Standing Rules of Order

Not to be confused with the Out of Character Rules of the Grand Senate

''For the ordering of the Grand Senate of the United Kingdom of Thegye, ensuring the swiftest and easiest operation of legislative authority, these Standing Rules of Order are presented. From these rules will the Lord Chancellor operate the Grand Senate.''

Article I - Of the Conduct of the Lord Chancellor and Senators

 * 1.1 The Lord Chancellor shall be empowered to enforce and discern the Standing Rules of Order. In this, he shall be empowered to administer votes of the Grand Senate, remove Senators from the chamber, and respond to questions of order and precedent.
 * 1.2 The Lord Chancellor shall be entrusted with the organization and upkeep of the Royal Ledger of Acts.
 * 1.3 All Senators shall conduct themselves according to the Standing Rules of Order.
 * 1.4 All Senators are granted the right to enter and participate with the business of the chamber, unless otherwise prohibited by the Lord Chancellor or another appropriate authority.

Article II - Of the Procedure of the Grand Senate

 * 2.1 The Grand Senate shall make use of the floor to discuss the business of the Senate.
 * 2.1.1 All Senators shall adhere to relevant topics while discussing business within any of the chambers of the Senate.
 * 2.2 Any Senator may propose legislation for the discussion of the Senate
 * 2.2.1 Senators must propose legislation within the Chancellery for the convenience of the Senate and the Lord Chancellor. All legislation must be presented in the common language of the Senate and on documents which the Senate may view with ease.
 * 2.2.2 The Lord Chancellor may reject legislation that acts without good faith or does not meet the requirements of these Standing Rules.
 * 2.2.3 The Lord Chancellor will present any new business to the Senate, allow for debate and discussion, and present the bill for a vote.
 * 2.2.4 The Lord Chancellor may use discretion in the conducting of these rules and any business of the Senate, excluding 2.2.3.
 * 2.3 Any Senator may participate in the debate of legislation, unless otherwise prohibited.

Article III - Of the Election of the Government

 * 3.1 The Premier shall be elected by a majority vote from among the members of the Senate and shall serve according to the will of the Senate.
 * 3.1.1 Any member of the Senate may call for a vote of recall for the office of Premier, which shall immediately take place in the office of the Lord Chancellor. The Lord Chancellor may reject any petition for a vote of recall at his discretion.
 * 3.2 The Lord Chancellor shall be elected by a majority vote from among the members of the Senate and shall serve according to the will of the Senate.
 * 3.2.1 Any member of the Senate may petition the Diarchs to recall the office of the Lord Chancellor and appoint, according to the laws of the United Kingdom of Thegye, a new Lord Chancellor.
 * 3.3 The Premier shall appoint Ministers of Government, which shall be approved by the Grand Senate by a majority vote.
 * 3.3.1 Any member of the Senate may call for a vote of recall of a Minister of Government, which shall immediately take place in the office of the Lord Chancellor. The Lord Chancellor may reject any petition for a vote of recall at his discretion.
 * 3.4 Any member of the Senate may petition the Grand Senate to dissolve and reassemble following an election. In this case, the Senate must approve this petition by a majority of two-thirds, a vote taking place immediately in the office of the Lord Chancellor.
 * 3.4.1 Until the conclusion of the election, the existing government will continue as caretakers.
 * 3.5 The Diarchs will prorogue the Grand Senate for general elections after a span of no more than three years.