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| - | =====Council Acts & Laws===== | + | |
| - | This has any laws or acts that don't fit in the above neatly-defined areas. | + | |
| + | ===== Foreign Policy ===== | ||
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| + | ====At War with the Drow House Floshem==== | ||
| + | The Non-Agression Agreement does not apply to this House. | ||
| ====Non-Aggression Agreement==== | ====Non-Aggression Agreement==== | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
| - | ====Underdark Trespass Law==== | + | ====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. | ||
| - | Brightshore citizens shall not go to the Underdark without permission from a member of the Council. | ||
| - | =====Council Laws===== | ||
| - | * 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. | ||
| - | * The positions that must exist on the council: | ||
| - | * //**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.**// 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. | ||
| - | * //**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. | ||
| - | * //**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. | ||
| - | * //**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. | ||
| - | * Council Member Affiliation Standards | ||
| - | - Council members can associate/work with any entity/individual so long as no conflicts of interest impacts their job performance. | ||
| - | - Council members cannot use council funding to benefit their private interests. | ||
| - | - Council members cannot abuse their position to knowingly and actively influence their private interests. | ||
| - | - If there is a perceived discrepancy it will be judged and enforced by the remaining four democratically elected council members. | ||
| - | * No council member is above the law. | ||
| - | * Elections must be held every four years. | ||
| - | * Council members may be removed from the council by a two-thirds vote. | ||
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