[size=150]Charter of Nimbosa Myrice[/size]
Structure
Nimbosa Myrice is a chapter house of the Covenant of Fengheld.
The charter of Fengheld applies in full to the members of Nimbosa Myrice.
The charter of the chapter house only applies to the members of the chapter house, and cannot contradict the clauses established in the charter of Fengheld.
Membership
Only those members of Fengheld who reside primarily in Nimbosa Myrice are considered members of the chapter house.
Governance of this Chapter House
The members of the chapter house form its Council of Members. This council shall not declare action except on behalf of the entire membership of the chapter house; no action may be demanded of individuals by council agreement. Conversely, the rulings of the council cannot be overturned by an individual. This council shall not declare actions that are in opposition to the decisions taken by the Council of Fengheld.
Any member of the chapter house shall have the right and duty to convene the council for consideration of matters justly grave, and all members shall be charged with attendance and diligence in the proceedings. Should it not be possible to convene the full council, any quorum consisting of more than half of voting rights of its current members is considered valid; else the discharge of the council’s duty must be delayed until such time as the full council may be convened. The Council of Members shall convene four times each year, one day prior to each equinox and solstice, regardless of call from any member, and all members of the chapter house should endeavor to make themselves present.
Motions to be decided upon by the Council of Members must be introduced by a member; debated fully and justly, allowing those who wish to speak to do so; and then proposed for the vote. Proposals must be seconded by another member of the chapter house, else no vote can take place. All issues shall be passed by a majority vote of the members there present. Issues involving changes to the charter; expulsion of a member; and acceptance of a new probationary member are the responsibility of the Council of Fengheld and shall be presented before that council.
The office of praetor is the representative of the chapter house in matters of governance and temporal concern. The title of praetor is a heavy duty that is laid upon a member by majority vote of the council of Fengheld, and remains in effect until that council names a replacement.
The duties of the praetor are: to attend regular meetings of the council; to keep order at meetings; to break tied votes with a discretionary casting vote; to determine the yearly surplus of provision and store; to act as a spokesman for the Council of Members; and to apply the decisions of Fengheld as they pertain to this chapter house. The praetor shall not be empowered to rule on matters on the chapter house’s or the covenant’s behalf, but instead is charged with ensuring that the rulings of the both Councils of Members are enacted.
Resources Owned by this Chapter House
Resources of this chapter house are held by the Covenant of Fengheld, and entrusted to this chapter house. As such, it is the responsibility of this council to maintain, develop and defend them.
Rights of the Members of this Chapter House
The rights of the members are described in the charter of Fengheld.
Responsibilities of the Members of this Chapter House
The responsibilities of members are described in the charter of Fengheld, except that the praetor decides on the services to be offered for the chapter house, as well as remuneration to be offered for those services.
Censure of the Members of this Chapter House
If the censure of a member is required, a case shall be brought before the Council of Fengheld.