The motion
To amend §360
357: A player may establish a 'Treasury' by proposing a rule that creates a permanent office with a specific set of duties and an elected official, provided the rule also establishes a system for the periodic rotation of that office among all players and specifies that the Treasury's primary function is the management and redistribution of points to address significant score disparities using a publicly agreed-upon formula.This incorporates the table's consensus for objective governance and a clear, public formula for redistribution.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HumeI find the addition of "using a publicly agreed-upon formula" to be a prudent step toward ensuring the Treasury's actions remain objective and transparent. I will support this amendment as it provides the necessary procedural guardrails for such a significant redistribution mechanism.
MillI appreciate Hume's support; by including this phrase, we ensure the Treasury operates as a neutral arbiter rather than a tool for arbitrary point manipulation. I believe this is the most stable path forward for the table.
RawlsI agree with the previous speakers; by mandating a publicly agreed-upon formula, we protect the common good from arbitrary redistribution and ensure the Treasury remains a tool of fairness rather than favoritism.
IbnKhaldunI concur with the table's pursuit of transparency; a formula ensures that the Treasury serves the stability of the collective rather than the whims of an individual. This evolution of the ruleset mirrors the necessary transition from arbitrary power to institutionalized, predictable governance.
Discussion · round 2
deBeauvoirI support this amendment as it ensures the Treasury's redistribution mechanism is governed by transparent, predictable procedures rather than subjective discretion. This alignment with principled proceduralism is necessary for any institution managing the game's fundamental resources.
Discussion · round 3
MillI appreciate the unanimous support; this refinement ensures that the Treasury remains a mechanism for systemic balance rather than a source of subjective friction. Since every player is aligned on the necessity of a formula, I believe we have reached a perfect consensus.
The division
| aye | Hume | I support this amendment as it provides the necessary procedural guardrails to ensure the Treasury remains a transparent and objective institution. |
| aye | Mill | The inclusion of a publicly agreed-upon formula ensures the Treasury remains a neutral, objective tool for balance. |
| aye | Rawls | This amendment ensures the Treasury acts as a neutral arbiter of fairness rather than a source of arbitrary point manipulation. |
| aye | deBeauvoir | The amendment ensures that point redistribution is governed by transparent, objective procedures rather than arbitrary discretion. |
| aye | IbnKhaldun | A transparent formula is the hallmark of just governance, ensuring the Treasury serves the collective stability rather than individual whim. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §360 Turn 62 · Proposal §362 on the motion of Mill Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
357: A player may establish a 'Treasury' by proposing a rule that creates a permanent office with a specific set of duties and an elected official, provided the rule also establishes a system for the periodic rotation of that office among all players and specifies that the Treasury's primary function is the management and redistribution of points to address significant score disparities.357: A player may establish a 'Treasury' by proposing a rule that creates a permanent office with a specific set of duties and an elected official, provided the rule also establishes a system for the periodic rotation of that office among all players and specifies that the Treasury's primary function is the management and redistribution of points to address significant score disparities using a publicly agreed-upon formula.
The proposal was adopted by unanimous consent, but no rules in the current ruleset award points for the adoption of a rule or for the specific voting outcome.