Advisor on Orc Affairs

Overview

The Advisor on Orc Affairs is an Imperial title created by the Imperial Senate in Winter 376YE.

The first Imperial orc advisor was appointed at the Autumn Equinox in 377YE. Even before that appointment there was some controversy; when the position was first suggested, the magistrates were concerned that there were extensive constitutional problems with the title. "It is the magistrate's opinion that this motion is unconstitutional as the primary purpose of the senate is to represent the citizens of current imperial territories. The Imperial Orc nation does not currently have any territories. Furthermore it is within the existing powers of the senate to call someone to address the senate with regards to a particular motion."

Following a full investigation of the matter by the Constitutional Court, these concerns were overturned - comparison was made with the Master of the Imperial Mint. As there was no attempt to give the Advisor any ability to vote or raise motions, the constitutional concerns were

Responsibilities

The Advisor advises the Imperial Senate on matters relating to the orcs, both Imperial and otherwise. While they cannot raise or second a motion, nor vote, the Advisor is able and expected to participate fully in the debate that surrounds any Senatorial decision.

Powers

The Advisor on Orc Affairs has the right to speak in the Senate.

The Advisor on Orc Affairs has the right to address the Senate. They may approach the Speakers of the Senate and ask them to timetable an address to the Senate each season, as they see fit. It is intended that the observer use this address to present issues or concerns relating to the Imperial Orcs.

The Advisor cannot be removed from the Senate except by the Throne or by the Speakers - this is very similar to the right of Witness possessed by members of the Imperial Synod.

Selection

The Imperial orc generals appoint the Advisor on Orc Affairs. They must present a unanimous decision, or it falls to the Senate to make the decision in the same manner that they might select a General in the event that the Senators of a nation are not in agreement.

Because this is a National position, the title can only be held by an Imperial orc..

Removal

The Advisor serves until they die, step down or are revoked.

The Advisor can be revoked by the Imperial Orc assembly, the General Assembly or the Council of Eight.

History

The first advisor on orc affairs was Irontide Kessek, appointed in 376YE. She was succeeded by Bruk, also of the Irontide.