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'''The Constitution''' is the governing document of the TWC [[Curia]], containing such items as processes by which Curial decisions are made and [[Curial Officers]] elected, as well as awards and the process of giving [[Citizenship]] to deserving members of the site. Changes to the Constitution are made by the [[Curator]] following decisions made by the Citizen body. The current version can be found here[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=86574 The Constitution posted on TWC].
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'''The Constitution''' is the governing document of the TWC [[Curia]], describing [[citizenship]], the role of the [[Consul]], decision-making and award-giving. The current version can be found here: [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?820072-The-Constitution The Constitution posted on TWC].
  
== Guide to the Constitution and Ranks on TWC==
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==Additional Information==
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:''See main articles: [[Curia]], [[Citizenship]], and [[Curial Awards]]''
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The Constitution provides guidelines for the Curia's processes:
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* Defining the Curia, and the idea of Citizenship
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* Structure of the Curia and its forums
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* Curial procedure, namely its decisions and awards
  
The [[Syntagma]] was the original name for the document governing the curia and other aspects of the Total War Center, the document became known as The Constitution from 2007 onwards.
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It is the canonical source of information: this wiki only expands, and if it contradicts then whatever the Constitution says is accurate and the wiki is simply outdated.
  
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The Constitution is modified by a vote of Citizens or by need from the administration, with the results being implemented by the [[Consul]].
  
The following articles give some explanatory detail on terms and ranks that have been used in the constitution and generally on TWC:<br>
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==History of the Constitution==
''Some of these articles may not be up to date at present, please refer to [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=86574 The Constitution posted on TWC] and the [[TWC:FAQ|FAQ]] to check current details.''
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:''See also: [[History of the Syntagma]]''
  
=== Features ===
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The original name of this document was the [[Syntagma]], changed in 2007 to the [[Constitution]]. In this time an index of changes to the Constitution was started:
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* [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?86791-Annals-of-Amendments Annals of Amendments]
  
*[[Curia]]
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The Constitution and by extension the Curia once held power over the operation of the site, including ratification votes for new members of staff, an elected Hex position and oversight over various components of the forum. Over time these powers and responsibilities slipped from Curial control and became full dominions of Staff, as amendments over time steadily simplified and reduced the role and operations of the Curia. It has come to strictly affect immediate Curial affairs and little else.
*[[Consilium de Civitate]]
 
*[[Tribunal]]
 
*[[Symposium]]
 
*[[Medals and Awards]]
 
  
===Current Curial Ranks & Awards===
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The actual use of Constitution was tried back in 2005 during an early reform, see [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?40241-(Passed-50-4)-Bill-XIII-The-Constitution-Proposal&highlight=constitution this proposal].
  
*[[Citizen]]
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In April 2024 following an intervention against a rogue Consul, the administration decided to suspend the standing version and implement a far simplified one, due to the record low participation of the Curia and what it considered to be the fatal ineffectiveness of the institution. The new version was implemented in the hopes of salvaging some use, making award-giving a more simple process that could be initiated by any member and ratified by Curia vote and doing away with bureaucratic complexities that had long made the Consul a somewhat tedious role.
*[[:category:Artifex|Artifex]]
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*[[:category:Civitate|Civitate]]
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==Related categories for badge & award holders==
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===Ranks===
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**[[:category:Artifex|Artifex]]
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**[[:category:Civitate|Civitate]]
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===Officies===
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*[[Curator|Consul]]
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*[[Censor]]
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*[[Magistrate]]
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===Awards===
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====Small====
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*[[:category:Man Of The Hour Award|Man Of The Hour]]
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*[[:category:Legio 501st Modder|Legio 501st Modder]]
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====Medium====
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*[[:category:Curia Service Award|Curia Service]]
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*[[:category:Modding Service Award|Modding Service]]
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====Large====
 
*[[:category:Opifex|Opifex]]
 
*[[:category:Opifex|Opifex]]
 
*[[:category:Phalera|Phalera]]
 
*[[:category:Phalera|Phalera]]
 
*[[:category:Divus|Divus]]
 
*[[:category:Divus|Divus]]
*[[Curator|The Curator]]
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*[[:category:Novus|Novus]]
 
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*[[:category:Asterix's Loincloth|Asterix's Loincloth]]
=== Repealed Ranks & Roles ===
 
 
 
*[[Senator]]
 
*[[Patrician]]
 
*[[Modding Registrar]]
 
*[[Senior Moderator]] - previously knows as Strategos
 
 
 
=== Staff Positions (Not Governed by Constitution) ===
 
 
 
*[[Administrator|The Council]]
 
*[[Moderator]] - previously known as Tribounos
 
*[[Content Staff]]
 
*[[Technical Staff]]
 
*[[Wiki Director]]
 
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
 
*[[TWC:FAQ|TWC FAQ]]
 
*[[TWC:FAQ|TWC FAQ]]
  
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{{TWC Info}}
 
[[category:Curia]]
 
[[category:Curia]]

Latest revision as of 06:12, 17 April 2024

The Constitution is the governing document of the TWC Curia, describing citizenship, the role of the Consul, decision-making and award-giving. The current version can be found here: The Constitution posted on TWC.

Additional Information

See main articles: Curia, Citizenship, and Curial Awards

The Constitution provides guidelines for the Curia's processes:

  • Defining the Curia, and the idea of Citizenship
  • Structure of the Curia and its forums
  • Curial procedure, namely its decisions and awards

It is the canonical source of information: this wiki only expands, and if it contradicts then whatever the Constitution says is accurate and the wiki is simply outdated.

The Constitution is modified by a vote of Citizens or by need from the administration, with the results being implemented by the Consul.

History of the Constitution

See also: History of the Syntagma

The original name of this document was the Syntagma, changed in 2007 to the Constitution. In this time an index of changes to the Constitution was started:

The Constitution and by extension the Curia once held power over the operation of the site, including ratification votes for new members of staff, an elected Hex position and oversight over various components of the forum. Over time these powers and responsibilities slipped from Curial control and became full dominions of Staff, as amendments over time steadily simplified and reduced the role and operations of the Curia. It has come to strictly affect immediate Curial affairs and little else.

The actual use of Constitution was tried back in 2005 during an early reform, see this proposal.

In April 2024 following an intervention against a rogue Consul, the administration decided to suspend the standing version and implement a far simplified one, due to the record low participation of the Curia and what it considered to be the fatal ineffectiveness of the institution. The new version was implemented in the hopes of salvaging some use, making award-giving a more simple process that could be initiated by any member and ratified by Curia vote and doing away with bureaucratic complexities that had long made the Consul a somewhat tedious role.

Related categories for badge & award holders

Ranks

Officies

Awards

Small

Medium

Large

See Also


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