With the session called to order by Speaker Stanisław Małachowski of the Polish-Ukrainian Confederation, Secretary of Congress Jan Łuszczewski read the Draft of Temporary Ordinance for the Polish-Ukrainian Tribunals. While some members in attendance called for revisions and improvements, the draft was sent back for further amendments with an instruction to have it ready for decision at the next meeting.

Secretary Łuszczewski continued by presenting a proposal concerning the Lithuania-Belarus region. The proposal stipulated that if, during the current local congresses, any officials were elected without fulfilling the prescribed legal qualifications, they should nonetheless be allowed to take office, albeit this exception would be granted only once.

The session was adjourned and is scheduled to resume on Tuesday, March 27.

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This nutshell report from the 18th-century proceedings of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, known today as The Union, breaks down the political maneuvers in language relatable to my fellow undergrads. The day's big topics included the legal framework for the judiciary system of Poland-Ukraine and eligibility issues in Lithuania-Belarus. Remember, this Union comprises modern territories of Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania, and Belarus.

For additional profiles on the historic figures mentioned, check out our sponsor's treasure trove at Genealogy of the Great Sejm, like [Stanisław Małachowski](https://www.sejm-wielki.pl/b/3.598.213), the 18th-century equivalent of the U.S. House Speaker, or [Jan Łuszczewski](https://www.sejm-wielki.pl/b/16.179.280), think Secretary of the Congress.

Topics: Great Sejm; Marshal Stanisław Małachowski; Project of the Provisional Ordinance for Crown Tribunals; Amendments to the Project; Constitutional Deputation; Lithuanian Provinces; Legal Conditions; Sejmiks (Local Assemblies); Public Offices; Sejm Session;