Legion Engineer
Overview
The title was created in Summer 382YE when the Imperial Senate voted to reallocate one of the Imperial Wayleaves auctioned by the Bourse to the exclusive use of the Imperial Orcs. There were some initial Constitutional Court issues around the appointment of the title, but they were quickly resolved. it was further amended during Winter 384YE, following clarification of it's appointment method and usage of its power to commission new construction.
Responsibilities
The Bearer of the Imperial Orc Wayleave has no particular responsibilities and may use the authority granted by the title to order any commission they choose.
Powers
Commission
Once during each summit, the Imperial Orc Wayleave can commission the construction of a sinecure, ministry, great work, or spy network. The materials and money required for construction must be provided by the bearer or their agents.
If the bearer announces the commission of a sinecure or ministry then an Imperial title to oversee the commission is automatically created. The location and size of the commission and the method of appointment and tenure of any associated title are all part of the necessary details and may be included in the announcement made by the bearer or determined later by them.
The bearer of the Imperial Orc Wayleave cannot alter an existing commission.
Announcement
To use their power of commission, the bearer must make an announcement in the Imperial Senate. No voting is possible by the Senate at this point, as the power had been delegated to the bearer.
The Imperial Synod may choose to exercise their veto over the bearer's announcement. The Throne may choose to exercise their veto over the bearer's announcement.
Limitations
The bearer of the Imperial Orc wayleave can only commission a sinecure, ministry, or great work.
Unlike a civilian commissioner, the bearer is not prohibited from using their power to commission anything that provides liao or votes in the Imperial Synod. However, the appointment of such a title is still subject to the normal constitutional restrictions.
They not required to build their commission in their own nation and may use any method of appointment (for example, through the Bourse, the Conclave, Military Council, or Synod). The civil service are on hand to offer legal advice or support to a bearer just as they are to a senator, and the bearer may wish to submit their commission for scrutiny before it is announced to ensure there are no problems with their design.
Selection
As a national position, it is appointed by vote of Imperial Orc military unit captains with the assistance of the Bourse civil servants. The position is appointed annually at the Autumn Equinox.
Recent Elections
The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.