Praetor

Praetors are magistrates in the Council of Mayoka directly appointed by the monarch. They are senior legislative officials and also preside over trials as part of the judiciary.

Requirements

In theory there are no requirements for a praetor as they are selected by the Archon themselves. In practice, praetors have usually served as tribunes previously and have spent considerable time on the Council.

Appointment

Praetors are selected and raised by the Archon usually upon the dismissal or death of a previous praetor. They are sworn in at the next Council session by the Archon.

Responsibilities

The primary role of praetors is to serve as the judiciary officials, and they are responsible for presiding over trials and interpreting the laws of the Kingdom. They provide guidance and oversight to the Council when legislating new laws or carrying out administrative duties. They also serve as an intermediary between the Archon and the tribunes.

Benefits

There are no specific benefits that are not granted to existing Council members, however praetors enjoy a great deal of prestige and influence both from the Council and the Archon.

Accoutrements & Equipment

Praetors wear light grey tunics.

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

Praetors are dismissed at the Archon's pleasure. Normally this is done either by request of the praetor (such as in the case of a wish to retire) or if the Archon deems a change is required, in which case a transition is planned with the Archon and council. An Archon may also immediately remove a praetor in the case of misconduct.

Type

Civic, Political

Form of Address

Praetor (Surname)
(ie: Praetor Veluinnis, Praetor Komon)

Source of Authority

Praetors derive their authority directly from their Archon.

Length of Term

Praetors serve at the pleasure of the Archon.

Related Organizations

• Kingdom of Mayoka