Captain of the Senate Guard
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The first Captain of the Senate Guard was Irontide Isk of the Irontide of the [[Imperial_Orcs_territories#The_Summer_Storm|Summer Storm]]. He was replaced at the Autumn Equniox 379YE with Sergio Salvatore of the Compagnia De Rossi. The title was due to be re-appointed during the Winter Solstice 379YE, but remained vacant. | The first Captain of the Senate Guard was Irontide Isk of the Irontide of the [[Imperial_Orcs_territories#The_Summer_Storm|Summer Storm]]. He was replaced at the Autumn Equniox 379YE with Sergio Salvatore of the Compagnia De Rossi. The title was due to be re-appointed during the Winter Solstice 379YE, but remained vacant until the Summer Solstice 381YE, when Keelin Foxden was successful in seeking the title. | ||
[[Category:Senate]] | [[Category:Senate]] | ||
[[Category: Imperial Titles]] | [[Category: Imperial Titles]] | ||
Revision as of 17:31, 6 August 2017
Overview
This title was created at the Winter Solstice summit of 377YE, and Irontide Isk appointed to the position by the Senate.
Responsibilities
The Captain is expected to protect the Senate and public gallery whenever the senate is in session. The Captain does not have any official legal jurisdiction or powers, but the magistrates recognize the Captain's right to treat the Imperial Senate and public gallery as if they were their camp for purposes of the unwelcome visitor defence while the Senate is in session.
Unwelcome Visitor
There is a traditional defence to an assault charge which applies where unwelcome visitors who refuse to leave your camp are cut down, removed from camp and then provided with sufficient medical assistance to avoid permanent injury. One who is accused of assault but wishes to claim this defence should plead not guilty if it goes to trial. However, if the magistrate decides that the accused’s behaviour was unreasonable they will be found guilty.
Powers
The Captain of the Senate Guard is a ceremonial title - it has no legal powers to compel any citizen to aid in the assistance of the Senate and does not receive a stipend. The position is appointed by the Imperial Senate.
Selection
This title is an Imperial position appointed by the Senate to serve for a year following their appointment. As a title appointed by the Senate, it requires a Senator to raise a motion declaring that the title should be appointed - it is not automatically elected.
Removal
The Captain is appointed for a term of one year. They can be revoked by the General Assembly, the Assembly of Nine, or the Assembly of Loyalty.
History
The first Captain of the Senate Guard was Irontide Isk of the Irontide of the Summer Storm. He was replaced at the Autumn Equniox 379YE with Sergio Salvatore of the Compagnia De Rossi. The title was due to be re-appointed during the Winter Solstice 379YE, but remained vacant until the Summer Solstice 381YE, when Keelin Foxden was successful in seeking the title.