Head Magistrate of the Gratic Empire
Qualifications
A candidate for the post of Head Magistrate must have been a regular Lord Magistrate of the Gratic Empire for at least five years.
Requirements
Other requirements for the position of Head Magistrate are:
Only humans are permitted to hold this rank, like many imperial positions; and
There is a tendency for members of richer and high-class families to be Head Magistrate.
Appointment
The appointment of a Head Magistrate is performed by the Emperor, who also confers the role. The day of the appointment, a gala will be held in the evening as per tradition.
Duties
The Head Magistrate is the representative of their particular Province, and so they have certain moral duties:
Represent the people and culture of their Province;
Champion their people in the imperial government, assuring fair treatment of all Provinces; and
provide guidance and inspiration for the various Magistrates in their Province.
Responsibilities
A Head Magistrate has many tasks to be completed regularly and fairly:
Direct and order the various Magistrates of their Province;
Appoint said Magistrates when the position needs filling;
Adjudicate disputes between Magistrates; and
Broker necessary deals and protections for any dwarven holds in their Province.
Benefits
As the heads of their Province, each Head Magistrate receives many benefits from their position. A seat on the Imperial Council is one such honour, and while in the capital of the Empire or the largest city in their Province, they will have a manor house dedicated to their use. As a politician, the Head Magistrate also receives a small portion of the Province's taxes as a salary. Finally, this person works as leader of their Provincial Assembly.
Accoutrements & Equipment
The blue robes common to all regular Magistrates become more elaborate upon ascending to the rank of Head Magistrate, including a special golden trim to their robes and a special charm or piece of jewelry that identifies them as belonging to their province.
Grounds for Removal/Dismissal
Dismissal of a Head Magistrate can only be done by the Emperor himself, and is usually done to save face and/or to punish crimes committed by the Head Magistrate.
History
Artus III created this title in 62 I for two Provinces, and the number of those has increased over the centuries.
Cultural Significance
The Head Magistrate plays a very direct role in the governance and culture of their Province, as one of their minor tasks is the organization and patronage of cultural festivals and holidays.
Type
Civic, Political
Status
Still in use.
Alternative Naming
the HM (colloquial)
Length of Term
10 years or the death/dismissal/resignation of the Head Magistrate.
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