Post by Publius Valerius Argentum on Jul 27, 2011 23:17:34 GMT 2
The Corsus Honorum is the unofficial term describing the political ladder, starting with being elected quaestor and ascending the magistracies. The plebeian positions technically are not magistrates and technically exist outside the Corsus Honorum, and the Dictator and Master of the Horse are positions only occupied during states of emergency.
Quaestor
• Elected by Tribal Assembly.
• The number of quaestors will equal the combined number of consuls, praetors and aediles.
• Candidates must have 21 or more forum posts.
• All quaestors are automatically made senators.
Quaestor is the lowest ranking magistrate, but essential to holding higher offices later. In ancient Rome questors may mainly responsible for treasury administration, which is not as needed in the NRR, so quaestors’ primary function is to assist other magistrates. The consuls will oversee the process of quaestors being appointed to other magistrates. Quaestors may also investigate crimes and refer them to the Praetor Urbanis, and be appointed to assist a governor.
Aedile
• Two curule aediles elected by the Tribal Assembly and two Plebeian aediles elected by the Plebeian Council.
• Candidates must have been a quaestor or higher.
The two sets of aediles are largely responsible for public games, social activities and promotion of eRoma. The Plebeian aediles are technically not magistrates and have the additional function of assisting the Plebeian Tribune. The aedileship is not a necessary part of the Corsus Honorum but is a good way of proving yourself worthy of election.
Praetor
• Elected by the Century Assembly.
• Numbers to be decided by the Senate; initially two.
• Candidates must have been a quaestor or higher.
Praetors are the deputies to the consuls, and are responsible for the departments of government. The Senate will define the roles for the praetors and then they will be assigned by the consuls.
Consul
• Two consuls elected by the Century Assembly.
• Candidates must have been a preator or higher.
The consuls are the head of state and government. They have the power to overrule all magistrates below them, convene and preside over the Senate and convene and preside over the assemblies.
Censor
• Two censors, one elected every six months by the Century Assembly for a 12 month term.
• Candidates must have been a consul.
The censors are very important people in the NRR. They are responsible for maintaining the census, presiding over citizenship applications, assigning people into tribes and centuries, nominating people for the Senate or initiating impeachment against senators or magistrates.
Governor
• Governor of each province to be elected by citizens of the province using AV, annually.
• Governors must be former consuls or praetors.
The Senate has the power to create, dissolve, merge or alter provinces. A governor is chief administrator and judge in their provinces, but are answerable to the Senate.
Plebeian Tribune
• Two Plebeian Tribunes to be elected by the Plebeian Council.
• Must be plebeian.
The Plebeian Tribune is the Plebs’ check against Patrician power and the political establishment. The Tribune is not a magistrate, but can veto the Senate, assemblies and magistrates, and convene and preside over the Senate and Plebeian Council.
Dictator
If a state of emergency is declared by the Senate, the consuls must nominate somebody to be Dictator to the Senate. The dictator serves for a maximum of six months, and becomes the supreme magistrate, cannot be vetoed and has the power to temporarily amend the constitution.
Master of the Horse
The Dictator must appoint a deputy, the Master of the Horse. The Master of the Horse will complete the Dictator’s term if the office becomes vacant prematurely.
Quaestor
• Elected by Tribal Assembly.
• The number of quaestors will equal the combined number of consuls, praetors and aediles.
• Candidates must have 21 or more forum posts.
• All quaestors are automatically made senators.
Quaestor is the lowest ranking magistrate, but essential to holding higher offices later. In ancient Rome questors may mainly responsible for treasury administration, which is not as needed in the NRR, so quaestors’ primary function is to assist other magistrates. The consuls will oversee the process of quaestors being appointed to other magistrates. Quaestors may also investigate crimes and refer them to the Praetor Urbanis, and be appointed to assist a governor.
Aedile
• Two curule aediles elected by the Tribal Assembly and two Plebeian aediles elected by the Plebeian Council.
• Candidates must have been a quaestor or higher.
The two sets of aediles are largely responsible for public games, social activities and promotion of eRoma. The Plebeian aediles are technically not magistrates and have the additional function of assisting the Plebeian Tribune. The aedileship is not a necessary part of the Corsus Honorum but is a good way of proving yourself worthy of election.
Praetor
• Elected by the Century Assembly.
• Numbers to be decided by the Senate; initially two.
• Candidates must have been a quaestor or higher.
Praetors are the deputies to the consuls, and are responsible for the departments of government. The Senate will define the roles for the praetors and then they will be assigned by the consuls.
Consul
• Two consuls elected by the Century Assembly.
• Candidates must have been a preator or higher.
The consuls are the head of state and government. They have the power to overrule all magistrates below them, convene and preside over the Senate and convene and preside over the assemblies.
Censor
• Two censors, one elected every six months by the Century Assembly for a 12 month term.
• Candidates must have been a consul.
The censors are very important people in the NRR. They are responsible for maintaining the census, presiding over citizenship applications, assigning people into tribes and centuries, nominating people for the Senate or initiating impeachment against senators or magistrates.
Governor
• Governor of each province to be elected by citizens of the province using AV, annually.
• Governors must be former consuls or praetors.
The Senate has the power to create, dissolve, merge or alter provinces. A governor is chief administrator and judge in their provinces, but are answerable to the Senate.
Plebeian Tribune
• Two Plebeian Tribunes to be elected by the Plebeian Council.
• Must be plebeian.
The Plebeian Tribune is the Plebs’ check against Patrician power and the political establishment. The Tribune is not a magistrate, but can veto the Senate, assemblies and magistrates, and convene and preside over the Senate and Plebeian Council.
Dictator
If a state of emergency is declared by the Senate, the consuls must nominate somebody to be Dictator to the Senate. The dictator serves for a maximum of six months, and becomes the supreme magistrate, cannot be vetoed and has the power to temporarily amend the constitution.
Master of the Horse
The Dictator must appoint a deputy, the Master of the Horse. The Master of the Horse will complete the Dictator’s term if the office becomes vacant prematurely.