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	==Declaration==		==Declaration==
	* '''~~Declaration~~ of ~~candidacy is~~ the first ~~business~~ to be voted on by Conclave, ~~immediately after any grandmaster elections~~'''		* '''Declarations of Candidacy are the first item to be voted on by Conclave, as the third order of business'''
	* '''After the Declaration is announced, the orders have a minute to discuss the matter'''		* '''After the Declaration is announced, the orders have a minute to discuss the matter'''
	* '''During this time, any citizen who wishes to be a candidate must present themselves to the Civil Service to be considered by the Conclave'''		* '''During this time, any citizen who wishes to be a candidate must present themselves to the Civil Service to be considered by the Conclave'''
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	* '''The Conclave moves to vote after each candidate has had one chance to speak'''		* '''The Conclave moves to vote after each candidate has had one chance to speak'''
	* '''Magicians present can vote for the incumbent, any of the candidates, or for the position to remain vacant'''		* '''Magicians present can vote for the incumbent, any of the candidates, or for the position to remain vacant'''

	The Declaration of Candidacy takes place before all other declarations at the start of the Conclave agenda, and immediately after the [[grandmaster]] elections have been completed. After the presentation is made, there is a minute for the orders to discuss the matter. During this time, any member of the Conclave who wishes to be a candidate may inform the Civil Service of their intention to stand.		The Declaration of Candidacy takes place before all other declarations at the start of the Conclave agenda, and immediately after the [[grandmaster]] elections have been completed. After the presentation is made, there is a minute for the orders to discuss the matter. During this time, any member of the Conclave who wishes to be a candidate may inform the Civil Service of their intention to stand.

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	There is no additional debate. Once the last candidate has spoken, the orders have a minute to discuss the matter among themselves, before voting commences. Every magician present may vote for one of the candidates. The incumbent is always an option (even if they are not present), unless they have specifically stepped aside. There will also be an option for "none of the above", meaning that the title falls vacant.		There is no additional debate. Once the last candidate has spoken, the orders have a minute to discuss the matter among themselves, before voting commences. Every magician present may vote for one of the candidates. The incumbent is always an option (even if they are not present), unless they have specifically stepped aside. There will also be an option for "none of the above", meaning that the title falls vacant.

			A Declaration of Candidacy submitted under the [[Grandmaster#Veil_of_Night\|Veil of Night]] is raised in the order it was submitted, rather than with the other declarations of candidacy.

	==Resolution==		==Resolution==

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Serious Business.jpg\|align=right\|caption=''Candidacy'' determines who holds power in the Conclave - and for how long.\|width=600}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Serious Business.jpg\|align=right\|caption=''Candidacy'' determines who holds power in the Conclave - and for how long.\|width=600}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Unlike most [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]], there are no regular election dates for any Imperial titles appointed by the Conclave. However a new election can be called for any position at any Conclave session using a Declaration of Candidacy. If a declaration is raised, there is no debate; rather the civil service ~~invite~~ candidates for the position to put themselves forward and then each is given an opportunity to present their case to the Conclave.		Unlike most [[Imperial title\|Imperial titles]], there are no regular election dates for any Imperial titles appointed by the Conclave. However a new election can be called for any position at any Conclave session using a Declaration of Candidacy. If a declaration is raised, there is no debate; rather the civil service invites candidates for the position to put themselves forward and then each is given an opportunity to present their case to the Conclave.

	Those present are able to vote for the incumbent or any candidates who put themselves forward. Magicians can also vote for "none of the above" if they wish the title to become or remain vacant.		Those present are able to vote for the incumbent or any candidates who put themselves forward. Magicians can also vote for "none of the above" if they wish the title to become or remain vacant.
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	* '''The Declaration must name one position that is elected by the Conclave'''		* '''The Declaration must name one position that is elected by the Conclave'''
	* '''No candidate is needed, the Declaration of Candidacy asks the Conclave to consider candidates for the position'''		* '''No candidate is needed, the Declaration of Candidacy asks the Conclave to consider candidates for the position'''
			* '''The Prefect will publish details of any public Declaration of Candidacy after it is submitted'''
			* '''Citizens who are interested are encouraged to use the hustings to discuss a candidacy before Conclave begins'''

	A Declaration of Candidacy must explicitly name a single Imperial title that the Conclave should consider. Rather than stating that a specific person should hold the title, the declaration is usually phrased as "The Conclave should consider candidates for the Imperial position of..."		A Declaration of Candidacy must explicitly name a single Imperial title that the Conclave should consider. Rather than stating that a specific person should hold the title, the declaration is usually phrased as "The Conclave should consider candidates for the Imperial position of..."

			The Conclave has a period of half an hour set aside before each session begins for any hustings that are required to elect a grandmaster. Citizens who are interested in a candidacy are encouraged to make use of this period to discuss the position with members of the orders before the Conclave begins.

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	==Declaration==		==Declaration==
			* '''Declaration of candidacy is the first business to be voted on by Conclave, immediately after any grandmaster elections'''
	* '''After the Declaration is announced, the orders have a minute to discuss the matter'''		* '''After the Declaration is announced, the orders have a minute to discuss the matter'''
	* '''During this time, any citizen who wishes to be a candidate must present themselves to the Civil Service to be considered by the Conclave'''		* '''During this time, any citizen who wishes to be a candidate must present themselves to the Civil Service to be considered by the Conclave'''
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	* '''The Conclave moves to vote after each candidate has had one chance to speak'''		* '''The Conclave moves to vote after each candidate has had one chance to speak'''
	* '''Magicians present can vote for the incumbent, any of the candidates, or for the position to remain vacant'''		* '''Magicians present can vote for the incumbent, any of the candidates, or for the position to remain vacant'''
	The Declaration of Candidacy takes place alongside other declarations as part of the Conclave agenda, but the process of enacting the declaration is different. After the presentation is made, there is a minute for the orders to discuss the matter. During this time, any member of the Conclave who wishes to be a candidate may inform the Civil Service of their intention to stand.

	The Civil Service make a list of the names of the candidates. Once they have everyone, they will announce each name in turn. The candidate can then choose to address Conclave to explain why they should take the position, but they must pay mana to do so in accordance with the [[Conclave#Principle_of_Proportions\|Principle of Proportions]] - one mana for the first minute and so on.		The Declaration of Candidacy takes place before all other declarations at the start of the Conclave agenda, and immediately after the [[grandmaster]] elections have been completed. After the presentation is made, there is a minute for the orders to discuss the matter. During this time, any member of the Conclave who wishes to be a candidate may inform the Civil Service of their intention to stand.

			The [[civil service]] make a list of the names of the candidates. Once they have everyone, they will announce each name in turn. The candidate can then choose to address Conclave to explain why they should take the position, but they must pay mana to do so in accordance with the [[Conclave#Principle_of_Proportions\|Principle of Proportions]] - one mana for the first minute and so on.

	There is no additional debate. Once the last candidate has spoken, the orders have a minute to discuss the matter among themselves, before voting commences. Every magician present may vote for one of the candidates. The incumbent is always an option (even if they are not present), unless they have specifically stepped aside. There will also be an option for "none of the above", meaning that the title falls vacant.		There is no additional debate. Once the last candidate has spoken, the orders have a minute to discuss the matter among themselves, before voting commences. Every magician present may vote for one of the candidates. The incumbent is always an option (even if they are not present), unless they have specifically stepped aside. There will also be an option for "none of the above", meaning that the title falls vacant.

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	* [[Keeper of the Cox]] - receives a bounty of [[Vis#Golden Apples\|golden apples]] each season		* [[Keeper of the Cox]] - receives a bounty of [[Vis#Golden Apples\|golden apples]] each season
	* [[Master of Ice and Darkness]] - oversees the Empire's premiere [[college of magic\|college of Summer magic]]		* [[Master of Ice and Darkness]] - oversees the Empire's premiere [[college of magic\|college of Summer magic]]
			* [[Master of the Koboldi]] - guides the ''koboldi'' of [[Adamant]] and represents the eternal to the Empire
	* [[Penumbral Watcher]] - receives several unique items related to [[Night magic]] and espionage		* [[Penumbral Watcher]] - receives several unique items related to [[Night magic]] and espionage
	* [[Scholar of Kragg's Hollow]] - receives a bounty of mana crystals each season		* [[Scholar of Kragg's Hollow]] - receives a bounty of mana crystals each season

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	The Declaration of Candidacy takes place alongside other declarations as part of the Conclave agenda, but the process of enacting the declaration is different. After the presentation is made, there is a minute for the orders to discuss the matter. During this time, any member of the Conclave who wishes to be a candidate may inform the Civil Service of their intention to stand.		The Declaration of Candidacy takes place alongside other declarations as part of the Conclave agenda, but the process of enacting the declaration is different. After the presentation is made, there is a minute for the orders to discuss the matter. During this time, any member of the Conclave who wishes to be a candidate may inform the Civil Service of their intention to stand.

	The Civil Service make a list of the names of the candidates. Once they have everyone, they will announce each name in turn. The candidate can then choose to address Conclave to explain why they should take the position, but they must pay mana to do so in accordance with the [[~~Imperial_Conclave~~#Principle_of_Proportions\|Principle of Proportions]] - one mana for the first minute and so on.		The Civil Service make a list of the names of the candidates. Once they have everyone, they will announce each name in turn. The candidate can then choose to address Conclave to explain why they should take the position, but they must pay mana to do so in accordance with the [[Conclave#Principle_of_Proportions\|Principle of Proportions]] - one mana for the first minute and so on.

	There is no additional debate. Once the last candidate has spoken, the orders have a minute to discuss the matter among themselves, before voting commences. Every magician present may vote for one of the candidates. The incumbent is always an option (even if they are not present), unless they have specifically stepped aside. There will also be an option for "none of the above", meaning that the title falls vacant.		There is no additional debate. Once the last candidate has spoken, the orders have a minute to discuss the matter among themselves, before voting commences. Every magician present may vote for one of the candidates. The incumbent is always an option (even if they are not present), unless they have specifically stepped aside. There will also be an option for "none of the above", meaning that the title falls vacant.

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	If the vote results in a new title holder, the chosen candidate assumes all the responsibilities and powers of the title at the end of the Conclave session. It is the responsibility of the previous holder of the title to ensure that all regalia passes to the new title holder speedily and with the minimum of fuss.		If the vote results in a new title holder, the chosen candidate assumes all the responsibilities and powers of the title at the end of the Conclave session. It is the responsibility of the previous holder of the title to ensure that all regalia passes to the new title holder speedily and with the minimum of fuss.

	Every Imperial title appointed by Declaration of Candidacy has [[Imperial_title#Term_of_office\|tenure]]; they remain in position until they die, resign the title, or are replaced by a new declaration. The Constitution states that the Conclave "shall be guided by fraternities of magicians under the general aegis of the Senate, and without interference from the Synod." As a result it is not possible for the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] to [[revocation\|revoke]] an Imperial title appointed by the Conclave.		Every Imperial title appointed by Declaration of Candidacy has [[Imperial_title#Term_of_office\|tenure]]; they remain in position until they die, resign the title, or are replaced by a new declaration. The Constitution states that the Conclave "shall be guided by fraternities of magicians under the general aegis of the Senate, and without interference from the Synod." As a result it is not possible for the [[Synod]] to [[revocation\|revoke]] an Imperial title appointed by the Conclave.

	==Titles appointed by Candidacy==		==Titles appointed by Candidacy==

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	==Titles appointed by Candidacy==		==Titles appointed by Candidacy==
	* [[Arcane Architect]] - can [[commission]] [[sinecure\|sinecures]] and other structures that produce crystal mana or [[vis]]		* [[Arcane Architect]] - can [[commission]] [[sinecure\|sinecures]] and other structures that produce crystal mana or [[vis]]
			* [[Arcane Envoy]] - responsible for ensuring that acts endorsed by Conclave are properly considered and protected
	* [[Archmage]] - one for each realm; deals with the magic and entities of that realm		* [[Archmage]] - one for each realm; deals with the magic and entities of that realm
	* [[Astral Arcanist]] - support the [[Astronomancy\|astronomancers]] of the Empire		* [[Astral Arcanist]] - support the [[Astronomancy\|astronomancers]] of the Empire

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	* '''The Conclave moves to vote after each candidate has had one chance to speak'''		* '''The Conclave moves to vote after each candidate has had one chance to speak'''
	* '''Magicians present can vote for the incumbent, any of the candidates, or for the position to remain vacant'''		* '''Magicians present can vote for the incumbent, any of the candidates, or for the position to remain vacant'''
	The Declaration of Candidacy takes place alongside other declarations as part of the Conclave agenda, but the process of enacting the declaration is different. After the presentation is made, there is a a minute for the orders to discuss the matter. During this time, any member of the Conclave who wishes to be a candidate may inform the Civil Service of their intention to stand.		The Declaration of Candidacy takes place alongside other declarations as part of the Conclave agenda, but the process of enacting the declaration is different. After the presentation is made, there is a minute for the orders to discuss the matter. During this time, any member of the Conclave who wishes to be a candidate may inform the Civil Service of their intention to stand.

	The Civil Service make a list of the names of the candidates. Once they have everyone, they will announce each name in turn. The candidate can then choose to address Conclave to explain why they should take the position, but they must pay mana to do so in accordance with the [[Imperial_Conclave#Principle_of_Proportions\|Principle of Proportions]] - one mana for the first minute and so on.		The Civil Service make a list of the names of the candidates. Once they have everyone, they will announce each name in turn. The candidate can then choose to address Conclave to explain why they should take the position, but they must pay mana to do so in accordance with the [[Imperial_Conclave#Principle_of_Proportions\|Principle of Proportions]] - one mana for the first minute and so on.

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	* [[Arcane Architect]] - can [[commission]] [[sinecure\|sinecures]] that produce crystal mana or [[vis]]		* [[Arcane Architect]] - can [[commission]] [[sinecure\|sinecures]] that produce crystal mana or [[vis]]
	* [[Archmage]] - one for each realm; deals with the magic and entities of that realm		* [[Archmage]] - one for each realm; deals with the magic and entities of that realm
			* [[Astral Arcanist]] - support the [[Astronomancy\|astronomancers]] of the Empire
	* [[Bursar of the Conclave]] - helps the Conclave acquire resources; can purchase crystal mana		* [[Bursar of the Conclave]] - helps the Conclave acquire resources; can purchase crystal mana
	* [[Custodian of the Lost]] - receives 108 rings each season		* [[Custodian of the Lost]] - receives 108 rings each season

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	* [[Penumbral Watcher]] - receives several unique items related to [[Night magic]] and espionage		* [[Penumbral Watcher]] - receives several unique items related to [[Night magic]] and espionage
	* [[Scholar of Kragg's Hollow]] - receives a bounty of mana crystals each season		* [[Scholar of Kragg's Hollow]] - receives a bounty of mana crystals each season
			* [[Shadowed Torchbearer]] - responsible for fanning the flames of passion in the Empire through whatever means are available (but especially magic)
	* [[Tender of the Phoenix Flame]] - receives a bounty of mana crystals each season and if held by Dawnish enchanter has access to a ministry		* [[Tender of the Phoenix Flame]] - receives a bounty of mana crystals each season and if held by Dawnish enchanter has access to a ministry
	* [[Watcher of the Wheel]] - receives a bounty of [[vis]] each season		* [[Watcher of the Wheel]] - receives a bounty of [[vis]] each season

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	==Titles appointed by Candidacy==		==Titles appointed by Candidacy==
	* [[Arcane Architect]] - can [[commission]] [[sinecure\|sinecures]] that produce crystal mana or [[vis]]		* [[Arcane Architect]] - can [[commission]] [[sinecure\|sinecures]] and other structures that produce crystal mana or [[vis]]
	* [[Archmage]] - one for each realm; deals with the magic and entities of that realm		* [[Archmage]] - one for each realm; deals with the magic and entities of that realm
	* [[Astral Arcanist]] - support the [[Astronomancy\|astronomancers]] of the Empire		* [[Astral Arcanist]] - support the [[Astronomancy\|astronomancers]] of the Empire
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	* [[Custodian of the Lost]] - receives 108 rings each season		* [[Custodian of the Lost]] - receives 108 rings each season
	* [[Dean of the Lyceum]] - oversees the Empire's premiere [[college of magic]]		* [[Dean of the Lyceum]] - oversees the Empire's premiere [[college of magic]]
	* [[Gloaming Sentinel]] - receives a bounty of [[~~Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|~~iridescent gloaming]] each season		* [[Gloaming Sentinel]] - receives a bounty of [[iridescent gloaming]] each season
	* [[Imperial Censor]] - responsible for safeguarding the Empire from malign magic		* [[Imperial Censor]] - responsible for safeguarding the Empire from malign magic
	* [[Imperial Magus]] - advises the Senate on matters of Conclave and vice versa		* [[Imperial Magus]] - advises the Senate on matters of Conclave and vice versa
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	* [[Scholar of Kragg's Hollow]] - receives a bounty of mana crystals each season		* [[Scholar of Kragg's Hollow]] - receives a bounty of mana crystals each season
	* [[Shadowed Torchbearer]] - responsible for fanning the flames of passion in the Empire through whatever means are available (but especially magic)		* [[Shadowed Torchbearer]] - responsible for fanning the flames of passion in the Empire through whatever means are available (but especially magic)
	* [[Tender of the Phoenix Flame]] - receives a bounty of mana crystals each season and if held by Dawnish enchanter has access to a ministry		* [[Tender of the Phoenix Flame]] - receives a bounty of mana crystals each season, and if held by Dawnish enchanter has access to a ministry
			* [[Voice of the Horizons]] - advises the Conclave and [[ambassador\|ambassadors]] on disseminating ritual texts
	* [[Watcher of the Wheel]] - receives a bounty of [[vis]] each season		* [[Watcher of the Wheel]] - receives a bounty of [[vis]] each season
	* [[Witness of Conclave]] - responsible for identifying sorcerers, and those who should no longer be sorcerers		* [[Witness of Conclave]] - responsible for identifying sorcerers, and those who should no longer be sorcerers

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