Session February 2768

 

The Senate of Nova Roma grants Gaius Claudius Quadratus, the duly appointed scribe of Publius Annaeus Constantinus Placidus, access to the Censorial database of Nova Roma for the remainder of 2768 AUC or until such time as his service under Censor Placidus is terminated, which ever occurs first.

The Senate of Nova Roma grants a prior service exemption for Tiberius Marcius Ramazinus and appoints Tiberius Marcius Ramazinus as governor of America Gallica.

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==Item VI - Book Compilation Issue (Multiple items)==

In light of the seriousness and depth of the issue here, this item will be broken down to individual parts that all together make up this specific item. Each of those parts are independent but related to the whole. Each part will stand on its own merit and a no vote on any question will not negate any succeeding question. In other words, please make sure to vote for EACH question.

==Item V.A.==

===Proposal===

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| style="text-align:center; font-size:8pt;" | MCGG

| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "I vote 'Yes' to this item only because Item B Directs L. Vitellius Triarius to make a good faith effort in contacting all the contributors in seeking approval before republishing."

| style="background:gray; text-align:center; font-size:8pt; color:#ffffff;" | Abstineo

| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "I agree with the idea in principle, however I think item B should be satisfied with regard to authors' respective approvals, and any other legal issues carefully reviewed before we approve item A."

==Item V.B.==

Does the Senate direct L. Vitellius Triarius make a good faith effort to contact all of the contributors of the book to see their

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| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "If Triarius managed to contact all contributors that would be great and removed my apprension of possible future problems on the matter."

==Item V.C.==

Does the Senate direct next year's consuls to draft procedures and all necessary agreements to met and protect the Organization?

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| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "Taking this to meaning that next years Consuls should figure if the disclaimers in the wiki are strong enough so NR can use the wiki material as it seems fit I agree."

| style="text-align:center; font-size:8pt;" | MCGG

| style="text-align:center; font-size:8pt;" | LCSF

| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "with respect to the above"

==Item V.D.==

Does Nova Roma retain the ownership of the content in all official public fora or Sodalitas?

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| style="background:red; text-align:center; font-size:8pt; color:#ffffff;" | Antiquo

| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "As a writer myself I hold the stance that if I write the work then it is ultimately my work. That is non-negotiable."

| style="background:red; text-align:center; font-size:8pt; color:#ffffff;" | Antiquo

| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "I share the concerns of G. Amelius Crassus and Statia Cornelia"

| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "Nova Roma should retain as much control and ownership of the archives as it can within any limits imposed by service agreements and applicable law. However, Nova Roma should not attempt to claim copyright for the content of email lists. Nova Roma should have a disclaimer associated with each of the fora, possibly as part of the group description, stating in part that the opinions expressed in the fora do not necessarily reflect the official views of Nova Roma etc."

==Item V.E.==

Does Nova Roma adopt the following (This Notice was prepared and posted by M. Pompeius Caninus)?

"I, NAME HERE, am a volunteer with Nova Roma, Inc. For consideration which I acknowledge, I agree to assign to Nova Roma, Inc., the copyright in any materials I create (the Works) within the course of my volunteer work. By assigning all right, title, and interest in the Works, Nova Roma, Inc. agrees to:<br>

:1. allow me to include the Works or a reproduction of the Works in my portfolio or other such compilation, to be shown to my prospective employers or clients. All such portfolio uses must include a notice of Nova Roma, Inc.' copyright ownership;

:2. acknowledge my transfer of the Works to Nova Roma, Inc. as a charitable contribution;

:3. make a good faith effort to provide me with attribution in all versions of the Works.

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| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "Perfect."

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==Item V.F.==

Does Nova Roma adopt the following disclaimer (This notice I received from Q. Fabius Maximus)?

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| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "Ditto as above."

| style="text-align:center; font-size:8pt;" | MCGG

| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "What the notice simply says is that if you have no business with Nova Roma you shouldn't be reading their mail. You cannot forward the contents of said mail to anyone else. And unless the information contained refers to you or with something that you are involved with in Nova Roma, you cannot retain the mail for use at a later date."

Should the arrangement for compensation for the sale of the book(s) compiled by L. Vitellus Triarius be based on the following percentage?<br>

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| style="text-align:center; font-size:8pt;" | Option 2

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| style="text-align:center; font-size:8pt;" | Option 3

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| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "First of all I want to stress that Triarius initiative is excellent and it shouldn't be any doubt on it. The fact that one contributor to the wiki have raised copyrights issues is the only point I would like to see completely solved and safeguarded before going ahead with the project. I don't know exactly what even thEn would be the fair amount for each part so I will also abstain."

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| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "He had the gumption to make use of this, so why should he not reap the majority of the rewards?"

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| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "After some additional reflection, I believe Triarius should be rewarded for taking steps to provide knowledge to Nova Roma's citizens. There has been much debate this year about whether or not the Collegium Pontificum has any duties or responsibilities related to instructing the citizens in, or promoting practice of, the cultus deorum romanorum. Triarius attempted to fill a void left by those who could not understand or would not acknowledge a need for the Collegium Pontificum of Nova Roma to nurture and guide citizens interested in the cultus deorum romanorum in a way that was not required of the Collegium Pontificum or the sacerdotes of ancient Rome. So, in this particular case, I feel Triarius should be generously rewarded for taking steps that support Nova Roma's goals in a critical area where more experienced leaders have taken no initiative."

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==Item VI - Appointment of Governor - Lucius Ulpius Atellus==

It is my pleasure to recommend the appointment of a new Governor:<br>

Here is a copy of his request that he sent:<br>

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| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "With my best wishes for great success as governor."

| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "Congrats to L. Ulpus Atellus in his new position and his efforts to have an active Provincia."

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| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "I will leave this to Senators who know the candidate and can therefore make a more valid vote. I am just getting back and I don't know this citizen."

==Item VII - Future Fund Raising Authorization Senatus Consulta==

Beginning Next year, The CFO plans to focus time and resources of Nova

Roma for the effort of Fund raising.

The products that the CFO intends to purchase are:

all product in a timely manner. The CFO would be allowed to assess a

handing fee no greater than 2.5% in addition to the shipping charges as

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==Item VIII - Elevation to Patrician Status Recommendation to C. Decius Laterensis==

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| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "Considering the objective and the fact there isn't any Patrician candidate for the religious office I will gladly vote in agreement. May we bee able to honor Pater Mars adequately."

| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "As I also agree that adoption would have been the preferred method for this elevation of status. I also understand that the Pontifex Maximus who summons the Comitiia Curiata has been absent as of late. With that in mind I understand the need of expediency.  Although we the Senate must be careful to not set the expectation of precedent. Laterensis is being elevated to serve as Priest (Flamen?) to Mars, who was a guardian of Rome. We are elevating Laterensis to give proper respect to a revered Deity of Rome. It is not the case of 'silver platter' syndrome. I think this should be made abundantly clear."

| style="background:red; text-align:center; font-size:8pt; color:#ffffff;" | Antiquo

| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "Only the Founder can elevate families. He did so with myself and Minucius as a reward for service to the Republic. Have a Patrician adopt Decius. Otherwise I fear you set a dangerous precedent."

| style="background:red; text-align:center; font-size:8pt; color:#ffffff;" | Antiquo

| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "As I have said in session, there exists at law a perfectly adequate method for Laterensis to be elevated to the patrician order. It is called adoption. This part of the constitution is best used where entire large families should be elevated, and where mass adoption is not practical. In this case it is one person, and for the purposes of filling a position. Even if this is passed, to my mind  Laterensis should be adopted. All that is needed is a patrician with at least 18 years age difference. Using this provision of the Constitution to elevate one person is overkill and sets a dangerous precedent."

| style="background:red; text-align:center; font-size:8pt; color:#ffffff;" | Antiquo

| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "Sure I recommend and hope for the best but I believe the Lex Equitia Familia requires C. Decius 'adopted' by adrogato. Please look about 3/4 way down the text and you'll find the comitia adopted procedure. Could we consider an amendment to this law (through comitia of course) which perhaps states that the CP and the Senate, a simple majority from both of these bodies, is enough to change the order of a citizen if such a change is **solely** for the granting of a religious position? It is a lovely law, full of excellent historical research. But from a Nova Roma perspective, it seems rather counterproductive to legally compel a citizen to pull a 'Publius Clodius' maneuver to fill such an important position in this day and time."

| style="background:red; text-align:center; font-size:8pt; color:#ffffff;" | Antiquo

| style="text-align:left; font-size:8pt;" | "There is no pressing, urgent need to fill this position in the Collegium Pontificum. So, a traditional and conservative solution is probably best. In cases such as this, a citizen should be required to pursue adoption by a patrician family before any other option for elevation to patrician status is approved by this body. There are perhaps forty or so active patrician citizens who are of suitable age who could adopt Laterensis. Adoption would cause a name change but if Laterensis is sincere in his desire to serve as a flamen then a name change should be a minor concern."