Imperial Senate of Itinerate Tree Dweller

Empire of Itinerate Tree Dweller
Imperial Government
Constitution
Imperial Throne
Emperor Privy Council
Senate Prime Minister Government House of Commons Composition Members House of Appointees Composition Members House of Lords Composition Members
Imperial Courts
Supreme Court The Court of Justice The Court of Disputes The Court of Military Justice
Elections
February 10, 2003 February 10, 2007 June 10, 2007
Political Parties
Imperial Party Conservative Party Legionnaire Party Salvation Union Party Libertarian Conservative Party Traditional Centrist Party Progressive Party
Colonies

The Imperial Senate is the legislative body of ITD, its body consists of three separate houses, all with unique functions and powers.

All three houses can issue laws falling under the "general" category, but all three houses still report to the Emperor, who must sign all laws before they can be enforced; in addition to this, the Emperor can remove representatives at will.

Standing Rules of the Imperial Senate of Itinerate Tree Dweller

Composition of the Imperial Senate

1. Each house shall consist of three hundred and thirty three (333) members. Each party shall have three leaders in each house. The Emperor shall appoint a prime minister. The full senate shall consist of one thousand seats, consisting of all three houses and the prime minister.
2. Senators in the House of Commons must be at least 30 years of age, must be a free male in good standing in his district and the imperium, must be a citizen of the imperium and must be elected by his district in a free and legal election.
3. Senators in the House of Appointees must be at least 30 years of age, must be a free male in good standing in his district and the imperium, must be a citizen of the imperium and must be appointed by the Emperor based on recommendations by the districts Governor-General.
4. Senators in the House of Lords must have full legal and uncontested claim to the hereditary seat, must be a free male member of the aristocracy and must be approved by the Emperor.
5. All members of the Imperial Senate must take the following oath:
   • "I, name, do solemnly swear that I will protect the Imperium, its people and laws against all enemies, both foreign and domestic; that I will be loyal and true to the people and laws of the Imperium; that I take this oath and duty freely and without being coerced or forced, without and reservations or purposes of evasion and that I will faithfully perform all duties associated with this office. So help me God(s)."
6. At any time a member of the Imperial Senate may give up his seat, at which point a new Senator must be appointed. The method for this new appointment depends on the house in which the seat is located.

Daily Business of the Imperial Senate

1. Senate sessions are held once every three (3) days.
2. Each session must open with an opening prayer, the composition of which depends on the will of the Prime Minister. After which role call must be taken in order to determine a quorum.
3. Only upon attaining a quorum may morning business be taken care of. Morning business includes presentation of petitions, reading of committee reports, overview of the previous day's business, introduction of bills and propositions and finally the reading of the day's schedule.
4. At this time any messages or decrees from the Emperor are read.
5. The day's schedule may not be strayed from, unless by imperial decree. Bills are debated and voted upon by according to the order on the schedule. At the end of a session, if any bills are left unattended too, they are simply pushed to the next day's business.
6. There may be no debate during the final hour of a session; this hour is reserved for thorough analysis of the day’s business and votes. The end of the session shall consist of a simple and quiet prayer, after which members may leave.

Common Rules of the Imperial Senate

1. One man, one vote; only the Prime Minister may have a vote in each house.
2. A two-third vote must be attained in order to break a filibuster.
3. No weapons of any sort are permitted into any house of the senate. Senators caught with a weapon will be disarmed and escorted to a holding cell until the prime minister permits him to return to the senate floor.
4. During a session on the senate floor, no fellow senator may interrupt a fellow senator’s speech.
5. A senator may only miss ten (10) sessions during a year. Exceeding ten missed sessions may result in a cr5,000 fine and/or forfeiting of their seat.
6. Violent behavior by a senator is not acceptable and may result in a cr5,000 fine and/or the forfeiting of their seat.
7. All laws regarding civilian behavior are in effect during regular senate sessions.

Cabinet of the Imperial Senate

Party Dominance

There are currently 3 parties that hold seats in the Imperial Senate.

The House of Commons

The House of Commons is what the original Imperial Senate evolved into. With its members elected directly by the populace, this house remains the sole section of power that regular citizens hold in the Imperial government. The House of Commons can levy taxes and remains the only government venue where private citizens can address the government. This house checks the House of Lords by levying land taxes on estates. This house checks the House of Appointees by regulating how many representatives a Governor-General may appoint.

Composition

Members

The House of Appointees

The House of Appointees consists of those representatives appointed by regional Governor-Generals, and is charged with maintaining trade and commerce between the various territories. All territorial disputes between regions are settled on the floor of the House of Appointees. This house checks the House of Lords by overseeing all land entitlements that members of the House of Lords may own. This house checks the House of Commons by regulating how many representatives the people may elect.

Composition

Members

The House of Lords

The House of Lords consists of those representatives appointed directly by the Emperor, they usually come from the well off, or the historically noble families of the empire. This house can issue declaration of wars, and can regulate international trade with regards to the empire. This house also appoints ambassadors and maintains embassies. This house checks the House of Commons and the House of Appointees by regulating salaries for all three houses.

Composition

Members

	The Illustrious Empire of Itinerate Tree Dweller
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Individuals: Daniel Reck Kersk Xericus • Erik Sirus Kersk Xericus • Lazarus Lionsbane Kersk Xericus • Persephone Calista Kersk • James Tiberius Riker • Rickter Josephus Scott
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Political Parties: Imperial Party of Itinerate Tree Dweller • Conservative Party of Itinerate Tree Dweller • Legionnaire Party of Itinerate Tree Dweller • Salvation Union Party of Itinerate Tree Dweller • Libertarian Conservative Party of Itinerate Tree Dweller • Traditional Centrist Party of Itinerate Tree Dweller • Progressive Party of Itinerate Tree Dweller