I already shared the bulk of what I will share below. This isn't necessary a new idea of mine, but it is an improvement of many other ideas.
Objective:
To create a simple, but workable format that will allow for growth if and when the site grows in the future.
To create a system that would allow for ideas and resolution to go to vote rather than languish in endless debate.
To create a system of a fair and balance referral system
To create a system to reduce debate over constitutional interpretation issues.
To create an administration responsive to the electorate for all actions taken.
The Curia Officers will consist of;
The Consul
Curator (s)
Magistrate (x2).
*Prefects (x2)
Roles and responsibilities are the same unless otherwise stated below
The Consul
Elected for a 6 month term
Responsibilities
- Chief Moderator and administrator of the Curia
- Keep record of all Curia and Moderation warnings.
- May determine the number of Curators needed.
- May create a new Curia office deemed necessary for administration and maintenance of the Curia.
- Create election thread and debate thread for Curator or created Curia Officer.
- Resolutions proposed by the Consul do not need support to go to vote.
The Curator(s)
Elected to a 4 month term
Responsibilities
- Acts as Moderator of the forum
- Open and closes polls
- Determine the eligibility of applicants for Magistrates and Consul
-Maintain records of citizens and awards
The motion for these changes is to give the Consul a mandate when elected. This should allow the Consul to pursue what he promise to do when elected. Having both the Consul and "elected Curators" moderate renders the Prefects as unnecessary for that duty.
It is important to note, since all Curial officers are elected, a new consul cannot eliminate a post or its responsibility until the term as expired.
Resolutions
- All resolutions require a 5 day period of debate
- All resolution, except the Consul, require one citizen to go to vote
- Consul imitated resolutions do not require support
This proposal have to purposes; [1] it reduces the endless debates over the same issue which often results in a hostile atmosphere [2] It should allow for the citizenry to actually decide on a proposal without it dying because of a lack of support. In almost every organization, you only need one second to send a motion to vote. Three is a high mark and it has led to numerous unnecessary debates trying to get that one support. Extending the discussion to five days will ensure more people see it.
Magistrate/ Prefects
Additional Responsibility
- Interpretation of the Constitution. If their is a split opinion, then the Consul will break the tie or will make the final determination.
Alternatively:
- Elect Two Prefects to serve as interpreters of the Constitution. Two protect the prefects from political intrigue, once elected they remain in their post until they choose [1] leave , [2] receiving a Curial or Moderation warning, or [3] neglect through inactivity.
- In the event of two, if there is not consensus then the Consul will break the tie or will make the final determination.
if there is a better Roman name to use, y all means suggest it.
Discipline
- The discipline is very lenient for citizens.
- Both the Consul and Curator may issue "Censure" for failure to adhere to directives.
- A Curial Warning results in suspension of rank for one month
- A Moderation warning of more than 2 points will result in a suspension of rank for one month.
- The Consul may initiate an Ostrakon for persistently receiving warnings with at least one other Curia Officer in agreement.
- The Consul will have 5 days to initiate upon issuance of warning.