Prelude
The 01 Eastern Roman Empire was founded on the principles of freedom, independence, mutual self respect, and for the common defense of all member nations.
The region is a proud member of the Defender Security Alliance and as such, is committed to defending the sovereignty of all peaceful regions.
The 01 Eastern Roman Empire is an Imperial Republic led by the Imperator, The Empire of Byzantine Glory, with the Senate representing the will of the People of the region.
The Senate and the Roman People do hereby ordain and establish this Constitution for the 01 Eastern Roman Empire.Constitution
Article I.
The ImperiumI.
The ImperatorThe Empire of Byzantine Glory, shall be the regional Head of State, as well as commander of the 01 ERE’s glorious legions. As Head of State, he retains the final word in all foreign matters.The Imperator shall appoint a Praetor to command the legions in his absence, or as he sees fit.The Imperator shall serve for life. In the event that the Imperator dies, or becomes otherwise incapacitated, The Senate shall elect a new Imperator by special election. To become Imperator, a candidate must receive 3/4th of the votes from the Senators participating in the special election.
II. The Consul (Prime Minister)
Shall be the nation appointed as UN Delegate by simple majority vote of UN Members. The Prime Minister shall be required to implement the legislative decisions made by The Senate. In the event a Senate vote results in a tie, The Consul shall be required to cast the tie-breaking vote. Otherwise, the Consul shall not participate in Senatorial voting. The Prime Minister shall also have the responsibility of announcing Senate elections, UN resolutions and the results of UN votes, and decrees by the Imperator. The Prime Minister shall make all declarations of war, as decided by the Senate and the Imperator.The Prime Minister shall be appointed through General Election every six months. There shall be no limit to the number of terms the Prime Minister can serve. If the Prime Minister dies, or becomes otherwise incapacitated, he shall be replaced by special election of UN members 28 days after his death. The candidate receiving the second highest number of votes in the General election shall be named interim Prime Minister.
III. The Aedile (Minister of the Interior)
Shall be appointed by The Senate, requiring a simple majority vote. Voting shall take place every six months during the General Election. The Aedile shall be responsible for maintaining order in the Empire, the Regional Message Board, and Forums. The Speaker of the Senate will refer all cases of senatorial misconduct to the Aedile for review. If the Aedile feels that disciplinary action is warranted, he will refer the matter to the Magistratus Extraordinarii for disposition. If the Aedile dies, or becomes incapacitated, The Senate will replace him via special election after a fortnights notice is given.
IV. The Tribune (recruiter)
Shall be appointed by The Senate by simple majority during the General election. The Tribune is responsible for travelling to other regions to recruit new citizens. The Tribune must adhere to the NationStates rules regarding legal recruiting practices. The Tribune shall serve a term of six months, but there shall be no limit to the number or terms the Tribune can serve.
Article V.
I. Senate
The regions of the 01 Eastern Roman Empire Alliance must have at least one Senator but one region on its own cannot have a senate majority. A region elects its own Senators and announces them to the Alliance. Each Senator shall represent 40 nations in each region, however Senators can represent nations more or less than this number with the Imperators agreement. Senators relinquish their seats in the Concilium Plebis once elected. During Every election the Senators will vote on whether there should be one more additional Senator. This motion will be considered to have passed if it receives two-thirds majority. Members of the Senate shall approve all government appointments. An appointment succeeds if it receives a simple majority.All diplomatic bills shall be approved by 2/3 majority, to be enacted upon approval of the Imperator.The Senate shall also be responsible for declarations of war and peace. This shall include the passage of treaties.
II. Concilium Plebis
The Concilium Plebis will be made up of all nations currently residing in 01 ERE, including all cabinet members. All members of the Concilium Plebis shall be considered citizens of 01 ERE. The Concilium Plebis shall be responsible for drafting laws for 01 ERE. A law will be considered to have passed if it receives a simple majority. The Concilium Plebis shall also be responsible for holding all elections for the Senate, and for constitutional amendments.
III. Interaction between the two houses
All appointments shall be confirmed if they receive a simple majority in the Concilium Plebis. All diplomatic bills will likewise require 2/3 majority to be passed in the Concilium Plebis. All laws shall be considered passed if they receive a simple majority the Senate. Constitutional amendments shall pass if they receive 3/4 majority in both houses of the legislature.
IV. The Speaker of the Senate and Concilium Plebis Tribune
They shall both be voted in by their respective legislative members immediately after an election. They will be elected if they receive a simple majority. They shall be responsible for keeping discipline and order, as well as managing votes and may have one vote when the vote is tied. They shall be figureheads for 01 ERE and their respective house. They may send members to the Magistratus for trial if they deem it necessary.
Article III.Magistratus Extraordinarii
The Magistratus Extraordinarii shall serve as the special judiciary of the 01 Eastern Roman Empire. The Magistratus Extraordinarii shall consist of three Magistrates. The Magistratus Extraordinarii shall settle all questions of constitutional law, as well as any general legal disputes. The members of the Magistratus Extraordinarii shall be decided in the General Election, following confirmation by a simple majority of the Senate.
Article IV.Foreign Minister
The Foreign Minister shall be responsible for coordinating all foreign affairs of the 01 Eastern Roman Empire, including, but not limited to: the creation and maintenance of regional alliances, the creation of embassies and appointment of ambassadors, and conveying all declarations of war. The Foreign Minister shall be appointed by the Imperator following each General Election and upon confirmation by a simple majority of The Senate.
Article V.Elections and Appointments
All members of the government will be appointed by the Imperator, excepting the Senators, and the Speakers. After the Imperator appoints a nation, it must be approved by the Senate, and confirmed by the Concilium Plebis. All appointments shall serve for six months. All senators serve for three months. There shall be a limit of two consecutive terms for every position, including Senators and Speakers. However there shall be no limit to non-consecutive terms.
Article VI.
I. Removal From Office
Any member of the Concilium Plebis may request an investigation of a member either of the Senate or of the Concilium Plebis. All investigations shall be conducted by the Aedile, to be forwarded to the Magistratus Extroadinarii if deemed necessary.Any Senator may request an investigation into any cabinet member, to be conducted by the Aedile, to be forwarded to the Magistratus Extroadinarii if deemed necessary.The Magistratus will declare a defendant guilty if he receives a simple majority against him. All guilty verdicts will be referred to the Imperator for punishment, with a suggestion of sentence made by the Magistratus.
II. Imperators Right to Oversight
The Imperator may convene the Magistratus to try any member of 01 ERE, including appointed members and Senators. In all trials convened by the Imperator, he may choose to disregard verdict, and proceed as he sees fit. This includes banishment, removal from office, and rebuke.
Article VII. (As of March 13th, 2008 this Article was cancelled)
I. Treasurer
The Treasurer is responsible for the currency of 01ERE, stock market, lottery, and Bank Accounts. The Treasurer shall manage inflation and deflation of the regional currency, the rate of rise and fall in the Stock Market, the regional lottery and the Reserve Bank of the Empire.
II. Ludicrum Dominus (Off Topic Mayor Amendment)
The Off-Topic Mayor regulates games. The games are created by those that are interested, that agree on common terms by which to run the games. The Off-Topic Mayor oversees these contests and has authority to regulate these games if the conditions previously created are not being adhered to.
