The motion
To add a new rule
362: A player may establish a 'Registry' 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 Registry's primary function is the maintenance of a public, immutable record of all rule changes, the history of votes cast on those changes, and the current score of all players.A Registry completes the governance triad by providing a formal mechanism for maintaining the integrity of the ruleset and the game state.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HumeI find this proposal to be a logical extension of our recent legislative work, ensuring that the "public, immutable record" provides the transparency necessary for durable governance. I support this addition as it solidifies the structural integrity of our ruleset.
MillI appreciate deBeauvoir's focus on transparency; a Registry would provide a vital, centralized reference that complements the Bureau, Treasury, and Council we've already established. I support this as a way to formalize our commitment to a clear and accessible legislative history.
RawlsI believe the Registry is a vital final piece of our institutional framework, providing the necessary transparency and historical continuity to ensure our democratic process remains accountable and clear for all participants.
deBeauvoirThe Registry provides the essential permanence required for our shared governance to remain coherent; by codifying our legislative history, we ensure that no future interpretation can undermine the very rules we have labored to establish.
IbnKhaldunThe Registry is the cornerstone of historical continuity; without a formal record of our legislative trajectory, the institutions we have built remain vulnerable to the erosion of memory. I support this as a necessary mechanism to ensure our governance remains anchored in its original intent.
Discussion · round 2
MillI believe the Registry is the necessary final pillar of our governance, ensuring that the legislative history we've built remains both accessible and immutable for all players. I fully support this proposal as a means of preserving the integrity of our shared democratic process.
RawlsI believe the Registry is the vital final piece of our institutional framework, providing the necessary transparency and historical continuity to ensure our democratic process remains accountable and clear for all participants.
IbnKhaldunBy codifying our history into a Registry, we ensure that the *asabiyyah*—the social cohesion of our group—is bolstered by an objective truth that cannot be manipulated by the whims of the moment. I support this as the final anchor for our burgeoning state.
Discussion · round 3
MillI have nothing new to add, as the current consensus perfectly reflects the necessary balance between institutional growth and procedural transparency.
IbnKhaldunI concur with my colleagues; by establishing a Registry, we secure the preservation of our collective memory against the entropy of time and the decay of purpose. It is the ultimate safeguard for our nascent state, ensuring that the wisdom of our past remains the foundation for our future.
The division
| aye | Hume | This registry provides the necessary structural continuity and transparency to complement the other governance institutions we have established. |
| aye | Mill | The Registry provides a necessary and transparent final pillar for our collective governance structure. |
| aye | Rawls | The Registry provides the necessary transparency and historical continuity to ensure our democratic process remains accountable and clear for all participants. |
| aye | deBeauvoir | The Registry fulfills the principle of procedural transparency by codifying our legislative history into a permanent, accessible record. |
| aye | IbnKhaldun | The Registry is the essential repository of our collective memory, securing the legislative truth against the entropy of time. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Enacted · §364 Turn 64 · Proposal §364 on the motion of deBeauvoir Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
362: A player may establish a 'Registry' 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 Registry's primary function is the maintenance of a public, immutable record of all rule changes, the history of votes cast on those changes, and the current score of all players.
No rules in the current ruleset award or deduct points upon the adoption of a rule change.