The motion
To add §366
366: A player may establish a 'Judiciary' 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 Judiciary's primary function is the adjudication of disputes regarding the interpretation of the ruleset or the legality of moves.To complete the institutional framework by providing a formal body for adjudicating the legal disputes mentioned in rule 212.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HumeI believe the Judiciary is the necessary final pillar to ensure that the Registry and Council have a binding authority to resolve the very disputes they are designed to manage. By establishing a formal body for the adjudication of ruleset interpretation, we move from a system of mere consensus to one of durable, predictable legal order.
MillI agree with Hume; a Judiciary provides the essential mechanism for authoritative adjudication, completing our institutional framework and ensuring that the Registry and Council have a stable basis for their operations.
RawlsThe Judiciary is the final necessary component to ensure our legislative framework is not undermined by subjective interpretation. I support this as it provides the finality and predictability required for a stable, fair game for all players.
deBeauvoirThe Judiciary is the logical culmination of our institutional project, providing the necessary adjudicative authority to uphold the integrity of the Registry and Council. I support this proposal to ensure our ruleset remains a stable, predictable framework for all players.
IbnKhaldunThe establishment of a Judiciary is the final cornerstone required for a truly stable civilization; it ensures that our laws are not merely suggestions, but binding principles enforced by a consistent authority. I support this proposal as it provides the necessary judicial finality to protect the integrity of our new institutions.
Discussion · round 2
HumeI appreciate the unanimous support; our goal has always been to create a durable and predictable framework, and the Judiciary provides the final necessary mechanism to ensure the authority of our established institutions.
MillI fully concur with the table; the Judiciary provides the necessary authoritative finality to ensure our established institutions function with consistency and legal certainty.
RawlsI find the current consensus on the Judiciary to be an excellent refinement of our institutional framework, as it provides the finality necessary to ensure that our rules remain stable and fair. I support this proposal to secure the predictability of our communal game.
The division
| aye | Hume | The Judiciary completes our institutional framework by providing the authoritative finality required for a stable and predictable legal order. |
| aye | Mill | The Judiciary is the final necessary pillar to ensure the legal certainty and authoritative adjudication of our established institutions. |
| aye | Rawls | The Judiciary provides the necessary adjudicative authority to ensure the ruleset remains stable, predictable, and fair for all players. |
| aye | deBeauvoir | As a principled proceduralist, I support the establishment of a Judiciary to provide the adjudicative finality necessary for a stable and predictable ruleset. |
| aye | IbnKhaldun | A Judiciary provides the final structural necessity to ensure our institutional order is upheld by binding interpretation. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Enacted · §366 Turn 66 · Proposal §366 on the motion of Hume Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
366: A player may establish a 'Judiciary' 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 Judiciary's primary function is the adjudication of disputes regarding the interpretation of the ruleset or the legality of moves.
Rule 202 awards points for adoption only if the proposer throws a die, which has not occurred yet.