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| - | =====Council Laws===== | + | |
| - | * No council member may be affiliated with any guild or business within the city. | + | |
| + | ===== Foreign Policy ===== | ||
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| + | ====At War with the Drow House Floshem==== | ||
| + | The Non-Agression Agreement does not apply to this House. | ||
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| + | ====Non-Aggression Agreement==== | ||
| + | Adventurers who choose aggression towards foreign powers without authorization will be called to justify their actions and be held accountable for them. | ||
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| + | The government of Brightshore shall attempt, as much as possible, to resolve differences with its neighbors through civil discourse and merchantile exchange, resorting to force of arms only as a last resort in the face of aggression or in response to moral atrocity. Such authorizations are the exclusive right of the Council to approve. | ||
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| + | The government of Brightshore shall not expand its borders by force of arms into territory belonging to another recognized government or people group. | ||
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| + | The government of Brightshore will hold its citizenry accountable to these tenets while they are present in foreign lands, up to and including criminal prosecution for unprovoked aggression. | ||
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| + | ====Shadowood Border Agreement==== | ||
| + | Brightshore recognizes the Eastern Shadowood as territory of the vampire Lord Armastus. \\ | ||
| + | This border extends no further than the west side of Ava River. \\ | ||
| + | All who pass the threshold are at the mercy of the lord's occupying force. \\ | ||
| + | Denizens of Brightshore may approach the gates of Kavonia Ma to formally request passage. | ||
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| + | ====Summer Accord==== | ||
| + | Brightshore recognizea Summer Camp as an independent entity.\\ | ||
| + | Brightshorean ships are allowed to dock and trade at Summer Camp.\\ | ||
| + | Brightshorean ships and delegations will abide by Summer Camp rules recognizing Summer Camp as a neutral trading location. | ||
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| + | =====Laws for Council Members===== | ||
| * Council members must work toward the good of the city at all times. | * Council members must work toward the good of the city at all times. | ||
| * Council decisions are enacted by majority vote, the Chancellor does not vote except in order to break a tie. | * Council decisions are enacted by majority vote, the Chancellor does not vote except in order to break a tie. | ||
| * The positions that must exist on the council: | * The positions that must exist on the council: | ||
| - | * //**Chancellor.**// Non-voting leader (that can otherwise break ties). | + | * //**Chancellor.**// Leader of Council, votes to break ties. Presides over council meetings, creates agenda, leads in formal address to people. Aids other members as required and fills in during their absence. Expedites decisions in times of strife. Legal council, law writing, and final judge. (Currently delegates maritime abilities to the Harbormaster). |
| - | * //**Archon.**// Representing the interests of the Four and the moral compass of the Council. | + | * //**Archon.**// Represents the interests of The Four and is the moral compass of the Council. Acts as a voice of the people and our link to the gods. The Archon is the religious leader of the city and will keep us all on the right path. |
| - | * //**Arbiter.**// Legal council, law writing, and final judge. Not a policing administrator (Delegates maritime abilities to the Harbormaster, currently). | + | * //**Marshal.**// The Marshal is head of the city guard, responsible for the enforcement of laws, in charge of inner city protection, and the stewards of the gaol. |
| - | * //**Marshal.**// Responsible for the enforcement of laws, protection of the city, and stewards of the gaol. | + | * //**Registrar.**// The Registrar performs the administrative tasks of the city; including registering deeds and real estate, certifying ships, and ensuring taxes are appropriately collected. Handles lot claims, trade tariffs, business licenses, guild registry, agriculture, food standards, and various smaller city infractions. This is perhaps the most bureaucratic council role. |
| - | * //**Yeoman.**// Administrative tasks of the city, including registering deeds and real estate, certifying ships, and ensuring taxes are appropriately collected. | + | * //**Margrave.**// The Margrave is in charge of militia, foreign affairs, and expansion. They are in charge of securing our borders, expanding our influence, protecting Brightshore from outside forces, and ensuring our preparedness for attack. |
| - | * //**Indomitable.**// Responsible for the safety of the city from external threats. May also be called upon for significant inner-city matters. | + | |
| - | * No council funds may be used for private expenses. | + | |
| * No council member is above the law. | * No council member is above the law. | ||
| * Elections must be held every four years. | * Elections must be held every four years. | ||
| * Council members may be removed from the council by a two-thirds vote. | * Council members may be removed from the council by a two-thirds vote. | ||
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