As early as 1222, the bishop of Florence had to relinquish total control over the appointment of the jusdicente, reserving it for himself only once every four years and leaving the people a free choice for the other three years.
In 1222, the bishop of Florence was required to cede full authority over the selection of the jusdicente to himself only once every four years, while granting the populace the right to choose in the remaining three years.