Council of Honored Citizens

Following a strong belief that only the citizenry knows what is best for the citizenry, the Sovereignty of Juoi’s legislative branch is governed by the Council of Honored Citizens. Like its name implies, the Council of Honored Citizens is comprised of nine exceptional citizens of the planet.

The criteria for deciding who makes it onto the council is different for each seat to ensure that a diverse mix of people and ideas are presented and addressed. The members of the council serve for life, but may also decide to step down if they so choose. Any member can also be voted off of the council by the public if it’s felt that they aren’t serving the people’s interest.

In order to pass laws, a majority vote is required. It is then given to the Council of Section Leaders for a final ratification.

Originally, the council only had seven seats, but once Pek Kular was colonized by the Sages, it was decided to open up the council to include them. Mersi Station was also included to keep the number of seats odd.

Seats

 * First Seat – The first seat is given to one who has enriched Juoi in diverse but vitally important ways and who has clearly and selflessly worked for the betterment of all who live on the planet. The first seat also has the honor of automatically being a part of the Council of Section Leaders as a representative.


 * Second Seat – The second seat is for one who has gone above and beyond the call of duty for the defense of Juoi.


 * Third Seat – The third seat is for one who has demonstrated a keen grasp of economics and who has used that knowledge and wealth to help the less fortunate.


 * Fourth Seat – The fourth seat is for one who comes from a poor, working-class background, but who has worked to help out others.


 * Fifth Seat – The fifth seat is only open to one who comes from the continent of Paridis. However, they must demonstrate ways they have improved Juoi.


 * Sixth Seat – The sixth seat is only open to one who comes from the continent of Stoni. However, they must demonstrate ways they have improved Juoi.
 * Seventh Seat – The seventh seat is only open to one who comes from the continent of Ixplor. However, they must demonstrate ways they have improved Juoi.


 * Eighth Seat – The eighth seat is only open to one who comes from the continent of Pek Kular. However, they must demonstrate ways they have improved Juoi.


 * Ninth Seat – The ninth seat is only open to one has lived a significant amount of time on Mersi Station. However, they must demonstrate ways they have improved Juoi.