adrian-empire chancellor s handbook Benutzerhandbuch
Chancellor's Manual
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as adopted November 2000, amended May 2002
D.
VOTING
Whenever a motion is on the floor, the Chancellor will ask if there is any opposition. If there is none, the motion
passes without a vote or further debate. If there is any opposition, the matter is debated and considered
normally. In general, all motions require a simply majority to pass, unless they implicate the rights of the Estates
(waiving of notice, suspending of rules, amending Bylaws, etc.), in which case they require a supermajority
(2/3).
passes without a vote or further debate. If there is any opposition, the matter is debated and considered
normally. In general, all motions require a simply majority to pass, unless they implicate the rights of the Estates
(waiving of notice, suspending of rules, amending Bylaws, etc.), in which case they require a supermajority
(2/3).
E.
ABSTENTIONS
"Abstaining" from voting means the Estate isn't voting. For the item in question, it is as if the Estate is not
present at all (except for counting quorum). A vote may be unanimous if the only votes cast are "ayes" and
"abstentions."
present at all (except for counting quorum). A vote may be unanimous if the only votes cast are "ayes" and
"abstentions."
F.
UPGRADING/DOWNGRADING PROPOSALS
At the discretion of the author, moderated by that of the Chancellor, a proposal may be upgraded/downgraded
in terms of level of law. For example, an Imperial Crown Writ may be presented for approval as an Imperial
Estates Writ (upgrade) or even a Bylaw addition. Conversely, a proposed Bylaw change, which seems to lack
the votes it needs to pass, may be submitted as a "guideline not rising to the level of law," or an "authorized
deviation from the law," or even a non-binding "resolution" (downgrade). Proposals which pass as upgrades or
downgrades from what is set forth in the Agenda shall be reconsidered at the next meeting (since they are
essentially new, non-Agenda items). The way to avoid this is to submit alternate proposals at different levels of
law).
in terms of level of law. For example, an Imperial Crown Writ may be presented for approval as an Imperial
Estates Writ (upgrade) or even a Bylaw addition. Conversely, a proposed Bylaw change, which seems to lack
the votes it needs to pass, may be submitted as a "guideline not rising to the level of law," or an "authorized
deviation from the law," or even a non-binding "resolution" (downgrade). Proposals which pass as upgrades or
downgrades from what is set forth in the Agenda shall be reconsidered at the next meeting (since they are
essentially new, non-Agenda items). The way to avoid this is to submit alternate proposals at different levels of
law).
G.
WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS
Proposals may be withdrawn by an author unless there is obje ction from the Estates. Once the matter is on the
Agenda or on the floor, it belongs to the Estates and may not be withdrawn over objection.
Agenda or on the floor, it belongs to the Estates and may not be withdrawn over objection.
H.
TYPOS
Typographical and other clerical errors may be corrected on the floor by the Chancellor or by the author of a
proposal without the necessity of formal amendment.
proposal without the necessity of formal amendment.
I.
CHANCELLOR'S POWER TO CREATE LANGUAGE
Some proposals use inexact language. The Chancellor has the power to clean up language of proposals to make
it appropriate to the Law.
it appropriate to the Law.
J.
DEBATE
Expedited debate procedure is described in another section. New Business should not even be read unless it is
certain there is time. The Imperial Crown may exercise its prerogative to speak on any topic at any time.
Where debate is conducted with individual speakers, the Chancellor may choose to recognize speakers in an
order based on the timeliness of their getting the Chancellor's attention (e.g. raising a hand to be put on a
speaker's list). Another method would be to allow all the Estates to speak once in reverse order of precedence.
Only members of the body may address the body, except non-members giving solicited reports, and invited
guests.
certain there is time. The Imperial Crown may exercise its prerogative to speak on any topic at any time.
Where debate is conducted with individual speakers, the Chancellor may choose to recognize speakers in an
order based on the timeliness of their getting the Chancellor's attention (e.g. raising a hand to be put on a
speaker's list). Another method would be to allow all the Estates to speak once in reverse order of precedence.
Only members of the body may address the body, except non-members giving solicited reports, and invited
guests.