Imperial Government

Introduction to the Imperial Government

The Empire of Lehmark is governed as an Imperial Autocracy, wherein supreme authority is vested solely in His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor and Autocrat of Lehmark, who serves as both Head of State and Head of Government. 

The Empire is administered through the Imperial Government, which is comprised of two principal Departments and five Ministries, each entrusted with specific domains of administration. These bodies operate under the Emperor and Autocrat’s direct oversight, executing policies, managing civic functions, and supporting the structured advancement of the Empire.

• The Department of the Imperial Secretariat manages foreign affairs, diplomatic relations, and the drafting of official documentation. 

• The Department of State Affairs oversees the operational arm of government, coordinating the Ministries of: Personnel, Revenue, Culture, Defence, and Law.

Emperor and Autocrat

His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor and Autocrat of Lehmark, holds absolute authority over the Empire and its Imperial Government, ensuring unified leadership and disciplined administration across all domains of governance. As both Head of State and Head of Government, the Emperor defines national priorities, directs policy, and oversees the execution of all governmental functions.

• Appointments within the Imperial Government are made solely at His Imperial Majesty’s discretion, including the selection and supervision of Ministers, Directors, and Envoys, each entrusted to carry out their duties in alignment with the imperial vision.

• In matters of justice, the Emperor exercises direct oversight of the legal system, ensuring that courts and legal institutions uphold imperial law and operate faithfully within its bounds.

• Development initiatives arise either through ministerial proposal or by direct imperial command, enabling responsive governance and strategic advancement across all sectors of Lehmarkian society.

Departments and Ministers

The Imperial Government is led by a structured hierarchy of appointed officials who serve under the direct authority of His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor and Autocrat of Lehmark.

The Imperial Secretariat leads the Department of the Imperial Secretariat, overseeing foreign affairs, diplomatic relations, and the drafting of Imperial Documentation. It serves as the highest executive body within the government.

The Imperial Director leads the Department of State Affairs, coordinating the execution of policy and development initiatives across five Ministries. Each Minister is entrusted with a defined portfolio:

• Minister of Personnel – Citizenship, ID issuance, appointments, and licensing of Imperial Officials

• Minister of Revenue – Taxation, currency, budgeting, and fiscal allocation

• Minister of Culture – Ceremonies, social clubs, and public works

• Minister of Defence – Imperial Legion, internal security, and strategic defence

• Minister of Law – Legal codes, judicial oversight, and legal advisory

This structure ensures that governance remains efficient, principled, and aligned with the sovereignty of the Crown.

Code of Conduct

The Imperial Government Code of Conduct delineates the purpose and values of the Imperial Government, while specifying the expected behaviours of employees, including professionalism, activity requirements, and the provision of regular Progress Reports on Development Plans. 

Additionally, the Code stipulates that employees must work a minimum of 3 hours per week, with strong expectations and a high standard for work completion and progression on Development Plans. This is to ensure ongoing national development, growth, and efficient governance.