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'''Voormann''' is the title of the elected head of the nation of [[Perrenland]]. | '''Voormann''' is the title of the elected head of the nation of [[Perrenland]]. The Voormann is referred to as 'Your Gravity'. | ||
Once elected, the Voorman exercises virtual sovereignty over the nation. The Voorman is Commander-in-Chief of the Auszug, the nation's representative in international politics and the head of the Concatenated Council. | |||
The Voorman also has the authority to introduce legislation (which must then be considered and ratified by the Concatenated Council, and then by the House of Grafs. Only during a state of emergency can the Voorman bypass then two-stage procedure of policy ratification. Additionally, the Voorman can veto any proposal put forward by any member of the Concatenated Council. | |||
Initially, the Voorman was also the head of the Shool of the [[Old Kerk]], but this was changed in 491 CY. However, any candidate for the position of Voorman must belong to the Old Kerk. | |||
A Voorman is elected by the Concatenated Council every eight years. An [[Untervoormann]] is also elected at this time. The election process can take a great deal of time and often involves lengthy debates between council members. The election process takes place in the nations capital, [http://greyhawk.wikia.com/wiki/Schwartzenbruin?action=edit&redlink=1 Schwartzenbruin]. | A Voorman is elected by the Concatenated Council every eight years. An [[Untervoormann]] is also elected at this time. The election process can take a great deal of time and often involves lengthy debates between council members. The election process takes place in the nations capital, [http://greyhawk.wikia.com/wiki/Schwartzenbruin?action=edit&redlink=1 Schwartzenbruin]. | ||
The institution of a Voormann was begun by the hero [[Perren]] in 400 CY. | The institution of a Voormann was begun by the hero [[Perren]] in 400 CY, who was selected as Voorman for five consecutive terms. | ||
The current Voormann (as of 591 CY) is [[Karenin Weisspeer]]. | The current Voormann (as of 591 CY) is [[Karenin Weisspeer]]. | ||
Revision as of 23:21, 18 January 2015
Voormann is the title of the elected head of the nation of Perrenland. The Voormann is referred to as 'Your Gravity'.
Once elected, the Voorman exercises virtual sovereignty over the nation. The Voorman is Commander-in-Chief of the Auszug, the nation's representative in international politics and the head of the Concatenated Council.
The Voorman also has the authority to introduce legislation (which must then be considered and ratified by the Concatenated Council, and then by the House of Grafs. Only during a state of emergency can the Voorman bypass then two-stage procedure of policy ratification. Additionally, the Voorman can veto any proposal put forward by any member of the Concatenated Council.
Initially, the Voorman was also the head of the Shool of the Old Kerk, but this was changed in 491 CY. However, any candidate for the position of Voorman must belong to the Old Kerk.
A Voorman is elected by the Concatenated Council every eight years. An Untervoormann is also elected at this time. The election process can take a great deal of time and often involves lengthy debates between council members. The election process takes place in the nations capital, Schwartzenbruin.
The institution of a Voormann was begun by the hero Perren in 400 CY, who was selected as Voorman for five consecutive terms.
The current Voormann (as of 591 CY) is Karenin Weisspeer.