These are the laws of the Poku Saeruo Degonjo regarding Ruokai (Houses). These laws cover both Ruoka and Ruoka'ka.

• must submit an application to the local Tanoi (Council)
• at least two Punla (Family) at the time of formation
• must not have any pending litigation against any of the applicants
• must have potential to be self-sufficient
• must list all assets that are to be brought into the Ruoka
• all assets must be free of any liens
• Tanoi (Council) has up to three months to rule on the formation

When necessary a Ruoka may split either due to size or internal problems.

• Petition the Tanoi (Council).
  • If approved each punla chooses which Ruoka to join.
  • Assests are divided equally between the split

Sometimes for the mutual benefit of the members, two Ruoka may choose to merge

• The merge can be to absorb one Ruoka into the other, or merge to form a new Ruoka
• Decision to merge must first be decided by a vote of all adults in both Ruoka
  • Requires an 80% majority to proceed
• Must petition the Tanoi (Council) for a ruling
  • The Tonai takes into consideration the size of the new Ruoka, its ability to meet its obligations, and its impact on the Poku Saeruo Degonjo.
  • The Tonai has three months to render a ruling.

It is rare that a Ruoka is dissolved, it happened in 537 CY The Weakening due to the high deaths. The only other time Ruoka is dissolved is as punishment. This very nearly happened to prominent Ruoka during 325 CY Year of Bad Blood.

• The Mui (Clan Leader) is the only one with the power to dissolve a Ruoka.
• If dissolved the Punla (Family) become without a Ruoka but retain any assets owned by the Punla.

There are two ways to enter an existing Ruoka. Marriage and invitation.

• Traditionally the younger member joins the senior's Ruoka, but this is not mandatory.

• Invitation personal
• Invitation Punla
  • A Punla can be invited to join a Ruoka.
  • A simple majority is required by the Ruoka to allow admission

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