Elections for all the Magistracies, bar Dictator, occur every game year. Each game year shall last two weeks. In order to run for a given Magistracy you must indicate your characters interest in a Nomination thread, opened a day or so before the Elections take place. You may only nominate yourself for one Magistracy at a time, however you can recind your previous option and choose another if you want to.
Election to each office is then held by vote, in cases where there are more applicants for a position than there are positions available the candidate(s) with the most votes shall be elected to that position.
All positions will require annual re-election, there is currently no upper limit to the amount of time that can be served in any given position however you must be re-elected successfully each year.
Censor - The Censor was an officer in ancient Rome who was responsible for maintaining the census, supervising public morality, and overseeing certain aspects of the government's finances. The Censor shall aid the Quaestors as necessary, shall have oversight of disciplinary matters in the Senate. They shall have the power of doling out the honorary title of Princeps Senatus once every year.
Dictator - Anyone may be elected Dictator by a 3/5 majority vote of the Senate. Dictators have supreme power and virtually unlimited remit in terms of unilateral law creation, control of the military, and distribution of power in Rome and the Empire. This includes financial oversights, confiscations et cetera. Dictators may either be elected for a space of time or for life, becoming a Dictator Perpetua in the case of the latter.
Consul - Two Consuls are elected yearly. Consuls have the power to veto one another, lead armies into battle, propose laws, appoint consular staff, and lead rebellions against the Republic. Consuls may be deposed either by force or by a 3/5 vote of the senate in cases where the Consul has violated the laws of the Republic.
Pro-Consul - The senate may empower any member of its body with the powers of a Consul. Pro-Consuls shall be subordinate to Consuls but shall, when abroad, have all the powers associated with the office of Consul. All governors shall assume Pro-Consular power while governing and residing in their province. These magistrates are responsible for paying the upkeep of any soldiers in their provinces and shall hold office for one year.
Praetor - Praetors preside over the courts of the Republic. They shall serve as judges in all cases brought against any citizen. Praetors have the power to lead armies in battle at the discretion of the senate.
Quaestor - Quaestors shall serve as treasurers of the Republic, there can be two Quaestors elected for any given term. They shall advise the senate over the state of the Public Treasury.
Tribune - Tribunes shall have the power to veto the senate, there can be two Tribunes elected for any given term. Any Senator who is elected as a tribune may not run for a consular seat within one year of holding the office of Tribune.
Senate - The senate shall have the authority to appoint and advise officers, pass laws, and govern the areas of Italia and Gallia Cisalpina. The senate shall be the sole custodian of the Public Treasury, besides Dictators.
Senators may propose any motion they wish to bring to the Senate. When seconded, a motion may be brought to vote. The vote shall last for 48 hours. If the motion passes a senate consultation shall be declared and the government shall enact the advice of the senate.
Proconsular clarification
