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==== '''Decree of the Four''' ==== | ==== '''Decree of the Four''' ==== | ||
The Council of Four forms the backbone of the representation of Kalmar both internally (nationally) and externally (internationally). The Council of Four, which includes the mayor of the town and three other residents. All members of the council hold equal voting and vetoing power. | The Council of Four forms the backbone of the representation of Kalmar both internally (nationally) and externally (internationally). The Council of Four, which includes the mayor of the town and three other residents. All members of the council hold equal voting and vetoing power. | ||
* The Council of Four is an Oligarchy largely influenced by Democratic values, where the mayor is a permanent member of the | * The Council of Four is an Oligarchy largely influenced by Democratic values, where the mayor is a permanent member of the Council, while the other three members are elected to power by residents of the town of Kalmar, Karlskrona or Borgholm. | ||
* Elected members of the Council of Four should represent their town’s wishes in internal affairs. | |||
* No one entity in the Council of Four should wield more than or equal to 50% control over domestic affairs. | * No one entity in the Council of Four should wield more than or equal to 50% control over domestic affairs. | ||
* The Council of Four is concerned with the prosperity and general wellbeing of the people, and should these concerns be overshadowed by those of self-interests, the residents of the town may request a referendum for the stepping down of a member, with the assistance of the nation’s sovereign. | * The Council of Four is concerned with the prosperity and general wellbeing of the people, and should these concerns be overshadowed by those of self-interests, the residents of the town may request a referendum for the stepping down of a member, with the assistance of the nation’s sovereign. | ||
* The Council of Four holds dictatorial power only over the internal wealth of the town, which does not include valuable possessions of the people of Kalmar and the building rights of the town. | * The Council of Four holds dictatorial power only over the internal wealth of the town, which does not include valuable possessions of the people of Kalmar and the building rights of the town. | ||
* The members of the Council of Four should not compromise or gamble internal security for self-benefit, such as misappropriating funds of the town for personal gains. | |||
* The Mayor in the Council of Four is the representative of the Council and the people, in national events like elections or sessions. However, the Mayor has to truthfully convey the wishes of the people and not those of his/her own. | * The Mayor in the Council of Four is the representative of the Council and the people, in national events like elections or sessions. However, the Mayor has to truthfully convey the wishes of the people and not those of his/her own. | ||
* In the absence of a member in the Council of Four, the power vested in the absent councillor is shared amongst the other three equally. | * In the absence of a member in the Council of Four, the power vested in the absent councillor is shared amongst the other three equally. | ||