03-14-2022, 09:13 AM
The Formal Charter of the Workings of Caer Sidi
We, the Seasonal Monarchy, Interior Council, and the collective Court of the region of Caer Sidi, hereby adopt this Charter as our own and pledge to follow the workings set out within.
The Workings of the Monarchy
We establish that the head of the region of Caer Sidi shall be known as the Seasonal Monarch. The Seasonal Monarch may choose their own title, such as Seasonal Queen, King or Monarch. This Monarch will be known as the Founder of the region. The Monarch may appoint a Regent as second in command to help oversee the running of the region, of whom will have the same rights and responsibilities as the Monarch.
The Monarchy shall have the power to appoint and dismiss Masters, Interior council members, or the World Assembly delegate at their discretion. They shall have the power to approve and deny any petition. They have the power to grant and revoke citizenship, as well as bestow and revoke Orders to citizens. They shall have the power to appoint or dismiss the head of military operations. They shall have the power to approve or deny holdfast and role play requests. They shall have the power to issue Royal Orders, and they shall have the responsibility of keeping the region safe. In the event a position becomes vacant and is unable to be filled, the Monarchy shall assume leadership of the particular position until which time it can be filled.
The Workings of the Interior Council
The Interior Council shall act as the advisory committee to the Monarch. The Interior Council works in tandem with the Monarchy, with the power to grant or approve citizenship applications, embassy applications, diplomatic applications, as well as keep order in the region.
The Workings of the Courtiers
Citizens of the region shall be known as members of the Royal Court, and shall be named Courtiers. Courtiers have the right to petition the throne for legislative changes, and be eligible for appointments for Master positions within the Court. Once entrance into the Royal Court and the title of Courtier is bestowed, the Courtier may apply for land granted by the Monarchy in order to build their own holdfast. The Courtier must hold a nation in Caer Sidi in order to maintain their status.
The Workings of the Masters
Masters shall drive activity within the region and be representatives of Caer Sidi to our allies. There are three Master positions within Caer Sidi: Master of the Hearth, Master of Whispers, and Master of Scribes. All Masters work with and answer to the Monarchy directly.
Master of Whispers shall be the representative from Caer Sidi to the larger NationStates world stage. They shall be responsible for maintaining and discovering new embassies, pursuing and presenting treaties, as well as international events.The Master of Whispers has the option of appointing Emissaries, as well as other positions they see fit in order to aid in foreign affairs.
Master of the Hearth shall be the overseer of internal affairs, such as culture and activities. They shall help to drive activity in the region in the form of things such as but not limited to questions, contests, festivals, or polls. The Master of Whispers has the option of appointing Clerics as well as other positions they see fit in order to aid in interior affairs.
Master of Scribes shall be the overseer of our monthly update publication. They may appoint, remove, and work with Scribes, formerly Journalists, in compiling articles and updates to be sent to our embassy partners each month.
The Workings of The Oracle
The Oracle shall weave stories and lore, guide role play in the main canon storyline of the region, and oversee new independent roleplays. The Oracle shall have the power to approve or deny new holdfasts, as well as approve or deny role play submissions. The Oracle shall advise the Monarchy of happenings of the Warren, and work with the Monarchy to progress the storyline of Caer Sidi. The Oracle may appoint a second in command in order to help aid in role play.
The Workings of the Oireachtas
The Oireachtas shall consist of every Courtier. It shall be used as a forum for discussion and planning of petitions before being introduced to the Throne for Royal Assent. Any Courtier may introduce a petition for discussion. With five signatures, the petition may be introduced to the Throne for Royal Assent. Petitioning follows the rules set forth in Petitioning the Throne.