Political Representations Act: 1773

== The Political Representations Act: 1773 – 1 Cun. I c.5 ==
Be it enacted by the King's Divine Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Councils of Nobles and of Ministers, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:-
The monarch of Pyrus has granted his subjects the ability to elect officials to various state offices.  This has given rise to the political party and these must have some regulation.
1ai)    Political parties can legally exist unless they break the law.
1aii)   Political parties of one cannot exist.  However individuals may run as independents.
1bi)    Political parties must register themselves and their broad political ideologies to exist legally.
2ai)    Parties may nominate, in any manner they see fit, candidates for the following
institutions elections.
a) The Council of Ministers.
b) The Assembly of Representatives (League of Armed Neutrality).
c) The Credish Council.
d) The Anzion Assembly.
e) The Lihexian Chamber.Repealed by 9 Cel. I c. 2
f)  The Imperial Senate.
g) Local Government.Repealed by 9 Cel. I c. 2
2bi)    There shall be no charge on the candidates to run for office.Repealed by 10 Cel. I c. 5
3ai)    Parties may raise funds.
3aii)   So long as they do not compromise the political neutrality of their position.
3bi)    Parties may spend funds as they see fit.Repealed by 10 Cel. I c. 4
4ai)    Office holders must vacate their position for the winner of the next election in good
time.
5ai)    Electoral colleges may not be formed.
5aii)   Ballot rigging is a serious crime.
6ai)    Voting is always by secret ballot.
6bi)    Votes may not be cast by proxy.
6ci)    All citizens must vote in elections to the Council of Ministers.
7ai)    Aliens may set up political parties in Pyrus and The Pyrusian Empire.
7aii)   All alien political parties must pay homage to the monarch by presenting a gift of one thousand gold crowns.Repealed by 10 Cel. I c. 5
7bi)    The monarch may not run for elected office.
7bii)   The heir to the throne may not run for elected office or hold elected office at the coronation.
8ai)    Non-elected officials may choose to represent a party if they wish.
8aii)   Nobility may not be elected to the Council of Ministers.
Passed
Mr Xave Mandran – First Minister
For and on behalf of the Council of Ministers
Passed
His Imperial Highness, Cunglas I the King of Pyrus
For and on behalf of the Council of Nobles
Signed
His Imperial Highness, Cunglas I the King of Pyrus
== Footnotes ==
Category:Pyrusian Statutes