Captain of the Senate Guard
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This title was [[Create_title_of_Captain_of_the_Senate_Guard|created]] at the Winter Solstice summit of 377YE, and Irontide Isk appointed to the position by the [[Imperial Senate|Senate]]. | This title was [[Create_title_of_Captain_of_the_Senate_Guard|created]] at the Winter Solstice summit of 377YE, and Irontide Isk appointed to the position by the [[Imperial Senate|Senate]]. | ||
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The Captain is expected to protect the Senate and public gallery whenever the senate is in session. The Captain does not have any official legal jurisdiction or powers, but the magistrates recognize the Captain's right to treat the Imperial Senate and public gallery as if they were their camp for purposes of the unwelcome visitor defence while the Senate is in session. | The Captain is expected to protect the Senate and public gallery whenever the senate is in session. The Captain does not have any official legal jurisdiction or powers, but the magistrates recognize the Captain's right to treat the Imperial Senate and public gallery as if they were their camp for purposes of the unwelcome visitor defence while the Senate is in session. | ||
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There is a traditional defence to an assault charge which applies where unwelcome visitors who refuse to leave your camp are cut down, removed from camp and then provided with sufficient medical assistance to avoid permanent injury. One who is accused of assault but wishes to claim this defence should plead not guilty if it goes to trial. However, if the magistrate decides that the accused’s behaviour was unreasonable they will be found guilty. | There is a traditional defence to an assault charge which applies where unwelcome visitors who refuse to leave your camp are cut down, removed from camp and then provided with sufficient medical assistance to avoid permanent injury. One who is accused of assault but wishes to claim this defence should plead not guilty if it goes to trial. However, if the magistrate decides that the accused’s behaviour was unreasonable they will be found guilty. | ||
==Powers | ==Powers== | ||
The Captain of the Senate Guard is a ceremonial title - it has no legal powers to compel any citizen to aid in the assistance of the Senate and does not receive a stipend. The position is appointed by the [[Imperial Senate]]. | The Captain of the Senate Guard is a [[Imperial_title#Ceremonial_titles|ceremonial title]] - it has no legal powers to compel any citizen to aid in the assistance of the Senate and does not receive a stipend. The position is appointed by the [[Imperial Senate]]. | ||
{{CaptionedImage|file=Irontide Isk.jpg||caption=Irontide Isk, first Captain of the Senate Guard|align=right|width=300}} | {{CaptionedImage|file=Irontide Isk.jpg||caption=Irontide Isk, first Captain of the Senate Guard|align=right|width=300}} | ||
==Selection | ==Selection== | ||
The Captain is appointed by the Senate as a procedural vote, with nomination by individual senators. | The Captain is appointed by the Senate as a procedural vote, with nomination by individual senators. | ||
The title is appointed during the Winter Solstice. Any Imperial citizen may hold the post. | The title is appointed during the Winter Solstice. Any Imperial citizen may hold the post. | ||
== | ==Removal== | ||
The Captain is appointed every year. They can be [[revocation|revoked]] by the General Assembly, the Assembly of Nine, or the Assembly of Loyalty. | The Captain is appointed every year. They can be [[revocation|revoked]] by the General Assembly, the Assembly of Nine, or the Assembly of Loyalty. | ||
Revision as of 10:10, 11 July 2014
Overview
This title was created at the Winter Solstice summit of 377YE, and Irontide Isk appointed to the position by the Senate.
Duties
The Captain is expected to protect the Senate and public gallery whenever the senate is in session. The Captain does not have any official legal jurisdiction or powers, but the magistrates recognize the Captain's right to treat the Imperial Senate and public gallery as if they were their camp for purposes of the unwelcome visitor defence while the Senate is in session.
Unwelcome Visitor
There is a traditional defence to an assault charge which applies where unwelcome visitors who refuse to leave your camp are cut down, removed from camp and then provided with sufficient medical assistance to avoid permanent injury. One who is accused of assault but wishes to claim this defence should plead not guilty if it goes to trial. However, if the magistrate decides that the accused’s behaviour was unreasonable they will be found guilty.
Powers
The Captain of the Senate Guard is a ceremonial title - it has no legal powers to compel any citizen to aid in the assistance of the Senate and does not receive a stipend. The position is appointed by the Imperial Senate.
Selection
The Captain is appointed by the Senate as a procedural vote, with nomination by individual senators.
The title is appointed during the Winter Solstice. Any Imperial citizen may hold the post.
Removal
The Captain is appointed every year. They can be revoked by the General Assembly, the Assembly of Nine, or the Assembly of Loyalty.
History
The first Captain of the Senate Guard was Irontide Isk of the Irontide of the Summer Storm.