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* | To recap the constitutional implications from [[Create_title_of_Trade_Envoy_to_the_Sarcophan_Delves|the creation of the title]]. | ||
* This title does not have [[authority]] to handle diplomatic relations with the Sarcophan Delves | |||
The civil service will direct representatives and citizens of the foreign power to whichever title or body has been granted authority to represent the Empire. The power of authority cannot be vested in multiple titles or bodies; it must be absolutely unambiguous who holds authority. | |||
In Spring 377YE, the Senate passed a motion to create ambassadors with several foreign nations but indicated that the scope of their responsibilities was purely to initiate trade in resources. Because of this limitation, it was judged that these positions did not carry any authority and were ceremonial titles only. It is [[Authority#No_Delimitations|not possible to create a diplomatic post that has authority only in specific areas]]. | |||
As a result, this is a ceremonial title, with the responsibility for helping with trade with the Sarcophan Delves - it does not have legal powers or [[authority]]. Authority to negotiate with the Sarcophan Delves continues to remain with the [[Imperial Consul]]. | |||
The well worn constitutional path to create an Imperial title that has [[authority]] is to create an ambassador. It is possible to create an ambassador [[Authority#Embassy|without building an embassy]] - although experience has shown that all attempts to initiate diplomacy with foreign nations without first building an embassy are ineffective. | |||
[[Category: Senate Motion]] | [[Category: Senate Motion]] | ||
Revision as of 21:06, 25 July 2016
Overview
- First appointment of the Trade Envoy to the Sarcophan Delves after the title's creation in Winter 379Ye
Date
- Spring 380YE
Campaign Outcome
- Thanmir Hrafn was appointed Trade Envoy to the Sarcophan Delves.
Constitution
To recap the constitutional implications from the creation of the title.
- This title does not have authority to handle diplomatic relations with the Sarcophan Delves
The civil service will direct representatives and citizens of the foreign power to whichever title or body has been granted authority to represent the Empire. The power of authority cannot be vested in multiple titles or bodies; it must be absolutely unambiguous who holds authority.
In Spring 377YE, the Senate passed a motion to create ambassadors with several foreign nations but indicated that the scope of their responsibilities was purely to initiate trade in resources. Because of this limitation, it was judged that these positions did not carry any authority and were ceremonial titles only. It is not possible to create a diplomatic post that has authority only in specific areas.
As a result, this is a ceremonial title, with the responsibility for helping with trade with the Sarcophan Delves - it does not have legal powers or authority. Authority to negotiate with the Sarcophan Delves continues to remain with the Imperial Consul.
The well worn constitutional path to create an Imperial title that has authority is to create an ambassador. It is possible to create an ambassador without building an embassy - although experience has shown that all attempts to initiate diplomacy with foreign nations without first building an embassy are ineffective.