Advisor on Orc Affairs

The Advisor advises on both Imperial and barbarian orcs

Overview

The Advisor on Orc Affairs is an Imperial title created by the Imperial Senate in Winter 376YE and amended in the Spring Equinox of 379YE.

The first Imperial orc advisor was appointed at the Autumn Equinox in 377YE. Even before that appointment there was some controversy; when the position was first suggested, the magistrates were concerned that there were extensive constitutional problems with the title. "It is the magistrate's opinion that this motion is unconstitutional as the primary purpose of the senate is to represent the citizens of current imperial territories. The Imperial Orc nation does not currently have any territories. Furthermore it is within the existing powers of the senate to call someone to address the senate with regards to a particular motion."

Following a full investigation of the matter by the Constitutional Court, these concerns were overturned - comparison was made with the Master of the Imperial Mint. As there was no attempt to give the Advisor any ability to vote or raise motions, the constitutional concerns were assuaged.

Responsibilities

The Advisor advises the Imperial Senate on matters relating to the orcs, both Imperial and otherwise. While they cannot raise or second a motion, nor vote, the Advisor is able and expected to participate fully in the debate that surrounds any Senatorial decision.

Powers

Member of the Senate

The Advisor on Orc Affairs 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 Advisor on Orc Affairs has the right to make an address to the Senate once per summit. This is intended to allow them to present issues or concerns relating to the Imperial Orcs. To use this power, the Magus informs the Civil Service that they wish to address the Senate. Their address will be added to the agenda for the next Senate session.

Bruk died a hero defending the portal back to Anvil, saving the lives of many Imperial Citizens.

Irontide Bruk, who held the title of Advisor on orc affairs until his tragic
death in 379YE.

Selection

The Advisor is an Imperial Orc national appointment by the Senate every Spring Equinox. This would normally allow the position to be filled by unanimous decision of the Imperial Orc senators. Currently the Imperial Orcs do not control any territories in the Empire; as a direct result this position may instead by appointed by unanimous vote of the Imperial Orc generals. The only alternative is for a vote of appointment by the Imperial Senate.

Because this is a national position, the title can only be held by an Imperial Orc.

Removal

The Advisor serves for one year or until they die, step down or are revoked.

The Advisor can be revoked by the Imperial Orc assembly, the General Assembly or the Council of Nine.

History

The first advisor on orc affairs was Irontide Kessek, appointed in 376YE. She was succeeded by Bruk, also of the Irontide. At the Spring Equinox of 379YE Bruk was revoked from the position. At the same summit in Anvil, the senate passed a motion amending this imperial title so that it was elected annually, rather than be a life-time appointment.

Following the demise of Irontide Bruk in Summer 379YE, Bloodcrow Ergot was appointed to the position by the orc generals.