Imperial Master of Works
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==Powers== | ==Powers== | ||
=== | ===Maintain Fortifications=== | ||
The Master of Works can | The Master of Works can [[Fortifications#Improving_a_fortification|improve]] and [[Fortifications#Repairing_a_fortification|repair]] fortifications. The materials required to construct 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. | 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 first created the Master of Works had the ability to [[Fortifications#Creating_a_fortification|commission]] new fortifications, but that power was removed by the Imperial Senate in Spring 378YE. | |||
===Stipend=== | ===Stipend=== | ||
Revision as of 14:53, 3 July 2014
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. It is not known at this time who was appointed to the title.
Responsibilities
The Master of Works is responsible for overseeing the construction of fortifications on behalf of the Senate.
Powers
Maintain Fortifications
The Master of Works can improve and repair fortifications. The materials required to construct 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.
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.
Stipend
The Master of Works receives a stipend of 10 Thrones each season directly from the Imperial Treasury.
Selecting the Master of Works
The Imperial Master of Works is appointed by the Senate as a procedural vote. The title is appointed during the Autumn Equinox. Any Imperial citizen may hold the post.
Removing the Master of Works
The Master of Works is appointed every year. They can be revoked by the General Assembly or the Assembly of Nine.
History
The position was available for appointment from Autumn Equinox summit of 377YE.