Agent of the Bourse - Revision history

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Bourse" to "[[Bourse"

2026-01-15T12:29:12Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Bourse" to "[[Bourse"

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Civil Service appoint one or more of their number to the position of Agent of the Bourse. This position is designed to ensure the smooth operation of the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]] and has powers to support that.		The Civil Service appoint one or more of their number to the position of Agent of the Bourse. This position is designed to ensure the smooth operation of the [[Bourse]] and has powers to support that.

	'''The Agent of the Bourse is an NPC only position. Its role is to be the umpire for the Bourse sessions - not to play the game.'''		'''The Agent of the Bourse is an NPC only position. Its role is to be the umpire for the Bourse sessions - not to play the game.'''

Thespaceinvader: /* Expulsion */

2025-04-12T21:11:32Z

Expulsion

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	====Expulsion====		====Expulsion====
	The third and final sanction is expulsion - the citizen is expelled for the rest of ~~the~~ the auction. They lose their chance to bid on any lots and have no claim on any seats that are auctioned. This is an extreme sanction and historically is used only in response to grave misdemeanours such as threats of violence during the auction.		The third and final sanction is expulsion - the citizen is expelled for the rest of the auction. They lose their chance to bid on any lots and have no claim on any seats that are auctioned. This is an extreme sanction and historically is used only in response to grave misdemeanours such as threats of violence during the auction.

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==

Beeswax: /* Silence */

2023-04-18T21:36:23Z

Silence

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	====Silence====		====Silence====
	The first sanction is silence. The Agent can silence a persistently rude or boorish citizen for the duration of a single lot; they will not be allowed to speak, but may still bid while silenced by gesturing to the auctioneer. Once the lot has been sold, are free to speak once more.		The first sanction is silence. The Agent can silence a persistently rude or boorish citizen for the duration of a single lot; they will not be allowed to speak, but may still bid while silenced by gesturing to the auctioneer. Once the lot has been sold, they are free to speak once more.

	====Exclusion====		====Exclusion====

Emmanovi: updated picture

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updated picture

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	In times when civil service numbers in Anvil are low a citizen auxiliary has been deputised to serve as auctioneer. This has been caused in the past by the Senate requiring civil servants to [[Employ_Civil_Service_to_observe_Fleets_II\|observe fleet behaviour]] to prevent piracy and by [[Bloody_murder\|attacks on civil servants]]. However the impartial nature of the Auctioneer is a vital part of the auction, so an Agent of the Bourse will always handle the duties where possible.		In times when civil service numbers in Anvil are low a citizen auxiliary has been deputised to serve as auctioneer. This has been caused in the past by the Senate requiring civil servants to [[Employ_Civil_Service_to_observe_Fleets_II\|observe fleet behaviour]] to prevent piracy and by [[Bloody_murder\|attacks on civil servants]]. However the impartial nature of the Auctioneer is a vital part of the auction, so an Agent of the Bourse will always handle the duties where possible.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Agent_Marta_Vaskovich_Kovar~~.jpg\|title=Marta Kovar, Agent of the Bourse.\|caption=Marta Kovar, Agent of the Bourse\|align=right\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Marta_Kovar.jpg\|title=Marta Kovar, Agent of the Bourse.\|caption=Marta Kovar, Agent of the Bourse\|align=right\|width=300}}

	===Residence===		===Residence===

Emmanovi: /* Appointment */ Adding Rialta

2022-08-08T17:28:20Z

Appointment: Adding Rialta

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	The Agent of the Bourse can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The Agent of the Bourse can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].

	~~The incumbent~~ Agent of the Bourse is Marta Kovar.		At Anvil, the Agent of the Bourse is filled by Marta Kovar, with Rialta di Regario acting as the Auctioneer.

	==The Agent in Play==		==The Agent in Play==

Emmanovi: /* The Agent in Play */

2022-06-24T15:23:52Z

The Agent in Play

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	==The Agent in Play==		==The Agent in Play==
	The Agent is an NPC whose role it is to keep Bourse actions fun and engaging for the participants and to run the Tally of the Votes smoothly		The Agent is an NPC whose role it is to keep Bourse actions fun and engaging for the participants and to run the Tally of the Votes smoothly.

	{{Bourse Further Reading}}		{{Bourse Further Reading}}

Emmanovi: /* Appointment */

2022-06-24T15:23:22Z

Appointment

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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The Civil Service selects the Agent of the Bourse. Although the title is usually referred to in the singular, the civil service usually grant the title to more than one citizen. It is common practice to have two or more civil servants serving as "~~Agents~~ of the Bourse" at the same time.		The Civil Service selects the Agent of the Bourse. Although the title is usually referred to in the singular, the civil service usually grant the title to more than one citizen. It is common practice to have two or more civil servants serving in the role of "Agent of the Bourse" at the same time.

	The Agent of the Bourse can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The Agent of the Bourse can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].

Emmanovi at 09:01, 17 June 2022

2022-06-17T09:01:19Z

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	The Agent of the Bourse has broad powers that allow them to decide where and when the formal proceedings of the Bourse will take place. This includes choosing the time and location for any auctions being conducted as well as when voting opens and closes for the Tally of the Votes.		The Agent of the Bourse has broad powers that allow them to decide where and when the formal proceedings of the Bourse will take place. This includes choosing the time and location for any auctions being conducted as well as when voting opens and closes for the Tally of the Votes.

	Where practical the Agent will receive votes in the Hub, ~~utilize~~ the Senate chamber for the auctions, and ~~publicize~~ the timings for both in the [[event schedule\|schedule]] updated before each summit. However if the Senate chamber is unavailable for any reason, they have the power to designate any available space be used to host an auction.		Where practical the Agent will receive votes in the Hub, utilise the Senate chamber for the auctions, and publicise the timings for both in the [[event schedule\|schedule]] updated before each summit. However if the Senate chamber is unavailable for any reason, they have the power to designate any available space be used to host an auction.

	===Powers of Censure===		===Powers of Censure===

Emmanovi at 09:00, 17 June 2022

2022-06-17T09:00:01Z

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	In times when civil service numbers in Anvil are low a citizen auxiliary has been deputised to serve as auctioneer. This has been caused in the past by the Senate requiring civil servants to [[Employ_Civil_Service_to_observe_Fleets_II\|observe fleet behaviour]] to prevent piracy and by [[Bloody_murder\|attacks on civil servants]]. However the impartial nature of the Auctioneer is a vital part of the auction, so an Agent of the Bourse will always handle the duties where possible.		In times when civil service numbers in Anvil are low a citizen auxiliary has been deputised to serve as auctioneer. This has been caused in the past by the Senate requiring civil servants to [[Employ_Civil_Service_to_observe_Fleets_II\|observe fleet behaviour]] to prevent piracy and by [[Bloody_murder\|attacks on civil servants]]. However the impartial nature of the Auctioneer is a vital part of the auction, so an Agent of the Bourse will always handle the duties where possible.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Agent_Marta_Vaskovich_Kovar.jpg\|title=Marta ~~Vaskovich~~ Kovar, Agent of the Bourse.\|caption=Marta ~~Vaskovich~~ Kovar~~, Agent of the Bourse\|align=right\|width=300}}~~		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Agent_Marta_Vaskovich_Kovar.jpg\|title=Marta Kovar, Agent of the Bourse.\|caption=Marta Kovar, Agent of the Bourse\|align=right\|width=300}}
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=Agent_Nooranii_i_Hazana_i_Guerra.jpg\|title=Nooranii i Hazana i Guerra, Agent of the Bourse.\|caption=Nooranii i Hazana i Guerra~~, Agent of the Bourse\|align=right\|width=300}}

	===Residence===		===Residence===
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	The Agent of the Bourse can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The Agent of the Bourse can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].

	The ~~incumbant Agents~~ of the Bourse ~~are~~ Marta ~~Vaskovich~~ Kovar ~~and Nooranii i Hazana i Guerra~~.		The incumbent Agent of the Bourse is Marta Kovar.

	==The Agent in Play==		==The Agent in Play==

Matt: /* Powers of Censure */

2020-05-14T16:39:24Z

Powers of Censure

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	===Powers of Censure===		===Powers of Censure===
	The Agent of the Bourse has the power to sanction anyone attending a Bourse auction. This power is used to censure rowdy or disruptive individuals, and extends equally to ''anyone'' who is present for the auction. Although these powers duplicate similar powers available to the [[Speaker for the Senate]], in practice an auction is typically a much less formal affair, with citizens coming and going freely~~, and~~		The Agent of the Bourse has the power to sanction anyone attending a Bourse auction. This power is used to censure rowdy or disruptive individuals, and extends equally to ''anyone'' who is present for the auction. Although these powers duplicate similar powers available to the [[Speaker for the Senate]], in practice an auction is typically a much less formal affair, with citizens coming and going freely.

	As with the [[Speaker for the Senate]], the Agent can apply three sanctions, each of increasing magnitude. The Agent may use any power they judge appropriate - they do not need to start with silence and escalate.		As with the [[Speaker for the Senate]], the Agent can apply three sanctions, each of increasing magnitude. The Agent may use any power they judge appropriate - they do not need to start with silence and escalate.