Senate (Rihan)
The Senate Deihuit | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1343 |
| Leadership | |
Proconsul | Idam Kota |
Vice-Proconsul | Chavar Louris |
| Structure | |
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Political groups | Loose coalitions Jaridan, Nej'ahar, Jol Tan, Suketh |
| Committees | The Continuing Committee |
| Elections | |
| Appointed for Life | |
| Meeting place | |
| Hall of State, Dartha | |
All power lies within the Senate (Deihuit), made up of 300 Senators (Deihu), all of whom are either well-versed in military skill, in possession of vast wealth, or come from aristocratic families. The most powerful assignment for a senator is a coveted seat on the Continuing Committee. It is made up of ten individuals with only the Praetor being guaranteed a seat. They are empowered to regulate elevation to the various levels of government and military. It is the members of the Committee who are responsible for confirming the ascent of an individual to the position of Praetor and have the sole authority to expel senators.
There are numerous political coalitions that exist within the chamber representing the spectrum of political opinion in the country including:
- Jardian (pro-military and territorial expansionism)
- Jol Tan (law and order)
- Suketh (slow expansion, involvement in international affairs and alliances)
- Nej'ahar (economic growth and domestic issues)
Membership within the coalitions are constantly in flux and a member siding with one group on a specific matter may not be with them on another. The Senate appoints a Proconsul [currently Kota] and Vice-Proconsul [currently held by Louris] to run the day-to-day affairs of the Senate. They are typically members of different coalitions as part of an arrangement within the chamber. Each coalition is led by a consul.