Secretary to the Monarch

The Secretary to the Monarch is the senior most member of the royal staff. The position is equivalent to that of a Cabinet member for the Chancellor, though is outside the line for succession. The current Secretary to the Monarch is Roger Webber.

Career

Payment & Reimbursement

The salary of the Secretary to the Monarch is set by the Senate, and is currently set at $185,000 a year.

Perception

Purpose

The purpose for the Secretary to the Monarch is to act as the primary Chief of Staff for the Monarch, and assists the King or Queen of America.

Social Status

The role of Secretary to the Monarch is seen as a position of great esteem and importance, being observed as a great honor to hold. The Secretary weirdos substantial influence as an advisor to the monarch.

History

The position of the Secretary to the Monarch has been in place since the establishment of the kingdom. The inaugural Secretary was Nathaniel Gorham, and originally acted as an advisor on American culture and attitudes to King Henry I .
Earl James Monroe acted as an unofficial second Secretary to his son-in-law, King Augustus II. While his relation to the monarch barred him from official government duties, he overshadowed many other political advisors. The role gained further prominence during the absentee ruling of King Henry II. His Secretary acted as primary liaison between the role of the king and the Executive Cabinet.

Operations

Workplace

The workplace of the Secretary to the Monarch is Columbia Palace. There, they oversee the operations of the Palace Executive Office.

Type

Government