Speaker for the Senate - Revision history

Twiggy at 14:07, 29 July 2025

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	The Speaker for the Senate can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The Speaker for the Senate can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].

	The Speaker of the Senate is currently filled by three civil servants: John of Meade, Rialta di Regario, and Dyer Alys.		The Speaker for the Senate is currently filled by three civil servants: John of Meade, Rialta di Regario, and Dyer Alys.

	==The Speaker in Play==		==The Speaker in Play==

Harry at 21:26, 1 August 2023

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	===Right of Address===		===Right of Address===
	The Speaker has the right to make a [[Senate address]] once per summit. This is intended to allow them to present important information for the senators consideration. To make an address, the Speaker must add the address to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].		The Speaker has the right to make a [[Senate address]] once per summit. This is intended to allow them to present important information for the senators' consideration. To make an address, the Speaker must add the address to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].

	===Powers of Censure===		===Powers of Censure===
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	As with the [[Herald of the Council]], the Speaker can apply three sanctions, each of increasing magnitude. The Speaker may use any power they judge appropriate - they do not need to start with silence and escalate.		As with the [[Herald of the Council]], the Speaker can apply three sanctions, each of increasing magnitude. The Speaker may use any power they judge appropriate - they do not need to start with silence and escalate.

			<quote by="John of Meade, a Speaker">"One day, Mitwold, you will die. Your Virtue will speed you through the Labyrinth. You may be reborn as an Imperial citizen, join the Civil Service, become a Speaker, and be able to speak as you see fit in this House. Until then, be quiet, and I silence you for the duration of this debate."</quote>
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	====Silence====		====Silence====
	The first sanction is silence. The Speaker can silence a persistently rude or boorish senator for the duration of a single motion; they will not be allowed to speak on the floor or answer points made while silenced. They may still vote and once the vote has been cast, are free to speak once more.		The first sanction is silence. The Speaker can silence a persistently rude or boorish senator for the duration of a single motion; they will not be allowed to speak on the floor or answer points made while silenced. They may still vote and once the vote has been cast, are free to speak once more.
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	The Speaker for the Senate can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The Speaker for the Senate can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].

	The Speaker of the Senate is currently filled by three civil servants: ~~are~~ John of Meade, Rialta di Regario, and Dyer Alys.		The Speaker of the Senate is currently filled by three civil servants: John of Meade, Rialta di Regario, and Dyer Alys.

	==The Speaker in Play==		==The Speaker in Play==

Emmanovi: /* Appointment */ removed Élodie, added Rialta and Alys

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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The Civil Service selects the Speaker for the Senate. Although the title is usually referred to in the singular, the civil service may grant the title to more than one citizen. It is common practice to have ~~two~~ civil servants "raised to the Speaker's Chair" at a time.		The Civil Service selects the Speaker for the Senate. Although the title is usually referred to in the singular, the civil service may grant the title to more than one citizen. It is common practice to have multiple civil servants "raised to the Speaker's Chair" at a time.

	The Speaker for the Senate can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The Speaker for the Senate can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].

	The ~~incumbent Speakers~~ of the Senate are John of Meade and ~~Elodie Harper~~.		The Speaker of the Senate is currently filled by three civil servants: are John of Meade, Rialta di Regario, and Dyer Alys.

	==The Speaker in Play==		==The Speaker in Play==

Emmanovi: /* Appointment */

2020-05-13T22:08:13Z

Appointment

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	The Speaker for the Senate can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The Speaker for the Senate can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].

	The ~~incumbant~~ Speakers of the Senate are John of Meade and Elodie Harper.		The incumbent Speakers of the Senate are John of Meade and Elodie Harper.

	==The Speaker in Play==		==The Speaker in Play==

Matt at 14:05, 13 May 2020

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	The Speaker for the Senate can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The Speaker for the Senate can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].

	The ~~current encumbant~~ Speakers of the Senate are John of Meade and Elodie Harper.		The incumbant Speakers of the Senate are John of Meade and Elodie Harper.

	==The Speaker in Play==		==The Speaker in Play==

Matt: /* Appointment */

2018-05-10T12:19:55Z

Appointment

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	The Speaker for the Senate can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The Speaker for the Senate can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].

	The current encumbant Speakers of the Senate are John of ~~Meader~~ and Elodie Harper.		The current encumbant Speakers of the Senate are John of Meade and Elodie Harper.

	==The Speaker in Play==		==The Speaker in Play==

Matt: /* Appointment */

2018-05-10T12:19:25Z

Appointment

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	The Speaker for the Senate can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The Speaker for the Senate can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].

			The current encumbant Speakers of the Senate are John of Meader and Elodie Harper.

	==The Speaker in Play==		==The Speaker in Play==

Rafferty at 12:11, 13 February 2018

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	[[Category:Civil Service]]		[[Category:Civil Service]]
	[[Category:Senate]]		[[Category:Senate]]
	[[Category:~~Imperial~~ Title]]		[[Category:Title]]

Rafferty at 16:35, 8 February 2018

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	The third and final sanction is expulsion - the senator is expelled from the Senate chamber for the entire sitting. They lose their chance to vote on all issues. This is an extreme sanction and historically is used only in response to grave misdemeanours such as threats of violence in the chamber.		The third and final sanction is expulsion - the senator is expelled from the Senate chamber for the entire sitting. They lose their chance to vote on all issues. This is an extreme sanction and historically is used only in response to grave misdemeanours such as threats of violence in the chamber.

	==~~Selection~~==		==Appointment==
	The Civil Service selects the Speaker for the Senate. Although the title is usually referred to in the singular, the civil service may grant the title to more than one citizen. It is common practice to have two civil servants "raised to the Speaker's Chair" at a time.		The Civil Service selects the Speaker for the Senate. Although the title is usually referred to in the singular, the civil service may grant the title to more than one citizen. It is common practice to have two civil servants "raised to the Speaker's Chair" at a time.

	~~==Removal==~~		The Speaker for the Senate can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
	The Speaker for the Senate can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[~~The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod~~\|General Assembly]] or the ~~Council~~ of Nine ~~of the [[Imperial Synod~~]].

	==The Speaker in Play==		==The Speaker in Play==
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	[[Category:Civil Service]]		[[Category:Civil Service]]
	[[Category:Senate]]		[[Category:Senate]]
	[[Category:Imperial ~~Titles~~]]		[[Category:Imperial Title]]

Matt: /* Powers of Censure */

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	===Powers of Censure===		===Powers of Censure===
	The Speaker for the Senate has the power to sanction anyone attending a Senate session. This power is used to censure rowdy or disruptive individuals, and extends equally to ''anyone'' who is present for the session. Any [[Senate_session#Member_of_the_Senate\|member of the Senate]] including [[The Throne]], guests in the viewing gallery, a priest attempting to use the right of [[witness]] to act in an inappropriate manner or a civil servant who was speaking out of turn are all subject to censure by the Speaker.		The Speaker for the Senate has the power to sanction anyone attending a Senate session. This power is used to censure rowdy or disruptive individuals, and extends equally to ''anyone'' who is present for the session. Any [[Senate_session#Member_of_the_Senate\|member of the Senate]] including [[The Throne]], guests in the viewing gallery, a priest attempting to use the right of [[witness]] to act in an inappropriate manner, or a civil servant who was speaking out of turn are all subject to censure by the Speaker.

	As with the [[Herald of the Council]], the Speaker can apply three sanctions, each of increasing magnitude. The Speaker may use any power they judge appropriate - they do not need to start with silence and escalate.		As with the [[Herald of the Council]], the Speaker can apply three sanctions, each of increasing magnitude. The Speaker may use any power they judge appropriate - they do not need to start with silence and escalate.