Draft:Civil Service - Revision history

Twiggy at 02:41, 22 January 2026

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	A number of key Civil Service roles are not tied to a single official body of state. These positions are responsible for providing advice and service across multiple different houses or directly to individual citizens.<div style="display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 30%; grid-column-gap: 10px;"><div>		A number of key Civil Service roles are not tied to a single official body of state. These positions are responsible for providing advice and service across multiple different houses or directly to individual citizens.<div style="display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 30%; grid-column-gap: 10px;"><div>
	===Constitutional Court===		===Constitutional Court===
	The [[Scrutiny#Constitutional_Court\|Constitutional Court]] is a body of civil servants whose job is to ensure that the [[Senate motion\|motions]] passed by the [[Imperial Senate]] can be implemented in accordance with the Imperial Constitution. The Court provides [[scrutiny]] of every motion after it passes the Imperial Senate, checking that it is in accordance with the Imperial Constitution and that it can be effectively implemented by the Civil Service. It exists to allow Profound Decisions to check that any motion that changes the way Empire plays will not adversely affect the enjoyment of the game in the years to come.		The [[Scrutiny#Constitutional_Court\|Constitutional Court]] is a body of civil servants whose job is to ensure that the [[Senate motion\|motions]] passed by the [[Senate\|Imperial Senate]] can be implemented in accordance with the Imperial Constitution. The Court provides [[scrutiny]] of every motion after it passes the Imperial Senate, checking that it is in accordance with the Imperial Constitution and that it can be effectively implemented by the Civil Service. It exists to allow Profound Decisions to check that any motion that changes the way Empire plays will not adversely affect the enjoyment of the game in the years to come.

	Members of the Court will attempt to provide constitutional advice to any citizen who requests it, to give citizens the best chance of ensuring that ~~anys~~ motion presented to the Senate are legitimate. However, advice given by any individual member is not considered binding by the Court, and all Senate motions are subject to further scrutiny once they have been passed on the floor of the Senate.		Members of the Court will attempt to provide constitutional advice to any citizen who requests it, to give citizens the best chance of ensuring that any motion presented to the Senate are legitimate. However, advice given by any individual member is not considered binding by the Court, and all Senate motions are subject to further scrutiny once they have been passed on the floor of the Senate.

	Some members of the Court have a number of their own responsibilities. The Auditor of the Imperial Treasury is responsible for providing funds disbursed from the Imperial treasury by the Senate and producing the accounts for the [[Master of the Imperial Mint]] each summit. The Imperial Archivist is responsible for ~~historial~~ research and for all Civil Service publications, while the Chief Magistrate is the senior magistrate for the Empire. These Civil Servants sometimes attend sessions of the Senate to provide important further context on the opportunities and powers available to it.		Some members of the Court have a number of their own responsibilities. The Auditor of the Imperial Treasury is responsible for providing funds disbursed from the Imperial treasury by the Senate and producing the accounts for the [[Master of the Imperial Mint]] each summit. The Imperial Archivist is responsible for historical research and for all Civil Service publications, while the Chief Magistrate is the senior magistrate for the Empire. These Civil Servants sometimes attend sessions of the Senate to provide important further context on the opportunities and powers available to it.
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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Abraham_Leontes_Gerard_cropped.jpg\|title=Three members of the Constitutional Court.\|caption=Magistrate Abraham (left) considers his position whilst Leontes the Scribe (centre) and Gerard La Salle (right) discuss matters of state.\|width=500}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Abraham_Leontes_Gerard_cropped.jpg\|title=Three members of the Constitutional Court.\|caption=Magistrate Abraham (left) considers his position whilst Leontes the Scribe (centre) and Gerard La Salle (right) discuss matters of state.\|width=500}}

Twiggy at 02:41, 22 January 2026

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	These civil servants are responsible for the smooth operation of a specific Imperial Institution. In all cases a single specific title exists, linked to each of the five great houses of the Empire, e.g. the Speaker for the Senate. Though such offices are always referred to in the singular, in practice there are usually multiple civil servants assigned specific to each role.<div style="display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 30%; grid-column-gap: 10px; clear: right;"><div>		These civil servants are responsible for the smooth operation of a specific Imperial Institution. In all cases a single specific title exists, linked to each of the five great houses of the Empire, e.g. the Speaker for the Senate. Though such offices are always referred to in the singular, in practice there are usually multiple civil servants assigned specific to each role.<div style="display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 30%; grid-column-gap: 10px; clear: right;"><div>
	===Speaker for the Senate===		===Speaker for the Senate===
	The [[Speaker for the Senate]] comprises those civil servants appointed to oversee the business of the [[Imperial Senate]]. The Speaker chairs all sessions of the Senate to ensure they are orderly, timely and effective. They are responsible for accepting [[Senate motion\|motions]] from [[senator\|senators]] and creating the agenda for each [[Senate session\|session]], including any [[Senate address\|addresses]] that are to be made.		The [[Speaker for the Senate]] comprises those civil servants appointed to oversee the business of the [[Senate\|Imperial Senate]]. The Speaker chairs all sessions of the Senate to ensure they are orderly, timely and effective. They are responsible for accepting [[Senate motion\|motions]] from [[senator\|senators]] and creating the agenda for each [[Senate session\|session]], including any [[Senate address\|addresses]] that are to be made.

	The Speaker is the best in-character point of contact for queries about Senate motions, [[Commission\|commissions]], creation of [[New Imperial titles\|new Imperial titles]], and advice on how the Senate is run.		The Speaker is the best in-character point of contact for queries about Senate motions, [[Commission\|commissions]], creation of [[New Imperial titles\|new Imperial titles]], and advice on how the Senate is run.

Twiggy: /* Prefect of the Conclave */

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Prefect of the Conclave

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	===Prefect of the Conclave===		===Prefect of the Conclave===
	The civil servants who serve the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] oversee its sessions in the Hall of Worlds. They accept Declarations made in advance of each session, create the agenda, and ensure each session is run in a timely, efficient and orderly fashion. They are also responsible for taking the crystal mana required to speak in Conclave, which is then added to the [[Conclave vault\|Conclave vaults]] and disbursed to [[Grandmaster\|Grandmasters]] of each [[Conclave order\|Order]].		The civil servants who serve the [[Conclave]] oversee its sessions in the Hall of Worlds. They accept Declarations made in advance of each session, create the agenda, and ensure each session is run in a timely, efficient and orderly fashion. They are also responsible for taking the crystal mana required to speak in Conclave, which is then added to the [[Conclave vault\|Conclave vaults]] and disbursed to [[Grandmaster\|Grandmasters]] of each [[Conclave order\|Order]].

	The Prefect is available in the Hub in advance of each session to receive Declarations for the Agenda, as well as to answer procedural questions on how things might be brought before Conclave.		The Prefect is available in the Hub in advance of each session to receive Declarations for the Agenda, as well as to answer procedural questions on how things might be brought before Conclave.

Twiggy at 01:15, 22 January 2026

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	===Agent of the Bourse===		===Agent of the Bourse===
	The [[Agent of the Bourse]] comprises those civil servants appointed to oversee the business of the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]]. They organise the [[Tally of the Votes\|election of all National Bourse Titles]] recording the votes cast and identifying each winner. They also arrange and oversee the [[Auction of the Seats]] and the auction of a dose of [[Liao#True Liao\|True Liao]]. The Agent is responsible for issuing [[Currency#Bourse_Certificates\|Bourse certificates]] for [[Weirwood\|weirwood]], [[Mithril\|mithril]] and [[White granite\|white granite]] to new seat holders when they win an auction or election.		The [[Agent of the Bourse]] comprises those civil servants appointed to oversee the business of the [[Bourse]]. They organise the [[Tally of the Votes\|election of all National Bourse Titles]] recording the votes cast and identifying each winner. They also arrange and oversee the [[Auction of the Seats]] and the auction of a dose of [[Liao#True Liao\|True Liao]]. The Agent is responsible for issuing [[Currency#Bourse_Certificates\|Bourse certificates]] for [[Weirwood\|weirwood]], [[Mithril\|mithril]] and [[White granite\|white granite]] to new seat holders when they win an auction or election.

	The Agent is best-placed to answer questions relating to any Bourse titles, either auctioned or elected, as well as questions about the current state of Bourse seats.		The Agent is best-placed to answer questions relating to any Bourse titles, either auctioned or elected, as well as questions about the current state of Bourse seats.

Twiggy at 01:09, 22 January 2026

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	===Tribune of the Synod===		===Tribune of the Synod===
	The [[Tribune of the Synod]] comprises those civil servants appointed to oversee the business of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]]. The Tribune is responsible for accepting and registering [[Judgement\|Judgements]] raised by priests, and recording and announcing the votes of members of the Synod. It is also the Tribune who disburses the [[Liao#True Liao\|True Liao]] to the Throne, the winner of the lot in the Public auction, and the doses awarded by the Gatekeepers.		The [[Tribune of the Synod]] comprises those civil servants appointed to oversee the business of the [[Synod]]. The Tribune is responsible for accepting and registering [[Judgement\|Judgements]] raised by priests, and recording and announcing the votes of members of the Synod. It is also the Tribune who disburses the [[Liao#True Liao\|True Liao]] to the Throne, the winner of the lot in the Public auction, and the doses awarded by the Gatekeepers.

	As the Synod holds no formal sessions, the Tribune is based solely within the Hub. They are able to answer queries relating to appointment to Synod titles, the raising of and voting for Judgements, as well the opportunities and powers available to the Synod.		As the Synod holds no formal sessions, the Tribune is based solely within the Hub. They are able to answer queries relating to appointment to Synod titles, the raising of and voting for Judgements, as well the opportunities and powers available to the Synod.

Matt: /* Overseer of Imperial Elections */

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Overseer of Imperial Elections

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	* All elections and appointments ''to'' the Bourse		* All elections and appointments ''to'' the Bourse
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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Merlot_Book.jpg\|title=Merlot, Overseer of Imperial Elections.\|caption=Merlot, Overseer of Imperial Elections\|align=left\|width=~~300~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Merlot_Book.jpg\|title=Merlot, Overseer of Imperial Elections.\|caption=Merlot, Overseer of Imperial Elections\|align=left\|width=500}}
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	\| '''Character''' \|\| '''Crew Member'''		\| '''Character''' \|\| '''Crew Member'''
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	===Imperial Magistracy===		===Imperial Magistracy===
	Magistrates are responsible for enforcing [[Imperial Law]]. They appoint members of the militia and coordinate their activities, directing them to investigate potential crimes that have been reported. They administer trials, overseeing the proceedings and determining the verdict and setting the punishment. They oversee executions, as well as the collection and redistribution of fines.		Magistrates are responsible for enforcing [[Imperial Law]]. They appoint members of the militia and coordinate their activities, directing them to investigate potential crimes that have been reported. They administer trials, overseeing the proceedings and determining the verdict and setting the punishment. They oversee executions, as well as the collection and redistribution of fines.

Matt at 10:11, 17 June 2023

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	* A list of all announcements made before Senate.		* A list of all announcements made before Senate.
	* The location of a suitable [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lYOkBmRhK_7uDKhEHO6b10opGSok9THZ/view a suitable pro-forma for Senate motions.]		* The location of a suitable [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lYOkBmRhK_7uDKhEHO6b10opGSok9THZ/view a suitable pro-forma for Senate motions.]
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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Speaker_John_of_Meade.jpg\|title=John of Meade, Speaker for the Senate.\|caption=John of Meade, Speaker for the Senate\|width=500}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Speaker_John_of_Meade.jpg\|title=John of Meade, Speaker for the Senate.\|caption=John of Meade, Speaker for the Senate\|width=500}}
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	==Institutional Civil Servants==		==Institutional Civil Servants==
	These civil servants are responsible for the smooth operation of a specific Imperial Institution. In all cases a single specific title exists, linked to each of the five great houses of the Empire, e.g. the Speaker for the Senate. Though such offices are always referred to in the singular, in practice there are usually multiple civil servants assigned specific to each role.<div style="display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 30%; grid-column-gap: 10px;"><div>		These civil servants are responsible for the smooth operation of a specific Imperial Institution. In all cases a single specific title exists, linked to each of the five great houses of the Empire, e.g. the Speaker for the Senate. Though such offices are always referred to in the singular, in practice there are usually multiple civil servants assigned specific to each role.<div style="display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 30%; grid-column-gap: 10px; clear: right;"><div>
	===Speaker for the Senate===		===Speaker for the Senate===
	The [[Speaker for the Senate]] comprises those civil servants appointed to oversee the business of the [[Imperial Senate]]. The Speaker chairs all sessions of the Senate to ensure they are orderly, timely and effective. They are responsible for accepting [[Senate motion\|motions]] from [[senator\|senators]] and creating the agenda for each [[Senate session\|session]], including any [[Senate address\|addresses]] that are to be made.		The [[Speaker for the Senate]] comprises those civil servants appointed to oversee the business of the [[Imperial Senate]]. The Speaker chairs all sessions of the Senate to ensure they are orderly, timely and effective. They are responsible for accepting [[Senate motion\|motions]] from [[senator\|senators]] and creating the agenda for each [[Senate session\|session]], including any [[Senate address\|addresses]] that are to be made.
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	* A list of all announcements made before Senate.		* A list of all announcements made before Senate.
	* The location of a suitable [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lYOkBmRhK_7uDKhEHO6b10opGSok9THZ/view a suitable pro-forma for Senate motions.]		* The location of a suitable [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lYOkBmRhK_7uDKhEHO6b10opGSok9THZ/view a suitable pro-forma for Senate motions.]
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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Speaker_John_of_Meade.jpg\|title=John of Meade, Speaker for the Senate.\|caption=John of Meade, Speaker for the Senate\|width=500}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Speaker_John_of_Meade.jpg\|title=John of Meade, Speaker for the Senate.\|caption=John of Meade, Speaker for the Senate\|width=500}}
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-These civil servants are responsible for the smooth operation of a specific Imperial Institution. In all cases a single specific title exists, linked to each of the five great houses of the Empire, e.g. the Speaker for the Senate. Though such offices are always referred to in the singular, in practice there are usually multiple civil servants assigned specific to each role.
+These civil servants are responsible for the smooth operation of a specific Imperial Institution. In all cases a single specific title exists, linked to each of the five great houses of the Empire, e.g. the Speaker for the Senate. Though such offices are always referred to in the singular, in practice there are usually multiple civil servants assigned specific to each role.<div style="display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 30%; grid-column-gap: 10px;"><div>
 ===Speaker for the Senate===
 The [[Speaker for the Senate]] comprises those civil servants appointed to oversee the business of the [[Imperial Senate]].  The Speaker chairs all sessions of the Senate to ensure they are orderly, timely and effective. They are responsible for accepting [[Senate motion|motions]] from [[senator|senators]] and creating the agenda for each [[Senate session|session]], including any [[Senate address|addresses]] that are to be made.
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 * A list of all announcements made before Senate.
 * The location of a suitable [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lYOkBmRhK_7uDKhEHO6b10opGSok9THZ/view a suitable pro-forma for Senate motions.]
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+{{CaptionedImage|file=Speaker_John_of_Meade.jpg|title=John of Meade, Speaker for the Senate.|caption=John of Meade, Speaker for the Senate|width=500}}
 ===Tribune of the Synod===
 The [[Tribune of the Synod]] comprises those civil servants appointed to oversee the business of the [[Imperial Synod]]. The Tribune is responsible for accepting and registering [[Judgement|Judgements]] raised by priests, and recording and announcing the votes of members of the Synod. It is also the Tribune who disburses the [[Liao#True Liao|True Liao]] to the Throne, the winner of the lot in the Public auction, and the doses awarded by the Gatekeepers.

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 ==Institutional Civil Servants==
-These civil servants are responsible for the smooth operation of a specific Imperial Institution. In all cases a single specific title exists, linked to each of the five great houses of the Empire, e.g. the Speaker for the Senate. Though such offices are always referred to in the singular, in practice there are usually multiple civil servants assigned specific to each role.<div style="display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 30%; grid-column-gap: 10px;"><div>
+These civil servants are responsible for the smooth operation of a specific Imperial Institution. In all cases a single specific title exists, linked to each of the five great houses of the Empire, e.g. the Speaker for the Senate. Though such offices are always referred to in the singular, in practice there are usually multiple civil servants assigned specific to each role.
 ===Speaker for the Senate===
 The [[Speaker for the Senate]] comprises those civil servants appointed to oversee the business of the [[Imperial Senate]].  The Speaker chairs all sessions of the Senate to ensure they are orderly, timely and effective. They are responsible for accepting [[Senate motion|motions]] from [[senator|senators]] and creating the agenda for each [[Senate session|session]], including any [[Senate address|addresses]] that are to be made.
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 * A list of all announcements made before Senate.
 * The location of a suitable [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lYOkBmRhK_7uDKhEHO6b10opGSok9THZ/view a suitable pro-forma for Senate motions.]
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-{{CaptionedImage|file=Speaker_John_of_Meade.jpg|title=John of Meade, Speaker for the Senate.|caption=John of Meade, Speaker for the Senate|width=500}}
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 ===Tribune of the Synod===
 The [[Tribune of the Synod]] comprises those civil servants appointed to oversee the business of the [[Imperial Synod]]. The Tribune is responsible for accepting and registering [[Judgement|Judgements]] raised by priests, and recording and announcing the votes of members of the Synod. It is also the Tribune who disburses the [[Liao#True Liao|True Liao]] to the Throne, the winner of the lot in the Public auction, and the doses awarded by the Gatekeepers.