Minutes, Public meeting of the Tribunate, 22 July 2018
Present: Ras Parthicus, Alexi Romanov-Phoenix, GaryMike Maximus, Ruggeris Britannicus, Twiztid Antonius Drakon, Lυcα Fαвισ
Citizens and friends: Senator Stef Endriago Antonius Drakon, Milo Antonius, Damion Draco Antonius, Tor'Kenn, Zarek Antonius, Chloe Antonius, Lucius Antonius, C J Parthicus, Ulrik Leone Elen MacFanatic, Elavor, Senator Aurelius Romanov-Phoenix, duracuir, Strymon O. Aemilius Parthicus, Prince Jin, Bjorn Titus Antonius Hadrianus, Lucius Antonius, Ixion Parthicus Ἰξίων Παρθίκος, Axel, Ptolemy Confero Antonius, Popov
1) Opening prayer, Ras
2) Ras announced the resignation of Elavor as Tribune. He further noted that the Senate has referred the matter of resignations to the Tribunes for input and comment. At the earlier, private, meeting of the Tribunes the members voted to take no action on the referral question.
3) Ras reminded those assembled that three items await the decision of the Emperor and Consuls: a) the Submission re: Improved Baths Romanum I, b) the Submission re: Urban Design, and c) the matter of removing proxies for Tribunes from the Constitution.
4) Ras advised those present that if they are looking for a copy of the COMMITTEE REPORT TO THE PLEBEIAN ASSEMBLY CONCERNING TRIBUNE ELECTIONS, it can be obtained from the document dispenser next to the doors of the Tribunate office.
5) Ras presented the outcome of the report on voting procedures for Tribunes. Moved by Ruggeris, seconded by GaryMike that, during voting, the number of votes cast for each candidate be hidden until voting is completed. Following the voting period a meeting will be held to announce the results. Motion carried 4-2.
6) Moved by GaryMike, seconded by Ruggeris that each citizen be able to be cast three and that they are only able to vote once for a candidate. Motion carried 4-2.
7) Moved by Ruggeris, seconded by Twiztid that a Tribune may only hold office for two consecutive terms. Following one year out of office they would then be entitled to stand for election again for a further maximum of two terms. Motion carried 4-2.
8) Moved by Twiztid, seconded by Ruggeris that this Assembly calls for the support for construction of new Roman public buildings in times of calamity. Motion carried 5-0; Ras abstained due to a conflict of interest.
9) Moved by Ruggeris, seconded by Twiztid that we petition the Emperor to promote the Taverna as a hub - not only as a commercial place, but one for networking, plotting, intrigue, seduction and gossip. Ixion clarified that his submission in this regard was meant to affect only the outside terrace of the Taverna. Motion carried 5-0.
10) Rugggeris Britannicus gave notice that he would move the following item for discussion at the next meeting: Could we perhaps think about the overview of the induction of new slaves in general in the future sometime? At present it seems a bit patchwork and inconsistent. Could some kind of slave area be incorporated in the new tavern? It would seem to be useful.
11) Meeting adjoured at 12:43 slt.
Respectfully submitted,
Ejix Silvercloud, Scribe to the Tribunate.