Minister of Foreign Affairs

Elected leader of Concordian Diplomatic endeavours, the Minister of Foreign Affairs oversees the efforts of Ambassadors, Spymasters and the Concordian Civil service where they engage with other nations. They ensure that the foreign policy decisions of The Senate are enacted and work to ensure clear communication between the Senate, War Chamber, and various members of Concordian Foreign Affairs.

Election

By nomination of a Senator and the vote of the Senate conducted every Autumn Summit. Any Concordian citizen who does not hold a title may be nominated for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs. There is only one Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Term

The Minister of Foreign Affairs serves a term of two years, including the summit where they are elected.They may immediately stand for re-election after this term if they wish. There is no term limit.

Powers and Responsibilities

Warvoice - The Minister of Foreign Affairs may speak in the War Chamber without approval, similar to a General, Champion or Admiral. Although this does not grant them a vote in the War Chamber.

Overseer: The Minister of Foreign Affairs is regarded as senior to the Spymasters and Ambassadors of The Concord. These individuals report to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and they are expected to support the Spymasters and Ambassadors in turn.

Representation: The Minister of Foreign Affairs is the figurehead of Concordian Diplomatic efforts and is expected to make themselves available to the Senate and Civil Service to answer questions of a diplomatic nature.

Stipend: The Minister of Foreign Affairs is granted a set of funds from the Senate treasury, the value of which is determined by the Senate during their first meeting each Summit.

History

During the Winter Summit of 222, the Senator for Bolsterlee raised the motion for the creation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The motion passed and the position was created in its current form.

In Winter 224 the Senate granted the title the ability to speak in the War Chamber.

In Spring 225 the Senate granted the title funding from the Senate treasury each Summit.

Previous Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Stipends

Ministers of Foreign Affairs
Name	Date
Jalen Van Voyant	Autumn 226 - Incumbent
Omaira al Jadis	Autumn 225 - Autumn 226
Omaira al Jadis	Winter 224 - Winter 225
Deitrich Carstein	Summer 223 - Winter 224
Razil Del'Panoply	Winter 223 - Summer 223 (Title Relinquished)
Razil Del'Panoply	Summer 222 - Winter 223
Jormunwuld of Bolsterlee	Winter 222 - Summer 222 (Title Stripped)

Stipends
Summit	Stipend
Autumn 226	Ten Locks