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The Etstoel originated in the Saxon assemblies. Probably the leader of the meeting appointed for each case from the common people only view finders, who later not for special cases but only for some time were designated by him. Thus gradually arose the Etstoel, a college that not only administeed judment, but also gave general administrative direction. (Mr. JGC Joosten, Ordelen the Etstoel of Drenthe 1518-1604, Introduction). | The Etstoel originated in the Saxon assemblies. Probably the leader of the meeting appointed for each case from the common people only view finders, who later not for special cases but only for some time were designated by him. Thus gradually arose the Etstoel, a college that not only administeed judment, but also gave general administrative direction. (Mr. JGC Joosten, Ordelen the Etstoel of Drenthe 1518-1604, Introduction). | ||
This council consisted of Drost and 24 "etten", with the land surveyer as Registrar, and an assessor. The "etten" were chosen from the prominent residents and | This council consisted of Drost and 24 "etten", with the land surveyer as Registrar, and an assessor. The "etten" were chosen from the prominent residents and "from every 'dingspel' (jurisdiction) four freeholder farmers in the land of Drenthe, commendable men, without distinction of nobelmen or commoner, and ought to be able to read and write and to have a quarter section (of land) or be good for at least 500 Carolus guilders". (land rights of Drenthe d.d.1614 art VII) | ||
Every two years entered the oldest networks, and two were newly elected. The outgoing members were re-elected until the following year, so each of the networks had 6 games 6 thing: 2 old, 2 new and 2 resting. They were chosen for the half by the sheriff and the other half by the remaining networks. Someone who in 1614 refused to accept the nomination to forfeit 15 marks the sheriff, and he or his heirs could not sit back in the Etstoel. After 1614 the penalty was 30 gold florins, half and half for the bailiff to Etstoel. | Every two years entered the oldest networks, and two were newly elected. The outgoing members were re-elected until the following year, so each of the networks had 6 games 6 thing: 2 old, 2 new and 2 resting. They were chosen for the half by the sheriff and the other half by the remaining networks. Someone who in 1614 refused to accept the nomination to forfeit 15 marks the sheriff, and he or his heirs could not sit back in the Etstoel. After 1614 the penalty was 30 gold florins, half and half for the bailiff to Etstoel. | ||