Directives of the Sovereign Confederation

The Directives of the Sovereign Confederation are laws regarding all matters not covered in the provisions of Union law or codified within the Document of Governance. They are prepared and published by the President of the Realm’s General Staff and are executed by the Sovereign Szodan upon their assent.

Edict	Published	Text
On Seat Allocation for the Miþuï	1731	Article 1: The Miþuï shall consist of no less than 90 seats. Article 2: The party receiving the highest number of votes in the most recent general election shall be designated the Ras Ufrus and allocated 41 seats. Article 3: The party receiving the second highest number of votes shall be designated the Fænn and allocated 40 seats. Article 4: The Cult of the Sacred Detonation, recognized in the Miþuï hereafter as Gæta uis Baïm Darn, shall be allocated 9 seats, regardless of their share of votes. Article 5: The Cult of the Sacred Detonation's 3 compensatory seats may only be used to break a tie. Article 6: Members elected from Gæta uis Baïm Darn shall maintain full independence and not caucus with either the Ras Ufrus or Fænn.
On Requirements for Candidacy	1731	Article 1: A candidate for a seat in the Miþuï must be sponsored by a Liveried Company of the Chamber of Guilds and Corporations to assume the office of Speaker. Article 2: A candidate for any Governorship must have served as a Speaker in the Miþuï to be appointed to that office. Article 3: No subject may serve as both Governor and Speaker simultaneously.
On Defining Terms of Merit	1732	Article 1: In 1732 AN, all subjects over the age of 15 years are mandated to have "Meritorious" status. Article 2: Review of a Sovereign's merit will be conducted every 15 years after their birth, without delay. Article 3: A premature review may be conducted on the advice of the subject's Bailiff.
On Establishing the CFRF	1733	Article 1: Purpose and Objectives The purpose of this directive is to establish a Collaborative Fiscal Responsibility Framework (CFRF) to ensure sustainable and transparent deficit financing, enhance public trust, and mitigate conflicts of interest among senior Speakers in the Miþuï. The objectives are to: Promote fiscal responsibility and stability. Ensure the equitable involvement of Speakers in the financial matters of the realm. Foster transparency and accountability in public office. Integrate holdings into a sovereign wealth fund to benefit the economy of the realm. Article 2: Establishment of the Zælkrupp A sovereign wealth fund, dubbed the Zælkrupp, shall be established by the Miþuï and managed through the Sovereign Bureau. The Sovereign Bureau shall consult economists, financial experts, and representatives from the Trazd uis Uvnkoïsoß, appointed by the Uvngætz and confirmed by the Miþuï. The Zælkrupp shall operate with the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and professional management. Article 3: Eligibility and Conditions for Speakers Speakers assuming a second term in the Miþuï must comply with the following conditions: They shall surrender any ownership and positions which they held within their Sovereign Corporation upon assuming their second term. This transfer of ownership must be completed within 30 days of assuming office. The holdings surrendered shall be evaluated by the Sovereign Commission of the Treasury to ensure fair compensation. Business owners shall receive fair market compensation for their holdings, paid from the Zælkrupp's resources. Article 4: Management and Oversight of Transferred Assets The Sovereign Bureau shall manage the transferred holdings with the objective of maximizing long-term national benefits, including economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development. The Miþuï shall publish annual reports on the performance and management of the Zælkrupp, including detailed accounts of the transferred holdings. The Zælkrupp shall be subject to regular audits by the Commission for the Sacred Treasury to ensure transparency and accountability.