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.

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.

Stipend

The Master of Works receives no stipend from the Imperial Treasury.

Richard Tunstall, first Master of Works

Selection

This title is an Imperial position appointed by the Senate to serve for a year following their appointment.

Removal

The Master of Works is appointed for a term of one year. They can be revoked by the General Assembly or the Assembly of Nine.