Captain of the Senate Guard

Overview

This title was created at the Winter Solstice summit of 377YE, and Irontide Isk appointed to the position by the Senate.

Responsibilities

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.

Irontide Isk, first Captain of the Senate Guard

Selection

This title is an Imperial position appointed by the Senate to serve for a year following their appointment. As a title appointed by the Senate, it requires a Senator to raise a motion declaring that the title should be appointed - it is not automatically elected.

Removal

The Captain is appointed for a term of one 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. He was replaced at the Autumn Equniox 379YE with Sergio Salvatore of the Compagnia De Rossi. The title was due to be re-appointed during the Winter Solstice 379YE, but remained vacant.