Custodian of the Imperial War Memorial
Overview
The position was established by a motion of the Imperial Senate during the Summer Solstice 378YE.
Responsibilities
The Custodian of the Imperial War Memorial is responsible for ensuring the good maintenance of the war memorial itself. Traditionally, individuals who look after such monuments are called on to speak on behalf of the dead especially during memorial services.
Powers
The Custodian is an Imperial title in the Synod. It grants custodianship of a sinecure.
Point of Pilgrimage
The Custodian receives 6 liao and 12 votes in the Imperial Synod. If the custodian is not a priest, these votes could be used in the General Assembly. If the custodian is a priest, they can call on these votes in any assembly they already participate in.
Selection
The Custodian is a Highborn appointment by the judgement National Assembly.
This is a national title and can only be held by a Highborn citizen.
Removal
As with most sinecures, the assumption is that they hold the position until they die, step down or are revoked.
The Custodian can be revoked by a simple majority of the Highborn nation Assembly or the General Assembly.
History
The Highborn Ira of Felix's Watch was the first custodian of the imperial war memorial.