Magistrate
Magistrates are Sovereignty-appointed local administrative officers whose responsibilities include a combination of judicial and executive power. They are charged with maintaining the law of the Sovereignty as well as issuing local laws, public works, keeping population information and public registers, collecting taxes and administrating works in the region.
Magistrates are often also in the role of judge, and many have the title as part of their duties. However, not all are legally trained and many are assisted by jurists who are more expertly trained scholars of Sovereign law.
Qualifications
A Magistrate is essentially an appointed Governor for counties of foreign countries brought into the Sovereignty. The expectation is that a Magistrate be a well-educated and experienced person who can bring order and prosperity to a region that has had its previous landed nobility removed from power.
In some cases, lesser nobles such as second children or landless knights, will be appointed to these roles. This role is non-hereditary, but in some distant regions rule may effectively pass from parent to child if the family has displayed some aptitude and success. There are many magistrates that are from common or mercantile families, as being a noble is not a qualification neccessary.
Appointment
Appointment is performed by the Sovereign Magistarial Council by a vote. Potential magistrates may self present or be nominated.
Accoutrements & Equipment
The common dress of a magistrate is that of a black robe, trimmed in white, with no family insignias.
Type
Civic, Law
Form of Address
Your Honor
Source of Authority
The Sovereign
Length of Term
4 year terms with no limit. Appointment is often done remotely.
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