First Citizen (Princep)
Benefits
- He is the highest ranking member of the local hierarchy.
- He has a contingent of personal guard that answer to no one else.
- While he must consult with the council about deployment, he also has command over the local town guard.
Grounds for Removal/Dismissal
If the First Citizen is found to be in dereliction of his duties, then the governing council can convene to vote to remove him. If the council cannot make a decision, they can appeal to their lord paramount, the Count of Cilicia, to rule on the case.
Cultural Significance
This is one of the vestiges of old imperial culture. The ancient hierarchy depended on a rigid bureaucracy of officials that went from the minor local officials to Grand Assembly in the capital. In the past, the First Citizen, or Princep, was not a prominent figure, but in recent years, the title has became a supreme badge of honor. People cling to the old titles as if they somehow can transport them to a greater time.
Type
Civic, Political
Status
The title dates back to the Imperial Era, and it is still in use in some former Imperial lands.
Creation
The Old Empire needed ministers to look after their larger settlements. Thus, the office of the Princep was created.
Form of Address
My Lord
Equates to
Lord Mayor
Source of Authority
The people of Coral Beach acclaimed the first citizen. His title was approved by the Count of Cilicia.
Length of Term
Life
Current Holders
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