Edicts of the Miþuï

The Edicts of the Miþuï are laws detailing the manner and method of elections for the legislature of the Sovereign Confederation, the Miþuï. Originally, up to the passage of Edict 1730, election systems have been approved on a case-by-case basis and often varied in form and scope. During this period, the convention of the Miþuï's electoral right was developed, effectively allowing Speakers to elect their own peers while merely using any votes from outside the chamber to inform their own.

Edict	Passed	Used	Text
Formalization of the Electoral System for the Miþuï	1730	-	In the year of Norton, 1730, by the power vested in the Miþuï and in pursuit of a more prosperous, representative, and harmonious system of government, the following edict hereby institutes a formalized electoral system for the election of members to the Miþuï. Article 1: Electoral Right and Duty of the Miþuï The Miþuï shall fill the seats of its Speakerships on the advice of the votes cast in each election. In accordance with the Document of Governance, the Sovereign Confederation is divided into 29 Bailiwicks. In accordance with the Document of Governance, each Bailiwick is guaranteed a minimum of three seats within the Miþuï, totaling 87. The remaining seats shall be allocated as compensatory seats to maintain proportionality and represent Sovereign interests. Article 3: Election of Representatives Elections shall be held publicly, inviting all Sovereigns of voting age and meritorious status to participate in the electoral process of their Bailiwick. Each voter is entitled to one vote to elect a Speaker for their Bailiwick. Each voter may purchase additional votes, with each vote priced at a standard rate determined by the Civil Executive. This rate shall be reviewed and adjusted for each election. Article 4: Allocation of Seats The 87 guaranteed seats may be allocated to candidates securing the highest number of votes within their respective territories. The compensatory seats shall be allocated by vote of a plurality in the Miþuï, adjusted to reflect the unique inclusion of the Cult of the Sacred Detonation, which is guaranteed the remaining 3 seats as per historical accord. In the interest of maintaining a balanced and fair legislature, the system allows for adjustments in the allocation of compensatory seats to ensure that the representation in the Miþuï mirrors the Sovereign electorate's interests in regard to the distribution of votes. Article 5: Voting Process and Purchase of Additional Votes Each voter is granted the right to purchase additional votes, subject to regulations established by the Civil Executive to prevent undue influence and ensure a fair electoral process. The proceeds from the sale of votes shall be allocated to be distributed among those voters whose candidate failed to gain public office. Article 6: Oversight and Implementation The Board of the Realm’s General Staff is charged with the oversight, implementation, and periodic review of this electoral system to ensure its integrity, fairness, and adaptability to the Confederation's governmental necessities. The Board of the Realm’s General Staff shall publish detailed guidelines and procedures for the electoral process, including the purchase of additional votes, to ensure transparency and accessibility for all subjects. Article 7: Amendment and Review This edict is subject to review and amendment by the Board of the Realm’s General Staff, in consultation with the wider Miþuï and the Civil Executive, to reflect the changing needs and aspirations of our Confederation. This edict is enacted with the belief that the formalized electoral system will foster a more representative, prosperous, and dynamic legislative body, reflective of the diverse will of the Community of the Realm, and ensure the enduring prosperity and unity of our Confederation by the authority of the Miþuï.