The first Imperial Master of Works
Richard Tunstall, first Master of Works

Overview

The Imperial Master of Works is an Imperial Title appointed by the Senate. The title was created at the Autumn Equinox summit of 377YE. The title has been amended several times since its creation. At the Spring Equinox 378YE, the Senate voted to remove the Master of Works' ability to create new fortifications. They also removed a 10 throne stipend the title had initially enjoyed. The Imperial Master of Works has further amended in Spring 380YE; it was limited to a single commission each season in line with other similar titles.

Responsibilities

The Master of Works is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and improvement of fortifications on behalf of the Senate. When first created, the Master of Works had the ability to commission new fortifications, but that power was removed by the Imperial Senate in Spring 378YE.

Powers

The Imperial Master of Works can make one announcement to the Imperial Senate at each summit. They can announce the repair or improvement of a single fortification or citadel.

Repair Fortification

The Imperial Master of Works can announce the repair of a single citadel or fortification. The materials and money required for repair must be provided by the Master of Works or their agents.

To use this power, the Master of Works provides an announcement to the Civil Service, who present the decision to the Senate. No voting is possible by the Senate at this point, as the power has been delegated to the Master of Works. The Imperial Synod may, however, choose to exercise their veto over the Master's decision.

Improve Fortification

The Imperial Master of Works can announce the improvement of a single citadel or fortification. The materials and money required for repair must be provided by the Master of Works or their agents.

To use this power, the Master of Works provides an announcement to the Civil Service, who present the decision to the Senate. No voting is possible by the Senate at this point, as the power has been delegated to the Master of Works. The Imperial Synod may, however, choose to exercise their veto over the Master's decision.

Appointment

The Master of Works is appointed by the Military Council. It is elected by simple majority of any members of the Military Council who are eligible to vote who are present when the election takes place. Appointments by the Military Council are traditionally carried out with a show of hands at a Council session. Any Imperial Citizen may hold this title.

The Imperial Master serves for a year, and they can be revoked by the General Assembly and by the Assembly of the Nine.

SummitNationElected
Autumn Equinox 386YEThe MarchesHebrun Weaver
Autumn Equinox 385YEThe MarchesHebrun Weaver
Summer Solstice 383YEThe MarchesMarley of Treen
Summer Solstice 382YEThe MarchesAinsley of Treen
Summer Solstice 380YERichard Lancaster
Spring Equinox 380YERichard Lancaster
Summer Solstice 379YEThe MarchesRichard Tunstall
Summer Solstice 378YEThe MarchesRichard Tunstall
Winter Solstice 377YEThe MarchesRichard Tunstall

Recent Elections

This title is currently held by Hebrun Weaver; it will be reelected at Autumn Equinox 387YE. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.