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*Two Assemblymen shall be elected per duchy, by a simple majority of the duchy's Knights and Lords. A Duke may veto any election, but can be overridden by a simple majority of his Local Lords. | *Two Assemblymen shall be elected per duchy, by a simple majority of the duchy's Knights and Lords. A Duke may veto any election, but can be overridden by a simple majority of his Local Lords. | ||
| − | *Elections for Assemblymen are to be held every | + | *Elections for Assemblymen are to be held every three months. |
*Incumbent Assemblymen: | *Incumbent Assemblymen: | ||
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**Duchy of [[East Continent/Westmoor|Westmoor]]: Helos, Walerian | **Duchy of [[East Continent/Westmoor|Westmoor]]: Helos, Walerian | ||
| − | == | + | ==Responsibilities== |
| − | *The Assembly will be presented from time to time proposals by the Chancellor or High Council. They may approve or | + | *The Assembly will be presented from time to time proposals by the Chancellor or High Council. They may approve, defeat or send to the realm for vote any proposals by a simple majority vote. If a proposal is defeated, the Chancellor can present the proposal to the realmwide nobles whom may override the Assembly by a two-thirds vote. |
==Limitations== | ==Limitations== | ||
Revision as of 16:02, 25 October 2006
The Fontan Assembly holds veto power over proposals from the High Council. Its governing constitution follows.
Membership
- Two Assemblymen shall be elected per duchy, by a simple majority of the duchy's Knights and Lords. A Duke may veto any election, but can be overridden by a simple majority of his Local Lords.
- Elections for Assemblymen are to be held every three months.
- Incumbent Assemblymen:
Responsibilities
- The Assembly will be presented from time to time proposals by the Chancellor or High Council. They may approve, defeat or send to the realm for vote any proposals by a simple majority vote. If a proposal is defeated, the Chancellor can present the proposal to the realmwide nobles whom may override the Assembly by a two-thirds vote.
Limitations
- By a three-fourths vote, the High Council may expel any member of the Assembly.
- The Assembly has no legislative power, but may present to the Chancellor and High council a petition for action.
- No member of the High Council may also be an Assemblyman.
