Council of State
The Imperial Council of State is the Executive Branch of the Imperial Government. It exercises the day-to-day Executive Authority of the Sovereign and is often referred as the "Imperial Executive," or "the Government." The Council of State consists of Grand Officers and Chancellors of the Imperial Government. Although the Sovereign is the actual chair, this Council is led by the Grand Chancellor, or his designated the Head of Government.
Current Membership
Membership of the Council of State is classified as Senior, Regular, Temporary, and Guests.
Senior Members
Senior Members of the Council of State (besides the Sovereign, Grand Chancellor, or Vice Grand Chancellor), are those Grand Officers of State that lead a key area of the Imperial Government, they intern oversee the Chancellors that are classed as Regular Members. The Senior Membership is as follows:
Grand Keeper of Seals and Archives
Regular Members
Regular Members of the Council of State are the Chancellors of Government. They oversee specific functions. These individuals make up the bulk of the Council of State and though have a seat at the table that fall within the offices of one of the Grand Officers of State.
Under the Grand Steward
Chancellor of Internal Affairs. Matters of local government, census, and organizations
Chancellor of External/Foreign Affairs. Foreign policy and foreign affairs
Chancellor of Social Services. Recreation, culture, entertainment, sports, etc.
Chancellor of the Education. Oversees the university and all related bodies
Under the Grand Inquisitor
Chancellor of Justice. Overseeing prosecutors, solicitors, and advocates
Chancellor of Compliance and Accountability. Investigates ethics and accountability
Chancellor of the Inquisition. Management and Training of Inquisitors
Under the Grand Architect
Chancellor of Public Works. Handles construction, engineering, and transportation
Chancellor of Exploration and Colonization. Oversees exploration and colonization
Chancellor of Planning and Development. Reviews and develops non-IS plans
Under the Grand Treasurer
Chancellor of the Exchequer. Oversees the comptroller, the imperial bank, taxes
Chancellor of the Civil Service. Oversees the civilian workforce
Chancellor of Commerce. Oversees business development, guilds, and business regulation
Under the Grand Keeper of Seals and Archives
Chancellor of Archives. Oversees records, wikis, etc.
Chancellor of Communications and Information. Maintains information systems and newspapers
Chancellor of the College of Heraldry. Maintains coats of arms and records of houses, clans, and families
Temporary Membership
Temporary membership consists of those individuals that may be detailed at times from one of the other Imperial Councils or the Imperial Chambers
Powers
The Council of State conducts the day to day operations and business of the Imperium, assisting with the management of each Council of the Imperial Court. Members of the Council of State may issue edicts within their purview. The Grand Chancellor may issue Prime Dictates to determine how a decree or act/law is executed.
Officers of the Council
The Grand Chancellor chairs the Council of State on behalf of the Sovereign. A Vice Grand Chancellor is elected by the Imperial Council of Deliberation, to act in the Grand Chancellor's absence, assist with managing the Council of State, and to present the legislative agenda to the Council of Deliberation.
Agencies of State
Office of the Grand Chancellor
Office of the Grand Steward
Office of the Grand Treasurer
Office of the Grand Inquisitor
Office of the Grand Master Architect