SENATUS POPULUSQUE ROMANUM
MINUTIAE OPEN SENATE meeting on 10NOV2019
Present:
Emperor Stephanus Galtier
Senators: Booker Benningborough, Damon Leone RoB, Janu Shimada Vindelici, Petrus Gnaeus Pompeius, Strymon Odrysius Parthicus, Tybalt Caproni, Ulrik, Aurelius Romanov-Phoenix
Proconsuls: Alexi Romanov-Phoenix
Tribunes: Popov Huldschinsky, Ras Parthicus, Ruggeris Britannicus
Citizens: Alexander Richard, Caylix Octavius Azucar, duracuir, Ix Parthicus, Joby, Jonny, Miles Maximus, Qarbon Leone, Pax Magnus Pompeius, Rasberia D Parthicus, RegulusAntius Rufus, Sir Helios of Dacia, Velkian
Proxies: Senator Strymon Odrysius Parthicus for Consul D Rad Parthicus, Caylix Octavius Azucar for Senator Nero Antonius Octavius Drakon
Scribe duties: Joby
I. CITY EVENTS CO-ORDINATORS REPORT by ƤЄƬƦƲƧ ƓƝƛЄƲƧ ƤƠMƤЄƖƲƧ
- Emperor's Ball will take place 16 November. Watch for notices. If you are sent a personal invitation, please reply to advise whether you can attend or not. This is to allow Prince Jin to plan animations.
- Mr Romanvm is on hold, pending review by the Senate, as agreed at the last Senate meeting. Will this progress?
- Saturnalia is due to start 13 December. Proposed schedule:
** Friday 13th December:
12:00 SLT openings Ceremony - by the Pontifex Maximus
12:30 SLT banquet with classical music - By Flamen Petrus
14:00 SLT Saturnalia Dance - Tybalt
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** Saturday 14th December:
09:00 SLT Saturnalia Chariots Racing
10:00 SLT Saturnalia Gladiators fight
11:00 SLT Gladiator & Charioteer Appreciation Dance
14:00h SLT Saturnalia Dance - Tybalt
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**Thursday 19th Dec, 12pm Senators Janu and Petrus present Orpheus, a musical drama.
Also, planned special events include an art contest and an architecture competition,
If anyone else wishes to add to the programme, please contact Janu.
- Anniversary celebrations: While this is being planned by the Senate, all are encouraged to plan events. It's important to get event on the calendar. If you want to include an event, please contact Janu. He will be back 15th November.
Velkian: May not be a question directly for Petrus, but I got notice of Saturnalia Photo Competition with no mention of prizes. Why advertise a competition without advertising the prize? Is it expected that you compete for what?
Popov Huldschinsky: I thought the notice sent was quite explicit concerning the prize, should you care to read the note which attached to it. It is also mentioned to contact me should you have any queries.
Velkian: a prize of 10,000 shared is what to the winner ?
Popov Huldschinsky: I am sorry to see that interested party is only concerned with a money reward and not the pleasure of participating.
II. TRIBUNATE MEETING REPORT by Tribune leader Ras Parthicus
- The Plebeian Assembly approved a proposal at its last meeting for a test of the zCS meter system. This proposal is now before the Leadership Group.
- Wagering at the Hippodrome: this is dependent upon approval to test the zCS meter in Romanum and use the coin system therein.
- Items in Abeyance: The suggestion concerning horse races will be furthered once the Chariot participation enhancements have been actioned.
- Welcome Centre: to date there have been 1635 visitors to the Centre since 19 June 2019.
- Membership of the Two Romanum Groups:
09 Jul 19 28 Sep 19 27 Oct 19 Net change Sep to Oct
Empire of Romanum 662 661 661 (3 joined, 3 left)
Romanum VIPs 1257 1273 1270 (12 joined, 15 left)
- The Emperor has announced "The election for next year's Tribunate is coming up. We need a minimum of five candidates. Current Tribunes can run again. New candidates can also run. This is an important role in Romanum's leadership elected by the people. The time to campaign will be November 10-23. Voting will be November 24-December 7. If a tie-breaking election is needed, that will be December 8-21."
- The next meeting of the Plebeian Assembly will be held 24 November 2019 at 8am SLT in the Pompeii Court House. Your attendance is always welcome.
Emperor Stephanus Galtier: Regarding the Tribune election. I will be putting up a board today for candidates to display their picture. Also they will be allowed to put up their own campaign poster. Janu will help guide that. I am looking for another person to help Janu. Contact Janu for now. The picture board: candidates can add their own faces themselves.
Ruggeris Britannicus : Can I remark that to stand as a candidate is also a commitment to attend the Tribunate meetings. This can be a problem in some time zones, but it is expected that a Tribune will actually serve, not just accept the title.
Jonny: Do I understand that candidates may post a photo directly but should contact Janu regarding putting up a campaign poster? Emperor Stephanus Galtier: Correct Jonny
Velkian: will there be a halt on membership to the Empire group before the voting, and is it only Empire group members who can vote?
Emperor Stephanus Galtier: In order to be a candidate, you must be a member of the Empire of Romanum at least 60 days. To vote, you must be a member of the Empire of Romanum on the day you vote. By the way, I was just informed by Janu that Petrus and Ulrik will also assist in Tribune campaign poster questions as well as counting the votes. Done
Sir HELIOS of Dacia: the question i have is: do campaign posters have to be passed by Janu even if they are posted on private lands, i.e. villas and the like?
Booker Beningborough: I would say that if they are on private land..that is up to the owner. I believe the Emperor was referring to posters posted in the Forum.
Emperor Stephanus Galtier: Candidates for the Tribune are only permitted one campaign poster in the Rostra as specified in the Constitution: https://www.romanum.net/constitvtion-of-romanvm
Janu Shimada Vindelici: What I have tried to avoid is negative comments about other candidates. I don't want us to do rewrites of manifestos.
III. UPDATE ON THE FUTURE OF ROMANUM DEBATE
Booker Beningborough: I will say that preliminary discussion has taken place concerning Committees being organized for the upcoming Tenth Anniversary of Romanum. More work/discussion will occur. The Senators want to get past Saturnalia first.
Emperor Stephanus Galtier: I just wanted to say I have gotten some private comments regarding the future of Romanum that I will turn over to you, Booker, as I get them.
Ruggeris Britannicus: I just wanted to remark that I'm not sure I would have made private comments to the Emperor if it had been stated they would be turned over to third parties.
Janu Shimada Vindelici: I repeat what Rugger said. I assumed any comments were confidential. I assumed the Emperor would prepare his own summary to share.
Emperor Stephanus Galtier: Correct, Janu. I am not turning over directly the comments made, but a composite of ideas not attributed to any one person.
Booker Beningborough: Yes, I do not want to violate others' comments that they do not feel comfortable to remit to me.
IV. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Booker Beningborough: I publicly wish to commend Senator Tybalt for his desire to keep the Gladiators group filled with good men.
Next Senate meeting Sunday 8DEC at 11:00am.
Gratitude,
Joby and Ix Parthicus ἸΞ ΠΑΡΘΙΚΟΣ
Senate Scribe team