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The
OATH
and DICTUM
Thus shall one take
the oath of fidelity:
By
the Gods and the esteemed Council, before whom this covenant is sacred, and with
whom I entreat sufficient witness, I, <name>, do hereby solemnly agree to
adhere to the rights and responsibilities which are governed by my acceptance
into the embrace of the council.
I
attest that these rights and responsibilities are self-evident and that at no
time will I misconstrue their meaning, nor will I distort their content for mine
own purposes. I confirm that my motivations as governed by mine own being
are in accord with these rights and responsibilities.
To
reflect unyielding loyalty to the order, the counsel and the people whom it
serves.
To
uphold the utmost sincerity to the council and its constituents.
To
be faithful and true, according to the laws of the Gods and the order of the
world.
To
conduct myself in an honorable and selfless manner, respecting all of which the
Gods have created.
To
uphold the utmost accountiblility for mine own deeds and decisions and to
understand how these actions affect those other than myself.
To
maintain my heart and mind as open conduits such that I may listen to those whom
require an ear and that I may see that which our limited perspective may not
normally have sight to see.
To
never transact, with will or action, through word or deed, anything which is
unpleasing to the council, on condition that it will hold to me as I shall
deserve it, and that it will perform everything as it was in our agreement when
I submitted myself to its service.
Council
Rules
I. Meeting
rules
A. Speaking
1. Anyone
attending a meeting, whether public or private, has the right to speak.
2. You must
first be recognized by the Voice prior to speaking. Recognition is
shown by being passed a cloth.
3. You can
not speak out of turn or the right to speak may be taken away.
4. You can
not attack anyone verbally, or you will lose your right to speak.
5. At
anytime the Voice deems that your time to speak is over, you must return the
cloth and become silent.
B. Placing an
item of discussion on the agenda
1. Only
council members may place items upon the agenda. All others must have
it approved by the Voice or Council Page.
2. To place
an item upon the agenda, you can do two things:
a. Speak to the
Voice, and s/he will place it upon the agenda.
b. Once
all council business is over the Voice will call for any new
business.
C. Voting
1. Only
council members may vote.
2. Once a
proposal is up for vote the Voice will call for either a silent vote or a
vocal vote.
3. A
council member may have a member of their staff vote for them in their
absence.
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