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The '''Senate of the Lakes''' (Hurmu Norse: ''Aldraraaðeð sjooa''; Lakkvian: ''Järvede vanematekogu''; White Lontinian: ''Nuuruudyn Akhmadyn zövlöl''; Blue Lontinian: ''Kölder aqsaqaldarı keñesi''; Crandish: ''Altonratt ties Zeivers''), also known as the '''Senate of Hurmu''' and the '''Senate''', is the upper chamber of the [[Parlerment]] (or legislature) of [[Hurmu]], and is also the collective [[Rulers of Hurmu|head of state of Hurmu]].
The '''Senate of the Lakes''' (Hurmu Norse: ''Aldraraaðeð sjooa''; Lakkvian: ''Järvede vanematekogu''; White Lontinian: ''Nuuruudyn Akhmadyn zövlöl''; Blue Lontinian: ''Kölder aqsaqaldarı keñesi''; Crandish: ''Altonratt ties Zeivers''), also known as the '''Senate of Hurmu''' and the '''Senate''', is the upper chamber of the [[Parlerment]] (or legislature) of [[Hurmu]], and is also the collective [[Rulers of Hurmu|head of state of Hurmu]].


It currently has 9 members who are elected by the [[Living members of the Order of the Holy Lakes|Electors]], that is the adult members (who are at least or will turn 18 years of age during the year of the election) of the [[Order of the Holy Lakes]]. The first election [[1690 Parlerment elections|occurred in 1690]]. The last election [[1695 Parlerment elections|occurred in 1695]]. The next election is scheduled to occur in [[1701 Parlerment elections|1701]] AN.
It currently has 9 members who are elected by the [[List of living members of the Order of the Holy Lakes|Electors]], that is the adult members (who are at least or will turn 18 years of age during the year of the election) of the [[Order of the Holy Lakes]]. The first election [[1690 Parlerment elections|occurred in 1690]]. The last election [[1695 Parlerment elections|occurred in 1695]]. The next election is scheduled to occur in [[1701 Parlerment elections|1701]] AN.


The Senate was originally created by [[Prince Andelarion]] as the '''Electorate of Hurmu''' in 1514. Quickly renamed to the Senate of the Lakes, it was in session from 1522 to 1558, from 1563 to 1574, from 1600 to 1603, and it has been in session since 1690 onwards.
The Senate was originally created by [[Prince Andelarion]] as the '''Electorate of Hurmu''' in 1514. Quickly renamed to the Senate of the Lakes, it was in session from 1522 to 1558, from 1563 to 1574, from 1600 to 1603, and it has been in session since 1690 onwards.
==Powers ==
The Senate of the Lakes acts as the collective head of state of Hurmu, and, during the prorogation of the Assembly (automatically in election periods and when otherwise declared), it is the sole legislature of Hurmu.
Moreover, the Senate is the upper house of the Parlerment of Hurmu, and thus, all bills passing the Assembly must meet the approval of the Senate in order to be enacted into law.
Also, the Senate is also the final arbiter or interpreter of all constitutional matters. In so doing, the Senate acts as Supreme Court for all constitutional questions in Hurmu.
The Senate has furthermore the following duties:
* Overseeing the Hurmu Peace Corps
* Overseeing the Order of the Holy Lakes
* Accrediting and receiving diplomatic envoys, such as ambassadors
* The power to declare war and make peace
* Ratify treaties (the Assembly's approval is necessary if the treaty amends national legislation)
* Amend the constitution (with the approval of the States, not the Assembly)
The minority in the Senate have the powers as follows:
* Any question within the powers of the Senate might be brought to a referendum of the Electorate (i.e. the adult members of the Order of the Holy Lakes) if one third of the Senators so declare; such referendum will be held in conjunction with the next regular senatorial election. For example, if three Senators state that they want the question of changing the name of Hurmu's official name to "Republic of Hurmu", then the voters will decide on it in a binding referendum, and the question may not be revisited by the Senate during its new term.


==Senate 1695– ==
==Senate 1695– ==

Revision as of 01:27, 27 July 2021

The Senate of the Lakes (Hurmu Norse: Aldraraaðeð sjooa; Lakkvian: Järvede vanematekogu; White Lontinian: Nuuruudyn Akhmadyn zövlöl; Blue Lontinian: Kölder aqsaqaldarı keñesi; Crandish: Altonratt ties Zeivers), also known as the Senate of Hurmu and the Senate, is the upper chamber of the Parlerment (or legislature) of Hurmu, and is also the collective head of state of Hurmu.

It currently has 9 members who are elected by the Electors, that is the adult members (who are at least or will turn 18 years of age during the year of the election) of the Order of the Holy Lakes. The first election occurred in 1690. The last election occurred in 1695. The next election is scheduled to occur in 1701 AN.

The Senate was originally created by Prince Andelarion as the Electorate of Hurmu in 1514. Quickly renamed to the Senate of the Lakes, it was in session from 1522 to 1558, from 1563 to 1574, from 1600 to 1603, and it has been in session since 1690 onwards.

Powers

The Senate of the Lakes acts as the collective head of state of Hurmu, and, during the prorogation of the Assembly (automatically in election periods and when otherwise declared), it is the sole legislature of Hurmu.

Moreover, the Senate is the upper house of the Parlerment of Hurmu, and thus, all bills passing the Assembly must meet the approval of the Senate in order to be enacted into law.

Also, the Senate is also the final arbiter or interpreter of all constitutional matters. In so doing, the Senate acts as Supreme Court for all constitutional questions in Hurmu.

The Senate has furthermore the following duties:

  • Overseeing the Hurmu Peace Corps
  • Overseeing the Order of the Holy Lakes
  • Accrediting and receiving diplomatic envoys, such as ambassadors
  • The power to declare war and make peace
  • Ratify treaties (the Assembly's approval is necessary if the treaty amends national legislation)
  • Amend the constitution (with the approval of the States, not the Assembly)

The minority in the Senate have the powers as follows:

  • Any question within the powers of the Senate might be brought to a referendum of the Electorate (i.e. the adult members of the Order of the Holy Lakes) if one third of the Senators so declare; such referendum will be held in conjunction with the next regular senatorial election. For example, if three Senators state that they want the question of changing the name of Hurmu's official name to "Republic of Hurmu", then the voters will decide on it in a binding referendum, and the question may not be revisited by the Senate during its new term.

Senate 1695–

Members

Portrait Name Birth Death Tenure Faction Comment
Hurmu coat of arms.png Anskar Isamma 1622 Vesüha (aged 108) 1695– (35 years) Ayreonist
Hurmu coat of arms.png Ardashir Babakan-e Osman 1665 Raspur (aged 65) 1690– (40 years) Humanist
Hurmu coat of arms.png Catarina u-Kart 1650 Geneva, Alexandria (aged 80) 1690– (40 years) Ayreonist Resigned in 1696, replaced by Eliza Aabooð.
Daniyal al-Osman.png Daniyal al-Osman 1645 Trans-Elwynn (aged 103) 1690– (40 years) Humanist Prime Minister of Hurmu 1690–
Hurmu coat of arms.png Eliza Aabooð 1632 Lakkvia (aged 98) 1696– (35 years) Ayreonist Took office in 1696, replacing Catarina de Todos los Santos u-Kart who suddenly resigned].
Enkhjargal al-Osman.png Ghawetkiin Enkhjargal 1672 Ghawlama (aged 58) 1695– (35 years) Humanist
Hurmu coat of arms.png Jan u-Samil Spiik 1645 Vesüha (aged 103) 1690– (40 years) Traditionalist Prime Minister of Hurmu (1690)
KarelKyle03.jpg Karel des Vinandy 1676 's Koningenwaarde (aged 54) 1695– (35 years) Conservative
Linaomiai.png Li Naomiai Avon-El 1627 Michaelion (aged 103) 1690– (40 years) Traditionalist
Hurmu coat of arms.png Patrik Djupvik 1643 Shirekeep (aged 87) 1690– (40 years) Traditionalist

Committees

There are 4 committees in the Senate, each having 3 members. The Ayreonists and Conservatives are represented in 2 committees each, while the Traditionalists and Humanists in 4 committees each. The committees are for the Hurmu Peace Corps, diplomatic relations, protocol/Order of the Holy Lakes, and constitutional law.

Senatorial Committee for the Hurmu Peace Corps

Overseas defence, border control, security, matters related to the Hurmu Peace Corps, as well as the Green.

Members

Senatorial Committee for Diplomatic Relations

Overseas foreign affairs, in charge of embassies and legations abroad, multilateral and bilateral relations:

Members

Senatorial Committee for Protocol and Matters related to the Order of the Holy Lakes

In charge of relations with the Assembly, relations with the States and Districts, preparing elections, genealogy of the order, protocol in the Order and the Senate, bookkeeping of the Senate, and manages the civil service of the Order.

Members

Senatorial Committee for Constitutional Law and Justice

Prepares for when the Senate sits as the Supreme Court, scrutinises other parts of the Hurmu government, acts as public ombudsman

Members

Important matters

Year M D Item Outcome Comment
1695 10 20 Confirm Daniyal al-Osman to Prime Minister Confirmed. (6–2–1) Passed on party lines. Humanists and Traditionalists in favour, Ayreonists against. Karel des Vinandy abstained.
1695 14 24 Humanist proposal to dispatch seven hundred tonnes of humanitarian and medical aid, including donated blood plasma, to the Red Orchid Society in Elwynn, responding to the dire humanitarian situation there. Confirmed. (9-0-0) Immediately executed
1696 1 16 Constitutional amendment Confirmed. (9–0–0) Amendment establishes the division of states and districts, and recognises the states of Lontinien, Lake District and Rekozemlje. At the same time, Senate passes an annexation of land to bring to Rekozemlje, concluding Operation Bauk
1696 10 10 Open up borders for Krasnocorian refugees to settle in Rekozemlje Confirmed. (9–0–0) Passed by acclamation.
1696 15 24 Repatriation of SDF soldiers interned in Hurmu. The Second Elwynnese Civil War is ended, and SDF soldiers have requested to return "home" to Cimmeria and Raikoth. The government in Ardashirshahr has requested their repatriation to continental Elwynn to face trial. The question before the Senate was to send them to Cimmeria and Raikoth, where they would not face criminal charges. Confirmed. (9–0–0) Passed by acclamation, with the addendum that any remaining military equipment would be handed over the Hurmu Peace Corps prior to departure.
1697 2 16 * Hurmu abides by a one-Elwynn policy, whereby there is only one Elwynn.
* The government of Ardashirshahr, controlling the greater share of the Elwynnese population, has the most legitimate claim on the government of Elwynn.
* Thus Hurmu will only have official diplomatic relations with the government in Ardashirshahr.
* Relations with the authorities in Cimmeria and Raikoth will be informal and on authority (not government) level, and will relate only to trade and cultural exchanges.
Confirmed (5-4-0) Passed on faction lines (in favour: Humanists, Traditionalists; against: Ayreonists, Conservatives). The alternative line, proposed by the Conservatives, was that Hurmu would recognise neither government in Elwynn, and be neutral in that respect, only having informal relations, failed despite its obvious compromise nature. The Ayreonists had initially proposed to establish diplomatic relations with Free Elwynn, but this was also voted down by the Conservatives, Traditionalists, and Humanists.
1697 8 15 Constitutional amendment in summary: From the next election onwards, the Senate of the Lakes will consist of 18 senators, elected in the same way as in previous elections. The Senate will appoint, among its own members, a Chairman, to preside over the meetings. The Chairman shall not be granted any extra honours. The Senate will remain the collective head of state. The Chairman shall not be part of the foreign affairs committee. The Chairman shall not vote unless it is to break a tie Confirmed (6-0-3) Passed on faction lines (in favour: Ayreonists, Traditionalists, Conservatives; abstain: Humanists). Measure to be implemented for the next Senate.
1698 5 7 Resignation of Clara Sundara and Emperor Nathan II, along with their descendants deriving their membership only from those persons, from the Order. Discussed Since the matter was not a voting matter, but rather a notice, it was only discussed as it was sensitive and affected the future of the Order and the Senate greatly. The Senate has not yet been able to close this item, and it remains a standing point of (heated and angry) discussion among the Senators.
1698 8 6 East Barrow Appropriations Act 1698 Confirmed by acclamation Authorises the the Hurmu Peace Corps deployment in East Barrow to engage pirates and protect the legitimate interests of the Hurmu state in the vicinity of East Barrow. Furthermore, the Act directs public funding to the civilian authorities in East Barrow to manage the immigration situation.

Senate 1690–1695

Senator List/Fraction Comment
Ardashir Babakan-e Osman Humanist
Catarina de Todos los Santos u-Kart Ayreonist
Daniyal al-Osman Humanist Prime Minister of Hurmu
Ellen Aarevalla Traditionalist Wife of Jan Spiik
Jamshid-e Osman Humanist
Jan Spiik Traditionalist Plenipotentiary of the Senate
former Prime Minister
Husband of Ellen Aarevalla
Li Naomiai Traditionalist
Pador u-Germask Ayreonist
Patrik Djupvik Traditionalist

Acts of the Senate

An act of the senate is any notable deed or decision it has performed, this includes significant policy decisions, the reception of foreign dignitaries, and the endorsement of bills and petitions received from the lower house of Parlerment.

Excerpt:

Date Received Type Subject Outcome of Deliberations Date Concluded
9.IV.1691 AN Treaty Ratification of the Treaty between Hurmu and Alduria-Wechua Concluded 10.IV.1691 AN
17.III.1691 AN Reception Accreditation Ceremony for the Ambassador of Çakaristan Concluded 17.III.1691 AN
22.II.1691 AN Treaty Ratification of the Treaty between Hurmu and New Batavia Concluded 22.II.1691 AN
22.XII.1690 AN Treaty Ratification of the Treaty between Hurmu and Çakaristan Concluded 8.XIII.1690 AN
20.VIII.1690 AN Requisition
  • A Requisition from the Minister for Police and Security:
    • Quantity 1,200 beaver-fur caps;
    • Quantity 1,200 waxed-denim single-breasted tunics (navy blue);
    • Quantity 2,400 leather riding boots (brown);
    • Quantity 2,400 woollen trousers (black);
    • Quantity 4,800 shirts (white);
    • Quantity 4,800 pairs of socks (black);
    • The services of ten tailors and their seamstress assistants for a period of two Norton years (renewable);
    • The services of one inspector of horses, one chief veterinarian, and twenty stable-hands for a period of two Norton years (renewable);
    • One sea-worthy trading barque and crew under a reliable captain;
    • Quantity 4,800 Amokolian horses;
    • Quantity 1,200 truncheons of the Elw type;
    • Quantity 1,200 police pattern cutlasses;
    • Quantity 1,200 M1689 service pistol (9×19mm);
    • Quantity 1,050 M1686 police rifle (7.62×67mmB);
    • Quantity 150 M1591(R) marksman rifle (7.62×67mmB);
    • A drawable line of credit for 74,520,000 Craitish Cräite to cover wages and expenses for one Norton year (renewable).
Approved 01.I.1691 AN
4.VI.1690 AN Reception Accreditation Ceremony for the Ambassador of Sanama Concluded 4.VI.1691 AN

Committees

The Senate has several committees of which constellations of two or more senators meet more regularly on specific matters.

Committee for Foreign Affairs

Committee for National Security

Committee for the Order of the Holy Lakes

List of Senators (current and former)

Portrait Name Birth Death Tenure Faction Comment
Hurmu coat of arms.png Anskar Isamma 1622 Vesüha (aged 108) 1695– (35 years) Ayreonist
Hurmu coat of arms.png Ardashir Babakan-e Osman 1665 Raspur (aged 65) 1690– (40 years) Humanist Prime Minister of Hurmu 1690–
Hurmu coat of arms.png Catarina u-Kart 1650 Geneva, Alexandria (aged 80)) 1690–1696 (6 AN years) Ayreonist
Daniyal al-Osman.png Daniyal al-Osman 1645 (aged 103) 1690– (40 years) Humanist
Hurmu coat of arms.png Ellen Aarevalla 1650 Vesüha (aged 80) 1690–1695 (40 years) Traditionalist
Hurmu coat of arms.png Eliza Aabooð 1632 Lakkvia (aged 98)) 1696– (35 years) Ayreonist Took office in 1696, replacing Catarina de Todos los Santos u-Kart who suddenly resigned].
Enkhjargal al-Osman.png Ghawetkiin Enkhjargal 1672 Ghawlama (aged 58) 1695– (35 years) Humanist
Hurmu coat of arms.png Jamshid-e Osman 1665 Raspur (aged 65) 1690– (40 years) Humanist
Hurmu coat of arms.png Jan u-Samil Spiik 1645 Vesüha (aged 103) 1690– (40 years) Traditionalist Prime Minister of Hurmu (1690)
KarelKyle03.jpg Karel des Vinandy 1676 's Koningenwaarde (aged 54) 1695– (35 years) Conservative
Linaomiai.png Li Naomiai Avon-El 1627 Michaelion (aged 103) 1690– (40 years) Traditionalist
Hurmu coat of arms.png Pador u-Germask 1599 Lake Cashma (aged 131) 1690–1695 (40 years) Ayreonist
Hurmu coat of arms.png Patrik Djupvik 1643 Shirekeep (aged 87) 1690– (40 years) Traditionalist