Charter/Constitution History:

The Imperium Realm Charter was the first charter/constitution/governing document in Novus Imperia history. Enacted in Deoch 22 when the guild was still known as Imperium it set down the basic government structure of the guild in outlining the basic responsibilities of guild councilors and members as well as setting down rules for the guild board and whispers.

Shortly after Imperium became Novus Imperia a new charter, the Novus Imperia Charter, was enacted in Deoch 25. It was directly based on the Imperium Realm Charter in most of its content and structure. An amendment to the charter was passed around Deoch 27 in regards to guild chat, which's text sadly has been lost to time.

However, the Novus Imperia Charter did not have the final say in guild legal matters. Laws and rules passed after the charter, which sometimes conflicted with it, were enforced instead.

The Novus Imperia Charter remained in force for three decades before the written from scratch Novus Imperia Constitution, enacted in Deoch 55, finally replaced it.

The Imperial Constitution of Novus Imperia is the current governing document. It was enacted in Deoch 65, Spring.

Historical Documents:

Imperium Realm Charter (22 - 25)
Novus Imperia Charter (25 - 55)
Novus Imperia Constitution (55 - 65)

Imperial Constitution of Novus Imperia

Deoch 65, Spring

Article I.

Guild Leader

A) The supreme authority of Novus Imperia is vested in the Guild Leader. The guild government is exercised in the name of the Guild Leader by the officers whom he appoints.

B) Lord Gnaeus Ramanayan Caesar is Guild Leader of Novus Imperia.

Article II.

Guild Council

A) The guild council is the heart of the guild government. All councilors have the following powers and responsibilities as outlined bellow.

I) To interview and/or admit new and/or prospective members in compliance with the admissions procedures.

II) To exile members from the guild in compliance with the exile procedures.

III) To be a role-model member.

IV) To help mediate situations between guild members

B) Each individual guild councilor will often be appointed to a specific position within the guild government by the guild leader. Council members are responsible for performing the duties associated with their particular position. See Article III for further details on the various positions.

C) New guild council members are nominated by the current guild council. Prospective council members will be subject to final approval and physical appointment by the guild leader.

Article III.

Government Positions

A) The Prime Minister is the head of the guild government and is responsible for running the day to day affairs of the guild.

B) The Minister of Finance is responsible for overseeing matters relating to guild finances.

C) The Minister of Spirituality is responsible for the promotion of religious and nationalistic activities and services such as guild masses, appreciation events, etc.

D) The Foreign Minister is responsible for conducting negotiations and maintaining relationships with foreign powers including, but not limited to, guilds, fellowships, religious fellowships, and states.

E) Additional government positions will be added to this section as new members of the guild council take on new roles.

Article IV.

Laws & Regulations

In the future Novus Imperia may need to enact additional laws or rules to cover or expand on things not found in this constitution.

Article V.

Amendments

Amendments to this constitution may be enacted with the approval of the guild leader.