Constitution of the City-State of Froúrio

The constitution of Froúrio establishes the city-state of Froúrio and has jurisdiction over the islands that constitute Froúrio nisí. This version of the constitution was replaced following the fall of Froúrio in the autumn of 4706. This document is succeeded by the Second Constitution of Froúrio.

Purpose

The constitution serves as an aggregate of the fundamental principles that constitute the legal basis of the city-state of Froúrio. It serves to establish precedents and along with subsequently codified laws establish how the city-state is to be governed.

Document Structure

Clauses

Article 1 - Citizenship, Residency and Indenture

Citizenship

Establishes the pre-requisites of citizenship (citizens).

Residency

Also establishes the pre-requisites, terms and procedures of residency (metics).

Other Inhabitants

Defines status of other non-citizen, non-resident inhabitants and establishes the duty to obey the laws of Froúrio.

Indenture

Defines indenture and establishes what conditions an individual may become indentured/lose the rights of citizenship or residency, acceptable terms of service and procedures for manumission.

Article 4 - Drafting of Laws

Allows for other Drákon League city-states to propose new laws for consideration. Establishes a committee of citizens responsible for finald rafting, review, approval and amending laws. Defines the term of membership of the committee, procedures, powers and limits of the committee.

Article 5 - Administration and Enforcement of Laws

Establishes citizen offices responsible for execution and administration of laws. Defines the term of each office and its procedures, powers and limits.

Article 6 - Adjudication of Laws

Establishes the system of magistrates, their jurisdiction, limitations of judgement and rights of appeal to a committee formed from other member city-states.

References

The document references a code of laws (also currently being drafted).

Publication Status

The document is in draft form.

Legal status

The constitution is valid from signature and covers the city-state of Froúrio as well as the entire island complex of Froúrio nisí. It does not cover Eleusis.

Historical Details

Background

The original constitution of Froúrio remained in effect until the fall of the city and death of its citizenry in the fall of 4706.

Term

The document is in force from signature. It can be ammended through the process defined in the constitution.

Type

Decree, Governmental

Medium

Papyrus

Authoring Date

4660

Ratification Date