Seneschal of Riveshire
| Seneschal of Rivershire | |
|---|---|
| la Seneschal de la Province de Ruisseau de la Cite | |
Provincial/State | |
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| Incumbent | |
| Nicholas Bluebonn since 4 October 2023 | |
| Details | |
| Style | His Majesty |
| Heir presumptive | None |
| Formation | September 9, 2023 |
| Residence | Saintathen Donnau |
| Appointer | Hereditary |
The Seneschal of Riveshire (French: la Seneschal de la Province de Ruisseau de la Cite) is the head of state of the Laskaridian province of Riveshire. The officeholder is considered the personal representative of the monarch within the province, thus the powers of the Seneschal are purely ceremonial, often comparative to a Governor of a Commonwealth realm. The Seneschal may also confer awards of the province to citizens of the province and outsiders, a privilege that civil servants of the province do not have. The current seneschal is Nicholas Bluebonn.
History
The office was created automatically upon the creation of the Province of Riveshire, in Laskaridian politics, the Seneschal constitutes the head of state (or representative of the King) of the province. While the governor of Riveshire is the head of government and manages stately affairs.
Functions
The Seneschal of Riveshire is the executive head of state and head of government of the province of Riveshire and has control and influence over a wide range of subjects in the governance of the province and other decisions within the province's jurisdiction. The functions of the seneschal include:
- To appoint citizens of the province, as well as relevant outsiders into Orders of chivalry and merit of the state.
- To appoint, in the event, a regent of the state who may reign as the Seneschal.
- To designate an heir to the throne of the province.
- To appoint the Lord-Mayors of cities, with the approval of the Provincial Government
- To attend events hosted by the King for other seneschals.
- To announce decrees or proclamations which can serve as communications, note, these are limited.
Requirements
A seneschal may only be discharged from office by the King. A seneschal has the following requirements by which they must abide throughout the length of their reign.
- Be of good mind and language
- Not having a criminal record in any machination
Orders
- Provincial Order of the Chimera The Order of the Chimera is granted to foreign royals as well as citizens of the Province who have done great deeds to the province. It was created on October 11th.
- Order of Merit of the Province of Riveshire The Order of Merit is designated to citizens of the Province.