COMITIA CENTURIATA SESSION V: (Apr. 28 - Mai. 17)

[Gaius Curtius Philo]

Representing Consul L. Aurelius Curio,

The fifth session of the Comitia Centuriata is to be called to order starting on the 28th of Aprilis. All Roman Republic citizens are called to attend. This is a meeting called to ratify the laws and amendments last passed by the Senate of the Roman Republic.

Auspices will be taken by a Provisional Augur on the day of the Assembly.

The order of business is as follows:

I. Ratification of Amendment of LEX CURIATORUM: On the removal of senators from the senate
(SENATE DISCUSSION: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1617)

II. Ratification of LEX CURTIA-COMINIA: On automated denarii tax payments at the time of the annual census.
(SENATE DISCUSSION: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1616)

The session is to begin on Aprilis 28th, provided favourable auspices.

The debate phase will proceed from the 28th of Aprilis until the 6th of Maius.

Voting is scheduled to begin 6th of Maius and close on 17th of the same month.

Thus has been decided by our Consul.

Valete,
C. Curtius Philo Aurelianus
Tribunus Laticlavius L. Curionis Consulis

[Gaius Cominius Laenas]

If the Consul needs help with the backend of the election system I volunteer as Rogator. I created the election system, so I know how it works.

[Publius Iunius Brutus]

Brutus Augur Sal.

I have not witnessed Ex Caelo. I have witnessed Ex Auibus. Alites seen from the northeast. Alites seen in the form of cardinal which landed in the northeast corner of the auguraculum. Oscines heard from the south. I witnessed no Ex Diris.

Divine messengers for you and for Rome, established by this ordinance reported by Augur P. Iunius Brutus to Consul L. Aurelius Curio who took these auspices.

AVES ADMITTUNT for opening a meeting of the Comitia Centuriata and Senate on this day of IV Kal. Mai. L. Curtio L. Aurelio cos.

[Lucius Aurelius Curio]

Curio Sal.

I thank Provisional Augur Brutus for taking these auspices on behalf of the Republic. I accept his assessment of the signs and declare this Comitia Centuriata session now open!

Debate shall take place from 28th of Aprilis until the 6th of Maius. After that we shall go into the voting phase, where all citizens may vote through the ballet that will be sent to your email attached to your Roman Republic account. This shall take place from 6th of Maius until the 17th of Maius. Reminder to everyone to not debate or vote on N days, as per the calendar, if you are a cultor.

The above items are the ones to be discussed during this meeting, and voted upon on the back end of the meeting. Quaestor Laenas shall serve as Rogator for this session of the Comitia Centuriata.

As is the tradition, I open this session of the Comitia Centuriata with the following ceremony which I conducted. May Iupiter, Iuno, Mars, Minerva, Quirinus, Concordia, and all the Gods and Goddesses favorable to the Roman people support this meeting and lend assistance towards a beneficial outcome.

Reveal More Text

(head covered: capite velato)
(wash hands in water)

Allow this unspoiled and humble water to rinse away my impurities. I perform this act in preparation to come before you, the mighty known and unknown divinities, I desire to be pure and to be pleasing and worthy. May this simple water, the lifeblood of all mortal things, remove any contamination from my body. May it symbolically cleanse my heart and mind and remind me of the virtues as I come before you. From this act I hope that my presence is pleasing and non-offensive to you. Allow me to be worthy to offer you my praise and invoke your generous benevolence. May you make it so.

(dry hands)

PRAEFATIO - PREFACE

Mother Vesta, as you were brought from Troy to Rome, may you be brought and kept close to the heart of this refounded Res publica. Oh mother Vesta, you have protected the Roman people for generations. Protect us the descendants of the Roman people of old. Fill our hearts with warmth and with your favour. As you unify the Roman family, unify the extended family of Roman people from around the world. As the people and magistrates of the Res Publica gather from all corners of the world, come be with us in this assembly! Fill our intentions with warmth and light. In establishing a strong and prosperous Res publica, may others be inspired to raise alters in your name and invite you into their homes. Allow this task to spark a renewed passion within men and women for you and the gods and goddess of Rome.

(light oil lamp and light incense coals)

Oh, Vesta, for this petition accept this libation of wine which I now pour before you, and upon your will make it so.

(offer wine)

Oh, Ianus, two-headed opener of all things. Great father of all beginnings and endings, the holder of all the keys to all the gateways, I pray and beseech you, aid the refounded Roman Repubic. As the people and magistrates of the Res Publica gather from all corners of the world, come be with us in this assembly! Look kindly upon the beginning of a new Senate and Comitia Centuriata session which meets today. Provide the people with a strong and inspired gathering. In this task may we have your support. May you provide us with steadfast resolution to complete this task to success. Assist us in making this task pleasing to you. Allow our work to inspire others towards the gods and goddesses. May your benevolence in opening this doorway and making available this opportunity facilitate communication with the Gods and Goddesses and the propagation of cultural Romanitas worldwide. May this work assist others to recognizing and offer praise to you and all the rightful Roman divinities. Iunus, may your favour our work and offer this community kind aid in all our daily affairs. For this petition may you accept this offering of frankincense which I now burn. Upon your will make it so.

(offer frankincense)

Iupiter Optimus Maximus, father and guardian of mankind! If it is your will that the Roman People be united together in this Res Publica then offer your favour. As the people and magistrates of the Res Publica gather from all corners of the world, come be with us in this assembly! Grant the Senate and Comitia Centuriata wisdom and inspiration, and the correct knowledge to make enlightened decisions. Recognize our task as worthy of offering the Gods and Goddesses good praise. In creating and tending to this Res Publica, may others be inspired to raise alters in your name. Allow this task be a spark that ignites a renewed passion within other men and women for the Gods and Goddess of Rome. May you Father Iupiter, grant the senatores, magistrates and the Roman people your aid in all daily tasks, favour this community and keep us and our families from harm. Iupiter for this petition may you accept this offering of frankincense which I now burn before your image. Upon your will make it so.

(offer frankincense)

Iuno Regina, mother and guardian of mankind! Offer the Res publica and its people your favour. As the people and magistrates of the Res Publica gather from all corners of the world, come be with us in this assembly! Grant the Senate and Comitia Centuriata the inspiration, and the correct knowledge to establish a Res Publica that pleases you. Assist the efforts of the Senate and Comitia Centuriata and through this assembly dictate the will of the Yourself and the Gods and Goddesses. Let our work please you. May you provide the Roman people with the courage and steadfast resolution to complete this task with success. In establishing a strong and prosperous Res publica, may others be inspired to raise alters in your name. Allow this small task to be a spark that ignites a renewed passion within men and women for the Gods and Goddess of Rome. Iuno, for this petition, may accept this offering of frankincense which I now burn before your image. Upon your will make it so.

(offer frankincense)

Come, hear our prayer, golden-haired Minerva, and favour the task that we now embark upon. As the people and magistrates of the Res Publica gather from all corners of the world, come be with us in this assembly! As you inspired the wise in ancient times, may you come now to the Senate and Comitia Centuriata of the Res Publica with your divine wisdom. Assist the people and magistrates in establishing a just and vitreous Res publica. Assist the efforts of the Senate and Comitia Centuriata and through this assembly dictate the will of the Yourself and the Gods and Goddesses. Let our work please you. May you provide the Roman people with the courage and steadfast resolution to complete this task with success. Allow our work to inspire others towards yourself and your divinity as well as that of all the Gods and Goddesses. Allow this small task to be a spark that ignites a renewed passion within other men and women for the Gods and Goddess of Rome. Minerva, for this petition, may you accept this offering of frankincense which I now pour. Upon your will make it so.

(offer frankincense)

Father Mars, victor and defender of the Roman people, we petition you for your assistance and favour. Protect the interests of the Res Publica and its people. As the people and magistrates of the Res Publica gather from all corners of the world, come be with us in this assembly! Guide the Senate and Comitia Centuriata and enable their decisions to defend and serve you, and all the Gods. Mars, father of the Roman people, defend our Res publica. Provide us strength to stand fast and to persevere in hardship. In victory let the Roman people call upon your name in joy and thanks. Allow our work to inspire others towards your protection, and defense. May your influence inspire productive passion within the Senate and Comitia Centuriata and all the Roman people towards building a renewed and united Res Publica. Inspire your Roman people to stand united and strong while recognizing your role in our fortunes and strength. Mars, great victor, for this petition, may you accept this offering of frankincense which I now burn before your image. Upon your will make it so.

(offer frankincense)

Father Quirinius, the Roman people beseech you. Protect the interests of the Res Publica. As you united the Roman people in the past, unite the Roman people of the present. As the people and magistrates of the Res Publica gather from all corners of the world, come be with us in this assembly! Guide the Senate and Comitia Centuriata and enable their decisions to provide strength and unity. Inspire the Roman people towards the benefits of a strong community. Quirinius, defend our Res publica. Provide us strength to stand fast and to persevere in hardship. May your example arouse the Senate and Comitia Centuriata and magistrates and all the Roman people towards building a Res Publica that serves the community and honors you and the Gods. Quirinius, unifier of the Roman people, for this petition, may you accept offering of frankincense which I burn before you. Upon your will make it so.

(offer frankincense)

Oh, Bringer of Peace and harmony, Concordia, we beseech you. As the people and magistrates of the Res Publica gather from all corners of the world, come be with us in this assembly! May you fill our minds with temperance and concord. Allow all Romans to recognize and value your blessings. Allow the Senate and Comitia Centuriata to act in your will and to facilitate the harmony you offer. Inspire all Romans towards cooperation and compromise. Favour us and facilitate the refounding of our Res publica. May your benevolence in opening this opportunity allow propagation of cultural Romanitas worldwide. May our work assist others in recognizing and offering praise to you and the divinities. Mother Concordia, may your smile upon the efforts of this Senate and Comitia Centuriata and offer this community kind aid in all our daily affairs. For our petition may you accept this libation of wine which I now pour. Upon your will make it so.

(offer wine)

IMMOLATIO - OFFERING

Invincible Iupiter, with venerating prayers I come before you on as we open this session of the Senate and Comitia Centuriata! I ask you to send good indications to signify your favour for the actions this Senate and Comitia Centuriata will resolve. Iupiter, if it is greatly pleasing to You, that we should give offerings to You, on this day, may You accordingly provide us people and magistrates foresight, wisdom, temperance and all the Roman virtues. Facilitate success in all our community objectives. Oh, Pater Iupiter, father and guardian of mankind, descended from Saturnus, to You are given care over our fates; may Your will reign supreme over the growth and wise maturation of our Res Publica. If it is pleasing to You, accept this offering of laurel which I now present and burn before you. Upon your will, make it so.

(offer laurel)


CONCLUSIO - CONCLUSION

Blessed Ianus , many generations have passed since our ancestors praised you and made traditional offerings in your honor. If through my ignorance of the proper ways this appeal and offering have cause unbeknownst offense, please accept this humble libation of wine as an expression of my regret and good intentions towards you.

(offer wine)

Blessed Iupiter, many generations have passed since our ancestors praised you and made traditional offerings in your honor. If through my ignorance of the proper ways this appeal and offering have cause unbeknownst offense, please accept this humble libation of wine as an expression of my regret and good intentions towards you.

(offer wine)

Blessed Iuno, many generations have passed since our ancestors praised you and made traditional offerings in your honor. If through my ignorance of the proper ways this appeal and offering have cause unbeknownst offense, please accept this humble libation of wine as an expression of my regret and good intentions towards you.

(offer wine)

Blessed Minerva, many generations have passed since our ancestors praised you and made traditional offerings in your honor. If through my ignorance of the proper ways this appeal and offering have cause unbeknownst offense, please accept this humble libation of wine as an expression of my regret and good intentions towards you.

(offer wine)

Blessed Mars, many generations have passed since our ancestors praised you and made traditional offerings in your honor. If through my ignorance of the proper ways this appeal and offering have cause unbeknownst offense, please accept this humble libation of wine as an expression of my regret and good intentions towards you.

(offer wine)

Blessed Quirinius, many generations have passed since our ancestors praised you and made traditional offerings in your honor. If through my ignorance of the proper ways this appeal and offering have cause unbeknownst offense, please accept this humble libation of wine as an expression of my regret and good intentions towards you.

(offer wine)

Blessed Concordia, many generations have passed since our ancestors praised you and made traditional offerings in your honor. If through my ignorance of the proper ways this appeal and offering have cause unbeknownst offense, please accept this humble libation of wine as an expression of my regret and good intentions towards you.

(offer wine)

Blessed Vesta, many generations have passed since our ancestors praised you and made traditional offerings in your honor. If through my ignorance of the proper ways this appeal and offering have cause unbeknownst offense, please accept this humble libation of wine as an expression of my regret and good intentions towards you.

(offer wine)

(blow out lamp)
(wash hands)

Valete Bene!

L. Aurelius Curio

[Caeso Cispius Laevus]

Sal.

Can we begin the meeting deliberations. Can the items be posted?

[Lucius Aurelius Curio]

Curio Sal.

They're already posted in the top post, amice. Both items are posted with links to the Senate discussion.

[Publius Sextius Laevus]

Salvete Cives

The order of business with active links is as follows:

I. Ratification of Amendment of LEX CURIATORUM: On the removal of senators from the senate: (SENATE DISCUSSION: http://www.romanrepublic.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1617)

II. Ratification of LEX CURTIA-COMINIA: On automated denarii tax payments at the time of the annual census.
(SENATE DISCUSSION: http://www.romanrepublic.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1616)

These Leges were proposed by the Senate in Session IV.

A Tribune Report of the Senate Session IV proceeding can be viewed at:
http://www.romanrepublic.org/forum/download/file.php?id=639

The Public Discussion of Senate Session IV took place here:
http://www.romanrepublic.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1604

This Comitia is opened for further discussion on these two leges and then to Ratify them by your vote. If they are ratified, they will become law.

Your further attention is requested as that we now have new Citizens who have joined since the time of Senate Session IV. Cives, this is your Republic, let your voice be heard.

Valete
P. Sextius Laevus
Tribunus Plebis Minor

[Procula Valeria Messalla]

I see the proposal about the removal of senators. How and when are senators selected?

[Publius Sextius Laevus]

I see the proposal about the removal of senators. How and when are senators selected?

Salve Messalla

The selection of Senators is described in LEX CURIATORUM: On the selection of new senators http://www.romanrepublic.org/forum/download/file.php?id=222.

This and the other laws of the Republic are under the 'Roman Republic' button accessed from the menu bar above -> 'Governance' -> 'Res Publica Laws'.

Vale
P. Sextius Laevus
Tribunus Plebis Minor

[Publius Sextius Laevus]

Salvete Cives

Omnes Cives moneo: Suffragium COMITIA CENTURIATA SESSION V pr non mai est.
I remind Citizens: The Comitia Centuriata Session V vote starts on May 6. Any questions or comments should be posted before that date.

Valete
P.Sextius Laevus
Tribunus Plebis Minor