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REPORT by Tribune Tiberius Horatius Barbatus

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The Senate has finished its latest session and the votes have been tallied as follows:

Formal debate ended at (16.00 hrs CET) on 24 Feb. 2762. Voting began in the first hour at 07.30 hrs CET on 26 Feb. 2762. Voting ended at 16.00 hrs CET on 28 Feb. 2762. Therefore, the necessary majority for a Senatus Consultum was 18 votes in favor.


a rank Name Abbr. Voted Did not vote
1 Apulus Caesar Fr. FAC yes -
2 Arminius Maior M. MAM yes -
3 Cornelius Sulla Felix L. LCSF - yes
4 Curia Finnica Em. ECF yes -
5 Curiatius Complutensis M. MCC yes -
6 Curius Saturninus C. CCS yes -
7 Equitius Marinus Cn. GEM yes -
8 Fabius Buteo Quintilianus K. CFBQ yes -
9 Fabius Buteo Modianus K. KFBM - yes
10 Fabius Maximus Q. QFM yes -
11 Flavius Diocletianus C. CFD yes -
12 Galerius Aurelianus Fl. FGA yes -
13 Galerius Paulinus Ti. TGP yes -
14 Hortensia Maior M. MHM yes -
15 Iulius Caesar Cn. GIC yes -
16 Iulius Perusianus M. MIP yes -
17 Iulius Sabinus T. TIS yes -
18 Iulius Severus I. MIS yes -
19 Iunia Laeca Eq. EIL yes -
20 Iunius Palladius Invictus D. DIPI yes -
21 Lucretius Agricola M. MLA yes -
22 Marius Merullus C. GMM yes -
23 Memmius Albucius P. PMA yes -
24 Minucius Audens M. MMA - yes
25 Moravia Aurelia Arn. AMA - yes
26 Moravius Piscinus Horatian. M. MMPH yes -
27 Octavius Pius Ahen. T. TOPA yes -
28 Popillius Laenas G. GPL yes -
29 Suetonius Paulinus Q. QSP yes -
30 Tullia Scholastica A. ATS yes -
31 Tullius Marcellus Cato. Ap. ATMC yes -
32 Ullerius Venator St. SUV yes -
33 Vedius Germanicus Fl. FGV - yes
34 Vipsanius Agrippa G. GVA yes -


"UTI ROGAS" indicates a vote in favor of an item, "ANTIQUO" a vote against, "ABSTINEO" an open abstention.



Contents

ITEM I. C. Curius Saturninus shall be appointed C.I.O. of Nova Roma

Proposal

It has become a priority, pressing and urgent for the Res publica, the need to have a person in charge of the technological infrastructure, since there exist loose ends of the biggest importance, which this official will have to solve or, at least, coordinate the solution (problems with the electoral cista, problems with the censorial tools, etc.), at the head of a team of equally capable collaborators. It is a question of a responsibility that needs professional qualifications, which many of us lack and for the same, the CIO will be able even to hire with full knowledge the external necessary help. We must bear in mind that at present, we lack a webmaster capable of starting the cista. These are the CIO's duties as approved last December by this august body:

"ITEM IV.a: Resolved: That the Board of Directors approves the creation of the office of a CIO whose duties shall include: 1) To oversee all of Nova Roma's IT infrastructure, including but not limited to: the album civium, the website, e-mail, and other services. 2) To be the primary technical contact for all domain names owned by Nova Roma, to ensure registration and maintenance of all Nova Roma domains. 3) To be the primary technical contact for all hosting and technology companies with which Nova Roma interacts. 4) To fulfill any mandates of magistrates or the Senate with regards to IT issues. 5) To appoint and manage a team of IT professionals to assist in these duties. 6) To oversee and manage the IT budget. 7) To ensure as much as possible the protection of information in Nova Roma databases, maintain a copyright policy, a privacy policy and other policies established by the Senate for the use and maintenance of Nova Roma databases. 8) To advise the Senate and magistrates on IT issues related to a corporate business plan and the employment of the Internet facilities to further corporate planning.


Results

27 UTI ROGAS 2 ANTIQUO 0 ABSTINEO


Votes and opinions

[Every senator voted just "uti rogas" (UR) in one or another form ("assentior uti rogas", "yes", etc.), except two "antiquo", and the following UR ones, who added the following commentaries]:

  • ANT:
    • PMA - This vote does not concern Hon. Curius's abilities. I have constantly considered that the CIO office, such as it has been defined, should be contracted with a professional supplier, who should not be a Novaroman. My vote is thus the logic application of this position of principle.
    • ATS - [Further comments deleted at the request of sen. ATS].
  • UR:
    • TOP - I believe he will be able to coordinate the efforts of our IT personnel.
    • TIS - I wish him success in this very difficult task.
    • QFM - And I wish him good fortune
    • SUV - I am satisfied with both his qualifications and amplification upon his use of time to perform the job, along with his outline of how he will lead the team.
    • GIC - with my best wishes in what is potentially a difficult and certainly vital role.
    • MHM - C.Curius is one of our best and most talented citizens, with him at the helm I know order and method will be applied to solve a longstanding problem.
    • FAC - Saturninus is the best choice for NR
    • CCS - If I'm chosen to this office, it will not be an easy task and I sincerely hope to have help and support.


ITEM II. Appointment of governors


IIa) Ordinary provinces

Results

The obtained votes are generally "29 UR, 0 ABS, 0 ANT". Only the exceptions are noted below under the form x/y/z, with 'x' the number of UR votes, 'y' the number of ABS votes, and 'z' the number of ANT votes.

  • Flavius Galerius Aurelianus as legatus pro praetore of provincia America Austrorientalis:
  • Decimus Cassius Lupus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Argentina:
  • Withdrawn by the convening consul
  • Marcus Lucretius Agricola as legatus pro praetore of provincia Asia Ulterior: 28/1/0
  • Titus Arminius Genialis as legatus pro praetore of provincia Brasilia:
  • Titus Annaeus Regulus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Canada Citerior:
  • Gnaeus Iulius Caesar as legatus pro praetore of provincia Canada Ulterior:
  • Titus Iulius Sabinus as proconsul of provincia Dacia:
  • Publius Memmius Albucius as praetor of provincia Gallia: 26/1/2
  • Titus Flavius Aquila as legatus pro praetore of provincia Germania:
  • Marcus Curiatius Complutensis as consul of provincia Hispania:
  • Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Postumianus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Lacus Magni:
  • Tiberius Galerius Paulinus as proconsul of provincia Mediatlantica: 27/0/2
  • Marcus Iulius Severus as consul of provincia Mexico:27/0/2
  • Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Panonnia:
  • Marcus Octavius Corvus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Sarmatia:
  • Caius Curius Saturninus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Thule:


Votes and opinions

The following senators have voted "UR":

  • with no additional voting opinion: MCC, GPL, TGP, CFD, QSP, EIL, DIPI, GMM, MIP, FGA;
  • with the voting opinion below:
    • MIS - With the exception of M. Aurelius Celsus, who decided to withdraw his candidacy for the governorship of Asia Citerior).
    • GEM - Except 1c. Marcus Aurelius Celsus as (governor) of provincia Asia Citerior. I understand he withdrew his application, thus I can not support him. Please record a vote of ABSTINEO in this case.
    • PMA - Publius Memmius Albucius as praetor of provincia Gallia.": ABSTINEO.
    • TOP - 1 a-h. Uti rogas. 1i. Publius Memmius Albucius as praetor of provincia Gallia. Antiquo. Veto, if I could. Praetor means something else in Nova Roma. Change the constitution first. 1k. Marcus Curiatius Complutensis as consul of provincia Hispania. Antiquo. Same as above. 1n. Marcus Iulius Severus as consul of provincia Mexico. Antiquo. Same as above. 1-q.Uti rogas.
    • MLA - To all items, YES, with the following exceptions: 1c. Marcus Aurelius Celsus as legatus pro praetor of provincia Asia Citerior. No, he has withdrawn his candidacy. 1d. Marcus Lucretius Agricola as legatus pro praetore of provincial Asia Ulterior. ABSTAIN.
    • CFBQ - UTI ROGAS to all, but M. Aurelius Celsus as he has decided to withdraw his candidacy for the governorship of Asia Citerior
    • TIS - II.a.1. Flavius Galerius Aurelianus as legatus pro praetore of provincia America Austrorientalis. Uti Rogas. Galerius Aurelianus has great contributions to his province events development. II.a.2. Decimus Cassius Lupus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Argentina. Uti Rogas. After consulting his provincial report to the Senate my recommendation is to put in practice the list of recommended readings in Spanish.

II.a.3. Marcus Aurelius Celsus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Asia Citerior. The consul announced the withdrawal of this candidate. II.a.4. Marcus Lucretius Agricola as legatus pro praetore of provincia Asia Ulterior. Uti Rogas. Marcus Lucretius is realistic governor, able to take in consideration the realities of a province scattered across several nations and divided by seas. II.a.5. Titus Arminius Genialis as legatus pro praetore of provincia 
Brasilia. Uti Rogas. Arminius Genialis is fine governor and I recommend him to continue with the ten projects he presented in the provincial report. Taking in consideration his promise, I am curious to see, at the April end, his announcement about the provincial Temple of Concordia project. II.a.6. Titus Annaeus Regulus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Canada Citerior. Uti Rogas. Annaeus Regulus is a new citizen with good abilities. I have trust in his dedication and skills because he demonstrated that in the main list. II.a.7. Gnaeus Iulius Caesar as legatus pro praetore of provincia Canada Ulterior. Uti Rogas. Iulius Caesar, as always, is a person with sense of duty, able anytime to put in practice various projects. Canada Ulterior is a province with three Senators and an active new oppidum. II.a.8. Titus Iulius Sabinus as proconsul of provincia Dacia. Abstineo. II.a.9.Publius Memmius Albucius as praetor of provincia Gallia. Uti Rogas. Memmius Albucius is a person of honor, a modern Cato of Utica when it comes about roman virtues. He is the only one who participated to all Nova Roma Conventi and during his leadership Gallia has a constant development. I wish him success organizing this year Conventus. II.a.10. Titus Flavius Aquila as legatus pro praetore of provincia Germania. Uti Rogas. Under Flavius Aquila leadership, provincia Germania, received a new and good position in Nova Roma. I really appreciate his efforts to increase the citizens and tax payers number. II.a.11. Marcus Curiatius Complutensis as consul of provincia Hispania. Uti Rogas. Curiatius Complutensis is our valuable connection with all what romanitas is considered in Hispania. I consider him a factor of continuity of the Nova Roman Senate in that area and I respect his fine dedication in various working fields of Nova Roma. II.a.12. Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Postumianus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Lacus Magni. Uti Rogas. Caecilius Mettelus has all the skills to take over the job. II.a.13. Tiberius Galerius Paulinus as proconsul of provincia Mediatlantica. Uti Rogas. Galerius Paulinus' commitments to Nova Roma are unquestionable, especially in the central financial sector development. Paying the same attention to his province, I'm sure that, in the future, we can see there some important projects. II.a.14. Marcus Iulius Severus as consul of provincia Mexico. Uti Rogas. Iulius Severus is our most active citizen in Mexico and Mexico is active province with many projects how Severus reported last year. II.a.15. Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Panonnia. Uti Rogas. Cornelius Lentulus has a fine step by step development policy and under his leadership Pannonia become day by day more important in the Roman Religion restoration. II.a.16. Marcus Octavius Corvus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Sarmatia. Uti Rogas. Octavius Corvus paid attention to the citizens' recruitment and in the last time Sarmatia has a significant grow. II.a.17. Caius Curius Saturninus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Thule. Uti Rogas. Curius Saturninus has practical abilities and he represents an important province of Nova Roma, which, during the time, offered to Nova Roma many important real projects.

    • ATMC - 1a. Flavius Galerius Aurelianus as legatus pro praetore of provincia America Austrorientalis. UTI ROGAS. Pontifex Aurelianus has in my opinion done a very good job up to this point, and should do well in the future. 1b.Decimus Cassius Lupus as legatus pro praetore of provincial Argentina. UTI ROGAS. 1c. Marcus Aurelius Celsus as legatus pro praetor of provincia Asia Citerior. ABSTINEO. 1d. Marcus Lucretius Agricola as legatus pro praetore of provincial Asia Ulterior. UTI ROGAS. I'm very pleased to vote for this gentleman. 1e. Titus Arminius Genialis as legatus pro praetore of provincial Brasilia. UTI ROGAS. 1f.Titus Annaeus Regulus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Canada Citerior. His application is already in the Senate's mail list files. UTI ROGAS. 1g. Gnaeus Iulius Caesar as legatus pro praetore of provincial Canada Ulterior. UTI ROGAS. I'm sure that this gentleman will continue to build on his past efforts. 1h. Titus Iulius Sabinus as proconsul of provincia Dacia. UTI ROGAS. 1i. Publius Memmius Albucius as praetor of provincia Gallia. UTI ROGAS. 1j. Titus Flavius Aquila as legatus pro praetore of provincial Germania. UTI ROGAS. 1k. Marcus Curiatius Complutensis as consul of provincia Hispania. UTI ROGAS. fully support the fine gentleman's continuing good works. 1l.Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Postumianus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Lacus Magni. His application is already in the Senate's mail list files. UTI ROGAS. I wish this gentleman much success in this position, and I believe him to be fully qualified. 1m. Tiberius Galerius Paulinus as proconsul of provincial Mediatlantica. UTI ROGAS. 1n. Marcus Iulius Severus as consul of provincia Mexico. UTI ROGAS. Although I am not as well informed about this gentleman, I am willing to support him at this time. 1o. Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus as legatus pro praetore of provincial Panonnia. UTI ROGAS. 1p. Marcus Octavius Corvus as legatus pro praetore of provincial Sarmatia. UTI ROGAS-. 1q. Caius Curius Saturninus as legatus pro praetore of provincial Thule. UTI ROGAS
    • QFM - If Marcus Aurelius Celsus as (governor) of provincia Asia Citerior is no longer under consideration, do not include him in the following. VTI ROGAS et al..
    • ATS - 1a. Flavius Galerius Aurelianus as legatus pro praetore of provincia America Austrorientalis. Uti rogas. 1b. Decimus Cassius Lupus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Argentina. Uti rogas. 1c. Marcus Aurelius Celsus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Asia Citerior. Abstineo; he has apparently withdrawn his candidacy. 1d. Marcus Lucretius Agricola as legatus pro praetore of provincia Asia Ulterior. Assentior uti rogas. 1e. Titus Arminius Genialis as legatus pro praetore of provincia Brasilia. Uti rogas. 1f.Titus Annaeus Regulus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Canada Citerior. His application is already in the Senate's mail list files. Uti rogas. He seems to be a reasonable, intelligent, and energetic gentleman. 1g. Gnaeus Iulius Caesar as legatus pro praetore of provincia Canada Ulterior. Uti rogas. We all know his merits. 1h.Titus Iulius Sabinus as proconsul of provincia Dacia. Uti rogas. Sabinus is one of our finest, and most energetic, citizens. 1i. Publius Memmius Albucius as praetor of provincia Gallia. Uti rogas. Regat noster loquax. 1j. Titus Flavius Aquila as legatus pro praetore of provincia Germania. Uti rogas. He, too, is an energetic citizen who has worked for the Religio. 1k. Marcus Curiatius Complutensis as consul of provincia Hispania. Uti rogas. 1l. Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Postumianus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Lacus Magni. His application is already in the Senate's mail list files. Uti rogas. 1m. Tiberius Galerius Paulinus as proconsul of provincia Mediatlantica. Uti rogas. 1n. Marcus Iulius Severus as consul of provincia Mexico. Uti rogas. 1o. Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Panonnia. Uti rogas. Lentulus is a fine young man who has done a great deal for this provincia, and for the Religio. 1p. Marcus Octavius Corvus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Sarmatia. Uti rogas, though I am none too familiar with him. 1q. Caius Curius Saturninus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Thule. Uti rogas.
    • SUV - On all the names put forward in all Provincia but Italia, as posted, amended and emended; Uti Rogas.
    • GIC - Marcus Aurelius Celsus: Abstineo. All others, Uti Rogas
    • MHM - To all items, Uti Rogas, with the exception of Celsus from Asia Citerior
    • MPH - 1a. Flavius Galerius Aurelianus as legatus pro praetore of provincia America Austrorientalis. Uti rogas. Pontifex Aurelianus has been a fine example of an active legatus pro praetore. His performance in this office has been all the more impressive when one considers the breadth of provincia Austrorientalis. 1b. Decimus Cassius Lupus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Argentina. Uti rogas. 1c. Marcus Aurelius Celsus as legatus pro praetor of provincia Asia Citerior. Abstineo. 1d. Marcus Lucretius Agricola as legatus pro praetore of provincia Asia Ulterior. Uti rogas. Senator Agricola has excelled in every office he has taken on. I am delighted to be able to vote to retain him in this office. 1e. Titus Arminius Genialis as legatus pro praetore of provincia Brasilia. Uti rogas. Another enthusiastic and energetic officer in every position he has held. He shall serve well in this important provincia. 1f.Titus Annaeus Regulus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Canada Citerior. His application is already in the Senate's mail list files. Uti rogas. 1g. Gnaeus Iulius Caesar as legatus pro praetore of provincia Canada Ulterior. Uti rogas. A difficult provincia to develop for us due to its size and population. It is good to be able to retain an experienced Legatus here. 1h. Titus Iulius Sabinus as proconsul of provincia Dacia. Uti rogas. Without question I support my collega, Consularius Pontifex Sabinus, who has done an excellent job in this office. 1i.Publius Memmius Albucius as praetor of provincia Gallia. Uti rogas. Another delightful duty to vote in support of my verbose and humorous Amicus Albucius. 1j. Titus Flavius Aquila as legatus pro praetore of provincia Germania. Uti rogas. Germania had been one of our strongest and fastest growing provincia and then fell into silence for a while. Aquila has reawakened it. I support his efforts and wish him continued success. 1k. Marcus Curiatius Complutensis as consul of provincia Hispania. Uti rogas. There is no question here either that Consul Complutensis in the man to serve in any position he is offered. He stepped in at a difficult time and has done well to rebuild Hispania for Nova Roma. 1l. Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Postumianus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Lacus Magni. His application is already in the Senate's mail list files. Uti rogas. My home provincia has been quiet for years and yet it has remained an important provincia in providing Nova Roma with revenue, Assidui, magistrati and sacerdotes. Three of our Pontifices are from Ohio alone. Pontifex Metellus is once more becoming active after resolving his private affairs. I know him to be well organized, disciplined, and energetic. I expect that he shall do well to revive the provincia internally so that it may continue to contribute to Nova Roma. 1m. Tiberius Galerius Paulinus as proconsul of provincia Mediatlantica. Uti rogas. 1n. Marcus Iulius Severus as consul of provincia Mexico. Uti rogas. Another difficult provincia to develop for Nova Roma. And a very important provincia in how it could help Nova Roma extend into areas further south. We shall need a strong Mexico to assist in organizing the Central American whose membership, although still small, has been growing. 1o.Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Panonnia. Uti rogas. A most excellent, energetic, devoted, and very active Legatus, I am delighted to vote once more for Pontifex Lentulus. 1p. Marcus Octavius Corvus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Sarmatia. Uti rogas. Sacerdos Iovis Corvus is a relatively new force in Nova Roma. I don't think many are yet aware of him. He has been successfully building what was a dormant provincia and he has been very active in building the religio Romana in his provincia. 1q. Caius Curius Saturninus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Thule. Uti rogas. Senator Saturninus shall have new challenges to face as CIO, but I am confident in his ability to meet those challenges and still serve as Legatus to his provincia.
    • FAC - 1a. Flavius Galerius Aurelianus as legatus pro praetore of provincia America Austrorientalis. VTI ROGAS. 1b. Decimus Cassius Lupus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Argentina. VTI ROGAS. 1c. Marcus Aurelius Celsus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Asia Citerior. VTI ROGAS. 1d. Marcus Lucretius Agricola as legatus pro praetore of provincia Asia Ulterior. VTI ROGAS: I met him in the past and I was impressed by his skills and ideas. 1e. Titus Arminius Genialis as legatus pro praetore of provincia Brasilia. VTI ROGAS. 1f.Titus Annaeus Regulus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Canada Citerior. His application is already in the Senate's mail list files. VTI ROGAS. 1g. Gnaeus Iulius Caesar as legatus pro praetore of provincia Canada Ulterior. VTI ROGAS. 1h. Titus Iulius Sabinus as proconsul of provincia Dacia. VTI ROGAS: Sabinus is doing great thing in Dacia. 1i. Publius Memmius Albucius as praetor of provincia Gallia. VTI ROGAS: Albucius is the best governor for a so important Provincia. 1j. Titus Flavius Aquila as legatus pro praetore of provincia Germania. VTI ROGAS. 1k. Marcus Curiatius Complutensis as consul of provincia Hispania. VTI ROGAS: A leader for NR and Hispania. 1l. Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Postumianus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Lacus Magni. His application is already in the Senate's mail list files. VTI ROGAS. 1m. Tiberius Galerius Paulinus as proconsul of provincia Mediatlantica. VTI ROGAS. 1n. Marcus Iulius Severus as consul of provincia Mexico. VTI ROGAS. 1o. Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Panonnia. VTI ROGAS. 1p. Marcus Octavius Corvus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Sarmatia. VTI ROGAS. 1q. Caius Curius Saturninus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Thule. VTI ROGAS: everyone know what he do for NR
    • MAM - 1. Flavius Galerius Aurelianus as legatus pro praetore of provincia America Austrorientalis. Uti Rogas. II.a.2. Decimus Cassius Lupus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Argentina. Uti Rogas. II.a.3. Marcus Aurelius Celsus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Asia Citerior. The consul announced the withdrawal of this candidate. II.a.4. Marcus Lucretius Agricola as legatus pro praetore of provincia Asia Ulterior. Uti Rogas. II.a.5. Titus Arminius Genialis as legatus pro praetore of provincia Brasilia. Uti Rogas. Titus Arminius is a very active gubernator, and is leading provincia Brasilia in the right way. I can only vote in his prorogation. II.a.6. Titus Annaeus Regulus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Canada Citerior. Uti Rogas. II.a.7. Gnaeus Iulius Caesar as legatus pro praetore of provincia Canada Ulterior. Uti Rogas. II.a.8. Titus Iulius Sabinus as proconsul of provincia Dacia. Uti Rogas. II.a.9. Publius Memmius Albucius as praetor of provincia Gallia. Uti Rogas. II.a.10. Titus Flavius Aquila as legatus pro praetore of provincia Germania. Uti Rogas. II.a.11. Marcus Curiatius Complutensis as consul of provincia Hispania. Uti Rogas. II.a.12. Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Postumianus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Lacus Magni. Uti Rogas. II.a.13. Tiberius Galerius Paulinus as proconsul of provincia Mediatlantica. Uti Rogas. II.a.14. Marcus Iulius Severus as consul of provincia Mexico. Uti Rogas. II.a.15. Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Panonnia. Uti Rogas. II.a.16. Marcus Octavius Corvus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Sarmatia. Uti Rogas. II.a.17. Caius Curius Saturninus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Thule. Uti Rogas.
    • ECF - -1a. Flavius Galerius Aurelianus as legatus pro praetore of provincia America Austrorientalis. Uti rogas. -1b. Decimus Cassius Lupus as legatus pro praetore of provincial Argentina. Uti rogas. -1c. Marcus Aurelius Celsus as legatus pro praetor of provincia Asia Citerior. Antiquo. -1d. Marcus Lucretius Agricola as legatus pro praetore of provincial Asia Ulterior. Uti rogas. -1e. Titus Arminius Genialis as legatus pro praetore of provincia Brasilia. Uti rogas. -1f.Titus Annaeus Regulus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Canada Citerior. Uti rogas. -1g. Gnaeus Iulius Caesar as legatus pro praetore of provincial Canada Ulterior. Uti rogas. -1h. Titus Iulius Sabinus as proconsul of provincia Dacia. Uti rogas. -1i. Publius Memmius Albucius as praetor of provincia Gallia. Uti rogas. -1j. Titus Flavius Aquila as legatus pro praetore of provincial Germania. Uti rogas. -1k. Marcus Curiatius Complutensis as consul of provincia Hispania. Uti rogas. -1l. Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Postumianus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Lacus Magni. Uti rogas. -1m. Tiberius Galerius Paulinus as proconsul of provincial Mediatlantica. Antiquo. -1n. Marcus Iulius Severus as consul of provincia Mexico. Uti rogas. - -1o. Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus as legatus pro praetore of provincial Panonnia. Uti rogas. -1p. Marcus Octavius Corvus as legatus pro praetore of provincial Sarmatia. Uti rogas. -1q. Caius Curius Saturninus as legatus pro praetore of provincial Thule. Uti rogas.
    • GVA - Uti rogas to all appointments (aside from Celsus for Asia Citerior)
    • CCS - -1a. Flavius Galerius Aurelianus as legatus pro praetore of provincia America Austrorientalis. Uti rogas. -1b. Decimus Cassius Lupus as legatus pro praetore of provincial Argentina. Uti rogas. -1c. Marcus Aurelius Celsus as legatus pro praetor of provincia Asia Citerior. Antiquo. -1d. Marcus Lucretius Agricola as legatus pro praetore of provincial Asia Ulterior. Uti rogas. It's always a pleasure to vote for him. -1e. Titus Arminius Genialis as legatus pro praetore of provincial Brasilia. Uti rogas. -1f.Titus Annaeus Regulus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Canada Citerior. Uti rogas. -1g. Gnaeus Iulius Caesar as legatus pro praetore of provincial Canada Ulterior. Uti rogas. -1h. Titus Iulius Sabinus as proconsul of provincia Dacia. Uti rogas. He created one of the provincial success-stories we have. Naturally he has my support. -1i. Publius Memmius Albucius as praetor of provincia Gallia. Uti rogas. I have understood that despite his poor record in other offices, he has done a decent job as governor. -1j. Titus Flavius Aquila as legatus pro praetore of provincial Germania. Uti rogas. -1k. Marcus Curiatius Complutensis as consul of provincia Hispania. Uti rogas. -1l. Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Postumianus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Lacus Magni. Uti rogas. -1m. Tiberius Galerius Paulinus as proconsul of provincial Mediatlantica. Antiquo. He is not suitable for any senior position. -1n. Marcus Iulius Severus as consul of provincia Mexico. Uti rogas. -1o. Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus as legatus pro praetore of provincial Panonnia. Uti rogas. Perhaps we see Pannonia as next success-story. -1p. Marcus Octavius Corvus as legatus pro praetore of provincial Sarmatia. Uti rogas. -1q. Caius Curius Saturninus as legatus pro praetore of provincia Thule. Uti rogas.


IIb) Praefectura Italia

Proposal

Senator Consularis Franciscus Apulus Caesar has requested to be prorogued as praefectus of Italia.

His achievements and his services to the Res publica are well known by this august body.

However, we have also received the candidacy of Gaius Aurelius Vindex. His proposal and assesment of the situation of Nova Roma in Italy, has been uploaded to the files in the Senate's mail list. You should decide, Patres et Matres Conscripti, who should be appointed as praefectus of Italia.


Results

Franciscus Apulus Caesar : 18 UTI ROGAS, 8 ANTIQUO, 3 ABSTINEO: Passed;
Gaius Aurelius Vindex : 8 UTI ROGAS, 18 ANTIQUO, 3 ABSTINEO: Failed:

Franciscus Apulus Caesar is prorogued as praefectus Italiae.


Votes and opinions

  • MCC - UR to Sen. F. Apulus Caesar with the recommendation that Vindex will be included in the structure of government of Italia and in the Curia Italiae
  • MIS - UR to Senator Consularis F. Apulus Caesar
  • GEM - After careful consideration and a great deal of thought I support his (FACs) continuation in office. I also encourage Vindex to take a more active role in Nova Roman government. VTI ROGAS FAC
  • GPL - UR for Vindex. A new perspective may help in this important province.
  • PMA - UR for Fr. Apulus Caesar. Non profit making corporations like Pomerium are useful tools to boost romanity and spread the name of Nova Roma, as long that they stay in a dynamic relation with it. Even if Proconsul Caesar investment of time in the res publica is not as high as a few years ago, like most of our Illustrious citizens who have resumed their cursus honorum, the fact that he has requested his prorogation as praefectus Italiae shows the honor that he still sees in this magistracy, and his commitment to serve it in the frame of our State. Renewing our support is a positive sign to our Italian cives involved in Pomerium that Nova Roma has well understood their motivations to develop the romanity for the everyone's interest, including our republic's one, and their will staying in the heart of it.

ANTIQUO for Gaius Aurelius Vindex, who deserves our attention and must be kept in the ranks of our officers.

  • TOP - UR for Franciscus Apulus Caesar. Antiquo for Gaius Aurelius Vindex. He should consider getting some experience within Nova Roma before running for a leadership position.
  • TGP - UR for Gaius Aurelius Vindex.
  • CFD - UR for Franciscus Apulus Caesar.
  • MLA - UR to Senator Consularis F. Apulus Caesar with the hope that Gaius Aurelius Vindex will join his staff. Having heard the opinions of C. Aurelius I eagerly anticipate his deeds and I sincerely hope that he will take this opportunity to demonstrate his capacity while working with the current leadership.
  • CFBQ - UR to Consularis Franciscus Apulus Caesar. ANTIQUO to Gaius Aurelius Vindex.
  • TIS - UR. Consularis Apulus Caesar represents the necessary equilibrium between Nova Roma and the association Pomerium where the association Pomerium is the necessary connection between Italia Nova Roma and the Italian institutions. A competition between these associations can result in damages in a part or another. Aurelius Vindex, a close friend of mine, is fine candidate, too, with good sense of duty and fine loyalty to Nova Roma. Working this year in the Curia Italica and receiving the Apulus Caesar support he will find the best ways to maintain that necessary equilibrium.
  • QSP - UR for Vindex
  • ATMC - UR to retain Consularis Apulus as Praefectus.
  • QFM - ABS
  • EIL - UR to Consularis Franciscus Apulus Caesar.
  • ATS - Hoping that I am voting for Franciscus Apulus Caesar, assentior UR. I do not know enough about Vindex to make a decision regarding his candidacy, therefore abstineo if his candidacy is separate. In any case, he should apprentice himself to some magistrate or other and get some experience before taking this on.
  • SUV - Fr Apulus Caesar: ANT. Ga Aurelius Vindex: UR.
  • GIC - UR for Vindex.
  • MHM - UR, Apulus Caesar is a successful praefectus;. We have heard about Vindex, let him work with Apulus Caesar and show what he can do to help his province.
  • DIPI - UR for Vindex. Nothing against Caesar, he has served long and admirably but I am willing to give Vindex a try, especially since he wants to focus more on the religio.
  • GMM - UR pro Francisco Apulo Caesare
  • MMPH - Italia holds special interest for me as the home of my bisogni e famiglia. I am deeply concerned, as Pontifex Maximus, to hear of the complaints leveled against Consularius Apulus by fellow cultores Deorum. However, I am well aware of the position of our Praefectus and of the reasoning behind it. Nova Roma is a diverse organization and as such it holds diverse interests and goals. Praefectus Apulus has offered to take Vindex into his administration, and I would like to see Vindex given the opportunity to develop the religio Romana more in this praefecture. For the time being I think it is best if Vindex work towards his goals within the efforts of others who are also struggling to build the praefecture further. Vindex should concentrate on building a strong and stable community of cultores Deorum to support the praefecture. And I trust that he shall receive the support of Praefectus Apulus in his efforts. After considering many things, I think it is in Nova Roma's best interest, and in the interest for the long range goals of the religio Romana in Italia, to retain Consularius Apulus as Praefectus. Adsentior uti rogas.
  • FAC - ABS
  • MIP - UR to F. Apulus Caesar.
  • MAM - Antiquo, and so I vote for Vindex. I am not against the honored consular Fr. Apulus, but in favor of change and perhaps renovation.
  • ECF - Uti rogas for Fr. Apulus Caesar.
  • FGA - UR to Consularis Franciscus Apulus Caesar. I have always admired his ability to cross lines and build bridges among otherwise very disagreeable sorts of people.
  • GVA - UR to Vindex as praefectus of Italia.
  • CCS - UR for Fr. Apulus Caesar. I hope Vindex and other citizens in Italy will support and help him in his work.


ITEM III. Flag design

Proposal

The Consules will open a flag design competition, accepting submissions from citizens only.


III.1: A new design will enable us to copyright our flag and be fully protected. The current design is 200 years old and public domain. The change may include the addition of our service mark "Nova Roma" and/or may include the addition of a distinctive feature to the current design to make it uniquely our own and meet copyright parameters.

III.1.1A: Citizen Contestants should send their proposals within a month.

III.1.1B: Incentives in the way of prizes may include: Nova Roma sestertii and the proof sestertii, possibly exempt the winner from tax payment for a year (with approval), Lararium supplies or another appropriate prize, or choice of prizes, to be determined by the special task force.


III.1.2: Our Service Mark alone does not cover our Flag, only the words "Nova Roma," which cannot be used on any product without Nova Roma's authorization. This is a link and explanation from a law firm specializing in patent, trademark law: http://www.piercela w.edu/thomasfiel d/ipbasics/ avoiding- patent-trademark-and-copyright- problems. php III.2.1A: The few products that Nova Roma is offering now, like flyers and posters, are very poor in design and concept, not professional and may be open to copyright disputes.

III.3: The original flag proposal submitted by Senator T. Galerius Paulinus should continue as approved by the Senate with additional details such as price quote, sizes and distribution worked out in the NRFlag project yahoo ML. This will also encourage progress. It will take some time to for the contest to proceed, the new flag art to be generated and approved by the Senate etc. III.3.1: Citizens will perceive added value for these flags as they will be, in essence, a limited edition. No more will be made thusly and so those who collect will buy them up. We have support of the NRflag project through the Cohors to see this through with a target date by April 21st 2009, Rome's Birthday. III.3.2: In addition it is proposed that all funds from the flags (minus the costs) be channeled back to the new flag initiative. III.3.3: Senatrix L. Livia Plauta has generously offered $1500 of her own money to this initiative. If utilized it will not be a drain to the treasury and the proceeds of the original flag proposition can be used to continue to support the funding of the purchase and distribution of the new and copyrighted Nova Roma flag.

III.4: A new total image of NR with a modern, professional, attractive style. The following will also be included in a Marketing Business Plan III.4.1: New logotype III.4.2: Coordinated image: flyers, posters, official stationary and legal documents, etc. III.4.3: New web site layout, official email, newsletters, etc. III.4.4: Marketing: flags, t-shirts, coins, etc. III.4.5. Magazines: web e-zines and printed ones. III.4.6: The first step could be the new flag design.


Results

9 UR, 14 ANTIQUO, 6 ABSTINEO: this item has failed.


Votes and opinions

The following senators have voted "UR":

  • with no additional voting opinion: MCC, MIS, MLA, CFBQ, MMPH, ATMC, EIL
  • with the voting opinion below:
    • MHM - UR. Let the citizens old and new contribute. We have everything to gain.
    • FAC - UR: As suggested to the Consules, I hope this proposal would be involved in a more and new detailed and plan of promotion of our organization.

The following senators have voted "ABS":

  • with no additional voting opinion: CFD, MIP, MAM
  • with the voting opinion below:
    • GEM - with a request to the consuls to incorporate all this month's discussion into a revised proposal for a contest to develop a new Nova Roma logo, which may or may not become part of a future flag. I think there are issues that remain unsettled, and I can not vote to go forward at this time, but I do think the idea of a contest open to all citizens has merit, and I'd like to see it happen;
    • PMA - not to prevent opening a possible interesting and creative work, and to pay homage to our collega Livia's generous act of evergetism. In the same time, the creation of a new flag has not being showed as a real necessity. In this spirit, we must not forget that, even if, according national laws, the expression 'SPQR' can be considered as being in the public domain, our republic should face its contradictions in this field: we cannot pretend that *we* are Rome, and, at the same time, not trying to affirm this pretension.
    • TIS - Abstaining is in fact my future trust vote for an item which requires more clarifications.

The following senators have voted "ANT":

  • with no additional voting opinion: GPL, TGP, QSP, GIC, GMM, ECF, GVA
  • with the voting opinion below:
    • QFM - New flag for Nova Roma is unnecessary. I Like the idea of Iunius that "SQPNR" logos should be our corporate symbol.
    • ATS - Let us design a logo or whatever, not redesign the flag.
    • SUV - I am still not sure the issue has been fully resolved as to whether we are seeking a copyrightable corporate logo (which would be our governmental insignia) or a symbol the State of Nova Roma.
    • DIPI - We don't need a new flag, our current one has served us well for years. I have no objection to creating a new logo but that is something entirely different.
    • FGA - New flag for the respublica is unnecessary but I firmly believe we should consider "SQPNR" logos for stationary, books, bumperstickers, flyers, informational pamphlets, etc.
    • CCS - I would welcome a more coordinated approach for our design management.
    • TOP - We might need an additional logotype, but we DON'T need a new flag. If we can't protect the copyright, the world will not end.


ITEM IV. Youngs' Roman Corner and Postcard exchange

Proposal

1.0 Mission: The Young Roman's Corner and Postcard Exchange is created to help the children of Nova Roman citizens to learn about our Res publica and her provinces, and to promote bonds of friendship between children around the world, a better knowledge of Latin, and a true identity for our children, as future citizens of Nova Roma.

2.0 Summary: Project leader M. Octavius Corvus, legatus pro praetore of Sarmatia, will coordinate an email exchange and monthly newsletter. These will include information regarding a featured child of a citizen, birthdays, holidays, the different provinces, competitions and varied learning materials. The children may join by completeing a questionnaire that will be downloaded from the web site of Nova Rome and, once filled, it would be sent to an specific email address, to be created by M. Octavius Corvus.

3.0 Objectives: 3.1 Motivate Parents and Children to be more involved in Nova Roma. 3.2 Encourage creativity in our children through artwork will be used for Nova Roma postcards. 3.3 Promote communication through email exchange between children of citizens under 18 and a monthly newsletter to children and parents. 3.4 Promote an educational atmosphere through Nova Roma activities. 3.5 Encourage Nova Roman Scholars to submit short age appropriate articles.

4.0 Goals: 4.1 Increase membership and membership participation through family involvement. 4.2 Increase revenue due to seasonal postcards with the children's' art that can be purchased online. 4.3 Dedicated website for this purpose.


Results

29 UTI ROGAS 0 ANTIQUO 0 ABSTINEO

Every senator voted just "uti rogas" (UR), in one or another form ("assentior uti rogas", "yes", etc.), except the following ones, who added the following commentaries or specifications:

  • PMA - for this generous idea.
  • TIS - This is an interesting project which can give to the minor applicants to the Nova Roma citizenship (our future citizens) a really chance to keep in connection closely.
  • QFM - It will be interesting if something comes of it.
  • ATS - This appears to be a good idea.
  • SUV - I am in favor of activities, which will involve our young people in a supervised, safe and educational manner.
  • GVA - UR to the postcard exchange
  • CCS - I don't see any harm in this effort although I'm a bit sceptical of the success of it.


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