Civilian commissioner
Overview
Each nation of the Empire appoints a civilian commissioner to oversee construction of sinecures, ministries, great works and follies in that nation. The commissioner is usually selected by the senators of their nation but in rare circumstances it is possible for them to be elected by the Imperial Senate. Although the commissioner is not a member of the Senate, they have powers comparable or greater than those of a senator - and any constructions they intend to commission must be announced in the Senate.
The title was created at the Winter Solstice summit of 379YE.
Responsibilities
The Commissioner is responsible for the prosperity of the Empire. They are expected to approve and oversee the commission of follies, sinecures, ministries, and great works in their nation.
Powers
Commission
Once during each summit, each commissioner can commission the construction of a folly, sinecure, ministry, or great work in their nation. The materials and money required for construction are provided by the commissioner. A sinecure or ministry automatically creates an Imperial title to oversee the commission. The new title is a national appointment by the Senate.
They can only approve a commission in their one of territories that is part of their nation.
Control of a sinecure or ministry is a lifetime title, unless it is revoked by the General Assembly, the Council of Nine or the appropriate national Assembly.
To use this power, the commissioner must provide 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 commissioner. The Imperial Synod may, however, choose to exercise their veto over the commissioner's decision.
Prior to Spring 380YE, this power was unlimited. An administrative motion amended the power to be usable once each season.
Selection
The commissioner is a national position appointed by the Senate. Under normal circumstances it will be appointed by unanimous vote of the senators of that nation.
Only a citizen of the appropriate nation may be appointed as the comissioner from that nation.
Removal
A commissioner serves until the next election for the title. They can be revoked by the General Assembly, the Assembly of the Nine and by the appropriate National Assembly of the Imperial Synod.
History
In Spring 380YE, the Senate appointed the following people as Civilian Commissioners
- The Civilian Commissioner of The Brass Coast - Carlos I Guerra
- The Civilian Commissioner of Dawn - Morien Stewart
- The Civilian Commissioner of The Marches- Henry Ward
- The Civilian Commissioner of The Imperial Orcs -Bloodcrow Yargol
- The Civilian Commissioner of The League - Lorenzo of the Butchers
- The Civilian Commissioner of Navarr - Bron Foxden
- The Civilian Commissioner of Varushka - Nadya Gremani
- The Civilian Commissioner of Wintermark - Rhesa of the Scions of Ravensfell
- The Civilian Commissioners for Highguard and Urizen were left vacant.