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==Overview==
==Overview==
The Advisor on Orc Affairs is an Imperial title [[Create title of Imperial Orc observer|created]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Winter 376YE.
The Advisor on Orc Affairs is an Imperial title [[Create title of Imperial Orc observer|created]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Winter 376YE and [[Amend_powers_of_the_Advisor_on_Orc_Affairs|amended]] in the Spring Equinox of 379YE.


The first Imperial orc advisor was appointed at the Autumn Equinox in 377YE. Even before that appointment there was some controversy; when the position was first suggested, the magistrates were concerned that there were extensive constitutional problems with the title. "It is the magistrate's opinion that this motion is unconstitutional as the primary purpose of the senate is to represent the citizens of current imperial territories. The Imperial Orc nation does not currently have any territories. Furthermore it is within the existing powers of the senate to call someone to address the senate with regards to a particular motion."
The first Imperial orc advisor was appointed at the Autumn Equinox in 377YE. Even before that appointment there was some controversy; when the position was first suggested, the magistrates were concerned that there were extensive constitutional problems with the title. "It is the magistrate's opinion that this motion is unconstitutional as the primary purpose of the senate is to represent the citizens of current imperial territories. The Imperial Orc nation does not currently have any territories. Furthermore it is within the existing powers of the senate to call someone to address the senate with regards to a particular motion." Following a full investigation of the matter by the [[Scrutiny#Constitutional_Court|Constitutional Court]], these concerns were overturned - comparison was made with the [[Imperial Bourse|Master of the Imperial Mint]]. As there was no attempt to give the Advisor any ability to vote or raise motions, the constitutional concerns were assuaged.
 
Following a full investigation of the matter by the Constitutional Court, these concerns were overturned - comparison was made with the [[Imperial Bourse|Master of the Imperial Mint]]. As there was no attempt to give the Advisor any ability to vote or raise motions, the constitutional concerns were  


Prior to the establishment of the orc [[territory]] of [[Skarsind]], the Advisor was appointed by unanimous decision of the Imperial Orc [[general|generals]]; if they were not unanimous, the only alternative was for a vote of appointment by the Imperial Senate. With the assignment of [[Skarsind]], and the nation now having the ability to appoint [[senator|senators]], the appointment mechanism defaults to the standard method of appointing national Senate titles.
==Responsibilities==
==Responsibilities==
The Advisor advises the Imperial Senate on matters relating to the [[Orc|orcs]], both [[Imperial Orcs|Imperial]] and [[Barbarian#The_Orc_Tribes|otherwise]]. While they cannot raise or second a motion, nor vote, the Advisor is able and expected to participate fully in the debate that surrounds any Senatorial decision.
The Advisor advises the Imperial Senate on matters relating to the [[Orc|orcs]], both [[Imperial Orcs|Imperial]] and [[barbarian|otherwise]]. While they cannot raise or second a motion, nor vote, the Advisor is able and expected to participate fully in the debate that surrounds any Senatorial decision.
 
==Powers==
==Powers==
The Advisor on Orc Affairs has the [[Imperial Senate#Speaking|right to speak]] in the Senate.
===Member of the Senate===
 
The Advisor on Orc Affairs is a [[Senate session#Member_of_the_Senate|member of the Senate]]. They are entitled to enter the Senate chamber at the start of a [[Senate session]] and participate in the debates. They do not have the power to raise motions or to vote on a motion.
The Advisor on Orc Affairs has the right to address the Senate. They may approach the Speakers of the Senate and ask them to timetable an address to the Senate each season, as they see fit. It is intended that the observer use this address to present issues or concerns relating to the Imperial Orcs.
===Right of Address===
 
The Advisor on Orc Affairs has the right to [[Senate address|make an address]] to the Senate once per summit. This is intended to allow them to present issues or concerns relating to the orcs. To use this power, the Advisor informs the Civil Service that they wish to address the Senate. Their address will be added to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].
The Advisor cannot be removed from the Senate except by the Throne or by the Speakers - this is very similar to the right of [[Witness]] possessed by members of the [[Imperial Synod]].
==Appointment==
 
The Advisor on orc affairs is appointed during the Spring Equinox each year. The title is selected by unanimous decision of the [[Imperial Orcs|Imperial Orc]] [[senator|senators]]. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position|may be appointed]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] instead.
==Selection==
The Advisor is an [[Imperial Orcs|Imperial Orc]] [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position|national appointment by the Senate]] every Spring Equinox. This would normally allow the position to be filled by unanimous decision of the Imperial Orc senators. Currently the Imperial Orcs do not control any territories in the Empire; as a direct result this position may instead by appointed by unanimous vote of the Imperial Orc generals. The only alternative is for a vote of appointment by the Imperial Senate.
 
Because this is a national position, the title can only be held by an Imperial Orc.
 
==Removal==
The Advisor serves for one year or until they die, step down or are [[revocation|revoked]].
 
The Advisor can be revoked by the Imperial Orc assembly, the General Assembly or the Council of Nine.
 
==History==
The first advisor on orc affairs was Irontide Kessek, appointed in 376YE. She was succeeded by Bruk, also of the Irontide. At the Spring Equinox of 379YE Bruk was revoked from the position. At the same summit in Anvil, the [[senate]] passed a motion amending this imperial title so that it was elected annually, rather than be a life-time appointment.


The title can be held by any Imperial Orc citizen, and they can be [[revocation|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly|General Assembly]], the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies|Imperial Orc National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine|Assembly of the Nine]].
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Latest revision as of 15:53, 22 August 2024

Bloodcrow Ergot, the third orc to hold the title of Advisor on orc affairs.
The Advisor advises on both Imperial and barbarian orcs

Overview

The Advisor on Orc Affairs is an Imperial title created by the Imperial Senate in Winter 376YE and amended in the Spring Equinox of 379YE.

The first Imperial orc advisor was appointed at the Autumn Equinox in 377YE. Even before that appointment there was some controversy; when the position was first suggested, the magistrates were concerned that there were extensive constitutional problems with the title. "It is the magistrate's opinion that this motion is unconstitutional as the primary purpose of the senate is to represent the citizens of current imperial territories. The Imperial Orc nation does not currently have any territories. Furthermore it is within the existing powers of the senate to call someone to address the senate with regards to a particular motion." Following a full investigation of the matter by the Constitutional Court, these concerns were overturned - comparison was made with the Master of the Imperial Mint. As there was no attempt to give the Advisor any ability to vote or raise motions, the constitutional concerns were assuaged.

Prior to the establishment of the orc territory of Skarsind, the Advisor was appointed by unanimous decision of the Imperial Orc generals; if they were not unanimous, the only alternative was for a vote of appointment by the Imperial Senate. With the assignment of Skarsind, and the nation now having the ability to appoint senators, the appointment mechanism defaults to the standard method of appointing national Senate titles.

Responsibilities

The Advisor advises the Imperial Senate on matters relating to the orcs, both Imperial and otherwise. While they cannot raise or second a motion, nor vote, the Advisor is able and expected to participate fully in the debate that surrounds any Senatorial decision.

Powers

Member of the Senate

The Advisor on Orc Affairs is a member of the Senate. They are entitled to enter the Senate chamber at the start of a Senate session and participate in the debates. They do not have the power to raise motions or to vote on a motion.

Right of Address

The Advisor on Orc Affairs has the right to make an address to the Senate once per summit. This is intended to allow them to present issues or concerns relating to the orcs. To use this power, the Advisor informs the Civil Service that they wish to address the Senate. Their address will be added to the agenda for the next Senate session.

Appointment

The Advisor on orc affairs is appointed during the Spring Equinox each year. The title is selected by unanimous decision of the Imperial Orc senators. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title may be appointed by the Imperial Senate instead.

The title can be held by any Imperial Orc citizen, and they can be revoked by the General Assembly, the Imperial Orc National Assembly, and by the Assembly of the Nine.

SummitElected
Spring Equinox 386YEBloodcrow Knott
Spring Equinox 385YEShad
Autumn Equinox 384YEAtla
Autumn Equinox 384YEStormcrow Skred
Spring Equinox 384YEBloodcrow Yargol
Summer Solstice 383YEBloodcrow Yargol
Spring Equinox 382YEBloodcrow Yargol
Spring Equinox 381YEBloodcrow Yargol
Winter Solstice 380YEBloodcrow Ergot
Spring Equinox 380YEIrontide Bruc
Spring Equinox 379YEIrontide Bruc
Spring Equinox 378YEIrontide Bruc
Autumn Equinox 377YEKessek

Recent Elections

This title is currently held by Bloodcrow Knott; it will be reelected at Spring Equinox 387YE. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.