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The [[Myrken Wood]] '''Judiciary Council''' is the local governing body of Myrken Wood. Although the Council is technically supposed to answer to the [[Trae Kelsa|Trae Kelsan Crown]], it has been granted a significant amount of autonomy. The Council is chaired by a quaint number of selected officials, is comprised of the land's independent lawmakers.  While Myrken Wood is considered to be the heart of the Amasynian province, expansion into local government was found to be necessary.
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The [[Judiciary Council]] forms the legislative and executive heart of [[Myrken Wood]]'s government, and is comprised of an appointed selection of local independent landowners, presided over by a [[Governor]] selected from among that number. In principle the Council governs on behalf of the [[Trae Kelsa|Trae Kelsan Crown]] and is answerable to the [[Chedwry II Plaudart|King]] of [[Trae Kelsa]], but in practice it enjoys a considerable degree of autonomy. While [[Myrken Wood]] lies at the heart of the Amasynian province, the granting of expanded powers for local government was found to be necessary due to the unique range of challenges that face those who would manage the territory.
  
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The Council, meeting at scheduled times each week, hears and decides on a great number of Myrken Wood's land laws. In addition to governing the woodland, the jurisdiction allows that the Judiciar (and his council) may deliver sentences of punishment for those who do not abide all governing laws.  
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==Responsibilities==
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Members of the Council are expected to act in concert to manage the day-to-day affairs of [[Myrken Wood]]'s government, to serve the public interest, to enact local legislation, and to see that law and order are maintained throughout the territory.  
  
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Meeting in session as the [[Judiciar]] and [[Grand Court]] of [[Myrken Wood]], the [[Governor]] and Council oversee and deliver sentence on trials for serious crimes, and serve as a court of final arbitration for cases in which the ruling of the [[Petty Court]] has been challenged. The [[Grand Court]] also arbitrates on matters of land and property law and commercial disputes.
  
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==Current Councillors==
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==Current Council Posts==
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*[[Altias Bromn]] - ([[Governor]])
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===Councilors===
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*[[Captain of the Guard|Captain]] [[Kerrak al'Nerun]] - ([[Councilor of Defence and Civil Security]])
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*[[Glenn Burnie]] ([[Governor]])
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*[[Giscard Guillaume]] - ([[Councilor of Trade and Commerce]])
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*[[Aloisius Treadwell]] ([[Councilor for Revenue and Finance]])
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*[[Suede Roschen]] - ([[Councilor of Agriculture]])
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*[[Vanidor Goldenhair]] ([[Councilor for Forestry and Agriculture]])
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*[[Coriolanus Helstone]] - ([[Councilor of Administrative Sanctions]])
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*[[Nikolas Romanova]] ([[Councilor for Trade, Commerce and Industry]])
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*[[Stefan Berdini]] ([[Councilor for Culture and the Arts]])
  
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==Procedure==
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===Myrken Defense Committee===
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While its primary concerns are for matters associated with taxation, properties and funding, the council will hear all proposals of its citizens. Queries will be answered in scheduled order at all public meetings, and concerns addressed. Judgements will be won by popular vote of <I>all</i> seated councilors.
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*[[Agnieszka Kaczmarek]] (Chairwoman)
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*[[Ariane Carnath-Emory]] ([[Marshall]])
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*[[Kerrak al'Nerun]] (Not Public Knowledge)
  
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In the event that the council is without decision, the Judiciar will determine the outcome of any number of public concerns.
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===Crown Representative===
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*[[Aldwin Meriwether Gilby]], Minister for Myrken Wood
  
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The Council also functions as both judge and jury, in cases of lawlessness. Council-appointed barristers may represent any who fall under Myrken Wood jurisdiction, unless a person wishes to represent himself or herself. A trial for conviction may be necessary if all parties responsible for the mistreatment of justice do not concur.
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===Council Secretary===
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*[[Pember Fick|Pemberton Fick]]
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==Meetings==
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Ordinary public meetings of the Judiciary Council are advertised at least one week in advance, though emergency meetings may be convened at much shorter notice. While the Council's primary concern during meetings is to resolve matters of taxation, legislation, funding and response to any troubles assailing the territory, the council is also required to set aside time to hear proposals from the citizenry. Queries are answered and concerns addressed in scheduled order, and appropriate action decided upon. Such decisions are agreed upon through popular vote by all councilors present at the meeting.
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In the event that the Council is without decision, the [[Governor]] may determine an suitable course of action to address public concerns.  
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[[Judiciary Council Meeting Minutes|Official meeting minutes]] are recorded by [[Pember Fick|Council Secretary]] once approved by the current [[Governor]].
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==Succession==
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Upon the death or incapacity of a Governor the most senior of the Councilors takes the position of ''Interim Governor'' on top of his other duties.
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An interim governor may serve a term of up to six months before the appointment of a man to the permanent position must be made by the remaining members of the Council. During that time the interim governor serves in all capacities as Judiciar and legal Governor of Myrken Wood. They may use the Governor's seal and sit in his chair, although this has been considered by many to be bad form.
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Should the interim Governor also perish in office, the second longest-tenured Councilor takes the position for another six months.
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==Former Councilors==
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(Mentioned IC or in supporting OOC materials)
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*[[Aston Jylan Aldred]] ([[Councilor for Defence and Civil Security]]) - resigned for personal reasons, November, 207 [[Anno Regalis|AR]]
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*[[Altias Bromn]] ([[Governor]]) - relieved of his post after extended absence by [[Cinnabar Calomel]], September, 207 [[Anno Regalis|AR]]
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*[[Coriolanus Helstone]] ([[Governor]]) - deposed in a coup by [[Altias Bromn]], April, 207 [[Anno Regalis|AR]]
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*[[Giscard Guillaume]] ([[Councilor for Trade and Commerce]]) - fallen into a coma during an assault upon [[Lothbury Estate]], 207 [[Anno Regalis|AR]]
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*[[General Eriks DeMord Sleipner]] ([[Councilor for Defence and Civil Security]]) - released from position; previous obligations, January, 207 [[Anno Regalis|AR]]
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*[[Suede Roschen]] ([[Councilor for Agriculture]]) - shop closed and presumed missing, possibly dead, as of January, 207 [[Anno Regalis|AR]]
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*Captain [[Kerrak al'Nerun]] - [[Councilor for Defence and Civil Security]] -- presumed dead in battle while in office, August, 206 [[Anno Regalis|AR]]
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*[[Joseph O'Cynen]] ([[Councilor for Agriculture]]) - deceased in office, January, 205 [[Anno Regalis|AR]]
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*[[Tetsi Avarante]] ([[Councilor for Alcohol and Goods]]) - deceased in office, June, 203 [[Anno Regalis|AR]]
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*[[Gad Phuri]] ([[Governor]]) - deceased in office, March/April?, 203 [[Anno Regalis|AR]]
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*[[Maxwell Beauregard]] ([[Governor]]) - deceased in office, August, 150 [[Anno Regalis|AR]]
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*[[Raymond Elias]] - (Scribe and [[Councilor for Administrative Sanctions]]) - deceased in office, March, 146 [[Anno Regalis|AR]]
  
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Any person(s) responsible for the purposeful misuse or abuse of Myrken Wood law will be tried, without question, and potentially convicted by the Judiciar.
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 21:02, 30 December 2014

The Judiciary Council forms the legislative and executive heart of Myrken Wood's government, and is comprised of an appointed selection of local independent landowners, presided over by a Governor selected from among that number. In principle the Council governs on behalf of the Trae Kelsan Crown and is answerable to the King of Trae Kelsa, but in practice it enjoys a considerable degree of autonomy. While Myrken Wood lies at the heart of the Amasynian province, the granting of expanded powers for local government was found to be necessary due to the unique range of challenges that face those who would manage the territory.

Responsibilities

Members of the Council are expected to act in concert to manage the day-to-day affairs of Myrken Wood's government, to serve the public interest, to enact local legislation, and to see that law and order are maintained throughout the territory.

Meeting in session as the Judiciar and Grand Court of Myrken Wood, the Governor and Council oversee and deliver sentence on trials for serious crimes, and serve as a court of final arbitration for cases in which the ruling of the Petty Court has been challenged. The Grand Court also arbitrates on matters of land and property law and commercial disputes.

Current Council Posts

Councilors

Myrken Defense Committee

Crown Representative

Council Secretary

Meetings

Ordinary public meetings of the Judiciary Council are advertised at least one week in advance, though emergency meetings may be convened at much shorter notice. While the Council's primary concern during meetings is to resolve matters of taxation, legislation, funding and response to any troubles assailing the territory, the council is also required to set aside time to hear proposals from the citizenry. Queries are answered and concerns addressed in scheduled order, and appropriate action decided upon. Such decisions are agreed upon through popular vote by all councilors present at the meeting.

In the event that the Council is without decision, the Governor may determine an suitable course of action to address public concerns.

Official meeting minutes are recorded by Council Secretary once approved by the current Governor.

Succession

Upon the death or incapacity of a Governor the most senior of the Councilors takes the position of Interim Governor on top of his other duties.

An interim governor may serve a term of up to six months before the appointment of a man to the permanent position must be made by the remaining members of the Council. During that time the interim governor serves in all capacities as Judiciar and legal Governor of Myrken Wood. They may use the Governor's seal and sit in his chair, although this has been considered by many to be bad form.

Should the interim Governor also perish in office, the second longest-tenured Councilor takes the position for another six months.

Former Councilors

(Mentioned IC or in supporting OOC materials)

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