Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave - Revision history

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave has the right to announce a single [[commission]]. There are currently two of these titles, all auctioned through the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]]. Although the bearer is not a member of the [[Senate]], they may use a single [[Senate announcement]] to instruct the Empire to approve a commission ''provided that they do so at the summit that the title was appointed.''		The Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave has the right to announce a single [[commission]]. There are currently two of these titles, all auctioned through the [[Bourse]]. Although the bearer is not a member of the [[Senate]], they may use a single [[Senate announcement]] to instruct the Empire to approve a commission ''provided that they do so at the summit that the title was appointed.''

	The titles were [[Create_title_of_Imperial_Wayleaves\|created at the Winter Solstice summit of 380YE.]] The titles were used to replace the existing [[Civilian_commissioner\|civilian commissioners]] who were expected to approve and oversee the [[commission]] of sinecures, ministries, and great works in their nation.		The titles were [[Create_title_of_Imperial_Wayleaves\|created at the Winter Solstice summit of 380YE.]] The titles were used to replace the existing [[Civilian_commissioner\|civilian commissioners]] who were expected to approve and oversee the [[commission]] of sinecures, ministries, and great works in their nation.
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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	Each title of bearer of an Imperial wayleave is determined by auction by the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]]. As an Imperial seat, any Imperial citizen may participate in the auction and hold the title.		Each title of bearer of an Imperial wayleave is determined by auction by the [[Bourse]]. As an Imperial seat, any Imperial citizen may participate in the auction and hold the title.

	The bearer retains the title ''for a single season only'' - they must use the power of commission at the summit where they gain the title, otherwise it is lost. As an Imperial Bourse title, the position cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Synod]].		The bearer retains the title ''for a single season only'' - they must use the power of commission at the summit where they gain the title, otherwise it is lost. As an Imperial Bourse title, the position cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Synod]].

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	To use their power of commission, the bearer must make an [[Senate_announcement\|announcement]] in the Imperial Senate. No voting is possible by the Senate at this point, as the power had been delegated to the bearer.		To use their power of commission, the bearer must make an [[Senate_announcement\|announcement]] in the Imperial Senate. No voting is possible by the Senate at this point, as the power had been delegated to the bearer.

	The [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] may choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the bearer's announcement; there is no refund of the money provided to purchase the title if the commission is vetoed.		The [[Synod]] may choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the bearer's announcement; there is no refund of the money provided to purchase the title if the commission is vetoed.

	==Limitations==		==Limitations==
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	Each title of bearer of an Imperial wayleave is determined by auction by the [[Imperial Bourse]]. As an Imperial seat, any Imperial citizen may participate in the auction and hold the title.		Each title of bearer of an Imperial wayleave is determined by auction by the [[Imperial Bourse]]. As an Imperial seat, any Imperial citizen may participate in the auction and hold the title.

	The bearer retains the title ''for a single season only'' - they must use the power of commission at the summit where they gain the title, otherwise it is lost. As an Imperial Bourse title, the position cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]].		The bearer retains the title ''for a single season only'' - they must use the power of commission at the summit where they gain the title, otherwise it is lost. As an Imperial Bourse title, the position cannot be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Synod]].

	===Election History===		===Election History===

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

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave has the right to announce a single [[commission]]. There are currently two of these titles, all auctioned through the [[Imperial Bourse]]. Although the bearer is not a member of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]], they may use a single [[Senate announcement]] to instruct the Empire to approve a commission ''provided that they do so at the summit that the title was appointed.''		The Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave has the right to announce a single [[commission]]. There are currently two of these titles, all auctioned through the [[Imperial Bourse]]. Although the bearer is not a member of the [[Senate]], they may use a single [[Senate announcement]] to instruct the Empire to approve a commission ''provided that they do so at the summit that the title was appointed.''

	The titles were [[Create_title_of_Imperial_Wayleaves\|created at the Winter Solstice summit of 380YE.]] The titles were used to replace the existing [[Civilian_commissioner\|civilian commissioners]] who were expected to approve and oversee the [[commission]] of sinecures, ministries, and great works in their nation.		The titles were [[Create_title_of_Imperial_Wayleaves\|created at the Winter Solstice summit of 380YE.]] The titles were used to replace the existing [[Civilian_commissioner\|civilian commissioners]] who were expected to approve and oversee the [[commission]] of sinecures, ministries, and great works in their nation.

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Limitations

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	==Limitations==		==Limitations==
	The bearer of an Imperial wayleave can only commission a sinecure, ministry, or great work.		The bearer of an Imperial wayleave can only commission a sinecure, ministry, edifice, wayhouse, or great work.

	Unlike a [[civilian commissioner]], the bearer is '''not''' prohibited from using their power to commission anything that provides liao. However, the appointment of such a title is still subject to [[Motion_wording#Necessary_Details\|the normal constitutional restrictions]].		Unlike a [[civilian commissioner]], the bearer is '''not''' prohibited from using their power to commission anything that provides liao. However, the appointment of such a title is still subject to [[Motion_wording#Necessary_Details\|the normal constitutional restrictions]].

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Overview

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	The titles were [[Create_title_of_Imperial_Wayleaves\|created at the Winter Solstice summit of 380YE.]] The titles were used to replace the existing [[Civilian_commissioner\|civilian commissioners]] who were expected to approve and oversee the [[commission]] of sinecures, ministries, and great works in their nation.		The titles were [[Create_title_of_Imperial_Wayleaves\|created at the Winter Solstice summit of 380YE.]] The titles were used to replace the existing [[Civilian_commissioner\|civilian commissioners]] who were expected to approve and oversee the [[commission]] of sinecures, ministries, and great works in their nation.

	In Summer 382YE, the Imperial Senate voted to [[Reallocate_an_Imperial_Wayleave_to_the_Imperial_Orcs\|reallocate]] one of the Imperial Wayleaves as an [[Imperial Orcs]] national position creating the [[Imperial Orc Wayleave]]. This reduced the number of Imperial Wayleaves from three to two. They further [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Imperial_Orc_Wayleave\|amended the powers of the Imperial Orc Wayleave]] during the Winter Solstice 383YE, leading to the Constitutional Court to request that the name of the title be changed to reflect the fact it was no longer a wayleave - it is now called [[Legion Engineer]].		In Summer 382YE, the Imperial Senate voted to [[Reallocate_an_Imperial_Wayleave_to_the_Imperial_Orcs\|reallocate]] one of the Imperial Wayleaves as an [[Imperial Orcs]] national position creating the [[Imperial Orc Wayleave]]. This reduced the number of Imperial Wayleaves from three to two. They further [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Imperial_Orc_Wayleave\|amended the powers of the Imperial Orc Wayleave]] during the Winter Solstice 383YE, leading to the Constitutional Court to request that the name of the title be changed to reflect the fact it was no longer a wayleave - it is now called [[Legion Engineer]].

			The Senate further [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Titles_Commissioning_Sinecures\|amended the powers]] during Summer 387YE to include the ability to commission [[Navarr wayhouse\|wayhouses]] and [[edifice\|edifices]].

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==

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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Commission===		===Commission===
	Once during the summit where the title is appointed, each Bearer can [[commission]] the construction of an [[edifice]], [[sinecure]], [[ministry]], or [[great work]]~~. The materials and money required for construction must be provided by the Bearer or their agents~~.		Once during the summit where the title is appointed, each Bearer can [[commission]] the construction of an [[edifice]], [[sinecure]], [[ministry]], [[Navarr wayhouse\|wayhouse]] or [[great work]].

	If the Bearer announces the commission of a sinecure or ministry, then an [[Imperial title]] to oversee the commission is automatically created. The location and size of the commission and the method of appointment and tenure of any associated title are all part of the [[Motion_wording#Necessary_Details\|necessary details]] and may be included in the announcement made by the Bearer or determined later by them.		If the Bearer announces the commission of a sinecure or ministry, then an [[Imperial title]] to oversee the commission is automatically created. The location and size of the commission and the method of appointment and tenure of any associated title are all part of the [[Motion_wording#Necessary_Details\|necessary details]] and may be included in the announcement made by the Bearer or determined later by them.

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Commission

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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Commission===		===Commission===
	Once during the summit where the title is appointed, each ~~bearer~~ can [[commission]] the construction of a [[sinecure]], [[ministry]], or [[great work]]. The materials and money required for construction must be provided by the ~~bearer~~ or their agents.		Once during the summit where the title is appointed, each Bearer can [[commission]] the construction of an [[edifice]], [[sinecure]], [[ministry]], or [[great work]]. The materials and money required for construction must be provided by the Bearer or their agents.

	If the ~~bearer~~ announces the commission of a sinecure or ministry then an [[Imperial title]] to oversee the commission is automatically created. The location and size of the commission and the method of appointment and tenure of any associated title are all part of the [[Motion_wording#Necessary_Details\|necessary details]] and may be included in the announcement made by the ~~bearer~~ or determined later by them.		If the Bearer announces the commission of a sinecure or ministry, then an [[Imperial title]] to oversee the commission is automatically created. The location and size of the commission and the method of appointment and tenure of any associated title are all part of the [[Motion_wording#Necessary_Details\|necessary details]] and may be included in the announcement made by the Bearer or determined later by them.

	A ~~bearer~~ of an Imperial Wayleave cannot [[Commission#Altering_an_Existing_Commission\|alter an existing commission]].		A Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave cannot [[Commission#Altering_an_Existing_Commission\|alter an existing commission]].

	===Announcement===		===Announcement===

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Limitations

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	The bearer of an Imperial wayleave can only commission a sinecure, ministry, or great work.		The bearer of an Imperial wayleave can only commission a sinecure, ministry, or great work.

	Unlike a [[civilian commissioner]], the bearer is '''not''' prohibited from using their power to commission anything that provides liao ~~or votes in the [[Imperial Synod]]~~. However the appointment of such a title is still subject to [[Motion_wording#Necessary_Details\|the normal constitutional restrictions]].		Unlike a [[civilian commissioner]], the bearer is '''not''' prohibited from using their power to commission anything that provides liao. However, the appointment of such a title is still subject to [[Motion_wording#Necessary_Details\|the normal constitutional restrictions]].

	They are not required to build their commission in their own nation and may use any method of appointment (for example, through the Bourse, the Conclave, Military Council, or Synod). The civil service are on hand to offer legal advice or support to a bearer just as they are to a senator, and the bearer may wish to submit their commission for scrutiny before it is announced to ensure there are no problems with their design.		They are not required to build their commission in their own nation and may use any method of appointment (for example, through the Bourse, the Conclave, Military Council, or Synod). The civil service are on hand to offer legal advice or support to a bearer just as they are to a senator, and the bearer may wish to submit their commission for scrutiny before it is announced to ensure there are no problems with their design.

Hailmur: /* Further Reading */

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Hailmur at 14:15, 8 December 2023

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	The titles were [[Create_title_of_Imperial_Wayleaves\|created at the Winter Solstice summit of 380YE.]] The titles were used to replace the existing [[Civilian_commissioner\|civilian commissioners]] who were expected to approve and oversee the [[commission]] of sinecures, ministries, and great works in their nation.		The titles were [[Create_title_of_Imperial_Wayleaves\|created at the Winter Solstice summit of 380YE.]] The titles were used to replace the existing [[Civilian_commissioner\|civilian commissioners]] who were expected to approve and oversee the [[commission]] of sinecures, ministries, and great works in their nation.

	In Summer 382YE, the Imperial Senate voted to [[Reallocate_an_Imperial_Wayleave_to_the_Imperial_Orcs\|reallocate]] one of the Imperial Wayleaves as an [[Imperial Orcs]] national position creating the [[Imperial Orc Wayleave]]. This reduced the number of Imperial Wayleaves from three to two. They further [[Amend_Imperial_Orc_Wayleave\|amended the powers of the Imperial Orc Wayleave]] during the Winter Solstice 383YE, leading to the Constitutional Court to request that the name of the title be changed to reflect the fact it was no longer a wayleave - it is now called [[Legion Engineer]].		In Summer 382YE, the Imperial Senate voted to [[Reallocate_an_Imperial_Wayleave_to_the_Imperial_Orcs\|reallocate]] one of the Imperial Wayleaves as an [[Imperial Orcs]] national position creating the [[Imperial Orc Wayleave]]. This reduced the number of Imperial Wayleaves from three to two. They further [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Imperial_Orc_Wayleave\|amended the powers of the Imperial Orc Wayleave]] during the Winter Solstice 383YE, leading to the Constitutional Court to request that the name of the title be changed to reflect the fact it was no longer a wayleave - it is now called [[Legion Engineer]].

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==

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	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[~~Imperial Orc Wayleave~~]]		* [[Legion Engineer]]
	[[Category:Senate]][[Category:Bourse]]		[[Category:Senate]][[Category:Bourse]]