'' (advice of the Senate) on those topics upon which it shall see fit to comment.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>:'''A'''. As the repository of experience and wisdom in the affairs of State, the Senate shall have the authority to issue ''Senatus consulta'' (advice of the Senate) on those topics upon which it shall see fit to comment.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>:'''B'''. The Senate shall exercise control over the ''aerarium'' (treasury) and shall oversee the financial endeavors, health, and policy of the state.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>:'''B'''. The Senate shall exercise control over the ''aerarium'' (treasury) and shall oversee the financial endeavors, health, and policy of the state.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>::'''1'''. No later than the last day of November of each year, the Senate shall prepare a budget for the following year. This budget shall deal with the disbursement of funds from the ''aerarium'' to the quaestors for various purposes. Even though the quaestors assigned to the consuls shall be responsible for the maintenance of the entire treasury, no funds from it may be disbursed without the prior approval of the Senate. The Senate may, as required by changing circumstances, pass supplemental ''Senatus consulta'' to modify the annual budget.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>::'''1'''. No later than the last day of November of each year, the Senate shall prepare a budget for the following year. This budget shall deal with the disbursement of funds from the ''aerarium'' to the quaestors for various purposes. Even though the quaestors assigned to the consuls shall be responsible for the maintenance of the entire treasury, no funds from it may be disbursed without the prior approval of the Senate. The Senate may, as required by changing circumstances, pass supplemental ''Senatus consulta'' to modify the annual budget.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>::'''2'''. The Senate may, by ''Senatus consultum'', impose taxes, fees, or other financial requirements on the citizens in order to maintain the financial welfare of the state.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>::'''2'''. The Senate may, by ''Senatus consultum'', impose taxes, fees, or other financial requirements on the citizens in order to maintain the financial welfare of the state.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>:'''C'''. The Senate may, by ''Senatus Consultum'', create ''provinciae'' for administrative purposes and appoint provincial governors therefor, who shall bear such titles as the Senate may deem appropriate. The Senate may review each governor on a yearly basis and it remains in the discretion of the Senate whether or not to prorogue such governors, although this review shall not constitute a ban on the authority of the Senate to remove governors from office as its discretion. Governors shall have the following honors, powers, and obligations:</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>:'''C'''. The Senate may, by ''Senatus Consultum'', create ''provinciae'' for administrative purposes and appoint provincial governors therefor, who shall bear such titles as the Senate may deem appropriate. The Senate may review each governor on a yearly basis and it remains in the discretion of the Senate whether or not to prorogue such governors, although this review shall not constitute a ban on the authority of the Senate to remove governors from office as its discretion. Governors shall have the following honors, powers, and obligations:</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>::'''1'''. To hold ''imperium'' and have the honor of being preceded by six lictors solely within the jurisdiction of their respective ''provinciae'';</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>::'''1'''. To hold ''imperium'' and have the honor of being preceded by six lictors solely within the jurisdiction of their respective ''provinciae'';</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>::'''2'''. To proclaim those ''edicta'' (edicts) necessary to engage in those tasks which advance the mission and function of Nova Roma, solely within the jurisdiction of their ''provinciae'' (such edicts being binding upon themselves as well as others);</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>::'''2'''. To proclaim those ''edicta'' (edicts) necessary to engage in those tasks which advance the mission and function of Nova Roma, solely within the jurisdiction of their ''provinciae'' (such edicts being binding upon themselves as well as others);</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>::'''3'''. To manage the day-to-day organization and administration of their ''provinciae'';</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>::'''3'''. To manage the day-to-day organization and administration of their ''provinciae'';</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>::'''4'''. To appoint officers to whom authority may be delegated, subject to those restrictions and standards as the Senate shall deem appropriate;  </div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>::'''4'''. To appoint officers to whom authority may be delegated, subject to those restrictions and standards as the Senate shall deem appropriate;  </div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>::'''5'''. To remove officers whom they have appointed, or make changes to their titles and/or delegated authority, subject to those restrictions and standards as the Senate shall deem appropriate.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>::'''5'''. To remove officers whom they have appointed, or make changes to their titles and/or delegated authority, subject to those restrictions and standards as the Senate shall deem appropriate.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>:'''D'''. Should a magistrate's office become vacant during the course of his term, the Senate may appoint a replacement to serve out the remainder of the term should there be less than three months remaining therein.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>:'''D'''. Should a magistrate's office become vacant during the course of his term, the Senate may appoint a replacement to serve out the remainder of the term should there be less than three months remaining therein.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>:'''E'''. The Senate shall have the power to issue the Senatus ''consultum ultimum'' (the ultimate decree of the Senate). When in effect, this decree will supersede all other governmental bodies and authorities (with the exception of the ''dictator'') and allow the Senate to invest the consuls with absolute powers to deal with a specific situation, subject only to their collegial veto and review by the Senate. Even under the authority of the ''Senatus consultum ultimum'', the consuls may only temporarily suspend this Constitution; they may not enact any permanent changes hereto.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>:'''E'''. The Senate shall have the power to issue the Senatus ''consultum ultimum'' (the ultimate decree of the Senate). When in effect, this decree will supersede all other governmental bodies and authorities (with the exception of the ''dictator'') and allow the Senate to invest the consuls with absolute powers to deal with a specific situation, subject only to their collegial veto and review by the Senate. Even under the authority of the ''Senatus consultum ultimum'', the consuls may only temporarily suspend this Constitution; they may not enact any permanent changes hereto.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>:'''F'''. The Senate may, by ''Senatus consultum'', enact rules governing its own internal procedures (such ''Senatus consulta'' may not be overruled by laws passed in the ''comitia'').</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>:'''F'''. The Senate may, by ''Senatus consultum'', enact rules governing its own internal procedures (such ''Senatus consulta'' may not be overruled by laws passed in the ''comitia'').</div></td></tr>
</table>Gaius Decius Laterensishttp://www.novaroma.org/vici/index.php?title=Annotated_Constitution_-_V._The_Senate&diff=49199&oldid=prevGaius Decius Laterensis: Created page with "The supreme policy-making authority for Nova Roma shall be embodied in its Senate. The ''album Senatorum'' (list of Senators) shall be maintained by the censors according to qual..."2013-04-29T22:26:50Z<p>Created page with "The supreme policy-making authority for Nova Roma shall be embodied in its Senate. The ''album Senatorum'' (list of Senators) shall be maintained by the censors according to qual..."</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>The supreme policy-making authority for Nova Roma shall be embodied in its Senate. The ''album Senatorum'' (list of Senators) shall be maintained by the censors according to qualifications set by law. The Senate shall have the following honors, powers, and obligations:<br />
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:'''A'''. As the repository of experience and wisdom in the affairs of State, the Senate shall have the authority to issue ''Senatus consulta'' (advice of the Senate) on those topics upon which it shall see fit to comment.<br />
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:'''B'''. The Senate shall exercise control over the ''aerarium'' (treasury) and shall oversee the financial endeavors, health, and policy of the state.<br />
::'''1'''. No later than the last day of November of each year, the Senate shall prepare a budget for the following year. This budget shall deal with the disbursement of funds from the ''aerarium'' to the quaestors for various purposes. Even though the quaestors assigned to the consuls shall be responsible for the maintenance of the entire treasury, no funds from it may be disbursed without the prior approval of the Senate. The Senate may, as required by changing circumstances, pass supplemental ''Senatus consulta'' to modify the annual budget.<br />
::'''2'''. The Senate may, by ''Senatus consultum'', impose taxes, fees, or other financial requirements on the citizens in order to maintain the financial welfare of the state.<br />
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:'''C'''. The Senate may, by ''Senatus Consultum'', create ''provinciae'' for administrative purposes and appoint provincial governors therefor, who shall bear such titles as the Senate may deem appropriate. The Senate may review each governor on a yearly basis and it remains in the discretion of the Senate whether or not to prorogue such governors, although this review shall not constitute a ban on the authority of the Senate to remove governors from office as its discretion. Governors shall have the following honors, powers, and obligations:<br />
::'''1'''. To hold ''imperium'' and have the honor of being preceded by six lictors solely within the jurisdiction of their respective ''provinciae'';<br />
::'''2'''. To proclaim those ''edicta'' (edicts) necessary to engage in those tasks which advance the mission and function of Nova Roma, solely within the jurisdiction of their ''provinciae'' (such edicts being binding upon themselves as well as others);<br />
::'''3'''. To manage the day-to-day organization and administration of their ''provinciae'';<br />
::'''4'''. To appoint officers to whom authority may be delegated, subject to those restrictions and standards as the Senate shall deem appropriate; <br />
::'''5'''. To remove officers whom they have appointed, or make changes to their titles and/or delegated authority, subject to those restrictions and standards as the Senate shall deem appropriate.<br />
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:'''D'''. Should a magistrate's office become vacant during the course of his term, the Senate may appoint a replacement to serve out the remainder of the term should there be less than three months remaining therein.<br />
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:'''E'''. The Senate shall have the power to issue the Senatus ''consultum ultimum'' (the ultimate decree of the Senate). When in effect, this decree will supersede all other governmental bodies and authorities (with the exception of the ''dictator'') and allow the Senate to invest the consuls with absolute powers to deal with a specific situation, subject only to their collegial veto and review by the Senate. Even under the authority of the ''Senatus consultum ultimum'', the consuls may only temporarily suspend this Constitution; they may not enact any permanent changes hereto.<br />
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:'''F'''. The Senate may, by ''Senatus consultum'', enact rules governing its own internal procedures (such ''Senatus consulta'' may not be overruled by laws passed in the ''comitia'').</div>Gaius Decius Laterensis