Imperial Government

The Emperor and Autocrat is the absolute ruler of the Empire. While the Emperor and Autocrat possesses significant power, the day-to-day governance of the Empire is largely delegated to the Imperial Chancellor, who oversees the Imperial Government on behalf of the Emperor and Autocrat.

Despite this delegation, the Emperor and Autocrat retains several key powers to ensure the government remains functional and can respond to emergencies. These powers include:

• Absolute Veto: The ability to block any Imperial Act from becoming law.

• Dissolution of Government: The power to dissolve the Imperial Government and call for new elections.

• Appointment and Removal: The authority to appoint or remove the Imperial Chancellor and other ministers.

• Override Authority: The capacity to override the Imperial Chancellor and direct the government.

• Issuance of Imperial Decrees: The power to issue Imperial Decrees, that can also override Imperial Acts. These decrees do not require approval from the Senate or Government and are issued at the Emperor’s discretion.

The Imperial Chancellor serves as the Head of the Imperial Government, managing its operations on behalf of the Emperor and Autocrat. 

The Imperial Chancellor determines the course and direction of the Imperial Government and National Development by implementing the Imperial Government Directive. This Directive, allocates Development Plans to each Department and their respective Minister to execute. 

Responsibilities and Powers of the Imperial Chancellor:

• Determines and oversees the execution of the Imperial Government Directive.

• Regularly seeks updates from Ministers on their Development Plans.

• Can introduce or modify Government Policies, Procedures, and Forms.

• May propose Imperial Decrees to the Emperor and Autocrat for enactment.

• Manages the Imperial Government and its Ministers/Agency Leaders.

• Can present Imperial Acts to the Imperial Senate for debate and voting.

• Can advise the Emperor and Autocrat on the removal or appointment of Ministers.

• Holds the authority to dissolve the government and call for an election, resigning in the process.

• The Imperial Government comprises various Departments and Agencies. Departments are led by Ministers, while Agencies, which handle specific areas within a Department’s jurisdiction, are overseen by Agency Leaders, commonly known as Directors.

• Ministers and Agency Leaders are responsible for maintaining and expanding the services and opportunities provided by their respective Departments and Agencies to their constituents.

• The Imperial Government Directive, implemented by the Imperial Chancellor, allocates Development Plans to each Department. It is the responsibility of each Department’s Minister to ensure the necessary work is carried out to complete their Development Plan.

Membership in the Imperial Government is exclusively defined as the Imperial Chancellor, Ministers and Agency Leaders.

The Imperial Senate, the unicameral legislative body of the Empire of Lehmark, whose Members are the Imperial Government. Each member has the right to propose Imperial Acts, which are then debated and voted upon. Once passed, these Acts become Imperial Law and are fully enforceable.

As per Imperial Act 00001 - On Elections

In the Imperial Government, the positions of Imperial Chancellor, Ministers, and Agency Leaders are elected every six months. All citizens aged 16 and older are eligible to vote and run for these positions. Voting is mandatory for all Citizens, failing to vote results in a 50LDT fine. 

Candidacy is specific to roles within the Imperial Government, such as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, rather than for administrative regions. Candidates can only run for one office during an election period.

If a position lacks a candidate and remains vacant, a job posting will be issued. Citizens can then apply, and the Emperor and Autocrat will appoint someone to the role. The appointed citizen will serve until the next election, at which point they can choose to run as a candidate.

• Election Candidacy Form (ECF-001)

• Election Voting Form (EVF-001)