Divine Charter
Original Version
The Divine Charter is the governing document of Avalya. Signed in the year 1519 oo-Avus, the charter eliminated Avusic vetos and gave remaining government power to the Avalyic people. Here is the original version:
The Divine Charter of Avus and Avalya
Understanding that this nation, The Holy Republic of Avalya, cannot survive on the Avusic Declarations and, through its conditions, allow our government to be taken control of or revoked by any one person, be they divine, military, or civilian, we of k’Tanar Avalyic and k’Tanar Avusic, with support of the people of Avalya, draft between the Holy Republic and Avus, Descendent of Heaven and Earth, this Divine Charter of Avus and Avalya as the deed and governing document of our land.
Avus, Descendant of Heaven and Earth, is to be the Head of State of Avalya. Avus is to be regarded as the founder of our nation and leader of its national faith, but Avus is not to be given significant governing power. Avus will be a representative and dignitary of the nation, but not a legislator. While allowed to appear and testify before k’Tanar Avalyic, Avus’ influence is to be mostly kept to k’Tanar Avus, the Cabinet of Avalya.
K’Tanar Avusic is to function as the executive governing body of Avalya. It will consist of the Lord High Chancellor of Avalya, Avus, and the Chancellors of Avalya of Welfare, Health, Education, Defense, Foreign Affairs, Law, Commerce, and Environment. Each Chancellor will additionally be responsible for his or her own Chancellery, which will make policy on their particular issue for the nation. Ultimately, all power in k’Tanar Avusic will come from the Lord High Chancellor and k’Tanar Avalyic.
The Lord High Chancellor is to be the Head of Government for Avalya. He or she will be in charge of all executive decisions for the nation. Although given only one vote in k’Tanar Avalyic, his or her administration, through k’Tanar Avusic, will influence the country by maintaining national services. The Lord High Chancellor is to be the chosen leader of the party of k’Tanar Avalyic that controls the most seats. If a coalition is made between parties, the leader of that coalition or, if there is none, the leader of the most powerful party in the coalition, will be Lord High Chancellor. The Lord High Chancellor is to choose Chancellors with consent of k’Tanar Avalyic through majority vote.
The primary legislative body of Avalya is k’Tanar Avalyic. It is to consist of 60 members: one for each city-region and the rest elected by party at large. Any bill may pass through it with a simple majority, except budgetary measures, which require 36 votes and Declarations of War, which require 40 votes. In case of a tie (for a simple majority) the vote of the Lord High Chancellor will count twice. Additionally, any bill may be passed or repealed if it has won a majority vote in a referendum. A bill may be introduced by petition if twenty percent of the nation serves as a signatory. Elections for k’Tanar Avalyic shall occur annually, at which any referendums shall be voted upon.
By this document, the Holy Republic of Avalya shall be governed. Laws may be made to fulfill its regulations, but if it is to be changed, it requires the agreement of k’Tanar Avusic, k’Tanar Avalyic, Avus, and the People of Avalya. Furthermore, this document shall not nullify the Avusic Declarations of Avusic Succession, Avalya, Democracy, or Conduct of Avusic Bodies nor the Acts of Liberties, Regional Control, Justice, or Conduct of k’Tanar Avalyic. Let this document, a testament to the benefits of Liberty and Democracy, serve our nation into its bright and glorious future.
We endorse this document on behalf of the will of the people of Avalya and the Spirit of Heaven and Earth:
- Avus, Descendent of Heaven and Earth
- Avus k’Yannflesa
- Lord High Chancellor of Avalya
- Daos oo-Tzavina
- High Secretary of k’Tanar Avalyic, in verification of the vote of k’Tanar Avalyic
- Zhal oo-Klodrik
- High Secretary of Elections, in verification of the vote of the People of Avalya
- Krosan oo-Eksan
First Revision
After less than half a year under the original document, citizens protested the coalition system and demanded it be eliminated, therefore meaning that the Lord High Chancellor could not be chosen in the same way. Using a reforendum passed with the Divine Charter, the government was able to modify the document with the support of the city-regions, rather than the people (as they were allowed to do for one year). The new version, with changes to paragraph 4, is as follows:
The Divine Charter of Avus and Avalya
Understanding that this nation, The Holy Republic of Avalya, cannot survive on the Avusic Declarations and, through its conditions, allow our government to be taken control of or revoked by any one person, be they divine, military, or civilian, we of k’Tanar Avalyic and k’Tanar Avusic, with support of the people of Avalya, draft between the Holy Republic and Avus, Descendent of Heaven and Earth, this Divine Charter of Avus and Avalya as the deed and governing document of our land.
Avus, Descendant of Heaven and Earth, is to be the Head of State of Avalya. Avus is to be regarded as the founder of our nation and leader of its national faith, but Avus is not to be given significant governing power. Avus will be a representative and dignitary of the nation, but not a legislator. While allowed to appear and testify before k’Tanar Avalyic, Avus’ influence is to be mostly kept to k’Tanar Avus, the Cabinet of Avalya.
K’Tanar Avusic is to function as the executive governing body of Avalya. It will consist of the Lord High Chancellor of Avalya, Avus, and the Chancellors of Avalya of Welfare, Health, Education, Defense, Foreign Affairs, Law, Commerce, and Environment. Each Chancellor will additionally be responsible for his or her own Chancellery, which will make policy on their particular issue for the nation. Ultimately, all power in k’Tanar Avusic will come from the Lord High Chancellor and k’Tanar Avalyic.
The Lord High Chancellor is to be the Head of Government for Avalya. He or she will be in charge of all executive decisions for the nation. Although only given a vote in k’Tanar Avalyic in case of a tie vote, his or her administration, through k’Tanar Avusic, will influence the country by maintaining national services. The Lord High Chancellor is to be elected by k'Tanar Avalyic through a Vote of Confidence, requiring a majority vote. Additionally, he or she may be removed through a majority Vote of No Confidence, but this shall take place only after a new Lord High Chancellor. The Lord High Chancellor is to choose Chancellors with consent of k’Tanar Avalyic through majority vote.
The primary legislative body of Avalya is k’Tanar Avalyic. It is to consist of 60 members: one for each city-region and the rest elected by party at large. Any bill may pass through it with a simple majority, except budgetary measures, which require 36 votes and Declarations of War, which require 40 votes. In case of a tie (for a simple majority) the vote of the Lord High Chancellor will be counted. Additionally, any bill may be passed or repealed if it has won a majority vote in a referendum. A bill may be introduced by petition if twenty percent of the nation serves as a signatory. Elections for k’Tanar Avalyic shall occur annually, at which any referendums shall be voted upon.
By this document, the Holy Republic of Avalya shall be governed. Laws may be made to fulfill its regulations, but if it is to be changed, it requires the agreement of k’Tanar Avusic, k’Tanar Avalyic, Avus, and the People of Avalya. Furthermore, this document shall not nullify the Avusic Declarations of Avusic Succession, Avalya, Democracy, or Conduct of Avusic Bodies nor the Acts of Liberties, Regional Control, Justice, or Conduct of k’Tanar Avalyic. Let this document, a testament to the benefits of Liberty and Democracy, serve our nation into its bright and glorious future.
We endorse this document on behalf of the will of the people of Avalya and the Spirit of Heaven and Earth:
- Avus, Descendent of Heaven and Earth
- Avus k’Yannflesa
- Lord High Chancellor of Avalya
- Daos oo-Tzavina
- High Secretary of k’Tanar Avalyic, in verification of the vote of k’Tanar Avalyic
- Zhal oo-Klodrik
- High Secretary of Elections, in verification of the vote of the People of Avalya
- Krosan oo-Eksan
