Imperial 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
Maintain Fortifications
The Master of Works can repair fortifications. The materials required to repair the fortification are provided by the Master of Works.
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 Fortifications
The Master of Works can improve an existing fortification. The materials required to improve the new fortification are provided by the Master of Works.
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.
When the title was created, this power was unlimited. In Spring 380YE the Senate chose to amend this power in response to an administrative motion.
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.
| Summit | Nation | Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Equinox 386YE | The Marches | Hebrun Weaver |
| Autumn Equinox 385YE | The Marches | Hebrun Weaver |
| Summer Solstice 383YE | The Marches | Marley of Treen |
| Summer Solstice 382YE | The Marches | Ainsley of Treen |
| Summer Solstice 380YE | Richard Lancaster | |
| Spring Equinox 380YE | Richard Lancaster | |
| Summer Solstice 379YE | The Marches | Richard Tunstall |
| Summer Solstice 378YE | The Marches | Richard Tunstall |
| Winter Solstice 377YE | The Marches | Richard 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.