Ombrian Constitution

Ombrian Constitution

Statement of Principles


 * All Ombrians are guaranteed the basic rights of housing, food, and protection, regardless of their individual beliefs.
 * Ombrian rulers are only legitimate if they have the consent of the governed.
 * All Ombrians and foreigners shall be free from bandits within the nation’s borders.

Federal Government


 * Structure
 * Ombria is a Federal Republic, with each of its states constituting individual governments subservient to the Federal government.
 * Superiore
 * Purpose
 * The superiore are not a higher class.  They are Arengo who were placed in a higher position for their ability to govern others.  They must wield this power responsibly, or they must be taken out of power.
 * Doge
 * The Doge is the Head of State and Head of Government.
 * The Doge is a lifetime position, which may be passed on to a chosen successor.
 * The Doge has the responsibility to create a healthy and friendly environment in Ombria.
 * The Doge has the power to command armies, negotiate treaties and conduct foreign relations with consultation from the Senate, access the treasury and land permissions, administrate the discord, and dismiss members of the Executive Branch.
 * The Doge has the responsibility to delegate authority to the Captain of the Gulf, Foreign Affairs, Internal Affairs.
 * The Doge, with the consent of the Senate, has the ability to create new federal positions or to remove or combine existing ones.
 * The Doge is responsible for inaugurating new members of government.
 * The Doge must be the owner of the national discord server.
 * Captain of the Gulf
 * Main general of the armies under the Doge.
 * In charge of training warriors for combat and leading soldiers in battle.
 * Stockpiles military resources for use in conflict.
 * Mobilizes against bandits in Ombrian territory.
 * Advises on the construction and renovation of defensive structures and tactics to keep the nation safe.
 * Chief of Foreign Affairs
 * In charge of diplomatic ties with other nations and guilds, and the writing and signing of treaties.
 * Advises the Doge & Senate on matters of foriegn policy.
 * Advertizing the nation to new members.
 * Chief of Internal Affairs
 * In charge of planning and organizing large builds.
 * Maintains and organizes the supply of building materials.
 * Manages the administration of the lands system.
 * Deals with state relations, economics, and development.
 * Investigation of situations regarding citizens and the states relating to legal policies.
 * Impeachment
 * A Superiore may be impeached by two-thirds of the Savii and Signoria
 * Impeachment should only be used in dire circumstances, such as the Superiore being treasonous or incompetent.

Senate


 * Structure
 * The Senate is the governing body of Ombria.
 * The Senate is made up of the Superiore, the Savii, and the Signoria.
 * The Senate shall meet in the Meeting Hall in the Old District of Carvay.
 * The time and date of meetings shall reflect the best possible time for the citizenry.
 * Senate meetings shall be overseen by the highest ranking government official in attendance, unless delegated by the highest ranking individual.
 * In descending order: Doge, other Superiore, Savii, Signoria.
 * Any member of the Senate may propose a motion for the Senate to debate and vote on.
 * Each member of the Senate, on matters being voted on, are represented by a singular vote.
 * Members of the Senate may not belong to any political party. (i.e. a formal organization dedicated to political change and getting its members in office)
 * Informal permanent discord servers specifically designed for the discussion of current politics in the Ombrian Government are banned.
 * The Fuck Around and Find Out Clause: During a Senate meeting, if there is ‘tomfoolery’ within the senate, senators are allowed to be removed and put in timeout.
 * Explicit duties
 * The Senate must promote the general welfare of Ombria and her citizens.
 * The Senate must integrate new arengo into the nation.
 * The Internal Affairs Chief must conduct an internal census once a month to determine the population of the various states and territories and publicize to citizens, the census will start on the 26th of each month and end on the 2nd.
 * The Senate is empowered in matters, not just what is laid out here.
 * Governance
 * Any law passed by the Senate must be followed by all citizens.
 * The Senate shall not pass a law which violates the Statement of Principles.
 * The Senate may vote to amend the constitution with a two-thirds majority.
 * Precedent will act as law if it is not in contradiction to law, new or old.
 * Veto power
 * The Superiore, if all members are in agreement, have the power to veto motions which are approved by the Senate.
 * Such a veto can be overturned by a two thirds majority in the Senate.

States


 * Structure
 * States have a governing structure for their area.
 * States are led by a Savii.
 * States have authority on all things not regulated by the Federal Government.
 * Savii
 * Each Savii is elected from the population of the State.
 * The Savii serve as governors of their State and as members of the Senate.
 * Elections will be held on the 3rd of each month, lasting until the 10th.
 * Signoria
 * The Signoria are representatives of the States to the Senate.
 * Every state has the right to appoint at least one Signoria.
 * Each state may have 1 Signoria unless direct approval of the Doge.

Federal Land


 * All land not organized into a state shall be under the direct jurisdiction of the Federal Government.
 * The federal government may appoint administrators to maintain its land.