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===Gambit of Commerce===
===Gambit of Commerce===
Once during each summit, the Bursar can present a single [[gambit]] during a [[Conclave session]]. The gambit is raised to the [[Conclave_session#Setting_the_Agenda|agenda]], presented, debated and resourced in the same way as a gambit raised by an [[archmage]]. The [[Principle of Presence]] means that the Bursar can appoint a proxy to raise a gambit on their behalf - but the proxy cannot present it.
Once during each summit, the Bursar can present a single [[gambit]] during a [[Conclave session]]. The gambit is raised to the [[Conclave_session#Setting_the_Agenda|agenda]], presented, debated and resourced in the same way as a gambit raised by an [[archmage]]. The [[Principle of Presence]] means that the Bursar can appoint a proxy to raise a gambit on their behalf - but the proxy cannot present it.
{{CaptionedImage|file=Iago Melfizzi.jpg |title=Iago Melfizzi, first Bursar of the Conclave|caption=Iago Melfizzi of the Golden Pyramid|align=right|width=250}}


==Selection==
==Selection==
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==Removal==
==Removal==
The Bursar serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy. The Bursar cannot be [[Revocation|revoked]] by any assembly of the [[Imperial Synod]].
The Bursar serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy. The Bursar cannot be [[Revocation|revoked]] by any assembly of the [[Imperial Synod]].
==History==
* Iago Melfizzi of the Golden Pyramid, a [[The League|League]] citizen from [[Tassato]] associated with the Carta di Morella, was the first Bursar of the Conclave.


[[Category:Imperial Titles]]
[[Category:Imperial Titles]]
[[Category:Conclave]]
[[Category:Conclave]]

Revision as of 11:04, 11 July 2014

The Bursar of the Conclave is an Imperial title bestowed on a magician. It is appointed through the Conclave.

The position was established by unanimous vote of the Imperial Senate in Summer 377YE. The vote followed extensive political maneuvering within the Conclave, and a Declaration of Concord laying out the responsibilities and powers the magicians wished the Bursar to possess.

Responsibilities

The purpose of the Bursar is to help the Conclave raise money to acquire resources for Conclave members and to arrange the purchase of materials and items that the Conclave wishes to acquire. They are expected to liaise closely with the archmagi and the grandmasters of the orders to identify what is available and what is required.

Powers

The Bursar of the Conclave is an Imperial title in the Conclave.

Addressing the Conclave

Once per summit, the Bursar can raise an address to the agenda of a Conclave session for free. This power is intended to be used to allow the Bursar to appraise the Conclave of the current financial status of the Conclave, the contracts in progress and the opportunities available - but the bursar is free to address the Conclave however they wish.

Gambit of Commerce

Once during each summit, the Bursar can present a single gambit during a Conclave session. The gambit is raised to the agenda, presented, debated and resourced in the same way as a gambit raised by an archmage. The Principle of Presence means that the Bursar can appoint a proxy to raise a gambit on their behalf - but the proxy cannot present it.

Iago Melfizzi, first Bursar of the Conclave
Iago Melfizzi of the Golden Pyramid

Selection

The appointment, replacement or removal of the Bursar is made by the declaration of candidacy as part of the agenda of a Conclave session. A candidate can be presented for the post of Bursar only once a season.

Removal

The Bursar serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy. The Bursar cannot be revoked by any assembly of the Imperial Synod.

History

  • Iago Melfizzi of the Golden Pyramid, a League citizen from Tassato associated with the Carta di Morella, was the first Bursar of the Conclave.