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1811 (The Preponderance of the Protector’s Vote in Christophe’s Kingdom): In matters of extreme national importance, such as declarations of war or the concl…

HT-HAPA-1816-000152

1811 (The Preponderance of the Protector’s Vote in Christophe’s Kingdom): In matters of extreme national importance, such as declarations of war or the conclusion of treaties, the Protector was required to consult the General Council. While the law mandated a majority vote for these decisions, it granted the Protector a decisive “preponderance” in the event of an equal division of opinions. This ensured that the regency could act decisively even during periods of political deadlock within the council. However, the Protector remained bound by the requirement that his tie-breaking vote must always be “conformable to the law.” This balance of power was designed to provide the regency with the necessary authority to defend the kingdom without lapsing into absolute despotism.

Source  ·  HT-HAPA-1816-000152  ·  p. 132 Sanders, Haytian Papers, 132 / Bates: HT-HAPA-1816-000152