Custos (Nova Roma)

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One of the [[magistracies (Nova Roma)|magistracies]] of Nova Roma. There are two ''Custodes''.
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The '''''custodes''''' are a type of '''election officials''' as defined in [[Lex Tullia de comitiis habendis (Nova Roma)|article II.C.1. of the ''lex Tullia de comitiis habendis'']]. The Latin word "''custos''" means "guard" or "watcher" and in antiquity it was typical for very senior people such as senators and consulars to serve as ''custodes''.  
  
<onlyinclude>The ''custodes'' take the raw vote tallies compiled by the [[diribitor (Nova Roma)|diribitor]]s and convert them to a tally of [[:Category:Tribes (Nova Roma)|tribes]] and centuries which they then certify to the convening magistrates of elections. In antiquity it was typical for very senior people such as senators and consulars to serve as ''custodes''. Because of their involvement in the elections, ''custodes'' can not run for any office for which they would be certifying the election results.
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They are appointed by a presiding officer shortly before the ''[[Comitia (Nova Roma)|comitia]]'', or by the [[:Category:Edicta_(Nova_Roma)|edict]] of summons, for the duration of the ''comitia''. Their term of office ends automatically when the ''comitia'' are dissolved. They shall uniformly receive service points according to the [[Rogatio Arria de censu civium aestimando|article III.A.7.c.ii of the ''lex Arria de censu civium aestimando'']], “4th rank Officials: Apparitor (accensus, scriba, praeco, lictor etc)”. Only ''[[Assiduus (Nova Roma)|assidui]]'' can be appointed, and the presiding magistrate is not allowed to occupy this office.
  
''Custos'' means guard or watcher, hence the saying "''Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?''" or "Who watches the watchers?"</onlyinclude>
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The duties of the ''custodes'' are:
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:*To guard, supervise and certify the entire voting process, and to resolve ties which require a drawing of lots; and
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:*To send the certified results of the comitia to the presiding magistrate.
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The ''custodes'' have the responsibility to supervise and control the regularity and lawfulness of the voting and vote counting process, and to investigate any verifiable concern regarding the vote, during the voting period of the ''comitia''. The ''custodes'' shall have the ability to review all actions taken by the ''[[Rogator (Nova Roma)|rogatores]]'' and ''[[Diribitor (Nova Roma)|diribitores]]'' to ensure accuracy and impartiality. The ''custodes'' shall send the certified results of the ''comitia'' to the presiding magistrate within a day (24 hours) after the conclusion of the vote. If the ''custodes'' need additional time, they may seek an extension of time from the presiding magistrate who has the discretion to approve an extension or not. If there are more than one ''custos'' in office, all of them shall sign the certification of the voting. If they are in disagreement, this counts as a refusal of certification, and those disputing the validity of the voting shall send their report on the irregularities to the presiding magistrate.
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If the ''diribitores'' need help in the counting, the ''rogatores'' and the ''custodes'' are allowed to assist. The ''custodes'' shall have access to the ''[[Cista (Nova Roma)|cista]]'' in order to fulfil their duties. A ''diribitor'' or a ''rogator'' can be appointed as ''custos'', but no election official shall fill all three offices, and there shall be at least one ''custos'' who is not a ''rogator''. Candidates in the election are not allowed to serve as ''custodes''.
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The custodes are a type of election officials as defined in article II.C.1. of the lex Tullia de comitiis habendis. The Latin word "custos" means "guard" or "watcher" and in antiquity it was typical for very senior people such as senators and consulars to serve as custodes.

They are appointed by a presiding officer shortly before the comitia, or by the edict of summons, for the duration of the comitia. Their term of office ends automatically when the comitia are dissolved. They shall uniformly receive service points according to the article III.A.7.c.ii of the lex Arria de censu civium aestimando, “4th rank Officials: Apparitor (accensus, scriba, praeco, lictor etc)”. Only assidui can be appointed, and the presiding magistrate is not allowed to occupy this office.

The duties of the custodes are:

  • To guard, supervise and certify the entire voting process, and to resolve ties which require a drawing of lots; and
  • To send the certified results of the comitia to the presiding magistrate.

The custodes have the responsibility to supervise and control the regularity and lawfulness of the voting and vote counting process, and to investigate any verifiable concern regarding the vote, during the voting period of the comitia. The custodes shall have the ability to review all actions taken by the rogatores and diribitores to ensure accuracy and impartiality. The custodes shall send the certified results of the comitia to the presiding magistrate within a day (24 hours) after the conclusion of the vote. If the custodes need additional time, they may seek an extension of time from the presiding magistrate who has the discretion to approve an extension or not. If there are more than one custos in office, all of them shall sign the certification of the voting. If they are in disagreement, this counts as a refusal of certification, and those disputing the validity of the voting shall send their report on the irregularities to the presiding magistrate.

If the diribitores need help in the counting, the rogatores and the custodes are allowed to assist. The custodes shall have access to the cista in order to fulfil their duties. A diribitor or a rogator can be appointed as custos, but no election official shall fill all three offices, and there shall be at least one custos who is not a rogator. Candidates in the election are not allowed to serve as custodes.

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