ΒΔ10/7535-22-ΟΚΤ | On the adoption of the Fundamental Laws of the Basileía of the Romans

E M M A N U E L

In Christ the God faithful Basileus and Autokrator of the Romans, Afentoulis, Rex of Mouzilo, Tsar of Ashukovo, Duke of Pangration, Duke of Thessalia, Duke of Ovrestlia, Boiar of Codru & c.

DECREE NO. ΒΔ10/7535-22-ΟΚΤ

On the adoption of the Fundamental Laws of the Basileía of the Romans

LET IT BE KNOWN to all who concern themselves with the affairs of the Basileía of the Romans, that, noting the need for a single, consolidated and authentic text of the Fundamental Laws of the Basileía, The Throne declares the following, with the force of official record:

Article I — Adoption

The Fundamental Laws of the Basileía of the Romans, in the text annexed to this Decree, are hereby adopted.

Article II — Promulgation and Entry into Force

This Decree and the annexed Fundamental Laws are promulgated by their publication in full in the Imperial Gazette. The Fundamental Laws enter into force upon that publication.

Article III — Prior Texts

Every prior text of the Fundamental Laws is replaced upon such entry into force. Each such text shall be preserved in the official archives and the register and marked as superseded, not deleted.

Article IV — Final Provision

The Imperial Chancery shall enter this Decree and the annexed Fundamental Laws in the register of laws and Imperial Decrees.

Given under Our hand at Nea Assoukovia (Novo Ashukovo), on the twenty-second day of October, Anno Domini MMXXVI, Anno Mundi ͵ΖΦΛΕʹ.

E M M A N U E L

In Christ the God faithful Basileus and Autokrator of the Romans, Afentoulis, Rex of Mouzilo, Tsar of Ashukovo, Duke of Pangration, Duke of Thessalia, Duke of Ovrestlia, Boiar of Codru & c.

Βασιλεὺς Βασιλέων Βασιλεύων Βασιλευόντων

King of Kings, ruling over rulers

Countersigned: Georgios Akropolites, Megas Mesazon

Annex: The Fundamental Laws of the Basileía of the Romans (Books I–VI).