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The position was established by [[Create title of Minister of Historical Research|majority vote of the Senate in Autumn 377]].  
==Overview==
The Minister of Historical Research is an [[Imperial title]] appointed by the [[Imperial Senate|Senate]]. It was established by [[Create title of Minister of Historical Research|majority vote of the Senate in Autumn 377]] to help the Senate handle requests for [[historical research]].


==Responsibilities==
==Responsibilities==
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==Power==
==Power==
The Minister of Historical Research is an [[Imperial title]] appointed by the [[Imperial Senate|Senate]].
===Historical Research===
===Historical Research===
The minister has the power to authorize [[historical research]] requests. Each request costs 5 Thrones. The civil service is able to process up to ''two'' research requests in total per season - research requests authorized by the Senate, the minister or the [[Advisor on the Vallorn]] all count against this limit. The results of the research are compiled by the civil service then presented to the minister.
The Minister has the power to authorize [[historical research]] requests. Each request costs 5 Thrones. The civil service is able to process up to ''two'' research requests in total per season - research requests authorized by the Senate, the minister or the [[Advisor on the Vallorn]] all count against this limit. The results of the research are compiled by the civil service then presented to the minister.


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


Prior to [[Bloody murder|the murderous events of 379YE]], the civil service was able to perform more research commissions each season; the loss of so many experienced researchers significantly curtailed their ability to perform scholastic study.
Prior to [[Bloody murder|the murderous events of 379YE]], the civil service was able to perform more research commissions each season; the loss of so many experienced researchers significantly curtailed their ability to perform scholastic study.
==Selection==
==Appointment==
This title was appointed during the Autumn Equinox originally but now is in Spring as that's when it was last appointed. The minister is [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Appointment|appointed]] by the Imperial Senate.  
This title was appointed during the Autumn Equinox originally but now is in Spring as that's when it was last appointed. The minister is [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Appointment|appointed]] by the Imperial Senate.  


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==Removal==
==Removal==
The minister serves for a year. They can be [[revocation|revoked]] by the General Assembly and the Assembly of Nine of the [[Imperial Synod]].
The Minister of Historical Research is an Imperial position [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Imperial_Position|appointed by the Senate]]. Any Imperial citizen can hold this title. The Minister serves for a year, and they can be [[Revocation|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly|General Assembly]] and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine|Assembly of the Nine]].


==Research==
==Publication==
A record of some of the research that has been carried out by the Minister can be found [[Recent History - Historical Research|here]]
A record of some of the historical research that has been carried out, including that commissioned by the Minister, can be found [[Recent History - Historical Research|here]]
 
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==History==
* The [[Urizen]] [[Urizen_magical_traditions#Magi|Mage]].Ioseph of Phoenix Reach was appointed as the first Minister of Historical Research at the Autumn Equinox 377YE. He was appointed for a second term at the Autumn Equinox 378YE. Ioseph was appointed for a third term at the Spring Equinox 380YE.
 
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Revision as of 10:51, 12 February 2018

Overview

The Minister of Historical Research is an Imperial title appointed by the Senate. It was established by majority vote of the Senate in Autumn 377 to help the Senate handle requests for historical research.

Responsibilities

The purpose of the minister is to authorize research requests, freeing the Imperial Senate from the need to assess each request directly.

Power

Historical Research

The Minister has the power to authorize historical research requests. Each request costs 5 Thrones. The civil service is able to process up to two research requests in total per season - research requests authorized by the Senate, the minister or the Advisor on the Vallorn all count against this limit. The results of the research are compiled by the civil service then presented to the minister.

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

Prior to the murderous events of 379YE, the civil service was able to perform more research commissions each season; the loss of so many experienced researchers significantly curtailed their ability to perform scholastic study.

Appointment

This title was appointed during the Autumn Equinox originally but now is in Spring as that's when it was last appointed. The minister is appointed by the Imperial Senate.

Any Imperial character may hold the title.

Removal

The Minister of Historical Research is an Imperial position appointed by the Senate. Any Imperial citizen can hold this title. The Minister serves for a year, and they can be revoked by the General Assembly and by the Assembly of the Nine.

Publication

A record of some of the historical research that has been carried out, including that commissioned by the Minister, can be found here