Edictum Propraetoris - a.d. XVIII Kalendas Ianuarias MMDCCLVII

EX DOMO PROPRAETORIS PROVINCIAE LACUUM MAGNORUM EDICTUM PROPRAETORIS XIII

Effective ante diem XVIII Kal. IANVARIAS MMDCCLVI a.u.c. (December 15, 2003)

On the Oaths of Office

With the Imperium invested in me, by the Senate of Nova Roma, I, Marcus Bianchius Antonius, Propraetor of the Great Province of Lacus Magni, issue this Edict concerning the oaths of office for all provincial positions and offices as defined in LEX FABIA CENTURIATA. This Edict shall be effective immediately.

1. The Procurator of Lacus Magni and every Legate of Lacus Magni shall take the following Oath:
   1. I, [Roman Name (mundane name)] hereby solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma. As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, [Roman Name (mundane name)] swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.
      
      I, [Roman Name (mundane name)] swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.
      
      I, [Roman Name (mundane name)] swear to protect and defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.
      
      I, [Roman Name (mundane name)] further swear to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the office of [Roman Name (mundane name)] to the best of my abilities.
      
      On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the position of Procurator/Legate and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.
2. All Scribae (and those who follow under the classification of 4th rank official) of the Great Province of Lacus Magni shall take the following Oath of office, except those excempt from taking oaths as defined by LEX FABIA DE CIVITATE MINORUM:
   1. I, [Roman Name (mundane name)] , do hereby solemnly swear to uphold the honour of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of [Title and name of Magistrate serving under] while I hold this office, except when such action would be illegal or unconstitutional.
      
      I, [Roman Name (mundane name)], further swear to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the office of [Name of Office] to the best of my abilities while following the Roman virtues and ideals.
      
      I, [Roman Name (mundane name)], swear to give faithful service to my magistrate, and not to divulge any information discussed in confidence. I understand that I serve solely at the discretion of the Propraetor of Lacus Magni.
      
      On my honor as a citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the position of [Name of Office] with all the privileges, obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.
3. All those classified as a provincial sacerdotes shall take the following Oath:
   1. I, [Roman Name (mundane name)] do hereby solemnly swear to uphold the honor of the Religio Romana in Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of the Roman Gods, the Religio Romana, the Senate and People of Nova Roma.
      
      I, [Roman Name (mundane name)] as a member of the Priesthood, swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion. I swear to serve the Roman Gods to the best of my ability in both public and private life, and to pursue the Roman virtues as an integral part of my Priesthood.
      
      I, [Roman Name (mundane name)], swear to protect and defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.
      
      I, [Roman Name (mundane name)] further swear to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the office of [Name of Priesthood] to the best of my abilities.
      
      On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma and the Great Province of Lacus Magni, and in the presence of the Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the position of [name of priesthood] and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.