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	Example, Earl Marguerite D'Alicer is appointed by unanimous vote of all Dawnish senators to the national position of [[Knight of Dawnguard]] at the Spring Equinox 378YE. They will serve for a single season, the title becomes eligible for reappointment at every Summer Solstice. The title may be reappointed at any point from the start of the Summer Solstive 378YE summit onwards. The Earl serves as Knight of Dawnguard until the end of that summit or until replaced by new appointment during the summit.		Example, Earl Marguerite D'Alicer is appointed by unanimous vote of all Dawnish senators to the national position of [[Knight of Dawnguard]] at the Spring Equinox 378YE. They will serve for a single season, the title becomes eligible for reappointment at every Summer Solstice. The title may be reappointed at any point from the start of the Summer Solstive 378YE summit onwards. The Earl serves as Knight of Dawnguard until the end of that summit or until replaced by new appointment during the summit.

	There is no time-limit for the senators to make a decision, they may continue to deliberate and arrange matters amongst themselves for as long as they wish. The appointment takes place at the point where all the senators confirm a single agreed candidate with the [[Imperial_elections\|Overseer of Imperial Elections]] ~~(a member of the civil service)~~.		There is no time-limit for the senators to make a decision, they may continue to deliberate and arrange matters amongst themselves for as long as they wish. The appointment takes place at the point where all the senators confirm a single agreed candidate with the [[Imperial_elections\|Overseer of Imperial Elections]].

	The alternative is that any member of the Senate may raise a motion of appointment for that position. The process then proceeds as normal.		The alternative is that any member of the Senate may raise a motion of appointment for that position. The process then proceeds as normal.

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	A vacant national position may be appointed at any time by a unanimous vote of the senators of that nation. To succeed, the vote requires the support of a [[senator]] of every territory of that nation in the Empire. If a senator is not available, or one has not been appointed, then the position cannot be filled in this way.		A vacant national position may be appointed at any time by a unanimous vote of the senators of that nation. To succeed, the vote requires the support of a [[senator]] of every territory of that nation in the Empire. If a senator is not available, or one has not been appointed, then the position cannot be filled in this way.

	Many national positions have scheduled elections which always take place each year at the same summit. This means that the citizen serves until the next scheduled election unless removed from office. Such a position becomes eligible for reappointment at the same summit each year. ~~The Senate may pass a motion of~~ appointment at any time during that summit~~. The~~ incumbent remains in position until they are replaced or the end of the summit - whichever comes sooner.		Many national positions have scheduled elections which always take place each year at the same summit. This means that the citizen serves until the next scheduled election unless removed from office. Such a position becomes eligible for reappointment at the same summit each year. A new appointment can take place at any time during that summit - the incumbent remains in position until they are replaced or the end of the summit - whichever comes sooner.

	Example, Earl Marguerite D'Alicer is appointed by unanimous vote of all Dawnish senators to the national position of [[Knight of Dawnguard]] at the Spring Equinox 378YE. They will serve for a single season, the title becomes eligible for reappointment at every Summer Solstice. The title may be reappointed at any point from the start of the Summer Solstive 378YE summit onwards. The Earl serves as Knight of Dawnguard until the end of that summit or until replaced by new appointment during the summit.		Example, Earl Marguerite D'Alicer is appointed by unanimous vote of all Dawnish senators to the national position of [[Knight of Dawnguard]] at the Spring Equinox 378YE. They will serve for a single season, the title becomes eligible for reappointment at every Summer Solstice. The title may be reappointed at any point from the start of the Summer Solstive 378YE summit onwards. The Earl serves as Knight of Dawnguard until the end of that summit or until replaced by new appointment during the summit.

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	A vacant national position may be appointed at any time by a unanimous vote of the senators of that nation. To succeed, the vote requires the support of a [[senator]] of every territory of that nation in the Empire. If a senator is not available, or one has not been appointed, then the position cannot be filled in this way.		A vacant national position may be appointed at any time by a unanimous vote of the senators of that nation. To succeed, the vote requires the support of a [[senator]] of every territory of that nation in the Empire. If a senator is not available, or one has not been appointed, then the position cannot be filled in this way.

	Many national positions have scheduled elections which ~~must~~ take place each year. This means that the citizen serves until the next scheduled election unless removed from office. Such a position becomes eligible for reappointment at the same summit each year. The Senate may pass a motion of appointment at any time during that summit. The incumbent remains in position until they are replaced or the end of the summit - whichever comes sooner.		Many national positions have scheduled elections which always take place each year at the same summit. This means that the citizen serves until the next scheduled election unless removed from office. Such a position becomes eligible for reappointment at the same summit each year. The Senate may pass a motion of appointment at any time during that summit. The incumbent remains in position until they are replaced or the end of the summit - whichever comes sooner.

	Example, Earl Marguerite D'Alicer is appointed by unanimous vote of all Dawnish senators to the national position of [[Knight of Dawnguard]] at the Spring Equinox 378YE. They will serve for a single season, the title becomes eligible for reappointment at every Summer Solstice. The title may be reappointed at any point from the start of the Summer Solstive 378YE summit onwards. The Earl serves as Knight of Dawnguard until the end of that summit or until replaced by new appointment during the summit.		Example, Earl Marguerite D'Alicer is appointed by unanimous vote of all Dawnish senators to the national position of [[Knight of Dawnguard]] at the Spring Equinox 378YE. They will serve for a single season, the title becomes eligible for reappointment at every Summer Solstice. The title may be reappointed at any point from the start of the Summer Solstive 378YE summit onwards. The Earl serves as Knight of Dawnguard until the end of that summit or until replaced by new appointment during the summit.

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	Any Imperial citizen may hold an Imperial position, provided it is the only Imperial title they control.		Any Imperial citizen may hold an Imperial position, provided it is the only Imperial title they control.

	~~====Up to a Year====~~
	Some Imperial positions are held for a year. This means that the citizen serves for up to a year from the summit where they were appointed. Such a position becomes eligible for reappointment at the equivalent summit one year later. The Senate may pass a motion of appointment at any time during that summit. The incumbent remains in position until they are replaced or the end of the summit - whichever comes sooner.		Some Imperial positions are held for a year. This means that the citizen serves for up to a year from the summit where they were appointed. Such a position becomes eligible for reappointment at the equivalent summit one year later. The Senate may pass a motion of appointment at any time during that summit. The incumbent remains in position until they are replaced or the end of the summit - whichever comes sooner.

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	If the Senate wish, they can choose to elect a title to serve for less than a year. This must be explicit in the wording of the Senate motion - e.g. the motion should say "to serve for three seasons instead of the normal four" or "to be reelected again at Summer Solstice 380YE" or similar. It is not possible to extend the term beyond a year, nor to make it shorter than a single season. If no term is specified, the title will serve for one year as normal.		If the Senate wish, they can choose to elect a title to serve for less than a year. This must be explicit in the wording of the Senate motion - e.g. the motion should say "to serve for three seasons instead of the normal four" or "to be reelected again at Summer Solstice 380YE" or similar. It is not possible to extend the term beyond a year, nor to make it shorter than a single season. If no term is specified, the title will serve for one year as normal.

	~~====Scheduled Election====~~
	Many Imperial positions have scheduled elections which must take place each year. This means that the citizen serves until the next scheduled election unless removed from office. Such a position becomes eligible for reappointment at the same summit each year. The Senate may pass a motion of appointment at any time during that summit. The incumbent remains in position until they are replaced or the end of the summit - whichever comes sooner.

	~~Example, Earl Marguerite D'Alicer is appointed by Senate motion to the Dawnish national position of [[Knight of Dawnguard]]~~
	at the Spring Equinox 378YE. They will serve for a single season, the title becomes eligible for reappointment at every Summer Solstice. The Imperial Senate may pass a motion to reappoint the title at any point from the start of the Summer Solstive 378YE summit onwards. The Earl serves as Knight of Dawnguard until the end of that summit or until replaced by the Senate during the summit.

	~~====Tenure====~~
	Other Imperial titles have [[Imperial_title#Term_of_office\|tenure]]. The title is held until the citizen dies or steps down. It is not possible to alter the term of a title with tenure in the motion to elect it.		Other Imperial titles have [[Imperial_title#Term_of_office\|tenure]]. The title is held until the citizen dies or steps down. It is not possible to alter the term of a title with tenure in the motion to elect it.

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	===Appointment===		===Appointment===
	A vacant national position may be appointed at any time by a unanimous vote of the senators of that nation. To succeed, the vote requires the support of a [[senator]] of every territory of that nation in the Empire. If a senator is not available, or one has not been appointed, then the position cannot be filled in this way.		A vacant national position may be appointed at any time by a unanimous vote of the senators of that nation. To succeed, the vote requires the support of a [[senator]] of every territory of that nation in the Empire. If a senator is not available, or one has not been appointed, then the position cannot be filled in this way.

			Many national positions have scheduled elections which must take place each year. This means that the citizen serves until the next scheduled election unless removed from office. Such a position becomes eligible for reappointment at the same summit each year. The Senate may pass a motion of appointment at any time during that summit. The incumbent remains in position until they are replaced or the end of the summit - whichever comes sooner.

			Example, Earl Marguerite D'Alicer is appointed by unanimous vote of all Dawnish senators to the national position of [[Knight of Dawnguard]] at the Spring Equinox 378YE. They will serve for a single season, the title becomes eligible for reappointment at every Summer Solstice. The title may be reappointed at any point from the start of the Summer Solstive 378YE summit onwards. The Earl serves as Knight of Dawnguard until the end of that summit or until replaced by new appointment during the summit.

	There is no time-limit for the senators to make a decision, they may continue to deliberate and arrange matters amongst themselves for as long as they wish. The appointment takes place at the point where all the senators confirm a single agreed candidate with the [[Imperial_elections\|Overseer of Imperial Elections]] (a member of the civil service).		There is no time-limit for the senators to make a decision, they may continue to deliberate and arrange matters amongst themselves for as long as they wish. The appointment takes place at the point where all the senators confirm a single agreed candidate with the [[Imperial_elections\|Overseer of Imperial Elections]] (a member of the civil service).

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	Any Imperial citizen may hold an Imperial position, provided it is the only Imperial title they control.		Any Imperial citizen may hold an Imperial position, provided it is the only Imperial title they control.

			====Up to a Year====
	Some Imperial positions are held for a year. This means that the citizen serves for up to a year from the summit where they were appointed. Such a position becomes eligible for reappointment at the equivalent summit one year later. The Senate may pass a motion of appointment at any time during that summit. The incumbent remains in position until they are replaced or the end of the summit - whichever comes sooner.		Some Imperial positions are held for a year. This means that the citizen serves for up to a year from the summit where they were appointed. Such a position becomes eligible for reappointment at the equivalent summit one year later. The Senate may pass a motion of appointment at any time during that summit. The incumbent remains in position until they are replaced or the end of the summit - whichever comes sooner.

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	If the Senate wish, they can choose to elect a title to serve for less than a year. This must be explicit in the wording of the Senate motion - e.g. the motion should say "to serve for three seasons instead of the normal four" or "to be reelected again at Summer Solstice 380YE" or similar. It is not possible to extend the term beyond a year, nor to make it shorter than a single season. If no term is specified, the title will serve for one year as normal.		If the Senate wish, they can choose to elect a title to serve for less than a year. This must be explicit in the wording of the Senate motion - e.g. the motion should say "to serve for three seasons instead of the normal four" or "to be reelected again at Summer Solstice 380YE" or similar. It is not possible to extend the term beyond a year, nor to make it shorter than a single season. If no term is specified, the title will serve for one year as normal.

			====Scheduled Election====
			Many Imperial positions have scheduled elections which must take place each year. This means that the citizen serves until the next scheduled election unless removed from office. Such a position becomes eligible for reappointment at the same summit each year. The Senate may pass a motion of appointment at any time during that summit. The incumbent remains in position until they are replaced or the end of the summit - whichever comes sooner.

			Example, Earl Marguerite D'Alicer is appointed by Senate motion to the Dawnish national position of [[Knight of Dawnguard]]
			at the Spring Equinox 378YE. They will serve for a single season, the title becomes eligible for reappointment at every Summer Solstice. The Imperial Senate may pass a motion to reappoint the title at any point from the start of the Summer Solstive 378YE summit onwards. The Earl serves as Knight of Dawnguard until the end of that summit or until replaced by the Senate during the summit.

			====Tenure====
	Other Imperial titles have [[Imperial_title#Term_of_office\|tenure]]. The title is held until the citizen dies or steps down. It is not possible to alter the term of a title with tenure in the motion to elect it.		Other Imperial titles have [[Imperial_title#Term_of_office\|tenure]]. The title is held until the citizen dies or steps down. It is not possible to alter the term of a title with tenure in the motion to elect it.

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] has the authority to make a number of important appointments. The most significant is [[The Throne]], but the Senate is also responsible for appointing the generals of the Imperial armies. In addition it is common for the Senate to create [[new Imperial titles]] which are in turn appointed by the Senate, though it is easiest if they follow the [[New_Imperial_titles#Well_Worn_Paths\|well worn paths]] laid down by the constitution.		The [[Senate]] has the authority to make a number of important appointments. The most significant is [[The Throne]], but the Senate is also responsible for appointing the generals of the Imperial armies. In addition it is common for the Senate to create [[new Imperial titles]] which are in turn appointed by the Senate, though it is easiest if they follow the [[New_Imperial_titles#Well_Worn_Paths\|well worn paths]] laid down by the constitution.

	==Imperial Position==		==Imperial Position==

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	If an Imperial position is vacant, then it remains vacant until a new motion is raised to hold an election and appoint a candidate. Some titles effectively lapse when the holder dies because of this rule.		If an Imperial position is vacant, then it remains vacant until a new motion is raised to hold an election and appoint a candidate. Some titles effectively lapse when the holder dies because of this rule.

	If the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] [[veto]] a motion of appointment, then that appointment cannot be raised again that summit.		If the [[Synod]] [[veto]] a motion of appointment, then that appointment cannot be raised again that summit.
	===Escalation===		===Escalation===
	When an election is announced in Senate, the proposing Senator may call for ''escalation''. The motion will subsequently require a [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|constitutional vote]], but the election will be triggered immediately rather than at the next session. Escalation may be used even if the title already required a constitutional vote (such as the Throne, or the [[Dean of the Academy]]).		When an election is announced in Senate, the proposing Senator may call for ''escalation''. The motion will subsequently require a [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|constitutional vote]], but the election will be triggered immediately rather than at the next session. Escalation may be used even if the title already required a constitutional vote (such as the Throne, or the [[Dean of the Academy]]).

	Any senator on the senate floor may propose a candidate (including in absentia). However for a candidate to be appointed they must receive the support of a constitutional majority, the appointment must then receive [[The_Throne#Ratification\|ratification]] from [[the Throne]], and the motion is subject to the [[veto]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] as with any other constitutional vote.		Any senator on the senate floor may propose a candidate (including in absentia). However for a candidate to be appointed they must receive the support of a constitutional majority, the appointment must then receive [[The_Throne#Ratification\|ratification]] from [[the Throne]], and the motion is subject to the [[veto]] of the [[Synod]] as with any other constitutional vote.

	Should no candidate be elected, a new motion to appoint would need to be submitted.		Should no candidate be elected, a new motion to appoint would need to be submitted.
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	===Removal===		===Removal===
	Imperial positions are subject to [[revocation]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]]. The position becomes vacant and is eligible for reappointment immediately. If the Senate chooses to reappoint the incumbent then this is still considered to be a new appointment - this means that they serve their full term from the point where the new motion passes, and are still subject to [[revocation]] by the Synod.		Imperial positions are subject to [[revocation]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]] of the [[Synod]]. The position becomes vacant and is eligible for reappointment immediately. If the Senate chooses to reappoint the incumbent then this is still considered to be a new appointment - this means that they serve their full term from the point where the new motion passes, and are still subject to [[revocation]] by the Synod.

	==National Position==		==National Position==
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	Most national positions, particularly sinecures, are for life, the incumbent serves until they die or are revoked.		Most national positions, particularly sinecures, are for life, the incumbent serves until they die or are revoked.

	Almost all national positions are subject to revocation by the General Assembly, Assembly of Nine, and the appropriate [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]].		Almost all national positions are subject to revocation by the General Assembly, Assembly of Nine, and the appropriate [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]] of the [[Synod]].

	==Senatorial Appointment==		==Senatorial Appointment==

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	When an election is announced in Senate, the proposing Senator may call for ''escalation''. The motion will subsequently require a [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|constitutional vote]], but the election will be triggered immediately rather than at the next session. Escalation may be used even if the title already required a constitutional vote (such as the Throne, or the [[Dean of the Academy]]).		When an election is announced in Senate, the proposing Senator may call for ''escalation''. The motion will subsequently require a [[Senate_motion#Constitutional_Vote\|constitutional vote]], but the election will be triggered immediately rather than at the next session. Escalation may be used even if the title already required a constitutional vote (such as the Throne, or the [[Dean of the Academy]]).

	Any senator on the senate floor may propose a candidate (including in absentia). However for a candidate to be appointed they ~~just~~ receive the support of a constitutional majority, the appointment must then receive [[The_Throne#Ratification\|ratification]] from [[the Throne]], and the motion is subject to the [[veto]] of the [[Imperial Synod]] as with any other constitutional vote.		Any senator on the senate floor may propose a candidate (including in absentia). However for a candidate to be appointed they must receive the support of a constitutional majority, the appointment must then receive [[The_Throne#Ratification\|ratification]] from [[the Throne]], and the motion is subject to the [[veto]] of the [[Imperial Synod]] as with any other constitutional vote.

	Should no candidate be elected, a new motion to appoint would need to be submitted.		Should no candidate be elected, a new motion to appoint would need to be submitted.

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	Any Imperial citizen may hold an Imperial position, provided it is the only Imperial title they control.		Any Imperial citizen may hold an Imperial position, provided it is the only Imperial title they control.

	Some Imperial positions are held for a year. This means that the citizen serves for a year from the summit where they were appointed. Such a position becomes eligible for reappointment at the equivalent summit one year later. The Senate may pass a motion of appointment at any time during that summit. The incumbent remains in position until they are replaced or the end of the summit - whichever comes sooner.		Some Imperial positions are held for a year. This means that the citizen serves for up to a year from the summit where they were appointed. Such a position becomes eligible for reappointment at the equivalent summit one year later. The Senate may pass a motion of appointment at any time during that summit. The incumbent remains in position until they are replaced or the end of the summit - whichever comes sooner.

	Example, Earl Marguerite D'Alicer is appointed by Senate motion to the Imperial position of [[Minister of Historical Research]] at the Spring Equinox 378YE. They will serve for a year from this point, the title becomes eligible for reappointment at the Spring Equinox 379YE unless the Earl dies, steps down, or is revoked before that date. The Imperial Senate may pass a motion to reappoint the title at any point from the start of the Spring Equinox 379YE summit onwards. The Earl serves as Minister until the end of that summit or until replaced by the Senate during the summit.		Example, Earl Marguerite D'Alicer is appointed by Senate motion to the Imperial position of [[Minister of Historical Research]] at the Spring Equinox 378YE. They will serve for a year from this point, the title becomes eligible for reappointment at the Spring Equinox 379YE unless the Earl dies, steps down, or is revoked before that date. The Imperial Senate may pass a motion to reappoint the title at any point from the start of the Spring Equinox 379YE summit onwards. The Earl serves as Minister until the end of that summit or until replaced by the Senate during the summit.

	Other Imperial titles have [[Imperial_title#Term_of_office\|tenure]]. The title is held until the citizen dies or steps down.		If the Senate wish, they can choose to elect a title to serve for less than a year. This must be explicit in the wording of the Senate motion - e.g. the motion should say "to serve for three seasons instead of the normal four" or "to be reelected again at Summer Solstice 380YE" or similar. It is not possible to extend the term beyond a year, nor to make it shorter than a single season. If no term is specified, the title will serve for one year as normal.

			Other Imperial titles have [[Imperial_title#Term_of_office\|tenure]]. The title is held until the citizen dies or steps down. It is not possible to alter the term of a title with tenure in the motion to elect it.

	===Removal===		===Removal===

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	===Selection===		===Selection===
	Only Imperial citizens of the appropriate nation are legally entitled to take up an Imperial title that is a national position, regardless of how the position is elected. A Freeborn senator may raise a motion to appoint a Highborn general - but ~~to be constitutionally legal, the candidate any nominations~~ must be Highborn.		Only Imperial citizens of the appropriate nation are legally entitled to take up an Imperial title that is a national position, regardless of how the position is elected. A Freeborn senator may raise a motion to appoint a Highborn general - but all nominees must be Highborn.

	===Removal===		===Removal===