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This Bourse position is reserved for a citizen of [[The League]] who presents the largest bid. Part of the payment is used to pay for the expenses incurred in running the mint, the remainder is taken by the Senate treasury. It does not produce any material wealth, but many a skilful occupant has found ways to turn a cheap seat on the Bourse to a profit.
This Bourse position is reserved for a citizen of [[The League]] who presents the largest bid. Part of the payment is used to pay for the expenses incurred in running the mint, the remainder is taken by the Senate treasury. It does not produce any material wealth, but many a skilful occupant has found ways to turn a cheap seat on the Bourse to a profit.
{{CaptionedImage|file=MasterOfTheMint.jpeg|caption=Lieselotte von Holberg, former Master of the Mint|width=400|align=left}}
==Responsibilities==
==Responsibilities==
The title was created during the reign of [[Emperor Giovanni]], under the direct sponsorship of [[the Throne]]. Giovanni saw the title as a vital go-between for the Bourse and the Senate, able to keep both groups appraised of important matters. While this may have been the intent, when the title was created it was given no specific responsibilities. Some Masters favour the Bourse, while others attempt to convince their fellow seat holders to cooperate with the Senate rather than pursue pure profit. Most walk a fine line between houses, however, avoiding becoming too tied to one or the other. Many see the relative freedom of the Master as a necessary component of the office - and as the seat cannot be revoked, it tends to be somewhat moot.
The title was created during the reign of [[Emperor Giovanni]], under the direct sponsorship of [[The Throne]]. Giovanni saw the title as a vital go-between for the Bourse and the Senate, able to keep both groups appraised of important matters. While this may have been the intent, when the title was created it was given no specific responsibilities. Some Masters favour the Bourse, while others attempt to convince their fellow seat holders to cooperate with the Senate rather than pursue pure profit. Most walk a fine line between houses, however, avoiding becoming too tied to one or the other. Many see the relative freedom of the Master as a necessary component of the office - and as the seat cannot be revoked, it tends to be somewhat moot.
 
==Powers==
==Powers==
===Member of the Senate===
===Member of the Senate===
The Master of the Mint is a [[Senate session#Member_of_the_Senate|member of the Senate]]. They are entitled to enter the Senate chamber at the start of a [[Senate session]] and participate in the debates. They do not have the power to raise motions or to vote on a motion.
The Master of the Mint is a [[Senate session#Member_of_the_Senate|member of the Senate]]. They are entitled to enter the Senate chamber at the start of a [[Senate session]] and participate in the debates. They do not have the power to raise motions or to vote on a motion.
===Right of Address===
===Right of Address===
The Master of the Mint has the right to make a [[Senate address]] once per summit. This is intended to allow them to present important information for the senators consideration. To make an address, the Master must inform the [[Speaker for the Senate]] of their intention, so that the Speaker can add the address to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].
The Master of the Mint has the right to make a [[Senate address]] once per summit. This is intended to allow them to present important information for the senators consideration. To make an address, the Master must inform the [[Speaker for the Senate]] of their intention, so that the Speaker can add the address to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].
===Seat on the Bourse===
===Seat on the Bourse===
The Master of the Imperial Mint is a Bourse position - they are able to personally participate in the [[Imperial_Bourse#Access_to_the_Private_Auction|Bourse private auction]] and take part in any [[Imperial_Bourse#Auction_of_Appointments|auction of appointments]].
The Master of the Imperial Mint is a Bourse position. It is an Imperial title that grants the right to participate on the rare occasion when the Imperial Bourse as a body is required to make a decision, and take part in any [[Imperial_Bourse#Auction_of_Appointments|auction of appointments]].
 
===Access to the Accounts===
===Access to the Accounts===
Each season the Master of the Mint receives a briefing from the office of the Imperial Treasury, and a summary of the Imperial accounts. This usually involves a meeting with the auditor (currently Gerard La Salle). Only the Master of the Imperial Mint is privy to this information, and they have complete freedom as to how they use it and who they share it with.
Each season the Master of the Mint receives a briefing from the office of the Imperial Treasury, and a summary of the Imperial accounts. This usually involves a meeting with the auditor (currently Gerard La Salle). Only the Master of the Imperial Mint is privy to this information, and they have complete freedom as to how they use it and who they share it with.
===Proxy===
===Proxy===
The Master of the Imperial Mint may appoint a [[proxy]].
The Master of the Imperial Mint may appoint a [[proxy]].
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{{CaptionedImage|file=MasterMint.jpg|caption='''Tristan Ramson von Holberg''', Master of the Imperial Mint|align=right|width=300}}
==Selection==
==Appointment==
The Master of the Mint is a League Bourse position. Election is by open auction at the Spring Equinox each year. Any League citizen may bid for the title.
The Master of the Mint is appointed during the Spring Equinox each year. Election is by open auction, overseen by the civil service.  


==Removal==
The title may only be held by a League citizen. As a title appointed through the Bourse, they cannot be [[revocation|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod]].
The position of Master of the Imperial Mint is re-selected at the Spring Equinox each year. They cannot be revoked by the [[Imperial Synod]].


==History==
{{RecentElections|Master_of_the_Imperial_Mint}}
The title is held by Ferrero Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato of the Gilded Horn Carta after his election at the Spring Equinox in 379YE.
 
Former masters of the mint include:
* Daniella Vassa de Sarvos was a notoriously corrupt Master of the Imperial Mint who served during the reign of [[Emperor Barabbas]], allegedly supported by the manipulative [[eternal]] [[Mazen]].
* Nicolo Barossa de Tassato Regario served from Spring 377YE to his death in Winter 377YE.
* Guillermo Di Tassato served from Winter 377YE for one year vacating at midnight on Saturday of the Winter Solstice 378YE.
* Ferrero Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato gained the title during the Spring Equinox 379YE.
{{Senate Further Reading}}
{{Senate Further Reading}}
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Latest revision as of 00:47, 21 July 2024

So, to summarize Master, we've no bloody money, no bloody mithril, and no bloody hope of getting any? Right - I move we pass the motion anyway. I don't give two shits where the ruddy Freeborn get the Mithril from. You don't plough another person's field.

Walter Brewer, Senator for Upwold

Overview

The Master of the Imperial Mint is based in Tassato and has ceremonial responsibility for producing all Imperial coinage and protecting it against forgers. The position of Master of the Mint comes with an opulent apartment in Tassato overlooking the river as well as a position on the Imperial Bourse. By tradition the Master is able to address the Imperial Senate at their own behest or on the instruction of the Bourse.

This Bourse position is reserved for a citizen of The League who presents the largest bid. Part of the payment is used to pay for the expenses incurred in running the mint, the remainder is taken by the Senate treasury. It does not produce any material wealth, but many a skilful occupant has found ways to turn a cheap seat on the Bourse to a profit.

MasterOfTheMint.jpeg
Lieselotte von Holberg, former Master of the Mint

Responsibilities

The title was created during the reign of Emperor Giovanni, under the direct sponsorship of The Throne. Giovanni saw the title as a vital go-between for the Bourse and the Senate, able to keep both groups appraised of important matters. While this may have been the intent, when the title was created it was given no specific responsibilities. Some Masters favour the Bourse, while others attempt to convince their fellow seat holders to cooperate with the Senate rather than pursue pure profit. Most walk a fine line between houses, however, avoiding becoming too tied to one or the other. Many see the relative freedom of the Master as a necessary component of the office - and as the seat cannot be revoked, it tends to be somewhat moot.

Powers

Member of the Senate

The Master of the Mint is a member of the Senate. They are entitled to enter the Senate chamber at the start of a Senate session and participate in the debates. They do not have the power to raise motions or to vote on a motion.

Right of Address

The Master of the Mint has the right to make a Senate address once per summit. This is intended to allow them to present important information for the senators consideration. To make an address, the Master must inform the Speaker for the Senate of their intention, so that the Speaker can add the address to the agenda for the next Senate session.

Seat on the Bourse

The Master of the Imperial Mint is a Bourse position. It is an Imperial title that grants the right to participate on the rare occasion when the Imperial Bourse as a body is required to make a decision, and take part in any auction of appointments.

Access to the Accounts

Each season the Master of the Mint receives a briefing from the office of the Imperial Treasury, and a summary of the Imperial accounts. This usually involves a meeting with the auditor (currently Gerard La Salle). Only the Master of the Imperial Mint is privy to this information, and they have complete freedom as to how they use it and who they share it with.

Proxy

The Master of the Imperial Mint may appoint a proxy.

MasterMint.jpg
Tristan Ramson von Holberg, Master of the Imperial Mint

Appointment

The Master of the Mint is appointed during the Spring Equinox each year. Election is by open auction, overseen by the civil service.

The title may only be held by a League citizen. As a title appointed through the Bourse, they cannot be revoked by the Imperial Synod.

SummitElectedBid
Spring Equinox 386YETristan Ramson von Holberg15 thrones
Spring Equinox 385YETristan Ramson von Holberg51 thrones
Spring Equinox 384YEGancio86 thrones
Spring Equinox 383YELieselotte van Holberg41 thrones
Spring Equinox 382YELieselotte van Holberg25 thrones
Spring Equinox 381YELieselotte van Holberg10 thrones
Spring Equinox 380YEFererro
Spring Equinox 379YEFererro
Spring Equinox 378YEGuillamo de Tassato
Winter Solstice 377YEGuillamo de Tassato18 thrones
Winter Solstice 376YENicolo Barossa De Tassato

Recent Elections

This title is currently held by Tristan Ramson von Holberg; it will be reelected at Spring 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.

Further Reading

Core Brief

Additional Information