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'''Member states and key leaders:'''<br />
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| data1 = Kahlisar [[Zajir II of Alanahr|Zajir II]]<br />
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| data2 = Mayor of the Palace [[Mïgrai Bharamut]]<br />
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| data3 = King [[Conrad IV of Garima|Conrad IV]]<br />
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* Empress [[Diana I Anicia]]<br />
* Emperor [[Jacobus VI Claudius]]<br />
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| data5 = Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]]<br />
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* [PLACE] (1st P# summit)<br />
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| {{flagicon|Latium}} [[Jacobus Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]<br />
| {{flagicon|Lihnidos}} [[Alcander Remis]]<br />
| {{flagicon|Alanahr}} [[TBD]]<br />
| {{flagicon|Perateia}} [[Dionysios Tzoumenes]]<br />
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* Empress [[Diana I Anicia]]<br />
* Emperor [[Leo X Claudius]]<br />
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| {{flagicon|Lihnidos}} Empress [[Stella I of Lihnidos|Stella I]]<br />
| {{flagicon|Alanahr}} [[TBD]]<br />
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The '''Periclean Group of Five (P5)''' is an [[wikipedia:intergovernmental|intergovernmental]] economic and political forum that consists of [[Alanahr]], [[Drevstran]], [[Garima]], [[Latium]], and [[Lihnidos]]. The first meeting of what would become the P5 was held on 7 August 1962 during in response to the escalating conflict in the [[Second Partisans' War]] and greater cooperation among like-minded nations. P5 members are among some of the strongest economics in the Periclean or Belisaria-Scipian regions. <!--five of the top 10 Periclean economies--><br />
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The P5 originated in 1962 in what was an informal meeting of leaders from [[Latium]], [[Lihnidos]], [[Alanahr]], and [[Perateia]]. It has since expanded from its original membership to include [[Drevstran]] in 19xx, and [[Garima]] in 20xx. Each member state's head of state or head of government meet annually at the P5 summit, while other high-ranking officials from member states meet throughout the year. Representatives from non-member states are often invited as guests to attend the P5 Summit or meetings.<br />
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The P5 is not bound by any formal treaty or formalized office, and instead has a rotating presidency which assists in determining the summit's host nation and specifics of the summit agenda, though all members may assist in the formation of a summit agenda.<br />
==History==<br />
===Origins===<br />
===Expansion===<br />
==Activities and initiatives==<br />
==List of summits==<br />
==Membership==<br />
===Current leaders===<br />
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|incumbent = [[Fania Zarou]]<br />
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|reports_to = [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|The Crown]]<br>[[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]<br>[[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]<br />
|residence = Palamaras Mansion<br />
|seat = Arcadia, Lihnidos<br />
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The '''grand logothete of Lihnidos''' (Lihnidosi: ''Μεγάλος Λογοθέτης της Λιχνίδος'') is the head of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]] of [[Lihnidos]]. The office of grand logothete was established in 1920 with the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. The duties and powers of the grand logothete were originally detailed in {{wpl|decree|Imperial Directive}} 1197 issued by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] Selene I. Following government reforms in 1946, Emperor Athanasios VIII modified the directive and granted additional powers to the grand logothete. The Lihnidosi order of precedence lists the grand logothete as the third-highest state official after the monarch and archon.<br />
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The grand logothete is head of the Council of Logothetes and is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of government ministries and departments and the {{wpl|civil service}}. The grand logothete advises the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] and [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]] on matters of government and legislative policy. Although officially appointed by the monarch, in practice the grand logothete is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion and holds office as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature.<br />
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[[Fania Zarou]] of the [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|Demnocratic Coalition]] (DC) has been grand logothete since 7 November 2022. Anagnos was appointed as grand logothete by Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] after the Bouleuterion passed a {{wpl|motion of confidence}} in her government. Her appointment followed the Democratic Coalition winning a plurality in the [[Lihnidosi general election, 2022|2022 general election]] and negotiating a coalition with the [[Coalition of Progressive Socialists (Lihnidos)|Coalition of Progressive Socialists]]. <br />
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==History==<br />
The office of grand logothete was created in 1920 along with the creation of the Bouleuterion. The position of grand logothete was initially created with a limited set of powers and was largely subservient to the monarch and nobility. While always considered the head of the elected portion of the government, the grand logothete primarily acted as a secretary for the archon, coordinating government departments and reporting information to the archon and monarch who ultimately made government policy. The grand logothete was not required to be a member of the legislature, nor did they seek the confidence of the legislature. As the government still functioned primarily though the monarch and Crown Council, the lack of a legislative majority or democratic representation in the main decision-making bodies of the government did not hinder government function.<br />
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By the mid-1940s, democratic protests and unrest among the population spurred an attempted coup to overthrow the reigning monarch. The coup failed, however succeeded in changing the political landscape in Lihnidos. As a result of the attempted coup, the monarch granted additional powers to the grand logothete and issues an Imperial Directive requiring the appointment of grand logothetes who could command the confidence of the legislature. The monarch also promised to appoint the grand logothete as archon, significantly increasing the authority and power of the elected government. Imperial directives were drafted that enshrined many of the promised changes into law. While the monarch still retained absolute authority, many powers had been delegated to the people's representatives.<br />
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==Selection and incumbency==<br />
===Qualifications and appointment===<br />
In order to be appointed as grand logothete an individual must be a member of the Bouleuterion. This requires any grand logothete appointee to meet the qualifications of being a member of the Bouleuterion. These requirements primarily include being at least twenty-five years of age, being a citizens of Lihnidos for at least five years, and being able to speak fluent Lihnidosi. Political parties are allowed to set additional requirements for individuals running for office as a member of their party. Each party is also allowed to decide the method used to select candidates to run for office. While any member of the legislature could be appointed as grand logothete, in practice the appointee is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion, as they are the most likely individual to command the confidence of the legislature.<br />
[[File:Lihnidosi_Bouleuterion_2022.png|250px|thumb|left|The composition of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] during the 2022 investiture proceedings for [[Fania Zarou]].]]<br />
The grand logothete is typically appointed following a {{wpl|general election}}. Following an election, the previous grand logothete is dismissed from office, however they and other members of the Council of Logothetes remain in office as a caretaker until a successor is sworn in. The monarch has the authority to appoint any member of the Bouleuterion to the position of grand logothete. By convention, the monarch will appoint the leader of the largest party or coalition in order to ensure they can command the confidence of the legislature. In instances where there is no clear majority after an election, the monarch may wait to make the appointment until parties have an opportunity to negotiate coalition agreements.<br />
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Traditionally, the monarch will appoint a grand logothete prior to a vote occurring in the Bouleuterion. Once the monarch has appointed a grand logothete, the appointment order is sent to the Bouleuterion and deputies are informed of the monarch's decision by the epistates. The grand logothete will then undergo {{wpl|investiture}} proceedings held by the Bouleuterion. During these proceedings, the grand logothete presents their political agenda which is then debated by the legislature and voted on. By this time, the grand logothete has normally announced their planned appointments for the Council of Logotetes, and the investiture vote is also seen as a vote of confidence in those appointments. A simple majority is required to confirm the grand logothete, their Council of Logothetes, and their political agenda.<br />
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If the grand logothete is unable to win a simple majority in the Bouleuterion following investiture proceedings they are required to resign. If no appointee is able to command the confidence of the legislature following a general election, the Bouleuterion would normally be dissolved and another election held.<br />
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===Term length===<br />
There is no minimum or maximum length of term for grand logothetes. However, it is normal for grand logothetes to be in office for four year terms which is the usual period of time between general elections. The grand logothete primarily serves at the pleasure of the monarch. As such, it is possible for a grand logothete to have a term shorter than four years if they are forced to resign by the monarch. The grand logothete also serves only as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature. If a grand logothete becomes unable to command the confidence of the legislature, then they would be required to resign.<br />
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Grand logothetes are dismissed from office following general elections, however if their party or coalition won a majority in the election they may be reappointed. There are no term limits placed on grand logothetes. The same individual can hold the office of grand logothete indefinitely as long as they have the confidence of the monarch and the legislature.<br />
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===Succession and incapacity===<br />
There is no official order of succession for the office of grand logothete. In the event that the grand logothete feels they are unable to carry out the duties of their office for a period of time, such as when undergoing a medical procedure or during an illness, they may temporarily transfer their powers and duties to a member of their council who then becomes acting grand logothete. The grand logothete will then resume their powers and duties when they determine they are again able. If the grand logothete unexpectedly becomes unable to carry out their duties and was not able to designate an an acting grand logothete, or if the monarch decides that the grand logothete is unable, then monarch may designate an acting grand logothete. The ability to appoint an acting grand logothete is rarely used.<br />
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Acting grand logothetes are not required to receive approval from the Bouleuterion and can serve for either a specified or unspecified period of time. Acting grand logothetes are not able to dismiss members of the Council of Logothetes or fill vacant positions. They are also not permitted to make changes to the composition of government ministries or departments.<br />
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===Removal or resignation===<br />
The grand logothete can only be removed from office by the monarch or the Bouleuterion. The monarch can remove a grand logothete from office for any reason. The power of the monarch to remove the grand logothete from office is rarely used.<br />
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The grand logothete, as the head of the Council of Logothetes, is reliant on the Bouleuterion to pass legislation. If the grand logothete loses the confidence of the Bouleuterion and is unable to pass legislation, they would be unable to effectively govern. Due to this, it is required that any grand logothete who looses the confidence of the legislature resign.<br />
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Upon the resignation or removal of a grand logothete, the monarch is able to appoint a replacement. Traditionally, the monarch waits for the majority party or coalition in the Bouleuterion to select a replacement.<br />
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==Authority, powers, and constraints==<br />
The grand logothete is considered to be the head of the Council of Logothetes despite the archon officially chairing the body. The grand logothete is primarily responsible for coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day workings of the government through their appointed logothetes. The grand logothete is given the power to appoint logothetes to lead government ministries and departments, although these appointments are subject to the approval of the monarch and archon. Grand logothetes also have the power to create, dissolve, merge, and rename government ministries and departments. Despite appointments needing to be approved by the monarch and archon, the grand logothete has the power to suspend or dismiss any member of the Council of Logothetes or the civil service without consulting other members of the government.<br />
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As the head of the Council of Logothetes and the leader of the elected government, the grand logothete is responsible for setting the policy direction of the government in conjunction with the monarch and archon. The grand logothete, as the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion, normally commands the confidence of the legislature and is able to command a majority. As the government relies on legislative approval for the implementation of legislation and certain policies, the grand logothete is also responsible with helping direct the legislative process and ensuring the successful passage and implementation of legislation.<br />
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==Precedence, privileges, and retirement==<br />
[[File:Palamaras Mansion.jpg|220px|right|thumb|The main entrance of Palamaras Mansion, the official residence and office of the archon and grand logothete.]]<br />
According to the official [[Orders of precedence in Lihnidos|orders of precedence in Lihnidos]], the grand logothete is the third highest ranking official in the country. The two individuals that are ranked above the grand logothete are the monarch and the archon. In 2010, there was a proposal by the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos#Household of H.M. the Empress|Imperial Offices]] to position certain members of the [[House of Vasiliou|Imperial family]] and select members of the Imperial Household above the archon and grand logothete in the orders of precedence. This proposal, which was submitted to the government, was opposed by the grand logothete at the time. The proposal was ultimately rejected by the government. However, within the Lihnidosi government and society, members of the Imperial family are often considered to unofficially outrank government officials like the grand logothete.<br />
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As of 2022, the grand logothete receives a salary of {{strikethrough|X}}200,000, including the {{strikethrough|X}}75,000 given to members of the Bouleuterion. The salary of the grand logothete is set by the Bouleuterion, and any change in the grand logothete's salary will not take effect until the next legislative term. Aside from the salary of the grand logothete, there are additional privileges granted to the holder of the office. These include an {{wpl|official residence}} in the capital city of Arcadia, a vacation home in the Samos Islands, and a country home in Messenia. For travel, the grand logothete is granted a number of vehicles, including a variety of cars, helicopters, and jets or airliners. Transportation for the grand logothete is provided by civilian or military operators depending on the method of travel. The grand logothete, their residences, and transportation are protected by members of the [[Civil Guard (Lihnidos)|Civil Guard]].<br />
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Grand logothetes are granted lifetime benefits upon resignation or retirement as long as they have served in office for at least three months. These benefits include a monthly pension, medical care for themselves and their spouse, Civil Guard protection, and a funding for office space and a limited staff. These benefits are not available to any grand logothete who was removed from office by the monarch. Former grand logothetes often continue as members of the Bouleuterion or take other positions in government or the private sector.<br />
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==Recent grand logothetes==<br />
{{See also|List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos}}<br />
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===Living former grand logothetes===<br />
As of {{Monthyear}}, there are four living former Lihnidosi grand logothetes. Two former grand logothetes, Fotis Raptis and Stephanos Anagnos, are still members of the Bouleuterion. <br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Archon of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
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[[Category:Government of Lihnidos]]</div>Lihnidoshttps://iiwiki.us/mediawiki/index.php?title=Lihnidosi_Bouleuterion&diff=580481Lihnidosi Bouleuterion2022-11-26T17:52:46Z<p>Lihnidos: </p>
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| leader2_type = [[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]<br><small>''and [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]]''</small> <br />
| leader2 = [[Fania Zarou]]<br />
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| leader4 = [[Stephanos Anagnos]]<br />
| party4 = <br>''[[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]]''<br />
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| structure1_alt = Current structure of the National Assembly.<br />
| political_groups1 = '''[[Third Zarou government|Government]]'''<br />
*{{color box|#FFB433}} [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|Democratic Coalition]] (163)<br />
*{{color box|#B5284D}} [[Coalition of Progressive Socialists (Lihnidos)|Coalition of Progressive Socialists]] (21)<br />
'''Opposition'''<br />
*{{color box|#10B579}} [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] (141)<br />
*{{color box|#F1FF33}} [[Centrist Union (Lihnidos)|Centrist Union]] (11)<br />
*{{color box|#000000}} [[Populist People's Party (Lihnidos)|Populist People's Party]] (8)<br />
*{{color box|#2661EB}} [[Republican Party (Lihnidos)|Republican Party]] (6)<br />
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| voting_system1 = {{wpl|First past the post}} <br />
| last_election1 = [[Lihnidosi general election, 2022|14 October 2022]] <br />
| session_room = Lihnidos_National_Assembly_Building.jpg<br />
| session_res = 260px | session_alt = Viewed from the front. <br />
| meeting_place = The Bouleuterion, Arcadia<br />
| website = www.bouleuterion.gov.lnd}}<br />
The '''Lihnidosi Bouleuterion''' (Hellenic: ‘’Λιχνίδος βουλευτήριον’’ or ‘’Βουλή των Λιχνίδος’’, ‘Boule of the Lihnidosi’), also known as the '''Lihnidosi Parliament''', is the unicameral legislature of [[Lihnidos]]. The Bouleuterion has existed since 1920 following its creation by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] [[Selene I of Lihnidos|Selene I]] through imperial directive. The creation of the Bouleuterion expanded democracy in Lihnidos which had previously only existed on the provincial level through the election of provincial councils.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is composed of three hundred fifty members who are elected by a first past the post electoral system and serve four year terms. These members each represent constituencies that are allocated to provinces across the nation based on population. Members of the Bouleuterion, often referred to as deputies, meet in the Lihnidosi capital city of Arcadia in the Bouleuterion, a building which shares the same name as the legislative body.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is entrusted with the debate and passage of legislation. Upon passing the Bouleuterion, legislation is sent to the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] for their consideration and either their approval or veto. The legislative body is entrusted with providing advice and consent to some appointments made by either the monarch or the government. The Bouleuterion is also able to initiate nationwide referendums and petition the monarch for changes to the constitution.<br />
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As a semi-{{wpl|parliamentary system}}, the Bouleuterion, by tradition, can confirm and dismiss the [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]] and their government. While the grand logothete is officially be appointed by the monarch, any appointee is required to have majority support from the legislature. The grand logothete can be dismissed through a {{wpl|vote of no confidence}} in the Bouleuterion or by the monarch.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is officially led by the [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]]. The archon is appointed by the monarch and does not require support from the legislature. While the grand logothete, often the leader of the largest party or coalition in the legislature, is tasked with the day-to-day functioning of the government and oversight of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|cabinet]], the archon is considered to be the true head of government and their authority supersedes that of the grand logothete. The archon’s authority also supersedes that of the Epistates of the Bouleuterion who acts as the speaker of the legislative body. Since 1946, the position of archon and grand logothete have been held by the same person.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Formation===<br />
The Bouleuterion was officially formed on 1 January 1920 by Empress Selene I although elections to fill its original one hundred seats did not occur until 7 October 1920. The new national legislature, the first of its kind in Lihnidosi history, was created through an imperial directive issued by the monarch to the [[Crown Council of Lihnidos|crown council]]. The imperial directive, which detailed the creation of the legislative body and the powers that would be granted to it, underwent numerous revisions over the course of the previous year. While national democratic elections were the norm amongst the majority of monarchies at the time, several members of the nobility in Lihnidos protested the empress' intention to introduce the process in Lihnidos. Early drafts of the imperial directive, which are housed in the Bouleuterion in Arcadia and on display to the public, gave the legislature limited power and described the body as having a "solely advisory role in planning the direction of the country." The initial drafts, which show heavy influence by the nobility opposed to the introduction of a national legislature, did not allow members of the Bouleuterion to introduce legislation or have any input on government appointments. Instead, the legislature would only be permitted to consider legislation proposed by the monarch or the crown council, and any vote on such legislation would not be considered binding.<br />
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By October of 1919, a draft imperial directive was circulated amongst the nobility that detailed a far more empowered legislature. The October draft represented a legislature much more similar to many modern legislative bodies in that it had the authority to propose legislation, making binding votes, and appoint government officials and its own leadership. The draft directive was seen as a rebuke to those in the nobility opposed to the creation of the Bouleuterion and was heavily influenced by the empress. Ultimately, the October draft of the imperial directive was not the final iteration of the directive. The final and official draft of the imperial directive was issued on New Years Day in 1920 and detailed a more restrictive version of the Bouleuterion, although still with more authority than the early proposals. Under the guidelines in the directive, the Bouleuterion would be a one hundred seat legislature with members elected by a first past the post system to serve for four year terms. The legislature would be permitted to propose and vote on legislation which would be subject to approval from the monarch. The position of [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]] would be created to lead the elected government and chair the [[Cabinet of Logothetes (Lihnidos)|cabinet]]. All government appointments as well as the appointment of the grand logothete would ultimately be left to the monarch, although the legislature was permitted to nominate candidates through a majority vote. The legislature would, however, remain under the oversight of the monarch and be officially headed by the Grand Archon of the Crown Council who was considered to be the most senior member of the nobility aside from the monarch and the monarch's most trusted advisor. The grand archon would act as speaker of the body and the grand logothete and elected government were subordinate to whoever held the position.<br />
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The first general election on 7 October 1920 saw one hundred independent members elected to the legislature. The legislature nominated Alexandros Pachos, who had previously served as a member of the Thasos provincial council, as its choice to be grand logothete. Under renewed pressure from the nobility, the empress rejected the Bouleuterion's nomination and instead appointed a member of the nobility, the Countess Liana of Meteze, to be grand logothete. The rejection of the legislature's nomination drew wide criticism from democracy advocates and protests outside of the Bouleuterion and Imperial Palace lasted for several days following the decision. In response to the protests, the Countess Liana appointed numerous members of the Bouleuterion to the cabinet.<br />
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Further criticism was received following subsequent elections where the monarch or nobility disallowed certain candidates from running for office, regularly vetoed legislation, and appointed government officials that were opposed by the legislature.<br />
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===Attempted coup and reforms of 1946===<br />
{{main|1945 Lihnidosi coup d'état attempt}}<br />
By the mid 1940s party politics in the Bouleuterion had developed and three parties had representation in the legislature. While there were attempts by the nobility to prevent the formation of political parties in Lihnidos following the creation of the Bouleuterion, public pressure eventually led to a limited number of parties being given permission to form. From 1924 to 1932, two political parties held seats in the legislature. The [[Conservative-National_Alliance_(Lihnidos)#Founding|Conservative Party]] and the [[Democratic_Coalition_(Lihnidos)#Founding|Party of the Democratic Left]] had competed for influence on both the national and provincial level beginning in the lead up to the 1922 provincial council elections which saw the conservatives win a majority of provincial councils. Two years later in 1924 the conservatives were successful in winning a majority in the Bouleuterion and retained their majority following the 1928 general election.<br />
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In 1931, with support from the Duke Myron of Samos, a new political party was given permission to form. This party, the [[Party for Civic Understanding (Lihnidos)|Party for Civic Understanding]], initially represented a middle ground between the conservatives and democratic left. The party platform took a number of moderate positions on economic development and policy as well as social issues. The 1932 elections saw the party have immediate success as it won nineteen of the one hundred seats in the legislature. Support for the party seemed to draw primarily from the conservatives as the election saw the Conservative Party lose sixteen seats while the Party of the Democratic Left only lost three. In 1934, following poor performance in provincial council elections, the leader of the Party for Civic Understanding resigned and was replaced by [[Therron Georgiades]], a member of the Bouleuterion representing the Samos Islands. Georgiades asserted that the failure of the party to gain further traction on the provincial and national level was a result of "fence-sitting ... and a lack of courage to take strong political stances." Between 1934 and 1940, under the leadership of Georgiades, the party transitioned from a moderate party that was known for advocating compromise to what many considered to be a {{wpl|far-right}} {{wpl|Authoritarianism|authoritarian}} party often campaigning on {{wpl|Fascism|Invictist}} policies. Despite calls from the elected government to have the party forcefully disbanded, Emperor [[Athanasios VIII of Lihnidos|Athanasios VIII]] refrained from banning the party due to the party's support from some members of the nobility.<br />
[[File:Therron Georgiades.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Therron Georgiades following his 1940 election victory.]]<br />
Support for the party grew over the course of Georgiades' leadership, culminating in the party's victory in the 1940 general election where the party won fifty-one of the one hundred seats in the Bouleuterion. Georgiades' support amongst some of the nobility resulted in his appointment as grand logothete by Athanasios VIII, although his government was often rebuked by the monarch through the vetoing of legislation and refusal to appoint many nominees to government posts. In 1943 the Party for Civic Understanding lost its majority after the death of one member and resignation of another. Both vacated seats were filled by members of the Conservative Party following by-elections. In order to quickly remove Georgiades from power, the Party of the Democratic Left and Conservative Party formed a unity government. The unity government lasted only a year and a half, with the Party of Civic Understanding once again winning a majority following the 1944 general election.<br />
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On 18 February 1945, following the Party for Civic Understanding's fifty-eight seat win in the 1944 October general election, Georgiades, with the support of two members of the nobility and factions of the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces]], launched an attempted coup with the goal of overthrowing Athanasios VIII. Georgiades, who addressed members of his party in the Bouleuterion as the coup plans were being executed, asserted that the monarch had prevented him and his elected government from properly governing and that the monarch's "betrayal of democracy and Lihnidos' democratic institutions" could not be ignored any longer. During the course of the day, factions of the armed forces operating throughout the country succeeded in taking numerous members of the opposition into custody. In the capital, coup-aligned Army troops stormed the Imperial Palace and succeeded in taking control of the palace and surrounding areas. Athanasios VIII was able to evade capture and escape the palace while fighting was underway between Georgiades' troops and members of the [[Spatharioi]]. Fighting between loyalist troops and Georgiades' forces continued over the course of the next several days throughout the country. On 21 February 1945, royalist troops succeeded in eliminating the remainder of Georgiades' forces in the capital. Over the following weeks, Georgiades and several of his coup plotters, including two members of the nobility and several military officers, as well as many members of the Party of Civic Understanding, were pursued throughout the country and eventually taken into custody by the Spatharioi.<br />
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In response to the attempted coup, Athanasios VIII declared a {{wpl|State of emergency|state of national emergency}} and dissolved the Bouleuterion. Elections were postponed and the functions of the elected government were put under the control of the Grand Archon of the Crown Council. Over the course of the next year, Athanasios VIII and the Crown Council debated numerous reforms to the Bouleuterion and national democracy in Lihnidos. While democracy advocates in Lihnidos worried that democracy in Lihnidos would regress as a result of the attempted coup, those concerns did not materialize. On 18 February 1946, a year after the launch of the failed coup, Athanasios VIII announced the conclusion of the Crown Council's debate on reforms in a televised address. Athanasios VIII, in a rare admission of failure, apologized to the country for the failures of the nobility to properly listen to the populace and their concerns. The monarch blamed himself for the rise in the Party of Civic Understanding and Invictism in the nation, and promised that steps would be taken to ensure that the population felt they had a role in determinig the direction of the country. The announced reforms included the creation of an independent National Board of Elections to regulate and oversee elections, changes to the nomination and appointment of government officials, and an expansion of the Bouleuterion. Most notably, the reforms included the position of archon being granted to the same individual appointed as grand logothete, further empowering the elected government and removing influence over the Bouleuterion from the Crown Council.<br />
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===Contemporary era===<br />
[[File:SviniaNationalAssemblyChamber.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The main chamber of the Bouleuterion.]]<br />
Following the 1946 reforms, the powers of the Bouleuterion were brought closer in line with other modern legislatures. The nobility and monarch gave up a significant portion of their influence over the legislative body and allowed it to function mostly independent of the monarch. Following the transition of the position of archon to the grand logothete, the leader of the elected government gained increased authority and responsibilities and was given more leeway in directing the Bouleuterion alongside the newly created position of epistates which acted as the {{wpl|Speaker (politics)|speaker}} of the legislature. The legislature was expanded from one hundred seats to three hundred, and again expanded in 1990 to three hundred fifty seats.<br />
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There are currently six parties officially recognized by the National Board of Elections, all of which are represented in the Bouleuterion. Increasing partisanship has accompanied the increase in parties in the legislature, and according to polling data a plurality of voters believe that more compromise and partnership is needed amongst parties. <br />
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Over recent years there have been attempts by the Bouleuterion to pass reforms to the election process in Lihnidos to move away from a strictly first past the post system, although those attempts have failed to receive majority support.<br />
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==Components==<br />
The Bouleuterion is regulated by rules established by both the constitution and rules it has established for itself since its creation. These rules and regulations are enforced and carried out by numerous officials and groups within the legislature. <br />
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===Archon===<br />
{{main|Archon of Lihnidos}}<br />
The Archon of Lihnidos is the highest ranking official in the Bouleuterion and the official head of government of Lihnidos. The archon is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Bouleuterion and chairs a number of the legislature's governing bodies. While the archon does not lead or administer the civil service or manage the elected government, the members of such bodies are considered subordinate to the archon. In addition to being the official head of the legislative branch of government, the archon holds oversight authority over all elected provincial councils in Lihnidos and under certain circumstances can overrule provincial council decisions and even dissolve provincial councils and force elections.<br />
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In modern times, the position of archon is a largely ceremonial role as the grand logothete is responsible for the administration of the elected government and civil service. Prior to the 1946 reforms, the position of archon was held by the Grand Archon of the Crown Council. This individual, in addition to serving as the head of the [[Crown Council of Lihnidos|Crown Council]], served as the speaker of the legislature and took an involved role in managing the government alongside the grand logothete, who was still partially responsible for coordinating the work of government departments. The legislative authority granted to the grand archon prior to the 1946 reforms allowed the nobility to have a large role in the legislative process which often resulted in the elected government being overruled on matters of policy and legislative function.<br />
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Following the 1946 reforms, the authority over the legislative process was removed from the Grand Archon of the Crown Council and a new position of Archon of Lihnidos was created. Most of the authority and powers granted to the grand archon were transferred to the new position with the exception of power over elections and the authority to act as the speaker of the legislature.<br />
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The archon is appointed by the monarch and does not require approval from the Bouleuterion despite being the head of the legislative branch of government. However, since 1946, the role of archon has been given to the same individual who serves as grand logothete. If no grand logothete can be selected by the Bouleuterion due to no party or coalition holding a majority, the monarch may appoint an individual to oversee the working of the Bouleuterion and its governing bodies until a grand logothete can be selected.<br />
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===Grand Logothete===<br />
{{main|Grand Logothete of Lihnidos}}<br />
The Grand Logothete of Lihnidos is the second highest-ranking official in the Bouleuterion and the administrator of the elected government. The grand logothete is traditionally appointed by the monarch following a general election and must receive a {{wpl|motion of confidence}} from the Bouleuterion to form a government. If the nominee fails to receive approval from the Bouleuterion, the grand logothete must resign and a new candidate will be selected. Due to nominees requiring majority support from the Bouleuterion, the grand logothete is normally the leader of the largest party or coalition in the legislature. No grand logothete has been rejected by a Bouleuterion since the reforms of 1946.<br />
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The grand logothete can be removed from office at any time if they lose the confidence of the Bouleuterion or the monarch. This happens when a member of the Bouleuterion, typically a leader of an opposition party, presents a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}}. If the motion passes, the grand logothete is removed from office and a new individual must be appointed. Likewise, if the monarch loses confidence in the grand logothete, they have the authority to dismiss him or her from office and appoint a replacement. If the Bouleuterion is unable to confirm a candidate to the post due to no party or coalition holding a majority, the monarch can dissolve the legislature and new elections can be held.<br />
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The grand logothete, while not the official head of government in Lihnidos, leads the elected government and is responsible for the appointment of logothetes to the cabinet. The grand logothete is responsible for the management of all government departments and the civil service and has authority to appoint and dismiss members of the government as they see fit. The grand logothete also acts as the voice of the elected government and advises the monarch on both foreign and domestic government policy.<br />
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===Epistates===<br />
The Epistates of the Bouleuterion is the presiding officer of the Bouleuterion while it is in session and the third-highest ranking legislative official in the country. The epistates holds a number of powers over the Bouleuterion while it is in session. The epistates oversees debate on legislation and gives members of the legislature permission to speak on matters. The epistates is also tasked with maintaining order in the Bouleuterion and rules on all points of order. The authority of the epistates may be delegated to another member of the Bouleuterion if warranted by the inability to carry out the duties of the office for a period of time. The individual who holds this role rarely participates in debate in order to remain as nonpartisan as possible, but does normally vote on legislation.<br />
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The espistates is also responsible, in conjunction with the archon, for appointing several administrative members of the Bouleuterion like the historian, the sergeant-at-arms, clerks, the chief administrative officer, and the chaplain.<br />
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The epistates is elected by the members of the Bouleuterion. They must be an elected member of the legislature in order to be nominated and appointed. In order to take office, a majority of deputies in the Bouleuterion must vote to approve of a candidate. If a vote is taken where there is no majority for one candidate, additional votes will be taken until one candidate obtains a majority. Because of this, the epistates is often a member of the majority party or a member of one of the parties forming a coalition government. If no majority exists and the Bouleuterion is unable to select an individual to serve as epistates, the powers of the epistates are transferred to the archon until an individual can be selected for the role.<br />
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===Governing and working bodies===<br />
There are numerous bodies within the Bouleuterion that organize and plan the daily workings of the legislative body. Each body is delegated separate authority to oversee specific functions of the legislature.<br />
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The '''Prytaneion''' is the governing body comprised of legislative leadership that is tasked with managing the internal workings of the Bouleuterion. This includes determining the daily legislative agenda, assisting in organizing committees and their membership, and ensuring the smooth workings of the legislature through assisting in negotiation on legislation and procedural issues. The Prytaneion is led by the archon, epistates, and, currently, six prytaneis who are each a leader of a political party represented in the Bouleuterion. There are an additional ten members of the Prytaneion which are filled proportionally with the size of each party's representation in the legislature. These individuals are appointed by their respective prytaneis and, for members of the governing party or coalition, cannot be members of the cabinet.<br />
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The '''Presidium''' is the governing body responsible for the routine administration of the Bouleuterion including matters related to budget, services, staff, and clerical and research activities. The Presidium is comprised of the archon, epistates, and numerous secretaries appointed by the epistates in consultation with the archon. Members of the Presidium, while often deputies in the Bouleuterion, are not required to be elected representatives and cannot be members of the cabinet.<br />
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The '''Plenary''' is the main body of the Bouleuterion comprised of all three hundred fifty elected deputies and tasked with the debate and passage of legislation and other regular legislative duties. The plenary is required to convene within twenty one days from the date of a general election and must be in session for at least six months of the year. Ordinarily, the plenum is in session from November to December and February to June. The monarch can call special sessions of the plenum whenever they see fit and determine the duration and scope of the session. Special sessions do not contribute to the six months that the plenary is required to be in session.<br />
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The '''Permanent Deputation''' is a body of the Bouleuterion that safeguards and assumes the duties of the full Bouleuterion when it is in between sessions or following a dissolution. The Permanent Deputation is overseen by the archon and epistates. The body is required to have at least thirty five members, or ten percent of the normal membership of the Bouleuterion. The composition of the body is proportional with the size of the parties or coalitions represented in the Bouleuterion.<br />
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===Committees===<br />
The Bouleuterion has a number of committees staffed by the elected deputies. Committees are charges with reviewing legislation, debating legislation, and amending legislation. Any bill proposed by any member of the Bouleuterion must first go through the committee that pertains to the topic of the legislation. There is no maximum or minimum time that a piece of legislation must spend in committee. Once the committee has gone through a piece of legislation, a vote will be taken on whether to send it to the floor for a vote by the full Bouleuterion. If the bill fails to receive majority support in committee, it does not move on for a full vote. Committees also have the power to begin inquiries into actions taken by the government. This may include subpoenaing evidence or calling witnesses to testify before the committee.<br />
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Committees are split based upon areas of specialty. Each committee is charged with a different purview. Only matters pertaining to the purview of that committee will be discussed, although sometimes a matter will go to multiple committees depending on its extent. Each committee is led by a chairman and has a number of members from each party. The number of members for committees varies depending on the significance of what it oversees. Membership on committees is determined by the archon and epistates. Deputies will often be given their preference for which committees they wish to sit on, with the most senior members being given priority.<br />
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There are two types of committees in the Bouleuterion. The first type of committee are standing committees, which are permanent committees that oversee specific areas of policy. There are currently twenty standing committees:<br />
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*Agriculture and the Environment<br />
*Budget<br />
*Commerce, Industry, and Trade<br />
*Defense<br />
*Education<br />
*Energy and Natural Resources<br />
*Ethics<br />
*Finance and the Economy<br />
*Foreign Affairs and Relations<br />
*Health and Public Safety<br />
*Housing and Urban Development<br />
*Intelligence and Security<br />
*Judiciary<br />
*Labor and Employment<br />
*National and Local Government Affairs<br />
*Oversight and Reform<br />
*Rules<br />
*Science and Research<br />
*Taxation<br />
*Transportation and Infrastructure<br />
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The second type of committee are select committees that are formed to serve a specific, temporary purpose. These committees exist only until the matter they are dealing with is finished. Select committees can be created by the archon to deal with certain policy or investigative matters. Currently, there are no active select committees.<br />
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==Members and elections==<br />
The Bouleuterion contains three hundred fifty members who each represent a constituency. Constituencies are spread across the nation, allocated to provinces based on population. The Bouleuterion and the monarch control how many seats are in the Bouleuterion, and the number of seats has not changed since it was last raised in 1990.<br />
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===Qualifications===<br />
There are few qualifications that must be met to run for a seat in the Bouleuterion established by national law. Candidates must be of at least twenty years of age, must have been a citizen of Lihnidos for at least five years, must be able to speak fluent Hellenic, and must currently live in the constituency that they wish to represent, and have lived there for at least two years. Each party is allowed to set additional rules for running as a candidate representing their party. All candidates running for election must be representing one of the officially recognized national parties.<br />
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It is the job of the National Board of Elections to determine whether or not candidates qualify to run. Each candidate is required to submit the necessary paperwork to the NBE to notify them and officialize their candidacy. The NBE is able to disqualify anyone from running if it is found that they do not meet the qualifications to run. It is a crime to lie on official papers submitted to the NBE, and if found to have knowingly provided false information charges can be brought against the offender. If a candidate who wins an election for a seat in the Bouleuterion is found to have violated any laws or not met the qualifications after they have won, they will be removed from office and a by-election will be held to fill the seat.<br />
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===Elections===<br />
Elections for the Bouleuterion occur at least every four years in Lihnidos. General elections are held on the second Friday of October and elected deputies are sworn into office a week later. All three hundred fifty seats go up for re-election at the same time.<br />
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In most cases, candidates are selected by political parties through an application process with added input from both local and provincial party officials. Often established in the party bylaws, parties are able to select their candidates however they see fit. Currently, only one party utilizes a primary system to select candidates. Both primary and general elections are based on the first past the post election system, meaning that the candidate with the most votes wins even if they do not receive a majority.<br />
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According to the original imperial directives codifying the Bouleuterion and its functions, elections must happen every four years from the first election that took place in 1920. However, this schedule was interrupted following the failed 1946 coup. The four year schedule was reset to begin on 1946 in the imperial directives issued detailing the 1946 reforms. It is possible for general elections to happen off of the four year schedule if the archon and monarch agree on the dissolution of the Bouleuterion. If this occurs, for whatever reason, a general election is triggered. After the general election is held, elected Bouleuterion members will only serve the remainder of the scheduled four year term. Due to this, it is possible that some members will serve less than four year terms if they were elected as a result of a dissolution.<br />
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===Privileges and amenities===<br />
Upon entering office as a member of the Bouleuterion, members are awarded certain privileges and amenities.<br />
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As of October 2009, each deputy is given a yearly salary of 150,000 Denarii. The archon and grand logothete, epistates, and elected party leaders are given an additional salary. The archon and grand logothete receives an additional 50,000 Denarii for a total annual salary of 200,000. The epistates is given an additional 25,000 Denarii for a total annual salary of 175,000. Leaders of parties in the Bouleuterion are given an additional 15,000 Denarii for a total annual salary of 165,000. The salaries of deputies and Bouleuterion leadership are set by the Bouleuterion and can be changed through legislation at any time, but the changes do not take place until the next Bouleuterion takes office. Deputies are eligible for retirement benefits if they serve one full term of four years. The annual salary is an addition to whatever money a member of the Bouleuterion might make in a private sector business they may own or work for, but members are prohibited from taking money that may influence their votes or cause them to give special treatment to a certain individual or group. If it is suspected that a member is receiving contributions for certain votes or is participating in corruption of any kind an investigation may be opened by the ethics committee.<br />
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Members of the Bouleuterion, upon taking office, can take the prefix "The Honorable" when being addressed in the Bouleuterion or in other official capacities.<br />
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Each deputy is given an office space in office buildings adjacent to the Bouleuterion. Members are also given an allowance to enable them to fulfill their capacity as deputies. This allowance can go towards office spaces in their constituency, travel to and from their constituency, and mailing costs. Allowances may vary based upon the distance constituencies are from the capital. Allowances are not allowed to be spent on personal business.<br />
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Each deputy is permitted to have up to twenty staffers working for them at a time. The salary of deputy staffers is determined and capped by the budget committee.<br />
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==Legislative functions==<br />
The Bouleuterion is the sole body of the legislative branch of government in Lihnidos. The Bouleuterion is the only body in the country that is able to pass legislation. Provinces, while having regional councils, cannot pass laws for their individual provinces. The Bouleuterion meets at least six months of the year, going into recess in in January, from July to October, and during holidays so deputies are able to spend time in their constituencies and with their families. The monarch may call the Bouleuterion to recess whenever they see fit and may also call special sessions.<br />
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The main role of the Bouleuterion is to debate and pass legislation on any matters it deems necessary as long as the legislation is within the confines of the constitution. Legislation can be brought forth by any member of the legislature but must go through specific processes before reaching the monarch's desk either for the giving or withholding of {{wpl|Royal assent|imperial assent}}. If the monarch withholds imperial assent from a piece of legislation that reaches their desk, the legislation is dismissed. A veto by the monarch cannot be overridden. If the monarch vetos a bill approved by the Bouleuterion, the bill can be resubmitted in a different form, or in the same form in a different legislative session.<br />
===Procedure===<br />
There are several stages in the Lihnidosi legislative process. The first step in the legislative process is a bill being introduced by a member of the Bouleuterion. Once the bill is introduced, the second step is for the bill to go through committee. The bill is submitted to a committee by the individual introducing the bill, and the committee will then review the bill to see if it is within their purview. If the bill is within the committee's purview, the committee will debate the bill, going through each line and offering amendments as necessary. The legislative review in committee can take as little or as long as the committee desires. Once the bill has been thoroughly reviewed by committee, it will either be passed out of committee or struck down by the committee. If the bill is passed out of the committee, the third stage of the legislative process begins. The third stage is the bill being presented to the full Bouleuterion. The Prytaneion determines which bills are introduced to the Bouleuterion and when. Once the bill is introduced to the full Bouleuterion there may be debate on the bill. After debate has finished, a vote will be taken. If passed by a majority, the fourth step of the legislative process is activated. If the bill does not receive majority support, it is dismissed. The fourth step in the legislative process is consideration by the monarch. The bill will make its way to the monarch's desk and he or she will be able to consider it and either approve it by giving imperial assent or effectively veto it by withholding imperial assent.<br />
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===Responsibilities===<br />
Along with the passage of legislation, the Bouleuterion is tasked with a variety of other responsibilities. One of these responsibilities is petitioning the monarch for changes or additions to the constitution. As Lihnidos' constitution is a collection of imperial directives authored by the monarch, the legislature is not able to directly change or add to the constitution. Additions or changes to the constitution are proposed to the Bouleuterion and undergo the normal process for the passage of legislation, however votes to petition the monarch for changes or additions to the constitution require a two-thirds majority to pass. If a petition of this kind receives a two-thirds majority vote, the petition is sent to the monarch for their review and consideration. If desired, the monarch can then call for a national referendum on the petition, or they can directly accept or reject the legislatures petition. As any accepted petition from the Bouleuterion would result in the issuance of a new imperial directive authored by the monarch, any issued imperial directive may take a different form than the petition from the legislature.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is also responsible for passing a budget each fiscal year. The budget is presented by the grand logothete after consultation with the monarch and the cabinet. It is rare for the grand logothete's budget to be defeated in the Bouleuterion, and if that were to occur it would signify the legislatures' loss of confidence in the grand logothete. While this doesn't immediately result in the government's removal, any member is able to bring a motion of no confidence against the grand logothete and their government.<br />
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*{{color box|#FFB433}} [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|Democratic Coalition]] (163)<br />
*{{color box|#B5284D}} [[Coalition of Progressive Socialists (Lihnidos)|Coalition of Progressive Socialists]] (21)<br />
'''Opposition'''<br />
*{{color box|#10B579}} [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] (141)<br />
*{{color box|#F1FF33}} [[Centrist Union (Lihnidos)|Centrist Union]] (11)<br />
*{{color box|#000000}} [[Populist People's Party (Lihnidos)|Populist People's Party]] (8)<br />
*{{color box|#2661EB}} [[Republican Party (Lihnidos)|Republican Party]] (6)<br />
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The '''Lihnidosi Bouleuterion''' (Hellenic: ‘’Λιχνίδος βουλευτήριον’’ or ‘’Βουλή των Λιχνίδος’’, ‘Boule of the Lihnidosi’), also known as the '''Lihnidosi Parliament''', is the unicameral legislature of [[Lihnidos]]. The Bouleuterion has existed since 1920 following its creation by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] [[Selene I of Lihnidos|Selene I]] through imperial directive. The creation of the Bouleuterion expanded democracy in Lihnidos which had previously only existed on the provincial level through the election of provincial councils.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is composed of three hundred fifty members who are elected by a first past the post electoral system and serve four year terms. These members each represent constituencies that are allocated to provinces across the nation based on population. Members of the Bouleuterion, often referred to as deputies, meet in the Lihnidosi capital city of Arcadia in the Bouleuterion, a building which shares the same name as the legislative body.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is entrusted with the debate and passage of legislation. Upon passing the Bouleuterion, legislation is sent to the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] for their consideration and either their approval or veto. The legislative body is entrusted with providing advice and consent to some appointments made by either the monarch or the government. The Bouleuterion is also able to initiate nationwide referendums and petition the monarch for changes to the constitution.<br />
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As a semi-{{wpl|parliamentary system}}, the Bouleuterion, by tradition, can confirm and dismiss the [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]] and their government. While the grand logothete is officially be appointed by the monarch, any appointee is required to have majority support from the legislature. The grand logothete can be dismissed through a {{wpl|vote of no confidence}} in the Bouleuterion or by the monarch.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is officially led by the [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]]. The archon is appointed by the monarch and does not require support from the legislature. While the grand logothete, often the leader of the largest party or coalition in the legislature, is tasked with the day-to-day functioning of the government and oversight of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|cabinet]], the archon is considered to be the true head of government and their authority supersedes that of the grand logothete. The archon’s authority also supersedes that of the Epistates of the Bouleuterion who acts as the speaker of the legislative body. Since 1946, the position of archon and grand logothete have been held by the same person.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Formation===<br />
The Bouleuterion was officially formed on 1 January 1920 by Empress Selene I although elections to fill its original one hundred seats did not occur until 7 October 1920. The new national legislature, the first of its kind in Lihnidosi history, was created through an imperial directive issued by the monarch to the [[Crown Council of Lihnidos|crown council]]. The imperial directive, which detailed the creation of the legislative body and the powers that would be granted to it, underwent numerous revisions over the course of the previous year. While national democratic elections were the norm amongst the majority of monarchies at the time, several members of the nobility in Lihnidos protested the empress' intention to introduce the process in Lihnidos. Early drafts of the imperial directive, which are housed in the Bouleuterion in Arcadia and on display to the public, gave the legislature limited power and described the body as having a "solely advisory role in planning the direction of the country." The initial drafts, which show heavy influence by the nobility opposed to the introduction of a national legislature, did not allow members of the Bouleuterion to introduce legislation or have any input on government appointments. Instead, the legislature would only be permitted to consider legislation proposed by the monarch or the crown council, and any vote on such legislation would not be considered binding.<br />
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By October of 1919, a draft imperial directive was circulated amongst the nobility that detailed a far more empowered legislature. The October draft represented a legislature much more similar to many modern legislative bodies in that it had the authority to propose legislation, making binding votes, and appoint government officials and its own leadership. The draft directive was seen as a rebuke to those in the nobility opposed to the creation of the Bouleuterion and was heavily influenced by the empress. Ultimately, the October draft of the imperial directive was not the final iteration of the directive. The final and official draft of the imperial directive was issued on New Years Day in 1920 and detailed a more restrictive version of the Bouleuterion, although still with more authority than the early proposals. Under the guidelines in the directive, the Bouleuterion would be a one hundred seat legislature with members elected by a first past the post system to serve for four year terms. The legislature would be permitted to propose and vote on legislation which would be subject to approval from the monarch. The position of [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]] would be created to lead the elected government and chair the [[Cabinet of Logothetes (Lihnidos)|cabinet]]. All government appointments as well as the appointment of the grand logothete would ultimately be left to the monarch, although the legislature was permitted to nominate candidates through a majority vote. The legislature would, however, remain under the oversight of the monarch and be officially headed by the Grand Archon of the Crown Council who was considered to be the most senior member of the nobility aside from the monarch and the monarch's most trusted advisor. The grand archon would act as speaker of the body and the grand logothete and elected government were subordinate to whoever held the position.<br />
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The first general election on 7 October 1920 saw one hundred independent members elected to the legislature. The legislature nominated Alexandros Pachos, who had previously served as a member of the Thasos provincial council, as its choice to be grand logothete. Under renewed pressure from the nobility, the empress rejected the Bouleuterion's nomination and instead appointed a member of the nobility, the Countess Liana of Meteze, to be grand logothete. The rejection of the legislature's nomination drew wide criticism from democracy advocates and protests outside of the Bouleuterion and Imperial Palace lasted for several days following the decision. In response to the protests, the Countess Liana appointed numerous members of the Bouleuterion to the cabinet.<br />
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Further criticism was received following subsequent elections where the monarch or nobility disallowed certain candidates from running for office, regularly vetoed legislation, and appointed government officials that were opposed by the legislature.<br />
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===Attempted coup and reforms of 1946===<br />
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By the mid 1940s party politics in the Bouleuterion had developed and three parties had representation in the legislature. While there were attempts by the nobility to prevent the formation of political parties in Lihnidos following the creation of the Bouleuterion, public pressure eventually led to a limited number of parties being given permission to form. From 1924 to 1932, two political parties held seats in the legislature. The [[Conservative-National_Alliance_(Lihnidos)#Founding|Conservative Party]] and the [[Democratic_Coalition_(Lihnidos)#Founding|Party of the Democratic Left]] had competed for influence on both the national and provincial level beginning in the lead up to the 1922 provincial council elections which saw the conservatives win a majority of provincial councils. Two years later in 1924 the conservatives were successful in winning a majority in the Bouleuterion and retained their majority following the 1928 general election.<br />
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In 1931, with support from the Duke Myron of Samos, a new political party was given permission to form. This party, the [[Party for Civic Understanding (Lihnidos)|Party for Civic Understanding]], initially represented a middle ground between the conservatives and democratic left. The party platform took a number of moderate positions on economic development and policy as well as social issues. The 1932 elections saw the party have immediate success as it won nineteen of the one hundred seats in the legislature. Support for the party seemed to draw primarily from the conservatives as the election saw the Conservative Party lose sixteen seats while the Party of the Democratic Left only lost three. In 1934, following poor performance in provincial council elections, the leader of the Party for Civic Understanding resigned and was replaced by [[Therron Georgiades]], a member of the Bouleuterion representing the Samos Islands. Georgiades asserted that the failure of the party to gain further traction on the provincial and national level was a result of "fence-sitting ... and a lack of courage to take strong political stances." Between 1934 and 1940, under the leadership of Georgiades, the party transitioned from a moderate party that was known for advocating compromise to what many considered to be a {{wpl|far-right}} {{wpl|Authoritarianism|authoritarian}} party often campaigning on {{wpl|Fascism|Invictist}} policies. Despite calls from the elected government to have the party forcefully disbanded, Emperor [[Athanasios VIII of Lihnidos|Athanasios VIII]] refrained from banning the party due to the party's support from some members of the nobility.<br />
[[File:Therron Georgiades.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Therron Georgiades following his 1940 election victory.]]<br />
Support for the party grew over the course of Georgiades' leadership, culminating in the party's victory in the 1940 general election where the party won fifty-one of the one hundred seats in the Bouleuterion. Georgiades' support amongst some of the nobility resulted in his appointment as grand logothete by Athanasios VIII, although his government was often rebuked by the monarch through the vetoing of legislation and refusal to appoint many nominees to government posts. In 1943 the Party for Civic Understanding lost its majority after the death of one member and resignation of another. Both vacated seats were filled by members of the Conservative Party following by-elections. In order to quickly remove Georgiades from power, the Party of the Democratic Left and Conservative Party formed a unity government. The unity government lasted only a year and a half, with the Party of Civic Understanding once again winning a majority following the 1944 general election.<br />
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On 18 February 1945, following the Party for Civic Understanding's fifty-eight seat win in the 1944 October general election, Georgiades, with the support of two members of the nobility and factions of the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces]], launched an attempted coup with the goal of overthrowing Athanasios VIII. Georgiades, who addressed members of his party in the Bouleuterion as the coup plans were being executed, asserted that the monarch had prevented him and his elected government from properly governing and that the monarch's "betrayal of democracy and Lihnidos' democratic institutions" could not be ignored any longer. During the course of the day, factions of the armed forces operating throughout the country succeeded in taking numerous members of the opposition into custody. In the capital, coup-aligned Army troops stormed the Imperial Palace and succeeded in taking control of the palace and surrounding areas. Athanasios VIII was able to evade capture and escape the palace while fighting was underway between Georgiades' troops and members of the [[Spatharioi]]. Fighting between loyalist troops and Georgiades' forces continued over the course of the next several days throughout the country. On 21 February 1945, royalist troops succeeded in eliminating the remainder of Georgiades' forces in the capital. Over the following weeks, Georgiades and several of his coup plotters, including two members of the nobility and several military officers, as well as many members of the Party of Civic Understanding, were pursued throughout the country and eventually taken into custody by the Spatharioi.<br />
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In response to the attempted coup, Athanasios VIII declared a {{wpl|State of emergency|state of national emergency}} and dissolved the Bouleuterion. Elections were postponed and the functions of the elected government were put under the control of the Grand Archon of the Crown Council. Over the course of the next year, Athanasios VIII and the Crown Council debated numerous reforms to the Bouleuterion and national democracy in Lihnidos. While democracy advocates in Lihnidos worried that democracy in Lihnidos would regress as a result of the attempted coup, those concerns did not materialize. On 18 February 1946, a year after the launch of the failed coup, Athanasios VIII announced the conclusion of the Crown Council's debate on reforms in a televised address. Athanasios VIII, in a rare admission of failure, apologized to the country for the failures of the nobility to properly listen to the populace and their concerns. The monarch blamed himself for the rise in the Party of Civic Understanding and Invictism in the nation, and promised that steps would be taken to ensure that the population felt they had a role in determinig the direction of the country. The announced reforms included the creation of an independent National Board of Elections to regulate and oversee elections, changes to the nomination and appointment of government officials, and an expansion of the Bouleuterion. Most notably, the reforms included the position of archon being granted to the same individual appointed as grand logothete, further empowering the elected government and removing influence over the Bouleuterion from the Crown Council.<br />
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===Contemporary era===<br />
[[File:SviniaNationalAssemblyChamber.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The main chamber of the Bouleuterion.]]<br />
Following the 1946 reforms, the powers of the Bouleuterion were brought closer in line with other modern legislatures. The nobility and monarch gave up a significant portion of their influence over the legislative body and allowed it to function mostly independent of the monarch. Following the transition of the position of archon to the grand logothete, the leader of the elected government gained increased authority and responsibilities and was given more leeway in directing the Bouleuterion alongside the newly created position of epistates which acted as the {{wpl|Speaker (politics)|speaker}} of the legislature. The legislature was expanded from one hundred seats to three hundred, and again expanded in 1990 to three hundred fifty seats.<br />
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There are currently six parties officially recognized by the National Board of Elections, all of which are represented in the Bouleuterion. Increasing partisanship has accompanied the increase in parties in the legislature, and according to polling data a plurality of voters believe that more compromise and partnership is needed amongst parties. <br />
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Over recent years there have been attempts by the Bouleuterion to pass reforms to the election process in Lihnidos to move away from a strictly first past the post system, although those attempts have failed to receive majority support.<br />
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==Components==<br />
The Bouleuterion is regulated by rules established by both the constitution and rules it has established for itself since its creation. These rules and regulations are enforced and carried out by numerous officials and groups within the legislature. <br />
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===Archon===<br />
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The Archon of Lihnidos is the highest ranking official in the Bouleuterion and the official head of government of Lihnidos. The archon is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Bouleuterion and chairs a number of the legislature's governing bodies. While the archon does not lead or administer the civil service or manage the elected government, the members of such bodies are considered subordinate to the archon. In addition to being the official head of the legislative branch of government, the archon holds oversight authority over all elected provincial councils in Lihnidos and under certain circumstances can overrule provincial council decisions and even dissolve provincial councils and force elections.<br />
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In modern times, the position of archon is a largely ceremonial role as the grand logothete is responsible for the administration of the elected government and civil service. Prior to the 1946 reforms, the position of archon was held by the Grand Archon of the Crown Council. This individual, in addition to serving as the head of the [[Crown Council of Lihnidos|Crown Council]], served as the speaker of the legislature and took an involved role in managing the government alongside the grand logothete, who was still partially responsible for coordinating the work of government departments. The legislative authority granted to the grand archon prior to the 1946 reforms allowed the nobility to have a large role in the legislative process which often resulted in the elected government being overruled on matters of policy and legislative function.<br />
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Following the 1946 reforms, the authority over the legislative process was removed from the Grand Archon of the Crown Council and a new position of Archon of Lihnidos was created. Most of the authority and powers granted to the grand archon were transferred to the new position with the exception of power over elections and the authority to act as the speaker of the legislature.<br />
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The archon is appointed by the monarch and does not require approval from the Bouleuterion despite being the head of the legislative branch of government. However, since 1946, the role of archon has been given to the same individual who serves as grand logothete. If no grand logothete can be selected by the Bouleuterion due to no party or coalition holding a majority, the monarch may appoint an individual to oversee the working of the Bouleuterion and its governing bodies until a grand logothete can be selected.<br />
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===Grand Logothete===<br />
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The Grand Logothete of Lihnidos is the second highest-ranking official in the Bouleuterion and the administrator of the elected government. The grand logothete is traditionally appointed by the monarch following a general election and must receive a {{wpl|motion of confidence}} from the Bouleuterion to form a government. If the nominee fails to receive approval from the Bouleuterion, the grand logothete must resign and a new candidate will be selected. Due to nominees requiring majority support from the Bouleuterion, the grand logothete is normally the leader of the largest party or coalition in the legislature. No grand logothete has been rejected by a Bouleuterion since the reforms of 1946.<br />
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The grand logothete can be removed from office at any time if they lose the confidence of the Bouleuterion or the monarch. This happens when a member of the Bouleuterion, typically a leader of an opposition party, presents a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}}. If the motion passes, the grand logothete is removed from office and a new individual must be appointed. Likewise, if the monarch loses confidence in the grand logothete, they have the authority to dismiss him or her from office and appoint a replacement. If the Bouleuterion is unable to confirm a candidate to the post due to no party or coalition holding a majority, the monarch can dissolve the legislature and new elections can be held.<br />
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The grand logothete, while not the official head of government in Lihnidos, leads the elected government and is responsible for the appointment of logothetes to the cabinet. The grand logothete is responsible for the management of all government departments and the civil service and has authority to appoint and dismiss members of the government as they see fit. The grand logothete also acts as the voice of the elected government and advises the monarch on both foreign and domestic government policy.<br />
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===Epistates===<br />
The Epistates of the Bouleuterion is the presiding officer of the Bouleuterion while it is in session and the third-highest ranking legislative official in the country. The epistates holds a number of powers over the Bouleuterion while it is in session. The epistates oversees debate on legislation and gives members of the legislature permission to speak on matters. The epistates is also tasked with maintaining order in the Bouleuterion and rules on all points of order. The authority of the epistates may be delegated to another member of the Bouleuterion if warranted by the inability to carry out the duties of the office for a period of time. The individual who holds this role rarely participates in debate in order to remain as nonpartisan as possible, but does normally vote on legislation.<br />
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The espistates is also responsible, in conjunction with the archon, for appointing several administrative members of the Bouleuterion like the historian, the sergeant-at-arms, clerks, the chief administrative officer, and the chaplain.<br />
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The epistates is elected by the members of the Bouleuterion. They must be an elected member of the legislature in order to be nominated and appointed. In order to take office, a majority of deputies in the Bouleuterion must vote to approve of a candidate. If a vote is taken where there is no majority for one candidate, additional votes will be taken until one candidate obtains a majority. Because of this, the epistates is often a member of the majority party or a member of one of the parties forming a coalition government. If no majority exists and the Bouleuterion is unable to select an individual to serve as epistates, the powers of the epistates are transferred to the archon until an individual can be selected for the role.<br />
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===Governing and working bodies===<br />
There are numerous bodies within the Bouleuterion that organize and plan the daily workings of the legislative body. Each body is delegated separate authority to oversee specific functions of the legislature.<br />
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The '''Prytaneion''' is the governing body comprised of legislative leadership that is tasked with managing the internal workings of the Bouleuterion. This includes determining the daily legislative agenda, assisting in organizing committees and their membership, and ensuring the smooth workings of the legislature through assisting in negotiation on legislation and procedural issues. The Prytaneion is led by the archon, epistates, and, currently, six prytaneis who are each a leader of a political party represented in the Bouleuterion. There are an additional ten members of the Prytaneion which are filled proportionally with the size of each party's representation in the legislature. These individuals are appointed by their respective prytaneis and, for members of the governing party or coalition, cannot be members of the cabinet.<br />
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The '''Presidium''' is the governing body responsible for the routine administration of the Bouleuterion including matters related to budget, services, staff, and clerical and research activities. The Presidium is comprised of the archon, epistates, and numerous secretaries appointed by the epistates in consultation with the archon. Members of the Presidium, while often deputies in the Bouleuterion, are not required to be elected representatives and cannot be members of the cabinet.<br />
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The '''Plenary''' is the main body of the Bouleuterion comprised of all three hundred fifty elected deputies and tasked with the debate and passage of legislation and other regular legislative duties. The plenary is required to convene within twenty one days from the date of a general election and must be in session for at least six months of the year. Ordinarily, the plenum is in session from November to December and February to June. The monarch can call special sessions of the plenum whenever they see fit and determine the duration and scope of the session. Special sessions do not contribute to the six months that the plenary is required to be in session.<br />
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The '''Permanent Deputation''' is a body of the Bouleuterion that safeguards and assumes the duties of the full Bouleuterion when it is in between sessions or following a dissolution. The Permanent Deputation is overseen by the archon and epistates. The body is required to have at least thirty five members, or ten percent of the normal membership of the Bouleuterion. The composition of the body is proportional with the size of the parties or coalitions represented in the Bouleuterion.<br />
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===Committees===<br />
The Bouleuterion has a number of committees staffed by the elected deputies. Committees are charges with reviewing legislation, debating legislation, and amending legislation. Any bill proposed by any member of the Bouleuterion must first go through the committee that pertains to the topic of the legislation. There is no maximum or minimum time that a piece of legislation must spend in committee. Once the committee has gone through a piece of legislation, a vote will be taken on whether to send it to the floor for a vote by the full Bouleuterion. If the bill fails to receive majority support in committee, it does not move on for a full vote. Committees also have the power to begin inquiries into actions taken by the government. This may include subpoenaing evidence or calling witnesses to testify before the committee.<br />
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Committees are split based upon areas of specialty. Each committee is charged with a different purview. Only matters pertaining to the purview of that committee will be discussed, although sometimes a matter will go to multiple committees depending on its extent. Each committee is led by a chairman and has a number of members from each party. The number of members for committees varies depending on the significance of what it oversees. Membership on committees is determined by the archon and epistates. Deputies will often be given their preference for which committees they wish to sit on, with the most senior members being given priority.<br />
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There are two types of committees in the Bouleuterion. The first type of committee are standing committees, which are permanent committees that oversee specific areas of policy. There are currently twenty standing committees:<br />
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*Agriculture and the Environment<br />
*Budget<br />
*Commerce, Industry, and Trade<br />
*Defense<br />
*Education<br />
*Energy and Natural Resources<br />
*Ethics<br />
*Finance and the Economy<br />
*Foreign Affairs and Relations<br />
*Health and Public Safety<br />
*Housing and Urban Development<br />
*Intelligence and Security<br />
*Judiciary<br />
*Labor and Employment<br />
*National and Local Government Affairs<br />
*Oversight and Reform<br />
*Rules<br />
*Science and Research<br />
*Taxation<br />
*Transportation and Infrastructure<br />
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The second type of committee are select committees that are formed to serve a specific, temporary purpose. These committees exist only until the matter they are dealing with is finished. Select committees can be created by the archon to deal with certain policy or investigative matters. Currently, there are no active select committees.<br />
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==Members and elections==<br />
The Bouleuterion contains three hundred fifty members who each represent a constituency. Constituencies are spread across the nation, allocated to provinces based on population. The Bouleuterion and the monarch control how many seats are in the Bouleuterion, and the number of seats has not changed since it was last raised in 1990.<br />
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===Qualifications===<br />
There are few qualifications that must be met to run for a seat in the Bouleuterion established by national law. Candidates must be of at least twenty years of age, must have been a citizen of Lihnidos for at least five years, must be able to speak fluent Hellenic, and must currently live in the constituency that they wish to represent, and have lived there for at least two years. Each party is allowed to set additional rules for running as a candidate representing their party. All candidates running for election must be representing one of the officially recognized national parties.<br />
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It is the job of the National Board of Elections to determine whether or not candidates qualify to run. Each candidate is required to submit the necessary paperwork to the NBE to notify them and officialize their candidacy. The NBE is able to disqualify anyone from running if it is found that they do not meet the qualifications to run. It is a crime to lie on official papers submitted to the NBE, and if found to have knowingly provided false information charges can be brought against the offender. If a candidate who wins an election for a seat in the Bouleuterion is found to have violated any laws or not met the qualifications after they have won, they will be removed from office and a by-election will be held to fill the seat.<br />
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===Elections===<br />
Elections for the Bouleuterion occur at least every four years in Lihnidos. General elections are held on the second Friday of October and elected deputies are sworn into office a week later. All three hundred fifty seats go up for re-election at the same time.<br />
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In most cases, candidates are selected by political parties through an application process with added input from both local and provincial party officials. Often established in the party bylaws, parties are able to select their candidates however they see fit. Currently, only one party utilizes a primary system to select candidates. Both primary and general elections are based on the first past the post election system, meaning that the candidate with the most votes wins even if they do not receive a majority.<br />
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According to the original imperial directives codifying the Bouleuterion and its functions, elections must happen every four years from the first election that took place in 1920. However, this schedule was interrupted following the failed 1946 coup. The four year schedule was reset to begin on 1946 in the imperial directives issued detailing the 1946 reforms. It is possible for general elections to happen off of the four year schedule if the archon and monarch agree on the dissolution of the Bouleuterion. If this occurs, for whatever reason, a general election is triggered. After the general election is held, elected Bouleuterion members will only serve the remainder of the scheduled four year term. Due to this, it is possible that some members will serve less than four year terms if they were elected as a result of a dissolution.<br />
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===Privileges and amenities===<br />
Upon entering office as a member of the Bouleuterion, members are awarded certain privileges and amenities.<br />
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As of October 2009, each deputy is given a yearly salary of 150,000 Denarii. The archon and grand logothete, epistates, and elected party leaders are given an additional salary. The archon and grand logothete receives an additional 50,000 Denarii for a total annual salary of 200,000. The epistates is given an additional 25,000 Denarii for a total annual salary of 175,000. Leaders of parties in the Bouleuterion are given an additional 15,000 Denarii for a total annual salary of 165,000. The salaries of deputies and Bouleuterion leadership are set by the Bouleuterion and can be changed through legislation at any time, but the changes do not take place until the next Bouleuterion takes office. Deputies are eligible for retirement benefits if they serve one full term of four years. The annual salary is an addition to whatever money a member of the Bouleuterion might make in a private sector business they may own or work for, but members are prohibited from taking money that may influence their votes or cause them to give special treatment to a certain individual or group. If it is suspected that a member is receiving contributions for certain votes or is participating in corruption of any kind an investigation may be opened by the ethics committee.<br />
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Members of the Bouleuterion, upon taking office, can take the prefix "The Honorable" when being addressed in the Bouleuterion or in other official capacities.<br />
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Each deputy is given an office space in office buildings adjacent to the Bouleuterion. Members are also given an allowance to enable them to fulfill their capacity as deputies. This allowance can go towards office spaces in their constituency, travel to and from their constituency, and mailing costs. Allowances may vary based upon the distance constituencies are from the capital. Allowances are not allowed to be spent on personal business.<br />
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Each deputy is permitted to have up to twenty staffers working for them at a time. The salary of deputy staffers is determined and capped by the budget committee.<br />
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==Legislative functions==<br />
The Bouleuterion is the sole body of the legislative branch of government in Lihnidos. The Bouleuterion is the only body in the country that is able to pass legislation. Provinces, while having regional councils, cannot pass laws for their individual provinces. The Bouleuterion meets at least six months of the year, going into recess in in January, from July to October, and during holidays so deputies are able to spend time in their constituencies and with their families. The monarch may call the Bouleuterion to recess whenever they see fit and may also call special sessions.<br />
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The main role of the Bouleuterion is to debate and pass legislation on any matters it deems necessary as long as the legislation is within the confines of the constitution. Legislation can be brought forth by any member of the legislature but must go through specific processes before reaching the monarch's desk either for the giving or withholding of {{wpl|Royal assent|imperial assent}}. If the monarch withholds imperial assent from a piece of legislation that reaches their desk, the legislation is dismissed. A veto by the monarch cannot be overridden. If the monarch vetos a bill approved by the Bouleuterion, the bill can be resubmitted in a different form, or in the same form in a different legislative session.<br />
===Procedure===<br />
There are several stages in the Lihnidosi legislative process. The first step in the legislative process is a bill being introduced by a member of the Bouleuterion. Once the bill is introduced, the second step is for the bill to go through committee. The bill is submitted to a committee by the individual introducing the bill, and the committee will then review the bill to see if it is within their purview. If the bill is within the committee's purview, the committee will debate the bill, going through each line and offering amendments as necessary. The legislative review in committee can take as little or as long as the committee desires. Once the bill has been thoroughly reviewed by committee, it will either be passed out of committee or struck down by the committee. If the bill is passed out of the committee, the third stage of the legislative process begins. The third stage is the bill being presented to the full Bouleuterion. The Prytaneion determines which bills are introduced to the Bouleuterion and when. Once the bill is introduced to the full Bouleuterion there may be debate on the bill. After debate has finished, a vote will be taken. If passed by a majority, the fourth step of the legislative process is activated. If the bill does not receive majority support, it is dismissed. The fourth step in the legislative process is consideration by the monarch. The bill will make its way to the monarch's desk and he or she will be able to consider it and either approve it by giving imperial assent or effectively veto it by withholding imperial assent.<br />
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===Responsibilities===<br />
Along with the passage of legislation, the Bouleuterion is tasked with a variety of other responsibilities. One of these responsibilities is petitioning the monarch for changes or additions to the constitution. As Lihnidos' constitution is a collection of imperial directives authored by the monarch, the legislature is not able to directly change or add to the constitution. Additions or changes to the constitution are proposed to the Bouleuterion and undergo the normal process for the passage of legislation, however votes to petition the monarch for changes or additions to the constitution require a two-thirds majority to pass. If a petition of this kind receives a two-thirds majority vote, the petition is sent to the monarch for their review and consideration. If desired, the monarch can then call for a national referendum on the petition, or they can directly accept or reject the legislatures petition. As any accepted petition from the Bouleuterion would result in the issuance of a new imperial directive authored by the monarch, any issued imperial directive may take a different form than the petition from the legislature.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is also responsible for passing a budget each fiscal year. The budget is presented by the grand logothete after consultation with the monarch and the cabinet. It is rare for the grand logothete's budget to be defeated in the Bouleuterion, and if that were to occur it would signify the legislatures' loss of confidence in the grand logothete. While this doesn't immediately result in the government's removal, any member is able to bring a motion of no confidence against the grand logothete and their government.<br />
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| leader4 = [[Stephanos Anagnos]]<br />
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*{{color box|#FFB433}} [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|Democratic Coalition]] (163)<br />
*{{color box|#B5284D}} [[Coalition of Progressive Socialists (Lihnidos)|Coalition of Progressive Socialists]] (21)<br />
'''Opposition'''<br />
*{{color box|#10B579}} [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] (141)<br />
*{{color box|#F1FF33}} [[Centrist Union (Lihnidos)|Centrist Union]] (11)<br />
*{{color box|#000000}} [[Populist People's Party (Lihnidos)|Populist People's Party]] (8)<br />
*{{color box|#2661EB}} [[Republican Party (Lihnidos)|Republican Party]] (6)<br />
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The '''Lihnidosi Bouleuterion''' (Hellenic: ‘’Λιχνίδος βουλευτήριον’’ or ‘’Βουλή των Λιχνίδος’’, ‘Boule of the Lihnidosi’), also known as the '''Lihnidosi Parliament''', is the unicameral legislature of [[Lihnidos]]. The Bouleuterion has existed since 1920 following its creation by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] [[Selene I of Lihnidos|Selene I]] through imperial directive. The creation of the Bouleuterion expanded democracy in Lihnidos which had previously only existed on the provincial level through the election of provincial councils.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is composed of three hundred fifty members who are elected by a first past the post electoral system and serve four year terms. These members each represent constituencies that are allocated to provinces across the nation based on population. Members of the Bouleuterion, often referred to as deputies, meet in the Lihnidosi capital city of Arcadia in the Bouleuterion, a building which shares the same name as the legislative body.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is entrusted with the debate and passage of legislation. Upon passing the Bouleuterion, legislation is sent to the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] for their consideration and either their approval or veto. The legislative body is entrusted with providing advice and consent to some appointments made by either the monarch or the government. The Bouleuterion is also able to initiate nationwide referendums and petition the monarch for changes to the [[Constitution of Lihnidos|constitution]].<br />
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As a semi-{{wpl|parliamentary system}}, the Bouleuterion, by tradition, can confirm and dismiss the [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]] and their government. While the grand logothete is officially be appointed by the monarch, any appointee is required to have majority support from the legislature. The grand logothete can be dismissed through a {{wpl|vote of no confidence}} in the Bouleuterion or by the monarch.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is officially led by the [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]]. The archon is appointed by the monarch and does not require support from the legislature. While the grand logothete, often the leader of the largest party or coalition in the legislature, is tasked with the day-to-day functioning of the government and oversight of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|cabinet]], the archon is considered to be the true head of government and their authority supersedes that of the grand logothete. The archon’s authority also supersedes that of the Epistates of the Bouleuterion who acts as the speaker of the legislative body. Since 1946, the position of archon and grand logothete have been held by the same person.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Formation===<br />
The Bouleuterion was officially formed on 1 January 1920 by Empress Selene I although elections to fill its original one hundred seats did not occur until 7 October 1920. The new national legislature, the first of its kind in Lihnidosi history, was created through an imperial directive issued by the monarch to the [[Crown Council of Lihnidos|crown council]]. The imperial directive, which detailed the creation of the legislative body and the powers that would be granted to it, underwent numerous revisions over the course of the previous year. While national democratic elections were the norm amongst the majority of monarchies at the time, several members of the nobility in Lihnidos protested the empress' intention to introduce the process in Lihnidos. Early drafts of the imperial directive, which are housed in the Bouleuterion in Arcadia and on display to the public, gave the legislature limited power and described the body as having a "solely advisory role in planning the direction of the country." The initial drafts, which show heavy influence by the nobility opposed to the introduction of a national legislature, did not allow members of the Bouleuterion to introduce legislation or have any input on government appointments. Instead, the legislature would only be permitted to consider legislation proposed by the monarch or the crown council, and any vote on such legislation would not be considered binding.<br />
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By October of 1919, a draft imperial directive was circulated amongst the nobility that detailed a far more empowered legislature. The October draft represented a legislature much more similar to many modern legislative bodies in that it had the authority to propose legislation, making binding votes, and appoint government officials and its own leadership. The draft directive was seen as a rebuke to those in the nobility opposed to the creation of the Bouleuterion and was heavily influenced by the empress. Ultimately, the October draft of the imperial directive was not the final iteration of the directive. The final and official draft of the imperial directive was issued on New Years Day in 1920 and detailed a more restrictive version of the Bouleuterion, although still with more authority than the early proposals. Under the guidelines in the directive, the Bouleuterion would be a one hundred seat legislature with members elected by a first past the post system to serve for four year terms. The legislature would be permitted to propose and vote on legislation which would be subject to approval from the monarch. The position of [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]] would be created to lead the elected government and chair the [[Cabinet of Logothetes (Lihnidos)|cabinet]]. All government appointments as well as the appointment of the grand logothete would ultimately be left to the monarch, although the legislature was permitted to nominate candidates through a majority vote. The legislature would, however, remain under the oversight of the monarch and be officially headed by the Grand Archon of the Crown Council who was considered to be the most senior member of the nobility aside from the monarch and the monarch's most trusted advisor. The grand archon would act as speaker of the body and the grand logothete and elected government were subordinate to whoever held the position.<br />
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The first general election on 7 October 1920 saw one hundred independent members elected to the legislature. The legislature nominated Alexandros Pachos, who had previously served as a member of the Thasos provincial council, as its choice to be grand logothete. Under renewed pressure from the nobility, the empress rejected the Bouleuterion's nomination and instead appointed a member of the nobility, the Countess Liana of Meteze, to be grand logothete. The rejection of the legislature's nomination drew wide criticism from democracy advocates and protests outside of the Bouleuterion and Imperial Palace lasted for several days following the decision. In response to the protests, the Countess Liana appointed numerous members of the Bouleuterion to the cabinet.<br />
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Further criticism was received following subsequent elections where the monarch or nobility disallowed certain candidates from running for office, regularly vetoed legislation, and appointed government officials that were opposed by the legislature.<br />
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===Attempted coup and reforms of 1946===<br />
{{main|1945 Lihnidosi coup d'état attempt}}<br />
By the mid 1940s party politics in the Bouleuterion had developed and three parties had representation in the legislature. While there were attempts by the nobility to prevent the formation of political parties in Lihnidos following the creation of the Bouleuterion, public pressure eventually led to a limited number of parties being given permission to form. From 1924 to 1932, two political parties held seats in the legislature. The [[Conservative-National_Alliance_(Lihnidos)#Founding|Conservative Party]] and the [[Democratic_Coalition_(Lihnidos)#Founding|Party of the Democratic Left]] had competed for influence on both the national and provincial level beginning in the lead up to the 1922 provincial council elections which saw the conservatives win a majority of provincial councils. Two years later in 1924 the conservatives were successful in winning a majority in the Bouleuterion and retained their majority following the 1928 general election.<br />
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In 1931, with support from the Duke Myron of Samos, a new political party was given permission to form. This party, the [[Party for Civic Understanding (Lihnidos)|Party for Civic Understanding]], initially represented a middle ground between the conservatives and democratic left. The party platform took a number of moderate positions on economic development and policy as well as social issues. The 1932 elections saw the party have immediate success as it won nineteen of the one hundred seats in the legislature. Support for the party seemed to draw primarily from the conservatives as the election saw the Conservative Party lose sixteen seats while the Party of the Democratic Left only lost three. In 1934, following poor performance in provincial council elections, the leader of the Party for Civic Understanding resigned and was replaced by [[Therron Georgiades]], a member of the Bouleuterion representing the Samos Islands. Georgiades asserted that the failure of the party to gain further traction on the provincial and national level was a result of "fence-sitting ... and a lack of courage to take strong political stances." Between 1934 and 1940, under the leadership of Georgiades, the party transitioned from a moderate party that was known for advocating compromise to what many considered to be a {{wpl|far-right}} {{wpl|Authoritarianism|authoritarian}} party often campaigning on {{wpl|Fascism|Invictist}} policies. Despite calls from the elected government to have the party forcefully disbanded, Emperor [[Athanasios VIII of Lihnidos|Athanasios VIII]] refrained from banning the party due to the party's support from some members of the nobility.<br />
[[File:Therron Georgiades.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Therron Georgiades following his 1940 election victory.]]<br />
Support for the party grew over the course of Georgiades' leadership, culminating in the party's victory in the 1940 general election where the party won fifty-one of the one hundred seats in the Bouleuterion. Georgiades' support amongst some of the nobility resulted in his appointment as grand logothete by Athanasios VIII, although his government was often rebuked by the monarch through the vetoing of legislation and refusal to appoint many nominees to government posts. In 1943 the Party for Civic Understanding lost its majority after the death of one member and resignation of another. Both vacated seats were filled by members of the Conservative Party following by-elections. In order to quickly remove Georgiades from power, the Party of the Democratic Left and Conservative Party formed a unity government. The unity government lasted only a year and a half, with the Party of Civic Understanding once again winning a majority following the 1944 general election.<br />
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On 18 February 1945, following the Party for Civic Understanding's fifty-eight seat win in the 1944 October general election, Georgiades, with the support of two members of the nobility and factions of the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces]], launched an attempted coup with the goal of overthrowing Athanasios VIII. Georgiades, who addressed members of his party in the Bouleuterion as the coup plans were being executed, asserted that the monarch had prevented him and his elected government from properly governing and that the monarch's "betrayal of democracy and Lihnidos' democratic institutions" could not be ignored any longer. During the course of the day, factions of the armed forces operating throughout the country succeeded in taking numerous members of the opposition into custody. In the capital, coup-aligned Army troops stormed the Imperial Palace and succeeded in taking control of the palace and surrounding areas. Athanasios VIII was able to evade capture and escape the palace while fighting was underway between Georgiades' troops and members of the [[Spatharioi]]. Fighting between loyalist troops and Georgiades' forces continued over the course of the next several days throughout the country. On 21 February 1945, royalist troops succeeded in eliminating the remainder of Georgiades' forces in the capital. Over the following weeks, Georgiades and several of his coup plotters, including two members of the nobility and several military officers, as well as many members of the Party of Civic Understanding, were pursued throughout the country and eventually taken into custody by the Spatharioi.<br />
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In response to the attempted coup, Athanasios VIII declared a {{wpl|State of emergency|state of national emergency}} and dissolved the Bouleuterion. Elections were postponed and the functions of the elected government were put under the control of the Grand Archon of the Crown Council. Over the course of the next year, Athanasios VIII and the Crown Council debated numerous reforms to the Bouleuterion and national democracy in Lihnidos. While democracy advocates in Lihnidos worried that democracy in Lihnidos would regress as a result of the attempted coup, those concerns did not materialize. On 18 February 1946, a year after the launch of the failed coup, Athanasios VIII announced the conclusion of the Crown Council's debate on reforms in a televised address. Athanasios VIII, in a rare admission of failure, apologized to the country for the failures of the nobility to properly listen to the populace and their concerns. The monarch blamed himself for the rise in the Party of Civic Understanding and Invictism in the nation, and promised that steps would be taken to ensure that the population felt they had a role in determinig the direction of the country. The announced reforms included the creation of an independent National Board of Elections to regulate and oversee elections, changes to the nomination and appointment of government officials, and an expansion of the Bouleuterion. Most notably, the reforms included the position of archon being granted to the same individual appointed as grand logothete, further empowering the elected government and removing influence over the Bouleuterion from the Crown Council.<br />
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===Contemporary era===<br />
[[File:SviniaNationalAssemblyChamber.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The main chamber of the Bouleuterion.]]<br />
Following the 1946 reforms, the powers of the Bouleuterion were brought closer in line with other modern legislatures. The nobility and monarch gave up a significant portion of their influence over the legislative body and allowed it to function mostly independent of the monarch. Following the transition of the position of archon to the grand logothete, the leader of the elected government gained increased authority and responsibilities and was given more leeway in directing the Bouleuterion alongside the newly created position of epistates which acted as the {{wpl|Speaker (politics)|speaker}} of the legislature. The legislature was expanded from one hundred seats to three hundred, and again expanded in 1990 to three hundred fifty seats.<br />
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There are currently six parties officially recognized by the National Board of Elections, all of which are represented in the Bouleuterion. Increasing partisanship has accompanied the increase in parties in the legislature, and according to polling data a plurality of voters believe that more compromise and partnership is needed amongst parties. <br />
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Over recent years there have been attempts by the Bouleuterion to pass reforms to the election process in Lihnidos to move away from a strictly first past the post system, although those attempts have failed to receive majority support.<br />
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==Components==<br />
The Bouleuterion is regulated by rules established by both the constitution and rules it has established for itself since its creation. These rules and regulations are enforced and carried out by numerous officials and groups within the legislature. <br />
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===Archon===<br />
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The Archon of Lihnidos is the highest ranking official in the Bouleuterion and the official head of government of Lihnidos. The archon is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Bouleuterion and chairs a number of the legislature's governing bodies. While the archon does not lead or administer the civil service or manage the elected government, the members of such bodies are considered subordinate to the archon. In addition to being the official head of the legislative branch of government, the archon holds oversight authority over all elected provincial councils in Lihnidos and under certain circumstances can overrule provincial council decisions and even dissolve provincial councils and force elections.<br />
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In modern times, the position of archon is a largely ceremonial role as the grand logothete is responsible for the administration of the elected government and civil service. Prior to the 1946 reforms, the position of archon was held by the Grand Archon of the Crown Council. This individual, in addition to serving as the head of the [[Crown Council of Lihnidos|Crown Council]], served as the speaker of the legislature and took an involved role in managing the government alongside the grand logothete, who was still partially responsible for coordinating the work of government departments. The legislative authority granted to the grand archon prior to the 1946 reforms allowed the nobility to have a large role in the legislative process which often resulted in the elected government being overruled on matters of policy and legislative function.<br />
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Following the 1946 reforms, the authority over the legislative process was removed from the Grand Archon of the Crown Council and a new position of Archon of Lihnidos was created. Most of the authority and powers granted to the grand archon were transferred to the new position with the exception of power over elections and the authority to act as the speaker of the legislature.<br />
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The archon is appointed by the monarch and does not require approval from the Bouleuterion despite being the head of the legislative branch of government. However, since 1946, the role of archon has been given to the same individual who serves as grand logothete. If no grand logothete can be selected by the Bouleuterion due to no party or coalition holding a majority, the monarch may appoint an individual to oversee the working of the Bouleuterion and its governing bodies until a grand logothete can be selected.<br />
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===Grand Logothete===<br />
{{main|Grand Logothete of Lihnidos}}<br />
The Grand Logothete of Lihnidos is the second highest-ranking official in the Bouleuterion and the administrator of the elected government. The grand logothete is traditionally appointed by the monarch following a general election and must receive a {{wpl|motion of confidence}} from the Bouleuterion to form a government. If the nominee fails to receive approval from the Bouleuterion, the grand logothete must resign and a new candidate will be selected. Due to nominees requiring majority support from the Bouleuterion, the grand logothete is normally the leader of the largest party or coalition in the legislature. No grand logothete has been rejected by a Bouleuterion since the reforms of 1946.<br />
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The grand logothete can be removed from office at any time if they lose the confidence of the Bouleuterion or the monarch. This happens when a member of the Bouleuterion, typically a leader of an opposition party, presents a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}}. If the motion passes, the grand logothete is removed from office and a new individual must be appointed. Likewise, if the monarch loses confidence in the grand logothete, they have the authority to dismiss him or her from office and appoint a replacement. If the Bouleuterion is unable to confirm a candidate to the post due to no party or coalition holding a majority, the monarch can dissolve the legislature and new elections can be held.<br />
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The grand logothete, while not the official head of government in Lihnidos, leads the elected government and is responsible for the appointment of logothetes to the cabinet. The grand logothete is responsible for the management of all government departments and the civil service and has authority to appoint and dismiss members of the government as they see fit. The grand logothete also acts as the voice of the elected government and advises the monarch on both foreign and domestic government policy.<br />
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===Epistates===<br />
The Epistates of the Bouleuterion is the presiding officer of the Bouleuterion while it is in session and the third-highest ranking legislative official in the country. The epistates holds a number of powers over the Bouleuterion while it is in session. The epistates oversees debate on legislation and gives members of the legislature permission to speak on matters. The epistates is also tasked with maintaining order in the Bouleuterion and rules on all points of order. The authority of the epistates may be delegated to another member of the Bouleuterion if warranted by the inability to carry out the duties of the office for a period of time. The individual who holds this role rarely participates in debate in order to remain as nonpartisan as possible, but does normally vote on legislation.<br />
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The espistates is also responsible, in conjunction with the archon, for appointing several administrative members of the Bouleuterion like the historian, the sergeant-at-arms, clerks, the chief administrative officer, and the chaplain.<br />
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The epistates is elected by the members of the Bouleuterion. They must be an elected member of the legislature in order to be nominated and appointed. In order to take office, a majority of deputies in the Bouleuterion must vote to approve of a candidate. If a vote is taken where there is no majority for one candidate, additional votes will be taken until one candidate obtains a majority. Because of this, the epistates is often a member of the majority party or a member of one of the parties forming a coalition government. If no majority exists and the Bouleuterion is unable to select an individual to serve as epistates, the powers of the epistates are transferred to the archon until an individual can be selected for the role.<br />
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===Governing and working bodies===<br />
There are numerous bodies within the Bouleuterion that organize and plan the daily workings of the legislative body. Each body is delegated separate authority to oversee specific functions of the legislature.<br />
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The '''Prytaneion''' is the governing body comprised of legislative leadership that is tasked with managing the internal workings of the Bouleuterion. This includes determining the daily legislative agenda, assisting in organizing committees and their membership, and ensuring the smooth workings of the legislature through assisting in negotiation on legislation and procedural issues. The Prytaneion is led by the archon, epistates, and, currently, six prytaneis who are each a leader of a political party represented in the Bouleuterion. There are an additional ten members of the Prytaneion which are filled proportionally with the size of each party's representation in the legislature. These individuals are appointed by their respective prytaneis and, for members of the governing party or coalition, cannot be members of the cabinet.<br />
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The '''Presidium''' is the governing body responsible for the routine administration of the Bouleuterion including matters related to budget, services, staff, and clerical and research activities. The Presidium is comprised of the archon, epistates, and numerous secretaries appointed by the epistates in consultation with the archon. Members of the Presidium, while often deputies in the Bouleuterion, are not required to be elected representatives and cannot be members of the cabinet.<br />
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The '''Plenary''' is the main body of the Bouleuterion comprised of all three hundred fifty elected deputies and tasked with the debate and passage of legislation and other regular legislative duties. The plenary is required to convene within twenty one days from the date of a general election and must be in session for at least six months of the year. Ordinarily, the plenum is in session from November to December and February to June. The monarch can call special sessions of the plenum whenever they see fit and determine the duration and scope of the session. Special sessions do not contribute to the six months that the plenary is required to be in session.<br />
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The '''Permanent Deputation''' is a body of the Bouleuterion that safeguards and assumes the duties of the full Bouleuterion when it is in between sessions or following a dissolution. The Permanent Deputation is overseen by the archon and epistates. The body is required to have at least thirty five members, or ten percent of the normal membership of the Bouleuterion. The composition of the body is proportional with the size of the parties or coalitions represented in the Bouleuterion.<br />
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===Committees===<br />
The Bouleuterion has a number of committees staffed by the elected deputies. Committees are charges with reviewing legislation, debating legislation, and amending legislation. Any bill proposed by any member of the Bouleuterion must first go through the committee that pertains to the topic of the legislation. There is no maximum or minimum time that a piece of legislation must spend in committee. Once the committee has gone through a piece of legislation, a vote will be taken on whether to send it to the floor for a vote by the full Bouleuterion. If the bill fails to receive majority support in committee, it does not move on for a full vote. Committees also have the power to begin inquiries into actions taken by the government. This may include subpoenaing evidence or calling witnesses to testify before the committee.<br />
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Committees are split based upon areas of specialty. Each committee is charged with a different purview. Only matters pertaining to the purview of that committee will be discussed, although sometimes a matter will go to multiple committees depending on its extent. Each committee is led by a chairman and has a number of members from each party. The number of members for committees varies depending on the significance of what it oversees. Membership on committees is determined by the archon and epistates. Deputies will often be given their preference for which committees they wish to sit on, with the most senior members being given priority.<br />
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There are two types of committees in the Bouleuterion. The first type of committee are standing committees, which are permanent committees that oversee specific areas of policy. There are currently twenty standing committees:<br />
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*Agriculture and the Environment<br />
*Budget<br />
*Commerce, Industry, and Trade<br />
*Defense<br />
*Education<br />
*Energy and Natural Resources<br />
*Ethics<br />
*Finance and the Economy<br />
*Foreign Affairs and Relations<br />
*Health and Public Safety<br />
*Housing and Urban Development<br />
*Intelligence and Security<br />
*Judiciary<br />
*Labor and Employment<br />
*National and Local Government Affairs<br />
*Oversight and Reform<br />
*Rules<br />
*Science and Research<br />
*Taxation<br />
*Transportation and Infrastructure<br />
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The second type of committee are select committees that are formed to serve a specific, temporary purpose. These committees exist only until the matter they are dealing with is finished. Select committees can be created by the archon to deal with certain policy or investigative matters. Currently, there are no active select committees.<br />
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==Members and elections==<br />
The Bouleuterion contains three hundred fifty members who each represent a constituency. Constituencies are spread across the nation, allocated to provinces based on population. The Bouleuterion and the monarch control how many seats are in the Bouleuterion, and the number of seats has not changed since it was last raised in 1990.<br />
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===Qualifications===<br />
There are few qualifications that must be met to run for a seat in the Bouleuterion established by national law. Candidates must be of at least twenty years of age, must have been a citizen of Lihnidos for at least five years, must be able to speak fluent Hellenic, and must currently live in the constituency that they wish to represent, and have lived there for at least two years. Each party is allowed to set additional rules for running as a candidate representing their party. All candidates running for election must be representing one of the officially recognized national parties.<br />
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It is the job of the National Board of Elections to determine whether or not candidates qualify to run. Each candidate is required to submit the necessary paperwork to the NBE to notify them and officialize their candidacy. The NBE is able to disqualify anyone from running if it is found that they do not meet the qualifications to run. It is a crime to lie on official papers submitted to the NBE, and if found to have knowingly provided false information charges can be brought against the offender. If a candidate who wins an election for a seat in the Bouleuterion is found to have violated any laws or not met the qualifications after they have won, they will be removed from office and a by-election will be held to fill the seat.<br />
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===Elections===<br />
Elections for the Bouleuterion occur at least every four years in Lihnidos. General elections are held on the second Friday of October and elected deputies are sworn into office a week later. All three hundred fifty seats go up for re-election at the same time.<br />
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In most cases, candidates are selected by political parties through an application process with added input from both local and provincial party officials. Often established in the party bylaws, parties are able to select their candidates however they see fit. Currently, only one party utilizes a primary system to select candidates. Both primary and general elections are based on the first past the post election system, meaning that the candidate with the most votes wins even if they do not receive a majority.<br />
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According to the original imperial directives codifying the Bouleuterion and its functions, elections must happen every four years from the first election that took place in 1920. However, this schedule was interrupted following the failed 1946 coup. The four year schedule was reset to begin on 1946 in the imperial directives issued detailing the 1946 reforms. It is possible for general elections to happen off of the four year schedule if the archon and monarch agree on the dissolution of the Bouleuterion. If this occurs, for whatever reason, a general election is triggered. After the general election is held, elected Bouleuterion members will only serve the remainder of the scheduled four year term. Due to this, it is possible that some members will serve less than four year terms if they were elected as a result of a dissolution.<br />
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===Privileges and amenities===<br />
Upon entering office as a member of the Bouleuterion, members are awarded certain privileges and amenities.<br />
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As of October 2009, each deputy is given a yearly salary of 150,000 Denarii. The archon and grand logothete, epistates, and elected party leaders are given an additional salary. The archon and grand logothete receives an additional 50,000 Denarii for a total annual salary of 200,000. The epistates is given an additional 25,000 Denarii for a total annual salary of 175,000. Leaders of parties in the Bouleuterion are given an additional 15,000 Denarii for a total annual salary of 165,000. The salaries of deputies and Bouleuterion leadership are set by the Bouleuterion and can be changed through legislation at any time, but the changes do not take place until the next Bouleuterion takes office. Deputies are eligible for retirement benefits if they serve one full term of four years. The annual salary is an addition to whatever money a member of the Bouleuterion might make in a private sector business they may own or work for, but members are prohibited from taking money that may influence their votes or cause them to give special treatment to a certain individual or group. If it is suspected that a member is receiving contributions for certain votes or is participating in corruption of any kind an investigation may be opened by the ethics committee.<br />
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Members of the Bouleuterion, upon taking office, can take the prefix "The Honorable" when being addressed in the Bouleuterion or in other official capacities.<br />
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Each deputy is given an office space in office buildings adjacent to the Bouleuterion. Members are also given an allowance to enable them to fulfill their capacity as deputies. This allowance can go towards office spaces in their constituency, travel to and from their constituency, and mailing costs. Allowances may vary based upon the distance constituencies are from the capital. Allowances are not allowed to be spent on personal business.<br />
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Each deputy is permitted to have up to twenty staffers working for them at a time. The salary of deputy staffers is determined and capped by the budget committee.<br />
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==Legislative functions==<br />
The Bouleuterion is the sole body of the legislative branch of government in Lihnidos. The Bouleuterion is the only body in the country that is able to pass legislation. Provinces, while having regional councils, cannot pass laws for their individual provinces. The Bouleuterion meets at least six months of the year, going into recess in in January, from July to October, and during holidays so deputies are able to spend time in their constituencies and with their families. The monarch may call the Bouleuterion to recess whenever they see fit and may also call special sessions.<br />
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The main role of the Bouleuterion is to debate and pass legislation on any matters it deems necessary as long as the legislation is within the confines of the constitution. Legislation can be brought forth by any member of the legislature but must go through specific processes before reaching the monarch's desk either for the giving or withholding of {{wpl|Royal assent|imperial assent}}. If the monarch withholds imperial assent from a piece of legislation that reaches their desk, the legislation is dismissed. A veto by the monarch cannot be overridden. If the monarch vetos a bill approved by the Bouleuterion, the bill can be resubmitted in a different form, or in the same form in a different legislative session.<br />
===Procedure===<br />
There are several stages in the Lihnidosi legislative process. The first step in the legislative process is a bill being introduced by a member of the Bouleuterion. Once the bill is introduced, the second step is for the bill to go through committee. The bill is submitted to a committee by the individual introducing the bill, and the committee will then review the bill to see if it is within their purview. If the bill is within the committee's purview, the committee will debate the bill, going through each line and offering amendments as necessary. The legislative review in committee can take as little or as long as the committee desires. Once the bill has been thoroughly reviewed by committee, it will either be passed out of committee or struck down by the committee. If the bill is passed out of the committee, the third stage of the legislative process begins. The third stage is the bill being presented to the full Bouleuterion. The Prytaneion determines which bills are introduced to the Bouleuterion and when. Once the bill is introduced to the full Bouleuterion there may be debate on the bill. After debate has finished, a vote will be taken. If passed by a majority, the fourth step of the legislative process is activated. If the bill does not receive majority support, it is dismissed. The fourth step in the legislative process is consideration by the monarch. The bill will make its way to the monarch's desk and he or she will be able to consider it and either approve it by giving imperial assent or effectively veto it by withholding imperial assent.<br />
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===Responsibilities===<br />
Along with the passage of legislation, the Bouleuterion is tasked with a variety of other responsibilities. One of these responsibilities is petitioning the monarch for changes or additions to the constitution. As Lihnidos' constitution is a collection of imperial directives authored by the monarch, the legislature is not able to directly change or add to the constitution. Additions or changes to the constitution are proposed to the Bouleuterion and undergo the normal process for the passage of legislation, however votes to petition the monarch for changes or additions to the constitution require a two-thirds majority to pass. If a petition of this kind receives a two-thirds majority vote, the petition is sent to the monarch for their review and consideration. If desired, the monarch can then call for a national referendum on the petition, or they can directly accept or reject the legislatures petition. As any accepted petition from the Bouleuterion would result in the issuance of a new imperial directive authored by the monarch, any issued imperial directive may take a different form than the petition from the legislature.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is also responsible for passing a budget each fiscal year. The budget is presented by the grand logothete after consultation with the monarch and the cabinet. It is rare for the grand logothete's budget to be defeated in the Bouleuterion, and if that were to occur it would signify the legislatures' loss of confidence in the grand logothete. While this doesn't immediately result in the government's removal, any member is able to bring a motion of no confidence against the grand logothete and their government.<br />
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*{{color box|#FFB433}} [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|Democratic Coalition]] (163)<br />
*{{color box|#B5284D}} [[Coalition of Progressive Socialists (Lihnidos)|Coalition of Progressive Socialists]] (21)<br />
'''Opposition'''<br />
*{{color box|#10B579}} [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] (141)<br />
*{{color box|#F1FF33}} [[Centrist Union (Lihnidos)|Centrist Union]] (11)<br />
*{{color box|#000000}} [[Populist People's Party (Lihnidos)|Populist People's Party]] (8)<br />
*{{color box|#2661EB}} [[Republican Party (Lihnidos)|Republican Party]] (6)<br />
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The '''Lihnidosi Bouleuterion''' (Hellenic: ‘’Λιχνίδος βουλευτήριον’’ or ‘’Βουλή των Λιχνίδος’’, ‘Boule of the Lihnidosi’), also known as the '''Lihnidosi Parliament''', is the unicameral legislature of [[Lihnidos]]. The Bouleuterion has existed since 1920 following its creation by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] [[Selene I of Lihnidos|Selene I]] through imperial directive. The creation of the Bouleuterion expanded democracy in Lihnidos which had previously only existed on the provincial level through the election of provincial councils.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is composed of three hundred fifty members who are elected by a first past the post electoral system and serve four year terms. These members each represent constituencies that are allocated to provinces across the nation based on population. Members of the Bouleuterion, often referred to as deputies, meet in the Lihnidosi capital city of Arcadia in the Bouleuterion, a building which shares the same name as the legislative body.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is entrusted with the debate and passage of legislation. Upon passing the Bouleuterion, legislation is sent to the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] for their consideration and either their approval or veto. The legislative body is entrusted with providing advice and consent to some appointments made by either the monarch or the government. The Bouleuterion is also able to initiate nationwide referendums and petition the monarch for changes to the [[Constitution of Lihnidos|constitution]].<br />
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As a semi-{{wpl|parliamentary system}}, the Bouleuterion, by tradition, can confirm and dismiss the [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]] and their government. While the grand logothete is officially be appointed by the monarch, any appointee is required to have majority support from the legislature. The grand logothete can be dismissed through a {{wpl|vote of no confidence}} in the Bouleuterion or by the monarch.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is officially led by the [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]]. The archon is appointed by the monarch and does not require support from the legislature. While the grand logothete, often the leader of the largest party or coalition in the legislature, is tasked with the day-to-day functioning of the government and oversight of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|cabinet]], the archon is considered to be the true head of government and their authority supersedes that of the grand logothete. The archon’s authority also supersedes that of the Epistates of the Bouleuterion who acts as the speaker of the legislative body. Since 1946, the position of archon and grand logothete have been held by the same person.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Formation===<br />
The Bouleuterion was officially formed on 1 January 1920 by Empress Selene I although elections to fill its original one hundred seats did not occur until 7 October 1920. The new national legislature, the first of its kind in Lihnidosi history, was created through an imperial directive issued by the monarch to the [[Crown Council of Lihnidos|crown council]]. The imperial directive, which detailed the creation of the legislative body and the powers that would be granted to it, underwent numerous revisions over the course of the previous year. While national democratic elections were the norm amongst the majority of monarchies at the time, several members of the nobility in Lihnidos protested the empress' intention to introduce the process in Lihnidos. Early drafts of the imperial directive, which are housed in the Bouleuterion in Arcadia and on display to the public, gave the legislature limited power and described the body as having a "solely advisory role in planning the direction of the country." The initial drafts, which show heavy influence by the nobility opposed to the introduction of a national legislature, did not allow members of the Bouleuterion to introduce legislation or have any input on government appointments. Instead, the legislature would only be permitted to consider legislation proposed by the monarch or the crown council, and any vote on such legislation would not be considered binding.<br />
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By October of 1919, a draft imperial directive was circulated amongst the nobility that detailed a far more empowered legislature. The October draft represented a legislature much more similar to many modern legislative bodies in that it had the authority to propose legislation, making binding votes, and appoint government officials and its own leadership. The draft directive was seen as a rebuke to those in the nobility opposed to the creation of the Bouleuterion and was heavily influenced by the empress. Ultimately, the October draft of the imperial directive was not the final iteration of the directive. The final and official draft of the imperial directive was issued on New Years Day in 1920 and detailed a more restrictive version of the Bouleuterion, although still with more authority than the early proposals. Under the guidelines in the directive, the Bouleuterion would be a one hundred seat legislature with members elected by a first past the post system to serve for four year terms. The legislature would be permitted to propose and vote on legislation which would be subject to approval from the monarch. The position of [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]] would be created to lead the elected government and chair the [[Cabinet of Logothetes (Lihnidos)|cabinet]]. All government appointments as well as the appointment of the grand logothete would ultimately be left to the monarch, although the legislature was permitted to nominate candidates through a majority vote. The legislature would, however, remain under the oversight of the monarch and be officially headed by the Grand Archon of the Crown Council who was considered to be the most senior member of the nobility aside from the monarch and the monarch's most trusted advisor. The grand archon would act as speaker of the body and the grand logothete and elected government were subordinate to whoever held the position.<br />
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The first general election on 7 October 1920 saw one hundred independent members elected to the legislature. The legislature nominated Alexandros Pachos, who had previously served as a member of the Thasos provincial council, as its choice to be grand logothete. Under renewed pressure from the nobility, the empress rejected the Bouleuterion's nomination and instead appointed a member of the nobility, the Countess Liana of Meteze, to be grand logothete. The rejection of the legislature's nomination drew wide criticism from democracy advocates and protests outside of the Bouleuterion and Imperial Palace lasted for several days following the decision. In response to the protests, the Countess Liana appointed numerous members of the Bouleuterion to the cabinet.<br />
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Further criticism was received following subsequent elections where the monarch or nobility disallowed certain candidates from running for office, regularly vetoed legislation, and appointed government officials that were opposed by the legislature.<br />
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===Attempted coup and reforms of 1946===<br />
{{main|1945 Lihnidosi coup d'état attempt}}<br />
By the mid 1940s party politics in the Bouleuterion had developed and three parties had representation in the legislature. While there were attempts by the nobility to prevent the formation of political parties in Lihnidos following the creation of the Bouleuterion, public pressure eventually led to a limited number of parties being given permission to form. From 1924 to 1932, two political parties held seats in the legislature. The [[Conservative-National_Alliance_(Lihnidos)#Founding|Conservative Party]] and the [[Democratic_Coalition_(Lihnidos)#Founding|Party of the Democratic Left]] had competed for influence on both the national and provincial level beginning in the lead up to the 1922 provincial council elections which saw the conservatives win a majority of provincial councils. Two years later in 1924 the conservatives were successful in winning a majority in the Bouleuterion and retained their majority following the 1928 general election.<br />
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In 1931, with support from the Duke Myron of Samos, a new political party was given permission to form. This party, the [[Party for Civic Understanding (Lihnidos)|Party for Civic Understanding]], initially represented a middle ground between the conservatives and democratic left. The party platform took a number of moderate positions on economic development and policy as well as social issues. The 1932 elections saw the party have immediate success as it won nineteen of the one hundred seats in the legislature. Support for the party seemed to draw primarily from the conservatives as the election saw the Conservative Party lose sixteen seats while the Party of the Democratic Left only lost three. In 1934, following poor performance in provincial council elections, the leader of the Party for Civic Understanding resigned and was replaced by [[Therron Georgiades]], a member of the Bouleuterion representing the Samos Islands. Georgiades asserted that the failure of the party to gain further traction on the provincial and national level was a result of "fence-sitting ... and a lack of courage to take strong political stances." Between 1934 and 1940, under the leadership of Georgiades, the party transitioned from a moderate party that was known for advocating compromise to what many considered to be a {{wpl|far-right}} {{wpl|Authoritarianism|authoritarian}} party often campaigning on {{wpl|Fascism|Invictist}} policies. Despite calls from the elected government to have the party forcefully disbanded, Emperor [[Athanasios VIII of Lihnidos|Athanasios VIII]] refrained from banning the party due to the party's support from some members of the nobility.<br />
[[File:Therron Georgiades.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Therron Georgiades following his 1940 election victory.]]<br />
Support for the party grew over the course of Georgiades' leadership, culminating in the party's victory in the 1940 general election where the party won fifty-one of the one hundred seats in the Bouleuterion. Georgiades' support amongst some of the nobility resulted in his appointment as grand logothete by Athanasios VIII, although his government was often rebuked by the monarch through the vetoing of legislation and refusal to appoint many nominees to government posts. In 1943 the Party for Civic Understanding lost its majority after the death of one member and resignation of another. Both vacated seats were filled by members of the Conservative Party following by-elections. In order to quickly remove Georgiades from power, the Party of the Democratic Left and Conservative Party formed a unity government. The unity government lasted only a year and a half, with the Party of Civic Understanding once again winning a majority following the 1944 general election.<br />
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On 18 February 1945, following the Party for Civic Understanding's fifty-eight seat win in the 1944 October general election, Georgiades, with the support of two members of the nobility and factions of the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces]], launched an attempted coup with the goal of overthrowing Athanasios VIII. Georgiades, who addressed members of his party in the Bouleuterion as the coup plans were being executed, asserted that the monarch had prevented him and his elected government from properly governing and that the monarch's "betrayal of democracy and Lihnidos' democratic institutions" could not be ignored any longer. During the course of the day, factions of the armed forces operating throughout the country succeeded in taking numerous members of the opposition into custody. In the capital, coup-aligned Army troops stormed the Imperial Palace and succeeded in taking control of the palace and surrounding areas. Athanasios VIII was able to evade capture and escape the palace while fighting was underway between Georgiades' troops and members of the [[Spatharioi]]. Fighting between loyalist troops and Georgiades' forces continued over the course of the next several days throughout the country. On 21 February 1945, royalist troops succeeded in eliminating the remainder of Georgiades' forces in the capital. Over the following weeks, Georgiades and several of his coup plotters, including two members of the nobility and several military officers, as well as many members of the Party of Civic Understanding, were pursued throughout the country and eventually taken into custody by the Spatharioi.<br />
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In response to the attempted coup, Athanasios VIII declared a {{wpl|State of emergency|state of national emergency}} and dissolved the Bouleuterion. Elections were postponed and the functions of the elected government were put under the control of the Grand Archon of the Crown Council. Over the course of the next year, Athanasios VIII and the Crown Council debated numerous reforms to the Bouleuterion and national democracy in Lihnidos. While democracy advocates in Lihnidos worried that democracy in Lihnidos would regress as a result of the attempted coup, those concerns did not materialize. On 18 February 1946, a year after the launch of the failed coup, Athanasios VIII announced the conclusion of the Crown Council's debate on reforms in a televised address. Athanasios VIII, in a rare admission of failure, apologized to the country for the failures of the nobility to properly listen to the populace and their concerns. The monarch blamed himself for the rise in the Party of Civic Understanding and Invictism in the nation, and promised that steps would be taken to ensure that the population felt they had a role in determinig the direction of the country. The announced reforms included the creation of an independent National Board of Elections to regulate and oversee elections, changes to the nomination and appointment of government officials, and an expansion of the Bouleuterion. Most notably, the reforms included the position of archon being granted to the same individual appointed as grand logothete, further empowering the elected government and removing influence over the Bouleuterion from the Crown Council.<br />
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===Contemporary era===<br />
[[File:SviniaNationalAssemblyChamber.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The main chamber of the Bouleuterion.]]<br />
Following the 1946 reforms, the powers of the Bouleuterion were brought closer in line with other modern legislatures. The nobility and monarch gave up a significant portion of their influence over the legislative body and allowed it to function mostly independent of the monarch. Following the transition of the position of archon to the grand logothete, the leader of the elected government gained increased authority and responsibilities and was given more leeway in directing the Bouleuterion alongside the newly created position of epistates which acted as the {{wpl|Speaker (politics)|speaker}} of the legislature. The legislature was expanded from one hundred seats to three hundred, and again expanded in 1990 to three hundred fifty seats.<br />
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There are currently six parties officially recognized by the National Board of Elections, all of which are represented in the Bouleuterion. Increasing partisanship has accompanied the increase in parties in the legislature, and according to polling data a plurality of voters believe that more compromise and partnership is needed amongst parties. <br />
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Over recent years there have been attempts by the Bouleuterion to pass reforms to the election process in Lihnidos to move away from a strictly first past the post system, although those attempts have failed to receive majority support.<br />
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==Components==<br />
The Bouleuterion is regulated by rules established by both the constitution and rules it has established for itself since its creation. These rules and regulations are enforced and carried out by numerous officials and groups within the legislature. <br />
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===Archon===<br />
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The Archon of Lihnidos is the highest ranking official in the Bouleuterion and the official head of government of Lihnidos. The archon is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Bouleuterion and chairs a number of the legislature's governing bodies. While the archon does not lead or administer the civil service or manage the elected government, the members of such bodies are considered subordinate to the archon. In addition to being the official head of the legislative branch of government, the archon holds oversight authority over all elected provincial councils in Lihnidos and under certain circumstances can overrule provincial council decisions and even dissolve provincial councils and force elections.<br />
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In modern times, the position of archon is a largely ceremonial role as the grand logothete is responsible for the administration of the elected government and civil service. Prior to the 1946 reforms, the position of archon was held by the Grand Archon of the Crown Council. This individual, in addition to serving as the head of the [[Crown Council of Lihnidos|Crown Council]], served as the speaker of the legislature and took an involved role in managing the government alongside the grand logothete, who was still partially responsible for coordinating the work of government departments. The legislative authority granted to the grand archon prior to the 1946 reforms allowed the nobility to have a large role in the legislative process which often resulted in the elected government being overruled on matters of policy and legislative function.<br />
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Following the 1946 reforms, the authority over the legislative process was removed from the Grand Archon of the Crown Council and a new position of Archon of Lihnidos was created. Most of the authority and powers granted to the grand archon were transferred to the new position with the exception of power over elections and the authority to act as the speaker of the legislature.<br />
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The archon is appointed by the monarch and does not require approval from the Bouleuterion despite being the head of the legislative branch of government. However, since 1946, the role of archon has been given to the same individual who serves as grand logothete. If no grand logothete can be selected by the Bouleuterion due to no party or coalition holding a majority, the monarch may appoint an individual to oversee the working of the Bouleuterion and its governing bodies until a grand logothete can be selected.<br />
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===Grand Logothete===<br />
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The Grand Logothete of Lihnidos is the second highest-ranking official in the Bouleuterion and the administrator of the elected government. The grand logothete is traditionally appointed by the monarch following a general election and must receive a {{wpl|motion of confidence}} from the Bouleuterion to form a government. If the nominee fails to receive approval from the Bouleuterion, the grand logothete must resign and a new candidate will be selected. Due to nominees requiring majority support from the Bouleuterion, the grand logothete is normally the leader of the largest party or coalition in the legislature. No grand logothete has been rejected by a Bouleuterion since the reforms of 1946.<br />
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The grand logothete can be removed from office at any time if they lose the confidence of the Bouleuterion or the monarch. This happens when a member of the Bouleuterion, typically a leader of an opposition party, presents a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}}. If the motion passes, the grand logothete is removed from office and a new individual must be appointed. Likewise, if the monarch loses confidence in the grand logothete, they have the authority to dismiss him or her from office and appoint a replacement. If the Bouleuterion is unable to confirm a candidate to the post due to no party or coalition holding a majority, the monarch can dissolve the legislature and new elections can be held.<br />
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The grand logothete, while not the official head of government in Lihnidos, leads the elected government and is responsible for the appointment of logothetes to the cabinet. The grand logothete is responsible for the management of all government departments and the civil service and has authority to appoint and dismiss members of the government as they see fit. The grand logothete also acts as the voice of the elected government and advises the monarch on both foreign and domestic government policy.<br />
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===Epistates===<br />
The Epistates of the Bouleuterion is the presiding officer of the Bouleuterion while it is in session and the third-highest ranking legislative official in the country. The epistates holds a number of powers over the Bouleuterion while it is in session. The epistates oversees debate on legislation and gives members of the legislature permission to speak on matters. The epistates is also tasked with maintaining order in the Bouleuterion and rules on all points of order. The authority of the epistates may be delegated to another member of the Bouleuterion if warranted by the inability to carry out the duties of the office for a period of time. The individual who holds this role rarely participates in debate in order to remain as nonpartisan as possible, but does normally vote on legislation.<br />
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The espistates is also responsible, in conjunction with the archon, for appointing several administrative members of the Bouleuterion like the historian, the sergeant-at-arms, clerks, the chief administrative officer, and the chaplain.<br />
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The epistates is elected by the members of the Bouleuterion. They must be an elected member of the legislature in order to be nominated and appointed. In order to take office, a majority of deputies in the Bouleuterion must vote to approve of a candidate. If a vote is taken where there is no majority for one candidate, additional votes will be taken until one candidate obtains a majority. Because of this, the epistates is often a member of the majority party or a member of one of the parties forming a coalition government. If no majority exists and the Bouleuterion is unable to select an individual to serve as epistates, the powers of the epistates are transferred to the archon until an individual can be selected for the role.<br />
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===Governing and working bodies===<br />
There are numerous bodies within the Bouleuterion that organize and plan the daily workings of the legislative body. Each body is delegated separate authority to oversee specific functions of the legislature.<br />
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The '''Prytaneion''' is the governing body comprised of legislative leadership that is tasked with managing the internal workings of the Bouleuterion. This includes determining the daily legislative agenda, assisting in organizing committees and their membership, and ensuring the smooth workings of the legislature through assisting in negotiation on legislation and procedural issues. The Prytaneion is led by the archon, epistates, and, currently, six prytaneis who are each a leader of a political party represented in the Bouleuterion. There are an additional ten members of the Prytaneion which are filled proportionally with the size of each party's representation in the legislature. These individuals are appointed by their respective prytaneis and, for members of the governing party or coalition, cannot be members of the cabinet.<br />
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The '''Presidium''' is the governing body responsible for the routine administration of the Bouleuterion including matters related to budget, services, staff, and clerical and research activities. The Presidium is comprised of the archon, epistates, and numerous secretaries appointed by the epistates in consultation with the archon. Members of the Presidium, while often deputies in the Bouleuterion, are not required to be elected representatives and cannot be members of the cabinet.<br />
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The '''Plenary''' is the main body of the Bouleuterion comprised of all three hundred fifty elected deputies and tasked with the debate and passage of legislation and other regular legislative duties. The plenary is required to convene within twenty one days from the date of a general election and must be in session for at least six months of the year. Ordinarily, the plenum is in session from November to December and February to June. The monarch can call special sessions of the plenum whenever they see fit and determine the duration and scope of the session. Special sessions do not contribute to the six months that the plenary is required to be in session.<br />
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The '''Permanent Deputation''' is a body of the Bouleuterion that safeguards and assumes the duties of the full Bouleuterion when it is in between sessions or following a dissolution. The Permanent Deputation is overseen by the archon and epistates. The body is required to have at least thirty five members, or ten percent of the normal membership of the Bouleuterion. The composition of the body is proportional with the size of the parties or coalitions represented in the Bouleuterion.<br />
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===Committees===<br />
The Bouleuterion has a number of committees staffed by the elected deputies. Committees are charges with reviewing legislation, debating legislation, and amending legislation. Any bill proposed by any member of the Bouleuterion must first go through the committee that pertains to the topic of the legislation. There is no maximum or minimum time that a piece of legislation must spend in committee. Once the committee has gone through a piece of legislation, a vote will be taken on whether to send it to the floor for a vote by the full Bouleuterion. If the bill fails to receive majority support in committee, it does not move on for a full vote. Committees also have the power to begin inquiries into actions taken by the government. This may include subpoenaing evidence or calling witnesses to testify before the committee.<br />
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Committees are split based upon areas of specialty. Each committee is charged with a different purview. Only matters pertaining to the purview of that committee will be discussed, although sometimes a matter will go to multiple committees depending on its extent. Each committee is led by a chairman and has a number of members from each party. The number of members for committees varies depending on the significance of what it oversees. Membership on committees is determined by the archon and epistates. Deputies will often be given their preference for which committees they wish to sit on, with the most senior members being given priority.<br />
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There are two types of committees in the Bouleuterion. The first type of committee are standing committees, which are permanent committees that oversee specific areas of policy. There are currently twenty standing committees:<br />
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*Agriculture and the Environment<br />
*Budget<br />
*Commerce, Industry, and Trade<br />
*Defense<br />
*Education<br />
*Energy and Natural Resources<br />
*Ethics<br />
*Finance and the Economy<br />
*Foreign Affairs and Relations<br />
*Health and Public Safety<br />
*Housing and Urban Development<br />
*Intelligence and Security<br />
*Judiciary<br />
*Labor and Employment<br />
*National and Local Government Affairs<br />
*Oversight and Reform<br />
*Rules<br />
*Science and Research<br />
*Taxation<br />
*Transportation and Infrastructure<br />
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The second type of committee are select committees that are formed to serve a specific, temporary purpose. These committees exist only until the matter they are dealing with is finished. Select committees can be created by the archon to deal with certain policy or investigative matters. Currently, there are no active select committees.<br />
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==Members and elections==<br />
The Bouleuterion contains three hundred fifty members who each represent a constituency. Constituencies are spread across the nation, allocated to provinces based on population. The Bouleuterion and the monarch control how many seats are in the Bouleuterion, and the number of seats has not changed since it was last raised in 1990.<br />
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===Qualifications===<br />
There are few qualifications that must be met to run for a seat in the Bouleuterion established by national law. Candidates must be of at least twenty years of age, must have been a citizen of Lihnidos for at least five years, must be able to speak fluent Hellenic, and must currently live in the constituency that they wish to represent, and have lived there for at least two years. Each party is allowed to set additional rules for running as a candidate representing their party. All candidates running for election must be representing one of the officially recognized national parties.<br />
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It is the job of the National Board of Elections to determine whether or not candidates qualify to run. Each candidate is required to submit the necessary paperwork to the NBE to notify them and officialize their candidacy. The NBE is able to disqualify anyone from running if it is found that they do not meet the qualifications to run. It is a crime to lie on official papers submitted to the NBE, and if found to have knowingly provided false information charges can be brought against the offender. If a candidate who wins an election for a seat in the Bouleuterion is found to have violated any laws or not met the qualifications after they have won, they will be removed from office and a by-election will be held to fill the seat.<br />
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===Elections===<br />
Elections for the Bouleuterion occur at least every four years in Lihnidos. General elections are held on the second Friday of October and elected deputies are sworn into office a week later. All three hundred fifty seats go up for re-election at the same time.<br />
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In most cases, candidates are selected by political parties through an application process with added input from both local and provincial party officials. Often established in the party bylaws, parties are able to select their candidates however they see fit. Currently, only one party utilizes a primary system to select candidates. Both primary and general elections are based on the first past the post election system, meaning that the candidate with the most votes wins even if they do not receive a majority.<br />
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According to the original imperial directives codifying the Bouleuterion and its functions, elections must happen every four years from the first election that took place in 1920. However, this schedule was interrupted following the failed 1946 coup. The four year schedule was reset to begin on 1946 in the imperial directives issued detailing the 1946 reforms. It is possible for general elections to happen off of the four year schedule if the archon and monarch agree on the dissolution of the Bouleuterion. If this occurs, for whatever reason, a general election is triggered. After the general election is held, elected Bouleuterion members will only serve the remainder of the scheduled four year term. Due to this, it is possible that some members will serve less than four year terms if they were elected as a result of a dissolution.<br />
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===Privileges and amenities===<br />
Upon entering office as a member of the Bouleuterion, members are awarded certain privileges and amenities.<br />
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As of October 2009, each deputy is given a yearly salary of 150,000 Denarii. The archon and grand logothete, epistates, and elected party leaders are given an additional salary. The archon and grand logothete receives an additional 50,000 Denarii for a total annual salary of 200,000. The epistates is given an additional 25,000 Denarii for a total annual salary of 175,000. Leaders of parties in the Bouleuterion are given an additional 15,000 Denarii for a total annual salary of 165,000. The salaries of deputies and Bouleuterion leadership are set by the Bouleuterion and can be changed through legislation at any time, but the changes do not take place until the next Bouleuterion takes office. Deputies are eligible for retirement benefits if they serve one full term of four years. The annual salary is an addition to whatever money a member of the Bouleuterion might make in a private sector business they may own or work for, but members are prohibited from taking money that may influence their votes or cause them to give special treatment to a certain individual or group. If it is suspected that a member is receiving contributions for certain votes or is participating in corruption of any kind an investigation may be opened by the ethics committee.<br />
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Members of the Bouleuterion, upon taking office, can take the prefix "The Honorable" when being addressed in the Bouleuterion or in other official capacities.<br />
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Each deputy is given an office space in office buildings adjacent to the Bouleuterion. Members are also given an allowance to enable them to fulfill their capacity as deputies. This allowance can go towards office spaces in their constituency, travel to and from their constituency, and mailing costs. Allowances may vary based upon the distance constituencies are from the capital. Allowances are not allowed to be spent on personal business.<br />
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Each deputy is permitted to have up to twenty staffers working for them at a time. The salary of deputy staffers is determined and capped by the budget committee.<br />
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==Legislative functions==<br />
The Bouleuterion is the sole body of the legislative branch of government in Lihnidos. The Bouleuterion is the only body in the country that is able to pass legislation. Provinces, while having regional councils, cannot pass laws for their individual provinces. The Bouleuterion meets at least six months of the year, going into recess in in January, from July to October, and during holidays so deputies are able to spend time in their constituencies and with their families. The monarch may call the Bouleuterion to recess whenever they see fit and may also call special sessions.<br />
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The main role of the Bouleuterion is to debate and pass legislation on any matters it deems necessary as long as the legislation is within the confines of the constitution. Legislation can be brought forth by any member of the legislature but must go through specific processes before reaching the monarch's desk either for the giving or withholding of {{wpl|Royal assent|imperial assent}}. If the monarch withholds imperial assent from a piece of legislation that reaches their desk, the legislation is dismissed. A veto by the monarch cannot be overridden. If the monarch vetos a bill approved by the Bouleuterion, the bill can be resubmitted in a different form, or in the same form in a different legislative session.<br />
===Procedure===<br />
There are several stages in the Lihnidosi legislative process. The first step in the legislative process is a bill being introduced by a member of the Bouleuterion. Once the bill is introduced, the second step is for the bill to go through committee. The bill is submitted to a committee by the individual introducing the bill, and the committee will then review the bill to see if it is within their purview. If the bill is within the committee's purview, the committee will debate the bill, going through each line and offering amendments as necessary. The legislative review in committee can take as little or as long as the committee desires. Once the bill has been thoroughly reviewed by committee, it will either be passed out of committee or struck down by the committee. If the bill is passed out of the committee, the third stage of the legislative process begins. The third stage is the bill being presented to the full Bouleuterion. The Prytaneion determines which bills are introduced to the Bouleuterion and when. Once the bill is introduced to the full Bouleuterion there may be debate on the bill. After debate has finished, a vote will be taken. If passed by a majority, the fourth step of the legislative process is activated. If the bill does not receive majority support, it is dismissed. The fourth step in the legislative process is consideration by the monarch. The bill will make its way to the monarch's desk and he or she will be able to consider it and either approve it by giving imperial assent or effectively veto it by withholding imperial assent.<br />
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===Responsibilities===<br />
Along with the passage of legislation, the Bouleuterion is tasked with a variety of other responsibilities. One of these responsibilities is petitioning the monarch for changes or additions to the constitution. As Lihnidos' constitution is a collection of imperial directives authored by the monarch, the legislature is not able to directly change or add to the constitution. Additions or changes to the constitution are proposed to the Bouleuterion and undergo the normal process for the passage of legislation, however votes to petition the monarch for changes or additions to the constitution require a two-thirds majority to pass. If a petition of this kind receives a two-thirds majority vote, the petition is sent to the monarch for their review and consideration. If desired, the monarch can then call for a national referendum on the petition, or they can directly accept or reject the legislatures petition. As any accepted petition from the Bouleuterion would result in the issuance of a new imperial directive authored by the monarch, any issued imperial directive may take a different form than the petition from the legislature.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is also responsible for passing a budget each fiscal year. The budget is presented by the grand logothete after consultation with the monarch and the cabinet. It is rare for the grand logothete's budget to be defeated in the Bouleuterion, and if that were to occur it would signify the legislatures' loss of confidence in the grand logothete. While this doesn't immediately result in the government's removal, any member is able to bring a motion of no confidence against the grand logothete and their government.<br />
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*{{color box|#FFB433}} [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|Democratic Coalition]] (163)<br />
*{{color box|#B5284D}} [[Coalition of Progressive Socialists (Lihnidos)|Coalition of Progressive Socialists]] (21)<br />
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*{{color box|#10B579}} [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] (141)<br />
*{{color box|#F1FF33}} [[Centrist Union (Lihnidos)|Centrist Union]] (11)<br />
*{{color box|#000000}} [[Populist People's Party (Lihnidos)|Populist People's Party]] (8)<br />
*{{color box|#2661EB}} [[Republican Party (Lihnidos)|Republican Party]] (6)<br />
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The '''Lihnidosi Bouleuterion''' (Hellenic: ‘’Λιχνίδος βουλευτήριον’’ or ‘’Βουλή των Λιχνίδος’’, ‘Boule of the Lihnidosi’), also known as the '''Lihnidosi Parliament''', is the unicameral legislature of [[Lihnidos]]. The Bouleuterion has existed since 1920 following its creation by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] [[Selene I of Lihnidos|Selene I]] through imperial directive. The creation of the Bouleuterion expanded democracy in Lihnidos which had previously only existed on the provincial level through the election of provincial councils.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is composed of three hundred fifty members who are elected by a first past the post electoral system and serve four year terms. These members each represent constituencies that are allocated to provinces across the nation based on population. Members of the Bouleuterion, often referred to as deputies, meet in the Lihnidosi capital city of Arcadia in the Bouleuterion, a building which shares the same name as the legislative body.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is entrusted with the debate and passage of legislation. Upon passing the Bouleuterion, legislation is sent to the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] for their consideration and either their approval or veto. The legislative body is entrusted with providing advice and consent to some appointments made by either the monarch or the government. The Bouleuterion is also able to initiate nationwide referendums and petition the monarch for changes to the [[Constitution of Lihnidos|constitution]].<br />
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As a semi-{{wpl|parliamentary system}}, the Bouleuterion, by tradition, can confirm and dismiss the [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]] and their government. While the grand logothete is officially be appointed by the monarch, any appointee is required to have majority support from the legislature. The grand logothete can be dismissed through a {{wpl|vote of no confidence}} in the Bouleuterion or by the monarch.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is officially led by the [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]]. The archon is appointed by the monarch and does not require support from the legislature. While the grand logothete, often the leader of the largest party or coalition in the legislature, is tasked with the day-to-day functioning of the government and oversight of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|cabinet]], the archon is considered to be the true head of government and their authority supersedes that of the grand logothete. The archon’s authority also supersedes that of the Epistates of the Bouleuterion who acts as the speaker of the legislative body. Since 1946, the position of archon and grand logothete have been held by the same person.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Formation===<br />
The Bouleuterion was officially formed on 1 January 1920 by Empress Selene I although elections to fill its original one hundred seats did not occur until 7 October 1920. The new national legislature, the first of its kind in Lihnidosi history, was created through an imperial directive issued by the monarch to the [[Crown Council of Lihnidos|crown council]]. The imperial directive, which detailed the creation of the legislative body and the powers that would be granted to it, underwent numerous revisions over the course of the previous year. While national democratic elections were the norm amongst the majority of monarchies at the time, several members of the nobility in Lihnidos protested the empress' intention to introduce the process in Lihnidos. Early drafts of the imperial directive, which are housed in the Bouleuterion in Arcadia and on display to the public, gave the legislature limited power and described the body as having a "solely advisory role in planning the direction of the country." The initial drafts, which show heavy influence by the nobility opposed to the introduction of a national legislature, did not allow members of the Bouleuterion to introduce legislation or have any input on government appointments. Instead, the legislature would only be permitted to consider legislation proposed by the monarch or the crown council, and any vote on such legislation would not be considered binding.<br />
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By October of 1919, a draft imperial directive was circulated amongst the nobility that detailed a far more empowered legislature. The October draft represented a legislature much more similar to many modern legislative bodies in that it had the authority to propose legislation, making binding votes, and appoint government officials and its own leadership. The draft directive was seen as a rebuke to those in the nobility opposed to the creation of the Bouleuterion and was heavily influenced by the empress. Ultimately, the October draft of the imperial directive was not the final iteration of the directive. The final and official draft of the imperial directive was issued on New Years Day in 1920 and detailed a more restrictive version of the Bouleuterion, although still with more authority than the early proposals. Under the guidelines in the directive, the Bouleuterion would be a one hundred seat legislature with members elected by a first past the post system to serve for four year terms. The legislature would be permitted to propose and vote on legislation which would be subject to approval from the monarch. The position of [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]] would be created to lead the elected government and chair the [[Cabinet of Logothetes (Lihnidos)|cabinet]]. All government appointments as well as the appointment of the grand logothete would ultimately be left to the monarch, although the legislature was permitted to nominate candidates through a majority vote. The legislature would, however, remain under the oversight of the monarch and be officially headed by the Grand Archon of the Crown Council who was considered to be the most senior member of the nobility aside from the monarch and the monarch's most trusted advisor. The grand archon would act as speaker of the body and the grand logothete and elected government were subordinate to whoever held the position.<br />
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The first general election on 7 October 1920 saw one hundred independent members elected to the legislature. The legislature nominated Alexandros Pachos, who had previously served as a member of the Thasos provincial council, as its choice to be grand logothete. Under renewed pressure from the nobility, the empress rejected the Bouleuterion's nomination and instead appointed a member of the nobility, the Countess Liana of Meteze, to be grand logothete. The rejection of the legislature's nomination drew wide criticism from democracy advocates and protests outside of the Bouleuterion and Imperial Palace lasted for several days following the decision. In response to the protests, the Countess Liana appointed numerous members of the Bouleuterion to the cabinet.<br />
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Further criticism was received following subsequent elections where the monarch or nobility disallowed certain candidates from running for office, regularly vetoed legislation, and appointed government officials that were opposed by the legislature.<br />
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===Attempted coup and reforms of 1946===<br />
{{main|1945 Lihnidosi coup d'état attempt}}<br />
By the mid 1940s party politics in the Bouleuterion had developed and three parties had representation in the legislature. While there were attempts by the nobility to prevent the formation of political parties in Lihnidos following the creation of the Bouleuterion, public pressure eventually led to a limited number of parties being given permission to form. From 1924 to 1932, two political parties held seats in the legislature. The [[Conservative-National_Alliance_(Lihnidos)#Founding|Conservative Party]] and the [[Democratic_Coalition_(Lihnidos)#Founding|Party of the Democratic Left]] had competed for influence on both the national and provincial level beginning in the lead up to the 1922 provincial council elections which saw the conservatives win a majority of provincial councils. Two years later in 1924 the conservatives were successful in winning a majority in the Bouleuterion and retained their majority following the 1928 general election.<br />
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In 1931, with support from the Duke Myron of Samos, a new political party was given permission to form. This party, the [[Party for Civic Understanding (Lihnidos)|Party for Civic Understanding]], initially represented a middle ground between the conservatives and democratic left. The party platform took a number of moderate positions on economic development and policy as well as social issues. The 1932 elections saw the party have immediate success as it won nineteen of the one hundred seats in the legislature. Support for the party seemed to draw primarily from the conservatives as the election saw the Conservative Party lose sixteen seats while the Party of the Democratic Left only lost three. In 1934, following poor performance in provincial council elections, the leader of the Party for Civic Understanding resigned and was replaced by [[Therron Georgiades]], a member of the Bouleuterion representing the Samos Islands. Georgiades asserted that the failure of the party to gain further traction on the provincial and national level was a result of "fence-sitting ... and a lack of courage to take strong political stances." Between 1934 and 1940, under the leadership of Georgiades, the party transitioned from a moderate party that was known for advocating compromise to what many considered to be a {{wpl|far-right}} {{wpl|Authoritarianism|authoritarian}} party often campaigning on {{wpl|Fascism|Invictist}} policies. Despite calls from the elected government to have the party forcefully disbanded, Emperor [[Athanasios VIII of Lihnidos|Athanasios VIII]] refrained from banning the party due to the party's support from some members of the nobility.<br />
[[File:Therron Georgiades.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Therron Georgiades following his 1940 election victory.]]<br />
Support for the party grew over the course of Georgiades' leadership, culminating in the party's victory in the 1940 general election where the party won fifty-one of the one hundred seats in the Bouleuterion. Georgiades' support amongst some of the nobility resulted in his appointment as grand logothete by Athanasios VIII, although his government was often rebuked by the monarch through the vetoing of legislation and refusal to appoint many nominees to government posts. In 1943 the Party for Civic Understanding lost its majority after the death of one member and resignation of another. Both vacated seats were filled by members of the Conservative Party following by-elections. In order to quickly remove Georgiades from power, the Party of the Democratic Left and Conservative Party formed a unity government. The unity government lasted only a year and a half, with the Party of Civic Understanding once again winning a majority following the 1944 general election.<br />
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On 18 February 1945, following the Party for Civic Understanding's fifty-eight seat win in the 1944 October general election, Georgiades, with the support of two members of the nobility and factions of the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces]], launched an attempted coup with the goal of overthrowing Athanasios VIII. Georgiades, who addressed members of his party in the Bouleuterion as the coup plans were being executed, asserted that the monarch had prevented him and his elected government from properly governing and that the monarch's "betrayal of democracy and Lihnidos' democratic institutions" could not be ignored any longer. During the course of the day, factions of the armed forces operating throughout the country succeeded in taking numerous members of the opposition into custody. In the capital, coup-aligned Army troops stormed the Imperial Palace and succeeded in taking control of the palace and surrounding areas. Athanasios VIII was able to evade capture and escape the palace while fighting was underway between Georgiades' troops and members of the [[Spatharioi]]. Fighting between loyalist troops and Georgiades' forces continued over the course of the next several days throughout the country. On 21 February 1945, royalist troops succeeded in eliminating the remainder of Georgiades' forces in the capital. Over the following weeks, Georgiades and several of his coup plotters, including two members of the nobility and several military officers, as well as many members of the Party of Civic Understanding, were pursued throughout the country and eventually taken into custody by the Spatharioi.<br />
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In response to the attempted coup, Athanasios VIII declared a {{wpl|State of emergency|state of national emergency}} and dissolved the Bouleuterion. Elections were postponed and the functions of the elected government were put under the control of the Grand Archon of the Crown Council. Over the course of the next year, Athanasios VIII and the Crown Council debated numerous reforms to the Bouleuterion and national democracy in Lihnidos. While democracy advocates in Lihnidos worried that democracy in Lihnidos would regress as a result of the attempted coup, those concerns did not materialize. On 18 February 1946, a year after the launch of the failed coup, Athanasios VIII announced the conclusion of the Crown Council's debate on reforms in a televised address. Athanasios VIII, in a rare admission of failure, apologized to the country for the failures of the nobility to properly listen to the populace and their concerns. The monarch blamed himself for the rise in the Party of Civic Understanding and Invictism in the nation, and promised that steps would be taken to ensure that the population felt they had a role in determinig the direction of the country. The announced reforms included the creation of an independent National Board of Elections to regulate and oversee elections, changes to the nomination and appointment of government officials, and an expansion of the Bouleuterion. Most notably, the reforms included the position of archon being granted to the same individual appointed as grand logothete, further empowering the elected government and removing influence over the Bouleuterion from the Crown Council.<br />
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===Contemporary era===<br />
[[File:SviniaNationalAssemblyChamber.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The main chamber of the Bouleuterion.]]<br />
Following the 1946 reforms, the powers of the Bouleuterion were brought closer in line with other modern legislatures. The nobility and monarch gave up a significant portion of their influence over the legislative body and allowed it to function mostly independent of the monarch. Following the transition of the position of archon to the grand logothete, the leader of the elected government gained increased authority and responsibilities and was given more leeway in directing the Bouleuterion alongside the newly created position of epistates which acted as the {{wpl|Speaker (politics)|speaker}} of the legislature. The legislature was expanded from one hundred seats to three hundred, and again expanded in 1990 to three hundred fifty seats.<br />
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There are currently six parties officially recognized by the National Board of Elections, all of which are represented in the Bouleuterion. Increasing partisanship has accompanied the increase in parties in the legislature, and according to polling data a plurality of voters believe that more compromise and partnership is needed amongst parties. <br />
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Over recent years there have been attempts by the Bouleuterion to pass reforms to the election process in Lihnidos to move away from a strictly first past the post system, although those attempts have failed to receive majority support.<br />
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==Components==<br />
The Bouleuterion is regulated by rules established by both the constitution and rules it has established for itself since its creation. These rules and regulations are enforced and carried out by numerous officials and groups within the legislature. <br />
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===Archon===<br />
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The Archon of Lihnidos is the highest ranking official in the Bouleuterion and the official head of government of Lihnidos. The archon is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Bouleuterion and chairs a number of the legislature's governing bodies. While the archon does not lead or administer the civil service or manage the elected government, the members of such bodies are considered subordinate to the archon. In addition to being the official head of the legislative branch of government, the archon holds oversight authority over all elected provincial councils in Lihnidos and under certain circumstances can overrule provincial council decisions and even dissolve provincial councils and force elections.<br />
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In modern times, the position of archon is a largely ceremonial role as the grand logothete is responsible for the administration of the elected government and civil service. Prior to the 1946 reforms, the position of archon was held by the Grand Archon of the Crown Council. This individual, in addition to serving as the head of the [[Crown Council of Lihnidos|Crown Council]], served as the speaker of the legislature and took an involved role in managing the government alongside the grand logothete, who was still partially responsible for coordinating the work of government departments. The legislative authority granted to the grand archon prior to the 1946 reforms allowed the nobility to have a large role in the legislative process which often resulted in the elected government being overruled on matters of policy and legislative function.<br />
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Following the 1946 reforms, the authority over the legislative process was removed from the Grand Archon of the Crown Council and a new position of Archon of Lihnidos was created. Most of the authority and powers granted to the grand archon were transferred to the new position with the exception of power over elections and the authority to act as the speaker of the legislature.<br />
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The archon is appointed by the monarch and does not require approval from the Bouleuterion despite being the head of the legislative branch of government. However, since 1946, the role of archon has been given to the same individual who serves as grand logothete. If no grand logothete can be selected by the Bouleuterion due to no party or coalition holding a majority, the monarch may appoint an individual to oversee the working of the Bouleuterion and its governing bodies until a grand logothete can be selected.<br />
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===Grand Logothete===<br />
{{main|Grand Logothete of Lihnidos}}<br />
The Grand Logothete of Lihnidos is the second highest-ranking official in the Bouleuterion and the administrator of the elected government. The grand logothete is traditionally appointed by the monarch following a general election and must receive a {{wpl|motion of confidence}} from the Bouleuterion to form a government. If the nominee fails to receive approval from the Bouleuterion, the grand logothete must resign and a new candidate will be selected. Due to nominees requiring majority support from the Bouleuterion, the grand logothete is normally the leader of the largest party or coalition in the legislature. No grand logothete has been rejected by a Bouleuterion since the reforms of 1946.<br />
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The grand logothete can be removed from office at any time if they lose the confidence of the Bouleuterion or the monarch. This happens when a member of the Bouleuterion, typically a leader of an opposition party, presents a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}}. If the motion passes, the grand logothete is removed from office and a new individual must be appointed. Likewise, if the monarch loses confidence in the grand logothete, they have the authority to dismiss him or her from office and appoint a replacement. If the Bouleuterion is unable to confirm a candidate to the post due to no party or coalition holding a majority, the monarch can dissolve the legislature and new elections can be held.<br />
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The grand logothete, while not the official head of government in Lihnidos, leads the elected government and is responsible for the appointment of logothetes to the cabinet. The grand logothete is responsible for the management of all government departments and the civil service and has authority to appoint and dismiss members of the government as they see fit. The grand logothete also acts as the voice of the elected government and advises the monarch on both foreign and domestic government policy.<br />
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===Epistates===<br />
The Epistates of the Bouleuterion is the presiding officer of the Bouleuterion while it is in session and the third-highest ranking legislative official in the country. The epistates holds a number of powers over the Bouleuterion while it is in session. The epistates oversees debate on legislation and gives members of the legislature permission to speak on matters. The epistates is also tasked with maintaining order in the Bouleuterion and rules on all points of order. The authority of the epistates may be delegated to another member of the Bouleuterion if warranted by the inability to carry out the duties of the office for a period of time. The individual who holds this role rarely participates in debate in order to remain as nonpartisan as possible, but does normally vote on legislation.<br />
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The espistates is also responsible, in conjunction with the archon, for appointing several administrative members of the Bouleuterion like the historian, the sergeant-at-arms, clerks, the chief administrative officer, and the chaplain.<br />
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The epistates is elected by the members of the Bouleuterion. They must be an elected member of the legislature in order to be nominated and appointed. In order to take office, a majority of deputies in the Bouleuterion must vote to approve of a candidate. If a vote is taken where there is no majority for one candidate, additional votes will be taken until one candidate obtains a majority. Because of this, the epistates is often a member of the majority party or a member of one of the parties forming a coalition government. If no majority exists and the Bouleuterion is unable to select an individual to serve as epistates, the powers of the epistates are transferred to the archon until an individual can be selected for the role.<br />
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===Governing and working bodies===<br />
There are numerous bodies within the Bouleuterion that organize and plan the daily workings of the legislative body. Each body is delegated separate authority to oversee specific functions of the legislature.<br />
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The '''Prytaneion''' is the governing body comprised of legislative leadership that is tasked with managing the internal workings of the Bouleuterion. This includes determining the daily legislative agenda, assisting in organizing committees and their membership, and ensuring the smooth workings of the legislature through assisting in negotiation on legislation and procedural issues. The Prytaneion is led by the archon, epistates, and, currently, six prytaneis who are each a leader of a political party represented in the Bouleuterion. There are an additional ten members of the Prytaneion which are filled proportionally with the size of each party's representation in the legislature. These individuals are appointed by their respective prytaneis and, for members of the governing party or coalition, cannot be members of the cabinet.<br />
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The '''Presidium''' is the governing body responsible for the routine administration of the Bouleuterion including matters related to budget, services, staff, and clerical and research activities. The Presidium is comprised of the archon, epistates, and numerous secretaries appointed by the epistates in consultation with the archon. Members of the Presidium, while often deputies in the Bouleuterion, are not required to be elected representatives and cannot be members of the cabinet.<br />
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The '''Plenary''' is the main body of the Bouleuterion comprised of all three hundred fifty elected deputies and tasked with the debate and passage of legislation and other regular legislative duties. The plenary is required to convene within twenty one days from the date of a general election and must be in session for at least six months of the year. Ordinarily, the plenum is in session from November to December and February to June. The monarch can call special sessions of the plenum whenever they see fit and determine the duration and scope of the session. Special sessions do not contribute to the six months that the plenary is required to be in session.<br />
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The '''Permanent Deputation''' is a body of the Bouleuterion that safeguards and assumes the duties of the full Bouleuterion when it is in between sessions or following a dissolution. The Permanent Deputation is overseen by the archon and epistates. The body is required to have at least thirty five members, or ten percent of the normal membership of the Bouleuterion. The composition of the body is proportional with the size of the parties or coalitions represented in the Bouleuterion.<br />
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===Committees===<br />
The Bouleuterion has a number of committees staffed by the elected deputies. Committees are charges with reviewing legislation, debating legislation, and amending legislation. Any bill proposed by any member of the Bouleuterion must first go through the committee that pertains to the topic of the legislation. There is no maximum or minimum time that a piece of legislation must spend in committee. Once the committee has gone through a piece of legislation, a vote will be taken on whether to send it to the floor for a vote by the full Bouleuterion. If the bill fails to receive majority support in committee, it does not move on for a full vote. Committees also have the power to begin inquiries into actions taken by the government. This may include subpoenaing evidence or calling witnesses to testify before the committee.<br />
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Committees are split based upon areas of specialty. Each committee is charged with a different purview. Only matters pertaining to the purview of that committee will be discussed, although sometimes a matter will go to multiple committees depending on its extent. Each committee is led by a chairman and has a number of members from each party. The number of members for committees varies depending on the significance of what it oversees. Membership on committees is determined by the archon and epistates. Deputies will often be given their preference for which committees they wish to sit on, with the most senior members being given priority.<br />
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There are two types of committees in the Bouleuterion. The first type of committee are standing committees, which are permanent committees that oversee specific areas of policy. There are currently twenty standing committees:<br />
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*Agriculture and the Environment<br />
*Budget<br />
*Commerce, Industry, and Trade<br />
*Defense<br />
*Education<br />
*Energy and Natural Resources<br />
*Ethics<br />
*Finance and the Economy<br />
*Foreign Affairs and Relations<br />
*Health and Public Safety<br />
*Housing and Urban Development<br />
*Intelligence and Security<br />
*Judiciary<br />
*Labor and Employment<br />
*National and Local Government Affairs<br />
*Oversight and Reform<br />
*Rules<br />
*Science and Research<br />
*Taxation<br />
*Transportation and Infrastructure<br />
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The second type of committee are select committees that are formed to serve a specific, temporary purpose. These committees exist only until the matter they are dealing with is finished. Select committees can be created by the archon to deal with certain policy or investigative matters. Currently, there are no active select committees.<br />
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==Members and elections==<br />
The Bouleuterion contains three hundred fifty members who each represent a constituency. Constituencies are spread across the nation, allocated to provinces based on population. The Bouleuterion and the monarch control how many seats are in the Bouleuterion, and the number of seats has not changed since it was last raised in 1990.<br />
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===Qualifications===<br />
There are few qualifications that must be met to run for a seat in the Bouleuterion established by national law. Candidates must be of at least twenty years of age, must have been a citizen of Lihnidos for at least five years, must be able to speak fluent Hellenic, and must currently live in the constituency that they wish to represent, and have lived there for at least two years. Each party is allowed to set additional rules for running as a candidate representing their party. All candidates running for election must be representing one of the officially recognized national parties.<br />
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It is the job of the National Board of Elections to determine whether or not candidates qualify to run. Each candidate is required to submit the necessary paperwork to the NBE to notify them and officialize their candidacy. The NBE is able to disqualify anyone from running if it is found that they do not meet the qualifications to run. It is a crime to lie on official papers submitted to the NBE, and if found to have knowingly provided false information charges can be brought against the offender. If a candidate who wins an election for a seat in the Bouleuterion is found to have violated any laws or not met the qualifications after they have won, they will be removed from office and a by-election will be held to fill the seat.<br />
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===Elections===<br />
Elections for the Bouleuterion occur at least every four years in Lihnidos. General elections are held on the second Friday of October and elected deputies are sworn into office a week later. All three hundred fifty seats go up for re-election at the same time.<br />
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In most cases, candidates are selected by political parties through an application process with added input from both local and provincial party officials. Often established in the party bylaws, parties are able to select their candidates however they see fit. Currently, only one party utilizes a primary system to select candidates. Both primary and general elections are based on the first past the post election system, meaning that the candidate with the most votes wins even if they do not receive a majority.<br />
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According to the original imperial directives codifying the Bouleuterion and its functions, elections must happen every four years from the first election that took place in 1920. However, this schedule was interrupted following the failed 1946 coup. The four year schedule was reset to begin on 1946 in the imperial directives issued detailing the 1946 reforms. It is possible for general elections to happen off of the four year schedule if the archon and monarch agree on the dissolution of the Bouleuterion. If this occurs, for whatever reason, a general election is triggered. After the general election is held, elected Bouleuterion members will only serve the remainder of the scheduled four year term. Due to this, it is possible that some members will serve less than four year terms if they were elected as a result of a dissolution.<br />
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===Privileges and amenities===<br />
Upon entering office as a member of the Bouleuterion, members are awarded certain privileges and amenities.<br />
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As of October 2009, each deputy is given a yearly salary of 150,000 Denarii. The archon and grand logothete, epistates, and elected party leaders are given an additional salary. The archon and grand logothete receives an additional 50,000 Denarii for a total annual salary of 200,000. The epistates is given an additional 25,000 Denarii for a total annual salary of 175,000. Leaders of parties in the Bouleuterion are given an additional 15,000 Denarii for a total annual salary of 165,000. The salaries of deputies and Bouleuterion leadership are set by the Bouleuterion and can be changed through legislation at any time, but the changes do not take place until the next Bouleuterion takes office. Deputies are eligible for retirement benefits if they serve one full term of four years. The annual salary is an addition to whatever money a member of the Bouleuterion might make in a private sector business they may own or work for, but members are prohibited from taking money that may influence their votes or cause them to give special treatment to a certain individual or group. If it is suspected that a member is receiving contributions for certain votes or is participating in corruption of any kind an investigation may be opened by the ethics committee.<br />
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Members of the Bouleuterion, upon taking office, can take the prefix "The Honorable" when being addressed in the Bouleuterion or in other official capacities.<br />
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Each deputy is given an office space in office buildings adjacent to the Bouleuterion. Members are also given an allowance to enable them to fulfill their capacity as deputies. This allowance can go towards office spaces in their constituency, travel to and from their constituency, and mailing costs. Allowances may vary based upon the distance constituencies are from the capital. Allowances are not allowed to be spent on personal business.<br />
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Each deputy is permitted to have up to twenty staffers working for them at a time. The salary of deputy staffers is determined and capped by the budget committee.<br />
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==Legislative functions==<br />
The Bouleuterion is the sole body of the legislative branch of government in Lihnidos. The Bouleuterion is the only body in the country that is able to pass legislation. Provinces, while having regional councils, cannot pass laws for their individual provinces. The Bouleuterion meets at least six months of the year, going into recess in in January, from July to October, and during holidays so deputies are able to spend time in their constituencies and with their families. The monarch may call the Bouleuterion to recess whenever they see fit and may also call special sessions.<br />
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The main role of the Bouleuterion is to debate and pass legislation on any matters it deems necessary as long as the legislation is within the confines of the constitution. Legislation can be brought forth by any member of the legislature but must go through specific processes before reaching the monarch's desk either for the giving or withholding of {{wpl|Royal assent|imperial assent}}. If the monarch withholds imperial assent from a piece of legislation that reaches their desk, the legislation is dismissed. A veto by the monarch cannot be overridden. If the monarch vetos a bill approved by the Bouleuterion, the bill can be resubmitted in a different form, or in the same form in a different legislative session.<br />
===Procedure===<br />
There are several stages in the Lihnidosi legislative process. The first step in the legislative process is a bill being introduced by a member of the Bouleuterion. Once the bill is introduced, the second step is for the bill to go through committee. The bill is submitted to a committee by the individual introducing the bill, and the committee will then review the bill to see if it is within their purview. If the bill is within the committee's purview, the committee will debate the bill, going through each line and offering amendments as necessary. The legislative review in committee can take as little or as long as the committee desires. Once the bill has been thoroughly reviewed by committee, it will either be passed out of committee or struck down by the committee. If the bill is passed out of the committee, the third stage of the legislative process begins. The third stage is the bill being presented to the full Bouleuterion. The Prytaneion determines which bills are introduced to the Bouleuterion and when. Once the bill is introduced to the full Bouleuterion there may be debate on the bill. After debate has finished, a vote will be taken. If passed by a majority, the fourth step of the legislative process is activated. If the bill does not receive majority support, it is dismissed. The fourth step in the legislative process is consideration by the monarch. The bill will make its way to the monarch's desk and he or she will be able to consider it and either approve it by giving imperial assent or effectively veto it by withholding imperial assent.<br />
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===Responsibilities===<br />
Along with the passage of legislation, the Bouleuterion is tasked with a variety of other responsibilities. One of these responsibilities is petitioning the monarch for changes or additions to the constitution. As Lihnidos' constitution is a collection of imperial directives authored by the monarch, the legislature is not able to directly change or add to the constitution. Additions or changes to the constitution are proposed to the Bouleuterion and undergo the normal process for the passage of legislation, however votes to petition the monarch for changes or additions to the constitution require a two-thirds majority to pass. If a petition of this kind receives a two-thirds majority vote, the petition is sent to the monarch for their review and consideration. If desired, the monarch can then call for a national referendum on the petition, or they can directly accept or reject the legislatures petition. As any accepted petition from the Bouleuterion would result in the issuance of a new imperial directive authored by the monarch, any issued imperial directive may take a different form than the petition from the legislature.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is also responsible for passing a budget each fiscal year. The budget is presented by the grand logothete after consultation with the monarch and the cabinet. It is rare for the grand logothete's budget to be defeated in the Bouleuterion, and if that were to occur it would signify the legislatures' loss of confidence in the grand logothete. While this doesn't immediately result in the government's removal, any member is able to bring a motion of no confidence against the grand logothete and their government.<br />
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*{{color box|#B5284D}} [[Coalition of Progressive Socialists (Lihnidos)|Coalition of Progressive Socialists]] (21)<br />
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*{{color box|#10B579}} [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] (141)<br />
*{{color box|#F1FF33}} [[Centrist Union (Lihnidos)|Centrist Union]] (11)<br />
*{{color box|#000000}} [[Populist People's Party (Lihnidos)|Populist People's Party]] (8)<br />
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The '''Lihnidosi Bouleuterion''' (Hellenic: ‘’Λιχνίδος βουλευτήριον’’ or ‘’Βουλή των Λιχνίδος’’, ‘Boule of the Lihnidosi’), also known as the '''Lihnidosi Parliament''', is the unicameral legislature of [[Lihnidos]]. The Bouleuterion has existed since 1920 following its creation by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] [[Selene I of Lihnidos|Selene I]] through imperial directive. The creation of the Bouleuterion expanded democracy in Lihnidos which had previously only existed on the provincial level through the election of provincial councils.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is composed of three hundred fifty members who are elected by a first past the post electoral system and serve four year terms. These members each represent constituencies that are allocated to provinces across the nation based on population. Members of the Bouleuterion, often referred to as deputies, meet in the Lihnidosi capital city of Arcadia in the Bouleuterion, a building which shares the same name as the legislative body.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is entrusted with the debate and passage of legislation. Upon passing the Bouleuterion, legislation is sent to the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] for their consideration and either their approval or veto. The legislative body is entrusted with providing advice and consent to some appointments made by either the monarch or the government. The Bouleuterion is also able to initiate nationwide referendums and petition the monarch for changes to the [[Constitution of Lihnidos|constitution]].<br />
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As a semi-{{wpl|parliamentary system}}, the Bouleuterion, by tradition, can confirm and dismiss the [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]] and their government. While the grand logothete is officially be appointed by the monarch, any appointee is required to have majority support from the legislature. The grand logothete can be dismissed through a {{wpl|vote of no confidence}} in the Bouleuterion or by the monarch.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is officially led by the [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]]. The archon is appointed by the monarch and does not require support from the legislature. While the grand logothete, often the leader of the largest party or coalition in the legislature, is tasked with the day-to-day functioning of the government and oversight of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|cabinet]], the archon is considered to be the true head of government and their authority supersedes that of the grand logothete. The archon’s authority also supersedes that of the Epistates of the Bouleuterion who acts as the speaker of the legislative body. Since 1946, the position of archon and grand logothete have been held by the same person.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Formation===<br />
The Bouleuterion was officially formed on 1 January 1920 by Empress Selene I although elections to fill its original one hundred seats did not occur until 7 October 1920. The new national legislature, the first of its kind in Lihnidosi history, was created through an imperial directive issued by the monarch to the [[Crown Council of Lihnidos|crown council]]. The imperial directive, which detailed the creation of the legislative body and the powers that would be granted to it, underwent numerous revisions over the course of the previous year. While national democratic elections were the norm amongst the majority of monarchies at the time, several members of the nobility in Lihnidos protested the empress' intention to introduce the process in Lihnidos. Early drafts of the imperial directive, which are housed in the Bouleuterion in Arcadia and on display to the public, gave the legislature limited power and described the body as having a "solely advisory role in planning the direction of the country." The initial drafts, which show heavy influence by the nobility opposed to the introduction of a national legislature, did not allow members of the Bouleuterion to introduce legislation or have any input on government appointments. Instead, the legislature would only be permitted to consider legislation proposed by the monarch or the crown council, and any vote on such legislation would not be considered binding.<br />
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By October of 1919, a draft imperial directive was circulated amongst the nobility that detailed a far more empowered legislature. The October draft represented a legislature much more similar to many modern legislative bodies in that it had the authority to propose legislation, making binding votes, and appoint government officials and its own leadership. The draft directive was seen as a rebuke to those in the nobility opposed to the creation of the Bouleuterion and was heavily influenced by the empress. Ultimately, the October draft of the imperial directive was not the final iteration of the directive. The final and official draft of the imperial directive was issued on New Years Day in 1920 and detailed a more restrictive version of the Bouleuterion, although still with more authority than the early proposals. Under the guidelines in the directive, the Bouleuterion would be a one hundred seat legislature with members elected by a first past the post system to serve for four year terms. The legislature would be permitted to propose and vote on legislation which would be subject to approval from the monarch. The position of [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]] would be created to lead the elected government and chair the [[Cabinet of Logothetes (Lihnidos)|cabinet]]. All government appointments as well as the appointment of the grand logothete would ultimately be left to the monarch, although the legislature was permitted to nominate candidates through a majority vote. The legislature would, however, remain under the oversight of the monarch and be officially headed by the Grand Archon of the Crown Council who was considered to be the most senior member of the nobility aside from the monarch and the monarch's most trusted advisor. The grand archon would act as speaker of the body and the grand logothete and elected government were subordinate to whoever held the position.<br />
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The first general election on 7 October 1920 saw one hundred independent members elected to the legislature. The legislature nominated Alexandros Pachos, who had previously served as a member of the Thasos provincial council, as its choice to be grand logothete. Under renewed pressure from the nobility, the empress rejected the Bouleuterion's nomination and instead appointed a member of the nobility, the Countess Liana of Meteze, to be grand logothete. The rejection of the legislature's nomination drew wide criticism from democracy advocates and protests outside of the Bouleuterion and Imperial Palace lasted for several days following the decision. In response to the protests, the Countess Liana appointed numerous members of the Bouleuterion to the cabinet.<br />
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Further criticism was received following subsequent elections where the monarch or nobility disallowed certain candidates from running for office, regularly vetoed legislation, and appointed government officials that were opposed by the legislature.<br />
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===Attempted coup and reforms of 1946===<br />
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By the mid 1940s party politics in the Bouleuterion had developed and three parties had representation in the legislature. While there were attempts by the nobility to prevent the formation of political parties in Lihnidos following the creation of the Bouleuterion, public pressure eventually led to a limited number of parties being given permission to form. From 1924 to 1932, two political parties held seats in the legislature. The [[Conservative-National_Alliance_(Lihnidos)#Founding|Conservative Party]] and the [[Democratic_Coalition_(Lihnidos)#Founding|Party of the Democratic Left]] had competed for influence on both the national and provincial level beginning in the lead up to the 1922 provincial council elections which saw the conservatives win a majority of provincial councils. Two years later in 1924 the conservatives were successful in winning a majority in the Bouleuterion and retained their majority following the 1928 general election.<br />
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In 1931, with support from the Duke Myron of Samos, a new political party was given permission to form. This party, the [[Party for Civic Understanding (Lihnidos)|Party for Civic Understanding]], initially represented a middle ground between the conservatives and democratic left. The party platform took a number of moderate positions on economic development and policy as well as social issues. The 1932 elections saw the party have immediate success as it won nineteen of the one hundred seats in the legislature. Support for the party seemed to draw primarily from the conservatives as the election saw the Conservative Party lose sixteen seats while the Party of the Democratic Left only lost three. In 1934, following poor performance in provincial council elections, the leader of the Party for Civic Understanding resigned and was replaced by [[Therron Georgiades]], a member of the Bouleuterion representing the Samos Islands. Georgiades asserted that the failure of the party to gain further traction on the provincial and national level was a result of "fence-sitting ... and a lack of courage to take strong political stances." Between 1934 and 1940, under the leadership of Georgiades, the party transitioned from a moderate party that was known for advocating compromise to what many considered to be a {{wpl|far-right}} {{wpl|Authoritarianism|authoritarian}} party often campaigning on {{wpl|Fascism|Invictist}} policies. Despite calls from the elected government to have the party forcefully disbanded, Emperor [[Athanasios VIII of Lihnidos|Athanasios VIII]] refrained from banning the party due to the party's support from some members of the nobility.<br />
[[File:Therron Georgiades.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Therron Georgiades following his 1940 election victory.]]<br />
Support for the party grew over the course of Georgiades' leadership, culminating in the party's victory in the 1940 general election where the party won fifty-one of the one hundred seats in the Bouleuterion. Georgiades' support amongst some of the nobility resulted in his appointment as grand logothete by Athanasios VIII, although his government was often rebuked by the monarch through the vetoing of legislation and refusal to appoint many nominees to government posts. In 1943 the Party for Civic Understanding lost its majority after the death of one member and resignation of another. Both vacated seats were filled by members of the Conservative Party following by-elections. In order to quickly remove Georgiades from power, the Party of the Democratic Left and Conservative Party formed a unity government. The unity government lasted only a year and a half, with the Party of Civic Understanding once again winning a majority following the 1944 general election.<br />
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On 18 February 1945, following the Party for Civic Understanding's fifty-eight seat win in the 1944 October general election, Georgiades, with the support of two members of the nobility and factions of the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces]], launched an attempted coup with the goal of overthrowing Athanasios VIII. Georgiades, who addressed members of his party in the Bouleuterion as the coup plans were being executed, asserted that the monarch had prevented him and his elected government from properly governing and that the monarch's "betrayal of democracy and Lihnidos' democratic institutions" could not be ignored any longer. During the course of the day, factions of the armed forces operating throughout the country succeeded in taking numerous members of the opposition into custody. In the capital, coup-aligned Army troops stormed the Imperial Palace and succeeded in taking control of the palace and surrounding areas. Athanasios VIII was able to evade capture and escape the palace while fighting was underway between Georgiades' troops and members of the [[Spatharioi]]. Fighting between loyalist troops and Georgiades' forces continued over the course of the next several days throughout the country. On 21 February 1945, royalist troops succeeded in eliminating the remainder of Georgiades' forces in the capital. Over the following weeks, Georgiades and several of his coup plotters, including two members of the nobility and several military officers, as well as many members of the Party of Civic Understanding, were pursued throughout the country and eventually taken into custody by the Spatharioi.<br />
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In response to the attempted coup, Athanasios VIII declared a {{wpl|State of emergency|state of national emergency}} and dissolved the Bouleuterion. Elections were postponed and the functions of the elected government were put under the control of the Grand Archon of the Crown Council. Over the course of the next year, Athanasios VIII and the Crown Council debated numerous reforms to the Bouleuterion and national democracy in Lihnidos. While democracy advocates in Lihnidos worried that democracy in Lihnidos would regress as a result of the attempted coup, those concerns did not materialize. On 18 February 1946, a year after the launch of the failed coup, Athanasios VIII announced the conclusion of the Crown Council's debate on reforms in a televised address. Athanasios VIII, in a rare admission of failure, apologized to the country for the failures of the nobility to properly listen to the populace and their concerns. The monarch blamed himself for the rise in the Party of Civic Understanding and Invictism in the nation, and promised that steps would be taken to ensure that the population felt they had a role in determinig the direction of the country. The announced reforms included the creation of an independent National Board of Elections to regulate and oversee elections, changes to the nomination and appointment of government officials, and an expansion of the Bouleuterion. Most notably, the reforms included the position of archon being granted to the same individual appointed as grand logothete, further empowering the elected government and removing influence over the Bouleuterion from the Crown Council.<br />
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===Contemporary era===<br />
[[File:SviniaNationalAssemblyChamber.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The main chamber of the Bouleuterion.]]<br />
Following the 1946 reforms, the powers of the Bouleuterion were brought closer in line with other modern legislatures. The nobility and monarch gave up a significant portion of their influence over the legislative body and allowed it to function mostly independent of the monarch. Following the transition of the position of archon to the grand logothete, the leader of the elected government gained increased authority and responsibilities and was given more leeway in directing the Bouleuterion alongside the newly created position of epistates which acted as the {{wpl|Speaker (politics)|speaker}} of the legislature. The legislature was expanded from one hundred seats to three hundred, and again expanded in 1990 to three hundred fifty seats.<br />
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There are currently six parties officially recognized by the National Board of Elections, all of which are represented in the Bouleuterion. Increasing partisanship has accompanied the increase in parties in the legislature, and according to polling data a plurality of voters believe that more compromise and partnership is needed amongst parties. <br />
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Over recent years there have been attempts by the Bouleuterion to pass reforms to the election process in Lihnidos to move away from a strictly first past the post system, although those attempts have failed to receive majority support.<br />
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==Components==<br />
The Bouleuterion is regulated by rules established by both the constitution and rules it has established for itself since its creation. These rules and regulations are enforced and carried out by numerous officials and groups within the legislature. <br />
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===Archon===<br />
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The Archon of Lihnidos is the highest ranking official in the Bouleuterion and the official head of government of Lihnidos. The archon is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Bouleuterion and chairs a number of the legislature's governing bodies. While the archon does not lead or administer the civil service or manage the elected government, the members of such bodies are considered subordinate to the archon. In addition to being the official head of the legislative branch of government, the archon holds oversight authority over all elected provincial councils in Lihnidos and under certain circumstances can overrule provincial council decisions and even dissolve provincial councils and force elections.<br />
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In modern times, the position of archon is a largely ceremonial role as the grand logothete is responsible for the administration of the elected government and civil service. Prior to the 1946 reforms, the position of archon was held by the Grand Archon of the Crown Council. This individual, in addition to serving as the head of the [[Crown Council of Lihnidos|Crown Council]], served as the speaker of the legislature and took an involved role in managing the government alongside the grand logothete, who was still partially responsible for coordinating the work of government departments. The legislative authority granted to the grand archon prior to the 1946 reforms allowed the nobility to have a large role in the legislative process which often resulted in the elected government being overruled on matters of policy and legislative function.<br />
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Following the 1946 reforms, the authority over the legislative process was removed from the Grand Archon of the Crown Council and a new position of Archon of Lihnidos was created. Most of the authority and powers granted to the grand archon were transferred to the new position with the exception of power over elections and the authority to act as the speaker of the legislature.<br />
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The archon is appointed by the monarch and does not require approval from the Bouleuterion despite being the head of the legislative branch of government. However, since 1946, the role of archon has been given to the same individual who serves as grand logothete. If no grand logothete can be selected by the Bouleuterion due to no party or coalition holding a majority, the monarch may appoint an individual to oversee the working of the Bouleuterion and its governing bodies until a grand logothete can be selected.<br />
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===Grand Logothete===<br />
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The Grand Logothete of Lihnidos is the second highest-ranking official in the Bouleuterion and the administrator of the elected government. The grand logothete is traditionally appointed by the monarch following a general election and must receive a {{wpl|motion of confidence}} from the Bouleuterion to form a government. If the nominee fails to receive approval from the Bouleuterion, the grand logothete must resign and a new candidate will be selected. Due to nominees requiring majority support from the Bouleuterion, the grand logothete is normally the leader of the largest party or coalition in the legislature. No grand logothete has been rejected by a Bouleuterion since the reforms of 1946.<br />
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The grand logothete can be removed from office at any time if they lose the confidence of the Bouleuterion or the monarch. This happens when a member of the Bouleuterion, typically a leader of an opposition party, presents a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}}. If the motion passes, the grand logothete is removed from office and a new individual must be appointed. Likewise, if the monarch loses confidence in the grand logothete, they have the authority to dismiss him or her from office and appoint a replacement. If the Bouleuterion is unable to confirm a candidate to the post due to no party or coalition holding a majority, the monarch can dissolve the legislature and new elections can be held.<br />
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The grand logothete, while not the official head of government in Lihnidos, leads the elected government and is responsible for the appointment of logothetes to the cabinet. The grand logothete is responsible for the management of all government departments and the civil service and has authority to appoint and dismiss members of the government as they see fit. The grand logothete also acts as the voice of the elected government and advises the monarch on both foreign and domestic government policy.<br />
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===Epistates===<br />
The Epistates of the Bouleuterion is the presiding officer of the Bouleuterion while it is in session and the third-highest ranking legislative official in the country. The epistates holds a number of powers over the Bouleuterion while it is in session. The epistates oversees debate on legislation and gives members of the legislature permission to speak on matters. The epistates is also tasked with maintaining order in the Bouleuterion and rules on all points of order. The authority of the epistates may be delegated to another member of the Bouleuterion if warranted by the inability to carry out the duties of the office for a period of time. The individual who holds this role rarely participates in debate in order to remain as nonpartisan as possible, but does normally vote on legislation.<br />
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The espistates is also responsible, in conjunction with the archon, for appointing several administrative members of the Bouleuterion like the historian, the sergeant-at-arms, clerks, the chief administrative officer, and the chaplain.<br />
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The epistates is elected by the members of the Bouleuterion. They must be an elected member of the legislature in order to be nominated and appointed. In order to take office, a majority of deputies in the Bouleuterion must vote to approve of a candidate. If a vote is taken where there is no majority for one candidate, additional votes will be taken until one candidate obtains a majority. Because of this, the epistates is often a member of the majority party or a member of one of the parties forming a coalition government. If no majority exists and the Bouleuterion is unable to select an individual to serve as epistates, the powers of the epistates are transferred to the archon until an individual can be selected for the role.<br />
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===Governing and working bodies===<br />
There are numerous bodies within the Bouleuterion that organize and plan the daily workings of the legislative body. Each body is delegated separate authority to oversee specific functions of the legislature.<br />
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The '''Prytaneion''' is the governing body comprised of legislative leadership that is tasked with managing the internal workings of the Bouleuterion. This includes determining the daily legislative agenda, assisting in organizing committees and their membership, and ensuring the smooth workings of the legislature through assisting in negotiation on legislation and procedural issues. The Prytaneion is led by the archon, epistates, and, currently, six prytaneis who are each a leader of a political party represented in the Bouleuterion. There are an additional ten members of the Prytaneion which are filled proportionally with the size of each party's representation in the legislature. These individuals are appointed by their respective prytaneis and, for members of the governing party or coalition, cannot be members of the cabinet.<br />
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The '''Presidium''' is the governing body responsible for the routine administration of the Bouleuterion including matters related to budget, services, staff, and clerical and research activities. The Presidium is comprised of the archon, epistates, and numerous secretaries appointed by the epistates in consultation with the archon. Members of the Presidium, while often deputies in the Bouleuterion, are not required to be elected representatives and cannot be members of the cabinet.<br />
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The '''Plenary''' is the main body of the Bouleuterion comprised of all three hundred fifty elected deputies and tasked with the debate and passage of legislation and other regular legislative duties. The plenary is required to convene within twenty one days from the date of a general election and must be in session for at least six months of the year. Ordinarily, the plenum is in session from November to December and February to June. The monarch can call special sessions of the plenum whenever they see fit and determine the duration and scope of the session. Special sessions do not contribute to the six months that the plenary is required to be in session.<br />
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The '''Permanent Deputation''' is a body of the Bouleuterion that safeguards and assumes the duties of the full Bouleuterion when it is in between sessions or following a dissolution. The Permanent Deputation is overseen by the archon and epistates. The body is required to have at least thirty five members, or ten percent of the normal membership of the Bouleuterion. The composition of the body is proportional with the size of the parties or coalitions represented in the Bouleuterion.<br />
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===Committees===<br />
The Bouleuterion has a number of committees staffed by the elected deputies. Committees are charges with reviewing legislation, debating legislation, and amending legislation. Any bill proposed by any member of the Bouleuterion must first go through the committee that pertains to the topic of the legislation. There is no maximum or minimum time that a piece of legislation must spend in committee. Once the committee has gone through a piece of legislation, a vote will be taken on whether to send it to the floor for a vote by the full Bouleuterion. If the bill fails to receive majority support in committee, it does not move on for a full vote. Committees also have the power to begin inquiries into actions taken by the government. This may include subpoenaing evidence or calling witnesses to testify before the committee.<br />
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Committees are split based upon areas of specialty. Each committee is charged with a different purview. Only matters pertaining to the purview of that committee will be discussed, although sometimes a matter will go to multiple committees depending on its extent. Each committee is led by a chairman and has a number of members from each party. The number of members for committees varies depending on the significance of what it oversees. Membership on committees is determined by the archon and epistates. Deputies will often be given their preference for which committees they wish to sit on, with the most senior members being given priority.<br />
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There are two types of committees in the Bouleuterion. The first type of committee are standing committees, which are permanent committees that oversee specific areas of policy. There are currently twenty standing committees:<br />
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*Agriculture and the Environment<br />
*Budget<br />
*Commerce, Industry, and Trade<br />
*Defense<br />
*Education<br />
*Energy and Natural Resources<br />
*Ethics<br />
*Finance and the Economy<br />
*Foreign Affairs and Relations<br />
*Health and Public Safety<br />
*Housing and Urban Development<br />
*Intelligence and Security<br />
*Judiciary<br />
*Labor and Employment<br />
*National and Local Government Affairs<br />
*Oversight and Reform<br />
*Rules<br />
*Science and Research<br />
*Taxation<br />
*Transportation and Infrastructure<br />
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The second type of committee are select committees that are formed to serve a specific, temporary purpose. These committees exist only until the matter they are dealing with is finished. Select committees can be created by the archon to deal with certain policy or investigative matters. Currently, there are no active select committees.<br />
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==Members and elections==<br />
The Bouleuterion contains three hundred fifty members who each represent a constituency. Constituencies are spread across the nation, allocated to provinces based on population. The Bouleuterion and the monarch control how many seats are in the Bouleuterion, and the number of seats has not changed since it was last raised in 1990.<br />
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===Qualifications===<br />
There are few qualifications that must be met to run for a seat in the Bouleuterion established by national law. Candidates must be of at least twenty years of age, must have been a citizen of Lihnidos for at least five years, must be able to speak fluent Hellenic, and must currently live in the constituency that they wish to represent, and have lived there for at least two years. Each party is allowed to set additional rules for running as a candidate representing their party. All candidates running for election must be representing one of the officially recognized national parties.<br />
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It is the job of the National Board of Elections to determine whether or not candidates qualify to run. Each candidate is required to submit the necessary paperwork to the NBE to notify them and officialize their candidacy. The NBE is able to disqualify anyone from running if it is found that they do not meet the qualifications to run. It is a crime to lie on official papers submitted to the NBE, and if found to have knowingly provided false information charges can be brought against the offender. If a candidate who wins an election for a seat in the Bouleuterion is found to have violated any laws or not met the qualifications after they have won, they will be removed from office and a by-election will be held to fill the seat.<br />
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===Elections===<br />
Elections for the Bouleuterion occur at least every four years in Lihnidos. General elections are held on the second Friday of October and elected deputies are sworn into office a week later. All three hundred fifty seats go up for re-election at the same time.<br />
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In most cases, candidates are selected by political parties through an application process with added input from both local and provincial party officials. Often established in the party bylaws, parties are able to select their candidates however they see fit. Currently, only one party utilizes a primary system to select candidates. Both primary and general elections are based on the first past the post election system, meaning that the candidate with the most votes wins even if they do not receive a majority.<br />
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According to the original imperial directives codifying the Bouleuterion and its functions, elections must happen every four years from the first election that took place in 1920. However, this schedule was interrupted following the failed 1946 coup. The four year schedule was reset to begin on 1946 in the imperial directives issued detailing the 1946 reforms. It is possible for general elections to happen off of the four year schedule if the archon and monarch agree on the dissolution of the Bouleuterion. If this occurs, for whatever reason, a general election is triggered. After the general election is held, elected Bouleuterion members will only serve the remainder of the scheduled four year term. Due to this, it is possible that some members will serve less than four year terms if they were elected as a result of a dissolution.<br />
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===Privileges and amenities===<br />
Upon entering office as a member of the Bouleuterion, members are awarded certain privileges and amenities.<br />
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As of October 2009, each deputy is given a yearly salary of 150,000 Denarii. The archon and grand logothete, epistates, and elected party leaders are given an additional salary. The archon and grand logothete receives an additional 50,000 Denarii for a total annual salary of 200,000. The epistates is given an additional 25,000 Denarii for a total annual salary of 175,000. Leaders of parties in the Bouleuterion are given an additional 15,000 Denarii for a total annual salary of 165,000. The salaries of deputies and Bouleuterion leadership are set by the Bouleuterion and can be changed through legislation at any time, but the changes do not take place until the next Bouleuterion takes office. Deputies are eligible for retirement benefits if they serve one full term of four years. The annual salary is an addition to whatever money a member of the Bouleuterion might make in a private sector business they may own or work for, but members are prohibited from taking money that may influence their votes or cause them to give special treatment to a certain individual or group. If it is suspected that a member is receiving contributions for certain votes or is participating in corruption of any kind an investigation may be opened by the ethics committee.<br />
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Members of the Bouleuterion, upon taking office, can take the prefix "The Honorable" when being addressed in the Bouleuterion or in other official capacities.<br />
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Each deputy is given an office space in office buildings adjacent to the Bouleuterion. Members are also given an allowance to enable them to fulfill their capacity as deputies. This allowance can go towards office spaces in their constituency, travel to and from their constituency, and mailing costs. Allowances may vary based upon the distance constituencies are from the capital. Allowances are not allowed to be spent on personal business.<br />
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Each deputy is permitted to have up to twenty staffers working for them at a time. The salary of deputy staffers is determined and capped by the budget committee.<br />
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==Legislative functions==<br />
The Bouleuterion is the sole body of the legislative branch of government in Lihnidos. The Bouleuterion is the only body in the country that is able to pass legislation. Provinces, while having regional councils, cannot pass laws for their individual provinces. The Bouleuterion meets at least six months of the year, going into recess in in January, from July to October, and during holidays so deputies are able to spend time in their constituencies and with their families. The monarch may call the Bouleuterion to recess whenever they see fit and may also call special sessions.<br />
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The main role of the Bouleuterion is to debate and pass legislation on any matters it deems necessary as long as the legislation is within the confines of the constitution. Legislation can be brought forth by any member of the legislature but must go through specific processes before reaching the monarch's desk either for the giving or withholding of {{wpl|Royal assent|imperial assent}}. If the monarch withholds imperial assent from a piece of legislation that reaches their desk, the legislation is dismissed. A veto by the monarch cannot be overridden. If the monarch vetos a bill approved by the Bouleuterion, the bill can be resubmitted in a different form, or in the same form in a different legislative session.<br />
===Procedure===<br />
There are several stages in the Lihnidosi legislative process. The first step in the legislative process is a bill being introduced by a member of the Bouleuterion. Once the bill is introduced, the second step is for the bill to go through committee. The bill is submitted to a committee by the individual introducing the bill, and the committee will then review the bill to see if it is within their purview. If the bill is within the committee's purview, the committee will debate the bill, going through each line and offering amendments as necessary. The legislative review in committee can take as little or as long as the committee desires. Once the bill has been thoroughly reviewed by committee, it will either be passed out of committee or struck down by the committee. If the bill is passed out of the committee, the third stage of the legislative process begins. The third stage is the bill being presented to the full Bouleuterion. The Prytaneion determines which bills are introduced to the Bouleuterion and when. Once the bill is introduced to the full Bouleuterion there may be debate on the bill. After debate has finished, a vote will be taken. If passed by a majority, the fourth step of the legislative process is activated. If the bill does not receive majority support, it is dismissed. The fourth step in the legislative process is consideration by the monarch. The bill will make its way to the monarch's desk and he or she will be able to consider it and either approve it by giving imperial assent or effectively veto it by withholding imperial assent.<br />
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===Responsibilities===<br />
Along with the passage of legislation, the Bouleuterion is tasked with a variety of other responsibilities. One of these responsibilities is petitioning the monarch for changes or additions to the constitution. As Lihnidos' constitution is a collection of imperial directives authored by the monarch, the legislature is not able to directly change or add to the constitution. Additions or changes to the constitution are proposed to the Bouleuterion and undergo the normal process for the passage of legislation, however votes to petition the monarch for changes or additions to the constitution require a two-thirds majority to pass. If a petition of this kind receives a two-thirds majority vote, the petition is sent to the monarch for their review and consideration. If desired, the monarch can then call for a national referendum on the petition, or they can directly accept or reject the legislatures petition. As any accepted petition from the Bouleuterion would result in the issuance of a new imperial directive authored by the monarch, any issued imperial directive may take a different form than the petition from the legislature.<br />
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The Bouleuterion is also responsible for passing a budget each fiscal year. The budget is presented by the grand logothete after consultation with the monarch and the cabinet. It is rare for the grand logothete's budget to be defeated in the Bouleuterion, and if that were to occur it would signify the legislatures' loss of confidence in the grand logothete. While this doesn't immediately result in the government's removal, any member is able to bring a motion of no confidence against the grand logothete and their government.<br />
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==History==<br />
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==Recent archons==<br />
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===Living former archons===<br />
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===Timeline===<br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
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The '''grand logothete of Lihnidos''' (Lihnidosi: ''Μεγάλος Λογοθέτης της Λιχνίδος'') is the head of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]] of [[Lihnidos]]. The office of grand logothete was established in 1920 with the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. The duties and powers of the grand logothete were originally detailed in {{wpl|decree|Imperial Directive}} 1197 issued by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] Selene I. Following government reforms in 1946, Emperor Athanasios VIII modified the directive and granted additional powers to the grand logothete. The Lihnidosi order of precedence lists the grand logothete as the third-highest state official after the monarch and archon.<br />
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The grand logothete is head of the Council of Logothetes and is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of government ministries and departments and the {{wpl|civil service}}. The grand logothete advises the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] and [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]] on matters of government and legislative policy. Although officially appointed by the monarch, in practice the grand logothete is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion and holds office as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature.<br />
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[[Fania Zarou]] of the [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|Demnocratic Coalition]] (DC) has been grand logothete since 7 November 2022. Anagnos was appointed as grand logothete by Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] after the Bouleuterion passed a {{wpl|motion of confidence}} in her government. Her appointment followed the Democratic Coalition winning a plurality in the [[Lihnidosi general election, 2022|2022 general election]] and negotiating a coalition with the [[Coalition of Progressive Socialists (Lihnidos)|Coalition of Progressive Socialists]]. <br />
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==History==<br />
The office of grand logothete was created in 1920 along with the creation of the Bouleuterion. The position of grand logothete was initially created with a limited set of powers and was largely subservient to the monarch and nobility. While always considered the head of the elected portion of the government, the grand logothete primarily acted as a secretary for the archon, coordinating government departments and reporting information to the archon and monarch who ultimately made government policy. The grand logothete was not required to be a member of the legislature, nor did they seek the confidence of the legislature. As the government still functioned primarily though the monarch and Crown Council, the lack of a legislative majority or democratic representation in the main decision-making bodies of the government did not hinder government function.<br />
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By the mid-1940s, democratic protests and unrest among the population spurred an attempted coup to overthrow the reigning monarch. The coup failed, however succeeded in changing the political landscape in Lihnidos. As a result of the attempted coup, the monarch granted additional powers to the grand logothete and issues an Imperial Directive requiring the appointment of grand logothetes who could command the confidence of the legislature. The monarch also promised to appoint the grand logothete as archon, significantly increasing the authority and power of the elected government. Imperial directives were drafted that enshrined many of the promised changes into law. While the monarch still retained absolute authority, many powers had been delegated to the people's representatives.<br />
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==Selection and incumbency==<br />
===Qualifications and appointment===<br />
In order to be appointed as grand logothete an individual must be a member of the Bouleuterion. This requires any grand logothete appointee to meet the qualifications of being a member of the Bouleuterion. These requirements primarily include being at least twenty-five years of age, being a citizens of Lihnidos for at least five years, and being able to speak fluent Lihnidosi. Political parties are allowed to set additional requirements for individuals running for office as a member of their party. Each party is also allowed to decide the method used to select candidates to run for office. While any member of the legislature could be appointed as grand logothete, in practice the appointee is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion, as they are the most likely individual to command the confidence of the legislature.<br />
[[File:Lihnidosi_Bouleuterion_2022.png|250px|thumb|left|The composition of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] during the investiture proceedings for [[Fania Zarou]].]]<br />
The grand logothete is typically appointed following a {{wpl|general election}}. Following an election, the previous grand logothete is dismissed from office, however they and other members of the Council of Logothetes remain in office as a caretaker until a successor is sworn in. The monarch has the authority to appoint any member of the Bouleuterion to the position of grand logothete. By convention, the monarch will appoint the leader of the largest party or coalition in order to ensure they can command the confidence of the legislature. In instances where there is no clear majority after an election, the monarch may wait to make the appointment until parties have an opportunity to negotiate coalition agreements.<br />
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Traditionally, the monarch will appoint a grand logothete prior to a vote occurring in the Bouleuterion. Once the monarch has appointed a grand logothete, the appointment order is sent to the Bouleuterion and deputies are informed of the monarch's decision by the epistates. The grand logothete will then undergo {{wpl|investiture}} proceedings held by the Bouleuterion. During these proceedings, the grand logothete presents their political agenda which is then debated by the legislature and voted on. By this time, the grand logothete has normally announced their planned appointments for the Council of Logotetes, and the investiture vote is also seen as a vote of confidence in those appointments. A simple majority is required to confirm the grand logothete, their Council of Logothetes, and their political agenda.<br />
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If the grand logothete is unable to win a simple majority in the Bouleuterion following investiture proceedings they are required to resign. If no appointee is able to command the confidence of the legislature following a general election, the Bouleuterion would normally be dissolved and another election held.<br />
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===Term length===<br />
There is no minimum or maximum length of term for grand logothetes. However, it is normal for grand logothetes to be in office for four year terms which is the usual period of time between general elections. The grand logothete primarily serves at the pleasure of the monarch. As such, it is possible for a grand logothete to have a term shorter than four years if they are forced to resign by the monarch. The grand logothete also serves only as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature. If a grand logothete becomes unable to command the confidence of the legislature, then they would be required to resign.<br />
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Grand logothetes are dismissed from office following general elections, however if their party or coalition won a majority in the election they may be reappointed. There are no term limits placed on grand logothetes. The same individual can hold the office of grand logothete indefinitely as long as they have the confidence of the monarch and the legislature.<br />
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===Succession and incapacity===<br />
There is no official order of succession for the office of grand logothete. In the event that the grand logothete feels they are unable to carry out the duties of their office for a period of time, such as when undergoing a medical procedure or during an illness, they may temporarily transfer their powers and duties to a member of their council who then becomes acting grand logothete. The grand logothete will then resume their powers and duties when they determine they are again able. If the grand logothete unexpectedly becomes unable to carry out their duties and was not able to designate an an acting grand logothete, or if the monarch decides that the grand logothete is unable, then monarch may designate an acting grand logothete. The ability to appoint an acting grand logothete is rarely used.<br />
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Acting grand logothetes are not required to receive approval from the Bouleuterion and can serve for either a specified or unspecified period of time. Acting grand logothetes are not able to dismiss members of the Council of Logothetes or fill vacant positions. They are also not permitted to make changes to the composition of government ministries or departments.<br />
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===Removal or resignation===<br />
The grand logothete can only be removed from office by the monarch or the Bouleuterion. The monarch can remove a grand logothete from office for any reason. The power of the monarch to remove the grand logothete from office is rarely used.<br />
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The grand logothete, as the head of the Council of Logothetes, is reliant on the Bouleuterion to pass legislation. If the grand logothete loses the confidence of the Bouleuterion and is unable to pass legislation, they would be unable to effectively govern. Due to this, it is required that any grand logothete who looses the confidence of the legislature resign.<br />
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Upon the resignation or removal of a grand logothete, the monarch is able to appoint a replacement. Traditionally, the monarch waits for the majority party or coalition in the Bouleuterion to select a replacement.<br />
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==Authority, powers, and constraints==<br />
The grand logothete is considered to be the head of the Council of Logothetes despite the archon officially chairing the body. The grand logothete is primarily responsible for coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day workings of the government through their appointed logothetes. The grand logothete is given the power to appoint logothetes to lead government ministries and departments, although these appointments are subject to the approval of the monarch and archon. Grand logothetes also have the power to create, dissolve, merge, and rename government ministries and departments. Despite appointments needing to be approved by the monarch and archon, the grand logothete has the power to suspend or dismiss any member of the Council of Logothetes or the civil service without consulting other members of the government.<br />
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As the head of the Council of Logothetes and the leader of the elected government, the grand logothete is responsible for setting the policy direction of the government in conjunction with the monarch and archon. The grand logothete, as the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion, normally commands the confidence of the legislature and is able to command a majority. As the government relies on legislative approval for the implementation of legislation and certain policies, the grand logothete is also responsible with helping direct the legislative process and ensuring the successful passage and implementation of legislation.<br />
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==Precedence, privileges, and retirement==<br />
[[File:Palamaras Mansion.jpg|220px|right|thumb|The main entrance of Palamaras Mansion, the official residence and office of the archon and grand logothete.]]<br />
According to the official [[Orders of precedence in Lihnidos|orders of precedence in Lihnidos]], the grand logothete is the third highest ranking official in the country. The two individuals that are ranked above the grand logothete are the monarch and the archon. In 2010, there was a proposal by the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos#Household of H.M. the Empress|Imperial Offices]] to position certain members of the [[House of Vasiliou|Imperial family]] and select members of the Imperial Household above the archon and grand logothete in the orders of precedence. This proposal, which was submitted to the government, was opposed by the grand logothete at the time. The proposal was ultimately rejected by the government. However, within the Lihnidosi government and society, members of the Imperial family are often considered to unofficially outrank government officials like the grand logothete.<br />
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As of 2022, the grand logothete receives a salary of {{strikethrough|X}}200,000, including the {{strikethrough|X}}75,000 given to members of the Bouleuterion. The salary of the grand logothete is set by the Bouleuterion, and any change in the grand logothete's salary will not take effect until the next legislative term. Aside from the salary of the grand logothete, there are additional privileges granted to the holder of the office. These include an {{wpl|official residence}} in the capital city of Arcadia, a vacation home in the Samos Islands, and a country home in Messenia. For travel, the grand logothete is granted a number of vehicles, including a variety of cars, helicopters, and jets or airliners. Transportation for the grand logothete is provided by civilian or military operators depending on the method of travel. The grand logothete, their residences, and transportation are protected by members of the [[Civil Guard (Lihnidos)|Civil Guard]].<br />
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Grand logothetes are granted lifetime benefits upon resignation or retirement as long as they have served in office for at least three months. These benefits include a monthly pension, medical care for themselves and their spouse, Civil Guard protection, and a funding for office space and a limited staff. These benefits are not available to any grand logothete who was removed from office by the monarch. Former grand logothetes often continue as members of the Bouleuterion or take other positions in government or the private sector.<br />
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==Recent grand logothetes==<br />
{{See also|List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos}}<br />
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===Living former grand logothetes===<br />
As of {{Monthyear}}, there are four living former Lihnidosi grand logothetes. Two former grand logothetes, Fotis Raptis and Stephanos Anagnos, are still members of the Bouleuterion. <br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Archon of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
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The '''grand logothete of Lihnidos''' (Lihnidosi: ''Μεγάλος Λογοθέτης της Λιχνίδος'') is the head of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]] of [[Lihnidos]]. The office of grand logothete was established in 1920 with the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. The duties and powers of the grand logothete were originally detailed in {{wpl|decree|Imperial Directive}} 1197 issued by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] Selene I. Following government reforms in 1946, Emperor Athanasios VIII modified the directive and granted additional powers to the grand logothete. The Lihnidosi order of precedence lists the grand logothete as the third-highest state official after the monarch and archon.<br />
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The grand logothete is head of the Council of Logothetes and is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of government ministries and departments and the {{wpl|civil service}}. The grand logothete advises the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] and [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]] on matters of government and legislative policy. Although officially appointed by the monarch, in practice the grand logothete is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion and holds office as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature.<br />
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[[Fania Zarou]] of the [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|Demnocratic Coalition]] (DC) has been grand logothete since 7 November 2022. Anagnos was appointed as grand logothete by Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] after the Bouleuterion passed a {{wpl|motion of confidence}} in her government. Her appointment followed the Democratic Coalition winning a plurality in the [[Lihnidosi general election, 2022|2022 general election]] and negotiating a coalition with the [[Coalition of Progressive Socialists (Lihnidos)|Coalition of Progressive Socialists]]. <br />
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==History==<br />
The office of grand logothete was created in 1920 along with the creation of the Bouleuterion. The position of grand logothete was initially created with a limited set of powers and was largely subservient to the monarch and nobility. While always considered the head of the elected portion of the government, the grand logothete primarily acted as a secretary for the archon, coordinating government departments and reporting information to the archon and monarch who ultimately made government policy. The grand logothete was not required to be a member of the legislature, nor did they seek the confidence of the legislature. As the government still functioned primarily though the monarch and Crown Council, the lack of a legislative majority or democratic representation in the main decision-making bodies of the government did not hinder government function.<br />
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By the mid-1940s, democratic protests and unrest among the population spurred an attempted coup to overthrow the reigning monarch. The coup failed, however succeeded in changing the political landscape in Lihnidos. As a result of the attempted coup, the monarch granted additional powers to the grand logothete and issues an Imperial Directive requiring the appointment of grand logothetes who could command the confidence of the legislature. The monarch also promised to appoint the grand logothete as archon, significantly increasing the authority and power of the elected government. Imperial directives were drafted that enshrined many of the promised changes into law. While the monarch still retained absolute authority, many powers had been delegated to the people's representatives.<br />
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==Selection and incumbency==<br />
===Qualifications and appointment===<br />
In order to be appointed as grand logothete an individual must be a member of the Bouleuterion. This requires any grand logothete appointee to meet the qualifications of being a member of the Bouleuterion. These requirements primarily include being at least twenty-five years of age, being a citizens of Lihnidos for at least five years, and being able to speak fluent Lihnidosi. Political parties are allowed to set additional requirements for individuals running for office as a member of their party. Each party is also allowed to decide the method used to select candidates to run for office. While any member of the legislature could be appointed as grand logothete, in practice the appointee is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion, as they are the most likely individual to command the confidence of the legislature.<br />
[[File:Lihnidosi_Bouleuterion_2022.png|250px|thumb|left|The composition of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] during the investiture proceedings for [[Fania Zarou]].]]<br />
The grand logothete is typically appointed following a {{wpl|general election}}. Following an election, the previous grand logothete is dismissed from office, however they and other members of the Council of Logothetes remain in office as a caretaker until a successor is sworn in. The monarch has the authority to appoint any member of the Bouleuterion to the position of grand logothete. By convention, the monarch will appoint the leader of the largest party or coalition in order to ensure they can command the confidence of the legislature. In instances where there is no clear majority after an election, the monarch may wait to make the appointment until parties have an opportunity to negotiate coalition agreements.<br />
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Traditionally, the monarch will appoint a grand logothete prior to a vote occurring in the Bouleuterion. Once the monarch has appointed a grand logothete, the appointment order is sent to the Bouleuterion and deputies are informed of the monarch's decision by the epistates. The grand logothete will then undergo {{wpl|investiture}} proceedings held by the Bouleuterion. During these proceedings, the grand logothete presents their political agenda which is then debated by the legislature and voted on. By this time, the grand logothete has normally announced their planned appointments for the Council of Logotetes, and the investiture vote is also seen as a vote of confidence in those appointments. A simple majority is required to confirm the grand logothete, their Council of Logothetes, and their political agenda.<br />
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If the grand logothete is unable to win a simple majority in the Bouleuterion following investiture proceedings they are required to resign. If no appointee is able to command the confidence of the legislature following a general election, the Bouleuterion would normally be dissolved and another election held.<br />
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===Term length===<br />
There is no minimum or maximum length of term for grand logothetes. However, it is normal for grand logothetes to be in office for four year terms which is the usual period of time between general elections. The grand logothete primarily serves at the pleasure of the monarch. As such, it is possible for a grand logothete to have a term shorter than four years if they are forced to resign by the monarch. The grand logothete also serves only as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature. If a grand logothete becomes unable to command the confidence of the legislature, then they would be required to resign.<br />
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Grand logothetes are dismissed from office following general elections, however if their party or coalition won a majority in the election they may be reappointed. There are no term limits placed on grand logothetes. The same individual can hold the office of grand logothete indefinitely as long as they have the confidence of the monarch and the legislature.<br />
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===Succession and incapacity===<br />
There is no official order of succession for the office of grand logothete. In the event that the grand logothete feels they are unable to carry out the duties of their office for a period of time, such as when undergoing a medical procedure or during an illness, they may temporarily transfer their powers and duties to a member of their council who then becomes acting grand logothete. The grand logothete will then resume their powers and duties when they determine they are again able. If the grand logothete unexpectedly becomes unable to carry out their duties and was not able to designate an an acting grand logothete, or if the monarch decides that the grand logothete is unable, then monarch may designate an acting grand logothete. The ability to appoint an acting grand logothete is rarely used.<br />
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Acting grand logothetes are not required to receive approval from the Bouleuterion and can serve for either a specified or unspecified period of time. Acting grand logothetes are not able to dismiss members of the Council of Logothetes or fill vacant positions. They are also not permitted to make changes to the composition of government ministries or departments.<br />
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===Removal or resignation===<br />
The grand logothete can only be removed from office by the monarch or the Bouleuterion. The monarch can remove a grand logothete from office for any reason. The power of the monarch to remove the grand logothete from office is rarely used.<br />
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The grand logothete, as the head of the Council of Logothetes, is reliant on the Bouleuterion to pass legislation. If the grand logothete loses the confidence of the Bouleuterion and is unable to pass legislation, they would be unable to effectively govern. Due to this, it is required that any grand logothete who looses the confidence of the legislature resign.<br />
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Upon the resignation or removal of a grand logothete, the monarch is able to appoint a replacement. Traditionally, the monarch waits for the majority party or coalition in the Bouleuterion to select a replacement.<br />
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==Authority, powers, and constraints==<br />
The grand logothete is considered to be the head of the Council of Logothetes despite the archon officially chairing the body. The grand logothete is primarily responsible for coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day workings of the government through their appointed logothetes. The grand logothete is given the power to appoint logothetes to lead government ministries and departments, although these appointments are subject to the approval of the monarch and archon. Grand logothetes also have the power to create, dissolve, merge, and rename government ministries and departments. Despite appointments needing to be approved by the monarch and archon, the grand logothete has the power to suspend or dismiss any member of the Council of Logothetes or the civil service without consulting other members of the government.<br />
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As the head of the Council of Logothetes and the leader of the elected government, the grand logothete is responsible for setting the policy direction of the government in conjunction with the monarch and archon. The grand logothete, as the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion, normally commands the confidence of the legislature and is able to command a majority. As the government relies on legislative approval for the implementation of legislation and certain policies, the grand logothete is also responsible with helping direct the legislative process and ensuring the successful passage and implementation of legislation.<br />
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==Precedence, privileges, and retirement==<br />
[[File:Palamaras Mansion.jpg|220px|right|thumb|The main entrance of Palamaras Mansion, the official residence and office of the archon and grand logothete.]]<br />
According to the official [[Orders of precedence in Lihnidos|orders of precedence in Lihnidos]], the grand logothete is the third highest ranking official in the country. The two individuals that are ranked above the grand logothete are the monarch and the archon. In 2010, there was a proposal by the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos#Household of H.M. the Empress|Imperial Offices]] to position certain members of the [[House of Vasiliou|Imperial family]] and select members of the Imperial Household above the archon and grand logothete in the orders of precedence. This proposal, which was submitted to the government, was opposed by the grand logothete at the time. The proposal was ultimately rejected by the government. However, within the Lihnidosi government and society, members of the Imperial family are often considered to unofficially outrank government officials like the grand logothete.<br />
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As of 2022, the grand logothete receives a salary of {{strikethrough|X}}200,000, including the {{strikethrough|X}}75,000 given to members of the Bouleuterion. The salary of the grand logothete is set by the Bouleuterion, and any change in the grand logothete's salary will not take effect until the next legislative term. Aside from the salary of the grand logothete, there are additional privileges granted to the holder of the office. These include an {{wpl|official residence}} in the capital city of Arcadia, a vacation home in the Samos Islands, and a country home in Messenia. For travel, the grand logothete is granted a number of vehicles, including a variety of cars, helicopters, and jets or airliners. Transportation for the grand logothete is provided by civilian or military operators depending on the method of travel. The grand logothete, their residences, and transportation are protected by members of the [[Civil Guard (Lihnidos)|Civil Guard]].<br />
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Grand logothetes are granted lifetime benefits upon resignation or retirement as long as they have served in office for at least three months. These benefits include a monthly pension, medical care for themselves and their spouse, Civil Guard protection, and a funding for office space and a limited staff. These benefits are not available to any grand logothete who was removed from office by the monarch. Former grand logothetes often continue as members of the Bouleuterion or take other positions in government or the private sector.<br />
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==Recent grand logothetes==<br />
{{See also|List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos}}<br />
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===Living former grand logothetes===<br />
As of {{Monthyear}}, there are four living former Lihnidosi grand logothetes. Two former grand logothetes, Fotis Raptis and Stephanos Anagnos, are still members of the Bouleuterion. <br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Archon of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
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The '''Government of Lihnidos''' ({{wpl|Greek language|Lihnidosi}}: ''Κυβέρνηση της Λιχνίδος'') is the {{wpl|central government}} of the Lihnidosi Empire that exercises executive power. The government is led by the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]], [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]], and [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]] and consists of additional [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|logothetes]] and government appointees who facilitate day-to-day government function. The current monarch is [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] and the current archon and grand logothete is [[Fania Zarou]]. The Lihnidosi government is currently led by the [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|Democratic Coalition]] with the [[Coalition of Progressive Socialists (Lihnidos)|Coalition of Progressive Socialists]] participating as a junior member. The archon, grand logothete, and logothetes are all members of the Council of Logothetes, the main organ of the government.<br />
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The grand logothete and logothetes are responsible to the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] and must be members of the legislature to hold their positions. The government relies on the Bouleuterion to pass legislation that support its agenda. General elections take place every four years unless the monarch dissolves the Bouleuterion and calls for a general election sooner. Following elections, the monarch selects the leader of the party most likely to command the confidence of the Bouleuterion to be grand logothete. By convention, the grand logothete is also granted the position of archon.<br />
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Under Lihnidos' {{wpl|uncodified constitution}}, the monarch holds supreme executive authority. All members of the government serve at the pleasure of the monarch and can be dismissed at any time. Since 1946, the monarch has delegated increasing authority to parts of the elected government and Council of Logothetes to exercise power through its leadership of government departments. <br />
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==Composition and formation==<br />
The Lihnidosi government is led by the monarch, archon, and grand logothete. All members of the government are appointed by the monarch, however, by convention, many government appointees are appointed on the advice of the archon and grand logothete. While the monarch is the {{wpl|head of state}}, and officially is the {{wpl|head of government}}, many of the powers and duties of the head of government have been delegated to other offices. In practice, the archon is considered to be the head of government while the grand logothete is the head of the elected government and Council of Logothetes. Since 1946, both the position of archon and grand logothete have been held by the same person. While the monarch has the power to appoint whomever they desire to the position of archon, in practice the officeholder is the same individual as the grand logothete who commands the confidence of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. Once a grand logothete has been confirmed by the monarch, they must submit a list of proposed logothetes to head the government ministries. These logothetes can either be accepted or rejected by the monarch, as can any other government appointees proposed by the archon and grand logothete. <br />
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==The Government and the Crown==<br />
The [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Lihnidosi monarch]], currently [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]], is the head of state, {{wpl|sovereign}}, and {{wpl|commander-in-chief}} of the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces|armed forces]]. According to the collection of imperial directives that constitute Lihnidos' constitutional documents, the monarch is also the head of government with all government power being derived from the Crown. In practice, since the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] in 1920, increasing amounts of authority have been delegated to the [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]], making the holder of that office the {{wpl|de facto}} head of government. This allows the monarch to take a limited role in political affairs if desired, similar to that of {{wpl|constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchies}}. In such cases, the monarch can act in a symbolic role while still retaining the right to intervene in government affairs.<br />
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Lihnidos' constitutional documents do not limit the power of the monarch. Instead, the collection of {{wpl|decree|imperial directives}} commonly referred to as the constitution detail the structure of the elected government and the powers they are allowed to exercise with the consent of the monarch. These directives are able to be revoked or modified by the monarch at their discretion. As such, Lihnidos' form of government can be described as an {{wpl|absolute monarchy}} despite being a constitutional monarchy in practice.<br />
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As the monarch can delegate much of their executive power to government appointees, the monarch has weekly private meetings with the archon to discuss matters of the government and has the option of attending meetings of the Council of Logothetes. Weekly meetings between the monarch and archon allow the monarch to express their opinion on the government's activities and direct the archon to make changes to government policy if desired.<br />
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The powers that are commonly exercised by the monarch include, but are not limited to, the following:<br />
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===Domestic powers===<br />
* The power to appoint and dismiss an [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]].<br />
* The power to appoint and dismiss a [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]]. Since 1946, the monarch must appoint grand logothetes who can command majority support in the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]].<br />
* The power to appoint and dismiss logothetes and other government employees. This power is often exercised on the advice of the archon.<br />
* The power to assent to and enact laws by giving {{wpl|royal assent}} to bills passed by the Bouleuterion. Any bill to which royal assent is withheld does not become law.<br />
* The power to call for {{wpl|referendums}}.<br />
* The power to command the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces|Armed Forces]]. This includes the power to issue and revoke commissions to {{wpl|commissioned officers}}. These powers are often exercised on the advice of the archon and logothete of national defense.<br />
* The power to chair sessions of the Council of Logothetes.<br />
* The power to dissolve the Bouleuterion and call new elections.<br />
* The power to issue {{wpl|pardons}} and {{wpl|commutation (law)|commutations}}.<br />
* The power to issue, suspend, or revoke Lihnidosi passports or citizenship.<br />
* The power to direct and administer their [[Monarchy of Lihnidos#Household of H.M. the Empress|private household]].<br />
* The power to grant or revoke honors.<br />
* The power to grant or revoke hereditary titles in the {{wpl|peerage}} of the Empire of Lihnidos.<br />
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===Foreign powers===<br />
* The power to make and ratify {{wpl|treaties}}.<br />
* The power to direct the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces|Armed Forces]] overseas.<br />
* The power to {{wpl|declaration of war|declare}} and {{wpl|peace treaty|conclude}} war with other nations.<br />
* The power to credit and receive diplomats.<br />
* The power to {{wpl|diplomatic recognition|recognize states}}.<br />
* The power to institute {{wpl|international sanctions|sanctions}} against other nations.<br />
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==Government in the Bouleuterion==<br />
[[File:SviniaNationalAssemblyChamber.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The main chamber of the Bouleuterion.]]<br />
The government is expected to maintain the confidence of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. A loss of confidence in the government by the legislature may result in the government's inability to pass legislation and the passage of a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}}. In the event that the government loses the confidence of the Bouleuterion it is expected to resign or call for a general election. Any member of the Bouleuterion may present a motion of no confidence in the government, however the motion is not required to be voted on unless presented by a member of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion#Governing and working bodies|Prytaneion]].<br />
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The grand logothete and logothetes must be members of the Bouleuterion with the grand logothete being elected by the legislature.. These members of the Council of Logothetes are responsible for briefing the legislature during regular sessions and submitting themselves for questions from Bouleuterion deputies. Deputies are permitted to submit questions to the grand logothete regarding any government matter, however questions to logothetes are expected to be limited to the logothete's ministry and area of expertise. Logothetes are also expected to be available to answer questions from Bouleuterion committees regarding proposed legislation or ministerial work.<br />
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Although rarely used, the government has the ability to propose legislation directly to the Bouleuterion without review by committees. By tradition, this power is only used to propose legislation deemed vital and time sensitive. All other legislation, proposed by the government or other members of the legislature, must go through committee. Legislation that is passed by the Bouleuterion is reviewed by the government before being sent to the monarch. The government may decide whether to recommend the monarch sign the legislation or use their veto power.<br />
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==Council of Logothetes==<br />
The Council of Logothetes is part of the executive branch of the Lihnidosi government. The Council is comprised of a number of government ministers and other officials appointed by the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]]. Most members of the Council serve as the head of an imperial ministry, however there are additional government appointees who are often permitted to attend Council meetings. The Council is chaired by the [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]], however the elected government is led by the [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]]. Prior to the [[1945 Lihnidosi coup d'état attempt#Reforms of 1946|government reforms of 1946]] the position of archon and grand logothete were held by separate individuals, however following the reforms the positions are typically held by the same appointee. The monarch is permitted to attend any and all meetings of the Council, during which they lead the proceedings.<br />
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The Council of Logothetes, in conjunction with the monarch, is responsible for setting the domestic and foreign policy of the government. The Council writes many of the bills that are presented to the Bouleuterion for consideration and is also tasked with reviewing all legislation passed by the legislature before it is sent to the monarch. While the Council cannot veto legislation, it is able to submit recommendations to the monarch on whether or not legislation should be signed into law. The Council also provides advice to the monarch on the direction and actions of the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces]].<br />
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The Council is required by law to meet once a month, although in practice the body often meets weekly. Meetings of the Council typically take place on Tuesday mornings at Palamaras Mansion, however meetings that the monarch chooses to attend are often held at the Imperial Palace. Council meetings follow a standard format with each meeting being split into three or four sessions. The first session sees the Council discuss matters related to individual ministries and ministerial decisions. During the second session the Council discusses matters of the Bouleuterion, including debate on bills and the weekly legislative schedule. The third session will often contain time for general conversation between those in attendance. This can include discussions on domestic or foreign affairs and gives members a chance to give advice to the archon or monarch. Occasionally, there will be a fourth and final session where a logothete will be given time to present information on a specific project being undertaken by their ministry.<br />
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===Ministries===<br />
[[File:Madrid - Nuevos Ministerios 03.JPG|220px|right|thumb|The Ministry of the Interior in Arcadia.]]<br />
While the government is responsible for the direction of the nation, much of the work is done by individual ministries. Logothetes are responsible for directing and overseeing the work done by their ministry. Each ministry has its own staff which can number into the tens of thousands. The administrators of each ministry that assist the logothete are also government appointees. While the monarch has the authority to make these appointments, they are often left to the discretion of the archon or logothete in-charge of the ministry. The composition of the ministry and its administrative hierarchy is determined by the ministry's logothete. It is common for ministries to work together to accomplish the government's policies and implement law. <br />
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There are currently eighteen ministries led by logothetes, however the number of ministries is subject to change. The archon, with the permission of the monarch, is permitted to create or dissolve government ministries. The most recent creation of a ministry was in 2016 when the Ministry of National Security was created. The duties of the Ministry of National Security had previously been held by the Ministry of the Interior.<br />
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===Requirements===<br />
Members of the Council of Logothetes are appointed by the monarch. Members appointed to hold positions as logothetes are appointed on the advice of the archon. Other members of the Council who do not hold the position of logothete are appointed by other means, either solely by the monarch, solely by the archon, or through another process.<br />
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Members of the Council who are appointed as logothetes must be members of the Bouleuterion and meet the requirements to be a member of the legislature. Other members of the Council, while not required to be a member of the Bouleuterion, must still meet the requirements to be a member of the legislature. These requirements include being at least twenty years of age, a citizen of Lihnidos for at least five years, and being able to speak fluent Lihnidosi.<br />
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===Current government===<br />
{{main|Third Zarou government}}<br />
The current government is led by Archon Fania Zarou. Zarou has served as the Leader of the [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|Democratic Coalition]] since 2002. Zarou was appointed as archon on November 7, 2022, after the Bouleuterion passed a {{wpl|motion of confidence}} in her government. Her party had previously won a plurality in the [[Lihnidosi general election, 2022|2022 general election]]. Negotiations between the Democratic Coalition and Coalition of Progressive Socialists resulted in a coalition majority government.<br />
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==Crown Council==<br />
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The Crown Council of Lihnidos is one of the main advisory bodies of the government. The Crown Council primarily advises the monarch on matters of domestic and foreign policy, however the body has no decision-making authority in most circumstances. The Crown Council is comprised of all members of the nobility who hold duchy-level titles or higher. There is no requirement for how often the Crown Council must meet and the meeting format is decided by the monarch.<br />
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Prior to the reforms of 1946, the Crown Council held significant influence over government policy and functions. The President of the Crown Council also held the position of Archon of Lihnidos and was considered the official head of government instead of the grand logothete. The Crown Council often determined the direction of the nation instead of the elected government and the legislature. Following the reforms, most of the Crown Council's powers were transferred to the elected government, but remained an advisory body to the monarch.<br />
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Under the Lihnidosi monarchy's semi-{{wpl|elective monarchy}} system, the Crown Council is responsible for confirming the monarch's selected successor. According to Lihnidos' constitutional documents, if authorized by the monarch, the Crown Council could also supplant the legislature and elected government during {{wpl|state of emergency|states of emergency}} or {{wpl|martial law}}. <br />
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==Location==<br />
[[File:Palamaras Mansion.jpg|220px|right|thumb|The main entrance of Palamaras Mansion, the official residence and office of the archon and grand logothete.]]<br />
The headquarters of the government is located in Palamaras Mansion in central Arcadia. Palamaras Mansion is the location of the archon's office and is where most meetings of the Council of Logothetes are held. Government ministries are located elsewhere in Arcadia, with most having their own building.<br />
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==Budget==<br />
The government is responsible for presenting a yearly budget to the Bouleuterion to fund government ministries and their operations. The government is the only body permitted to draft and present the yearly budget. The budget is required to be submitted at least three months prior to the expiration of the previous budget. Following the initial presentation of the budget, the Bouleuterion is tasked with debating the government's proposal and either approving, rejecting, or proposing modifications to it. If the Bouleuterion chooses to reject the budget, it is seen as a loss of confidence in the government and would normally require the government to resign or for a {{wpl|general election}} to be called.<br />
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The budget is managed by the Ministry of the Treasury. In preparation for the drafting of the budget, logothetes must submit funding requests to the Treasury Ministry. The ministry, in conjunction with the archon and its logothete, will decide whether to approve or reject funding requests. Following the passage of the yearly budget, additional legislation may be presented to the Bouleuterion to increase or decrease spending that was previously approved. These bills are not required to be submitted by the government, however they do require approval by both the Bouleuterion and the government.<br />
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==Provincial and local government==<br />
There are multiple levels of elected local authorities in Lihnidos. The principal {{wpl|administrative division}} in Lihnidos is the [[Provinces of Lihnidos|province]]. Lihnidosi provinces are administered by provincial councils comprised of seven elected councilors. Each provincial council is led by a provincial archon. Provincial archons are one of the seven members of the provincial council who is designated by the council to be the provincial executive. Provincial councils have limited authority delegated by the national government. Councils are primarily responsible for administering allowances from the national government, managing the province's education system, maintaining infrastructure, and ensuring the proper functioning of local services. In all other respects, provincial councils are subordinate to the national government and are responsible for enacting national policy on the provincial level. As Lihnidos functions as a {{wpl|unitary state}}, provincial councils do not have the authority to create their own laws and can be created or dissolved at the discretion of the central government.<br />
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Provinces are further divided into counties and municipalities. Counties are government by a county commission comprised of three elected county commissioners while municipalities may have an elected municipal council or municipal executive. Both levels of division have powers more limited than that of provinces and are generally responsible for public works and services.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
* [[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
* [[List of Lihnidosi governments]]<br />
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The '''grand logothete of Lihnidos''' (Lihnidosi: ''Μεγάλος Λογοθέτης της Λιχνίδος'') is the head of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]] of [[Lihnidos]]. The office of grand logothete was established in 1920 with the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. The duties and powers of the grand logothete were originally detailed in {{wpl|decree|Imperial Directive}} 1197 issued by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] Selene I. Following government reforms in 1946, Emperor Athanasios VIII modified the directive and granted additional powers to the grand logothete. The Lihnidosi order of precedence lists the grand logothete as the third-highest state official after the monarch and archon.<br />
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The grand logothete is head of the Council of Logothetes and is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of government ministries and departments and the {{wpl|civil service}}. The grand logothete advises the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] and [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]] on matters of government and legislative policy. Although officially appointed by the monarch, in practice the grand logothete is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion and holds office as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature.<br />
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[[Stephanos Anagnos]] of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] (CNA) has been grand logothete since 13 May 2022. Anagnos was appointed as grand logothete by Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] after being elected as the leader of the CNA. Former grand logothete and CNA leader [[Fotis Raptis]] had previously been defeated in a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} among CNA deputies which saw him removed as leader of the party. Raptis subsequently resigned as grand logothete. <br />
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==History==<br />
The office of grand logothete was created in 1920 along with the creation of the Bouleuterion. The position of grand logothete was initially created with a limited set of powers and was largely subservient to the monarch and nobility. While always considered the head of the elected portion of the government, the grand logothete primarily acted as a secretary for the archon, coordinating government departments and reporting information to the archon and monarch who ultimately made government policy. The grand logothete was not required to be a member of the legislature, nor did they seek the confidence of the legislature. As the government still functioned primarily though the monarch and Crown Council, the lack of a legislative majority or democratic representation in the main decision-making bodies of the government did not hinder government function.<br />
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By the mid-1940s, democratic protests and unrest among the population spurred an attempted coup to overthrow the reigning monarch. The coup failed, however succeeded in changing the political landscape in Lihnidos. As a result of the attempted coup, the monarch granted additional powers to the grand logothete and promised to appoint grand logothetes who could command the confidence of the legislature. The monarch also promised to appoint the grand logothete as archon, significantly increasing the authority and power of the elected government. Imperial directives were drafted that enshrined many of the promised changes into law. While the monarch still retained absolute authority, many powers had been delegated to the people's representatives.<br />
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==Selection and incumbency==<br />
===Qualifications and appointment===<br />
In order to be appointed as grand logothete an individual must be a member of the Bouleuterion. This requires any grand logothete appointee to meet the qualifications of being a member of the Bouleuterion. These requirements primarily include being at least twenty-five years of age, being a citizens of Lihnidos for at least five years, and being able to speak fluent Lihnidosi. Political parties are allowed to set additional requirements for individuals running for office as a member of their party. Each party is also allowed to decide the method used to select candidates to run for office. While any member of the legislature could be appointed as grand logothete, in practice the appointee is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion. Although there is no constitutional requirement that the grand logothete be able to command the confidence of the legislature, by convention it is expected that any grand logothete unable to do so would resign.<br />
[[File:Lihnidosi_Bouleuterion_2021.png|250px|thumb|left|The composition of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] during the investiture proceedings for [[Stephanos Anagnos]].]]<br />
The grand logothete is typically appointed following a {{wpl|general election}}. Following an election, the previous grand logothete is dismissed from office, however they and other members of the Council of Logothetes remain in office as a caretaker until a successor is sworn in. The monarch has the authority to appoint any member of the Bouleuterion to the position of grand logothete. By convention, the monarch will appoint the leader of the largest party or coalition in order to ensure they can command the confidence of the legislature and to show the monarchy's acceptance of the democratic process. In instances where there is no clear majority after an election, the monarch may wait to make the appointment until parties have an opportunity to negotiate coalition agreements.<br />
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Once the monarch has appointed a grand logothete, the appointment order is sent to the Bouleuterion and deputies are informed of the monarch's decision by the epistates. The grand logothete will then undergo {{wpl|investiture}} proceedings held by the Bouleuterion. During these proceedings, the grand logothete presents their political agenda which is then debated by the legislature and voted on. By this time, the grand logothete has normally announced their planned appointments for the Council of Logotetes, and the investiture vote is also seen as a vote of confidence in those appointments. A simple majority is required to confirm the grand logothete, their Council of Logothetes, and their political agenda.<br />
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If the grand logothete is unable to win a simple majority in the Bouleuterion following investiture proceedings they are expected to resign. While this is not constitutionally required, a failure to win an investiture vote would signify the grand logothete would be unable to implement their political agenda due to not being able to pass legislation. If the grand logothete refused to resign, it would be up to the monarch to force their resignation. If the monarch allowed the grand logothete to remain in office without the confidence of the legislature, a government crisis would likely ensue. If no appointee is able to command the confidence of the legislature following a general election, the Bouleuterion would normally be dissolved and another election held.<br />
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===Term length===<br />
There is no minimum or maximum length of term for grand logothetes. However, it is normal for grand logothetes to be in office for four year terms which is the usual period of time between general elections. The grand logothete primarily serves at the pleasure of the monarch. As such, it is possible for a grand logothete to have a term shorter than four years if they are forced to resign by the monarch. By convention, the grand logothete also serves only as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature. If a grand logothete becomes unable to command the confidence of the legislature, then they would be expected to resign.<br />
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Grand logothetes are dismissed from office following general elections, however if their party or coalition won a majority in the election they may be reappointed. There are no term limits placed on grand logothetes. The same individual can hold the office of grand logothete indefinitely as long as they have the confidence of the monarch and the legislature.<br />
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===Succession and incapacity===<br />
There is no official order of succession for the office of grand logothete. In the event that the grand logothete feels they are unable to carry out the duties of their office for a period of time, such as when undergoing a medical procedure or during an illness, they may temporarily transfer their powers and duties to a member of their council who then becomes acting grand logothete. The grand logothete will then resume their powers and duties when they determine they are again able. If the grand logothete unexpectedly becomes unable to carry out their duties and was not able to designate an an acting grand logothete, or if the monarch decides that the grand logothete is unable, then monarch may designate an acting grand logothete. The ability to appoint an acting grand logothete is rarely used.<br />
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Acting grand logothetes are not required to receive approval from the Bouleuterion and can serve for either a specified or unspecified period of time. Acting grand logothetes are not able to dismiss members of the Council of Logothetes or fill vacant positions. They are also not permitted to make changes to the composition of government ministries or departments.<br />
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===Removal or resignation===<br />
The grand logothete can only be removed from office by the monarch. The monarch can remove a grand logothete from office for any reason. The power of the monarch to remove the grand logothete from office is rarely used.<br />
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The grand logothete, as the head of the Council of Logothetes, is reliant on the Bouleuterion to pass legislation. If the grand logothete loses the confidence of the Bouleuterion and is unable to pass legislation, they would be unable to effectively govern. While it would not be required for a grand logothete who loses the confidence of the legislature to resign, it is expected that they would do so. If they refused to resign, it would be up to the monarch to decide whether to remove them from office.<br />
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Upon the resignation or removal of a grand logothete, the monarch is able to appoint a replacement. Traditionally, the monarch would wait for the majority party or coalition in the Bouleuterion to select a replacement.<br />
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==Authority, powers, and constraints==<br />
The grand logothete is considered to be the head of the Council of Logothetes despite the archon officially chairing the body. The grand logothete is primarily responsible for coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day workings of the government through their appointed logothetes. The grand logothete is given the power to appoint logothetes to lead government ministries and departments, although these appointments are subject to the approval of the monarch and archon. Grand logothetes also have the power to create, dissolve, merge, and rename government ministries and departments. Despite appointments needing to be approved by the monarch and archon, the grand logothete has the power to suspend or dismiss any member of the Council of Logothetes or the civil service without consulting other members of the government.<br />
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As the head of the Council of Logothetes and the leader of the elected government, the grand logothete is responsible for setting the policy direction of the government in conjunction with the monarch and archon. The grand logothete, as the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion, normally commands the confidence of the legislature and is able to command a majority. As the government relies on legislative approval for the implementation of legislation and certain policies, the grand logothete is also responsible with helping direct the legislative process and ensuring the successful passage and implementation of legislation.<br />
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[[File:Palamaras Mansion.jpg|220px|right|thumb|The main entrance of Palamaras Mansion, the official residence and office of the archon and grand logothete.]]<br />
According to the official [[Orders of precedence in Lihnidos|orders of precedence in Lihnidos]], the grand logothete is the third highest ranking official in the country. The two individuals that are ranked above the grand logothete are the monarch and the archon. In 2010, there was a proposal by the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos#Household of H.M. the Empress|Imperial Offices]] to position certain members of the [[House of Vasiliou|Imperial family]] and select members of the Imperial Household above the archon and grand logothete in the orders of precedence. This proposal, which was submitted to the government, was opposed by the grand logothete at the time. The proposal was ultimately rejected by the government. However, within the Lihnidosi government and society, members of the Imperial family are often considered to unofficially outrank government officials like the grand logothete.<br />
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As of 2022, the grand logothete receives a salary of {{strikethrough|X}}200,000, including the {{strikethrough|X}}75,000 given to members of the Bouleuterion. The salary of the grand logothete is set by the Bouleuterion, and any change in the grand logothete's salary will not take effect until the next legislative term. Aside from the salary of the grand logothete, there are additional privileges granted to the holder of the office. These include an {{wpl|official residence}} in the capital city of Arcadia, a vacation home in the Samos Islands, and a country home in Messenia. For travel, the grand logothete is granted a number of vehicles, including a variety of cars, helicopters, and jets or airliners. Transportation for the grand logothete is provided by civilian or military operators depending on the method of travel. The grand logothete, their residences, and transportation are protected by members of the [[Civil Guard (Lihnidos)|Civil Guard]].<br />
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Grand logothetes are granted lifetime benefits upon resignation or retirement as long as they have served in office for at least one year. These benefits include a monthly pension, medical care for themselves and their spouse, Civil Guard protection, and a funding for office space and a limited staff. These benefits are not available to any grand logothete who was removed from office by the monarch. Former grand logothetes often continue as members of the Bouleuterion or take other positions in government or the private sector.<br />
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==Recent grand logothetes==<br />
{{See also|List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos}}<br />
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===Living former grand logothetes===<br />
As of {{Monthyear}}, there are four living former Lihnidosi grand logothetes. Two former grand logothetes, Fania Zarou and Fotis Raptis, are still members of the Bouleuterion. <br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Archon of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
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The '''grand logothete of Lihnidos''' (Lihnidosi: ''Μεγάλος Λογοθέτης της Λιχνίδος'') is the head of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]] of [[Lihnidos]]. The office of grand logothete was established in 1920 with the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. The duties and powers of the grand logothete were originally detailed in {{wpl|decree|Imperial Directive}} 1197 issued by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] Selene I. Following government reforms in 1946, Emperor Athanasios VIII modified the directive and granted additional powers to the grand logothete. The Lihnidosi order of precedence lists the grand logothete as the third-highest state official after the monarch and archon.<br />
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The grand logothete is head of the Council of Logothetes and is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of government ministries and departments and the {{wpl|civil service}}. The grand logothete advises the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] and [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]] on matters of government and legislative policy. Although officially appointed by the monarch, in practice the grand logothete is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion and holds office as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature.<br />
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[[Stephanos Anagnos]] of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] (CNA) has been grand logothete since 13 May 2022. Anagnos was appointed as grand logothete by Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] after being elected as the leader of the CNA. Former grand logothete and CNA leader [[Fotis Raptis]] had previously been defeated in a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} among CNA deputies which saw him removed as leader of the party. Raptis subsequently resigned as grand logothete. <br />
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==History==<br />
The office of grand logothete was created in 1920 along with the creation of the Bouleuterion. The position of grand logothete was initially created with a limited set of powers and was largely subservient to the monarch and nobility. While always considered the head of the elected portion of the government, the grand logothete primarily acted as a secretary for the archon, coordinating government departments and reporting information to the archon and monarch who ultimately made government policy. The grand logothete was not required to be a member of the legislature, nor did they seek the confidence of the legislature. As the government still functioned primarily though the monarch and Crown Council, the lack of a legislative majority or democratic representation in the main decision-making bodies of the government did not hinder government function.<br />
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By the mid-1940s, democratic protests and unrest among the population spurred an attempted coup to overthrow the reigning monarch. The coup failed, however succeeded in changing the political landscape in Lihnidos. As a result of the attempted coup, the monarch granted additional powers to the grand logothete and promised to appoint grand logothetes who could command the confidence of the legislature. The monarch also promised to appoint the grand logothete as archon, significantly increasing the authority and power of the elected government. Imperial directives were drafted that enshrined many of the promised changes into law. While the monarch still retained absolute authority, many powers had been delegated to the people's representatives.<br />
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==Selection and incumbency==<br />
===Qualifications and appointment===<br />
In order to be appointed as grand logothete an individual must be a member of the Bouleuterion. This requires any grand logothete appointee to meet the qualifications of being a member of the Bouleuterion. These requirements primarily include being at least twenty-five years of age, being a citizens of Lihnidos for at least five years, and being able to speak fluent Lihnidosi. Political parties are allowed to set additional requirements for individuals running for office as a member of their party. Each party is also allowed to decide the method used to select candidates to run for office. While any member of the legislature could be appointed as grand logothete, in practice the appointee is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion. Although there is no constitutional requirement that the grand logothete be able to command the confidence of the legislature, by convention it is expected that any grand logothete unable to do so would resign.<br />
[[File:Lihnidosi_Bouleuterion_2021.png|250px|thumb|left|The composition of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] during the investiture proceedings for [[Stephanos Anagnos]].]]<br />
The grand logothete is typically appointed following a {{wpl|general election}}. Following an election, the previous grand logothete is dismissed from office, however they and other members of the Council of Logothetes remain in office as a caretaker until a successor is sworn in. The monarch has the authority to appoint any member of the Bouleuterion to the position of grand logothete. By convention, the monarch will appoint the leader of the largest party or coalition in order to ensure they can command the confidence of the legislature and to show the monarchy's acceptance of the democratic process. In instances where there is no clear majority after an election, the monarch may wait to make the appointment until parties have an opportunity to negotiate coalition agreements.<br />
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Once the monarch has appointed a grand logothete, the appointment order is sent to the Bouleuterion and deputies are informed of the monarch's decision by the epistates. The grand logothete will then undergo {{wpl|investiture}} proceedings held by the Bouleuterion. During these proceedings, the grand logothete presents their political agenda which is then debated by the legislature and voted on. By this time, the grand logothete has normally announced their planned appointments for the Council of Logotetes, and the investiture vote is also seen as a vote of confidence in those appointments. A simple majority is required to confirm the grand logothete, their Council of Logothetes, and their political agenda.<br />
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If the grand logothete is unable to win a simple majority in the Bouleuterion following investiture proceedings they are expected to resign. While this is not constitutionally required, a failure to win an investiture vote would signify the grand logothete would be unable to implement their political agenda due to not being able to pass legislation. If the grand logothete refused to resign, it would be up to the monarch to force their resignation. If the monarch allowed the grand logothete to remain in office without the confidence of the legislature, a government crisis would likely ensue. If no appointee is able to command the confidence of the legislature following a general election, the Bouleuterion would normally be dissolved and another election held.<br />
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===Term length===<br />
There is no minimum or maximum length of term for grand logothetes. However, it is normal for grand logothetes to be in office for four year terms which is the usual period of time between general elections. The grand logothete primarily serves at the pleasure of the monarch. As such, it is possible for a grand logothete to have a term shorter than four years if they are forced to resign by the monarch. By convention, the grand logothete also serves only as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature. If a grand logothete becomes unable to command the confidence of the legislature, then they would be expected to resign.<br />
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Grand logothetes are dismissed from office following general elections, however if their party or coalition won a majority in the election they may be reappointed. There are no term limits placed on grand logothetes. The same individual can hold the office of grand logothete indefinitely as long as they have the confidence of the monarch and the legislature.<br />
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===Succession and incapacity===<br />
There is no official order of succession for the office of grand logothete. In the event that the grand logothete feels they are unable to carry out the duties of their office for a period of time, such as when undergoing a medical procedure or during an illness, they may temporarily transfer their powers and duties to a member of their council who then becomes acting grand logothete. The grand logothete will then resume their powers and duties when they determine they are again able. If the grand logothete unexpectedly becomes unable to carry out their duties and was not able to designate an an acting grand logothete, or if the monarch decides that the grand logothete is unable, then monarch may designate an acting grand logothete. The ability to appoint an acting grand logothete is rarely used.<br />
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Acting grand logothetes are not required to receive approval from the Bouleuterion and can serve for either a specified or unspecified period of time. Acting grand logothetes are not able to dismiss members of the Council of Logothetes or fill vacant positions. They are also not permitted to make changes to the composition of government ministries or departments.<br />
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===Removal or resignation===<br />
The grand logothete can only be removed from office by the monarch. The monarch can remove a grand logothete from office for any reason. The power of the monarch to remove the grand logothete from office is rarely used.<br />
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The grand logothete, as the head of the Council of Logothetes, is reliant on the Bouleuterion to pass legislation. If the grand logothete loses the confidence of the Bouleuterion and is unable to pass legislation, they would be unable to effectively govern. While it would not be required for a grand logothete who loses the confidence of the legislature to resign, it is expected that they would do so. If they refused to resign, it would be up to the monarch to decide whether to remove them from office.<br />
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Upon the resignation or removal of a grand logothete, the monarch is able to appoint a replacement. Traditionally, the monarch would wait for the majority party or coalition in the Bouleuterion to select a replacement.<br />
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==Authority, powers, and constraints==<br />
The grand logothete is considered to be the head of the Council of Logothetes despite the archon officially chairing the body. The grand logothete is primarily responsible for coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day workings of the government through their appointed logothetes. The grand logothete is given the power to appoint logothetes to lead government ministries and departments, although these appointments are subject to the approval of the monarch and archon. Grand logothetes also have the power to create, dissolve, merge, and rename government ministries and departments. Despite appointments needing to be approved by the monarch and archon, the grand logothete has the power to suspend or dismiss any member of the Council of Logothetes or the civil service without consulting other members of the government.<br />
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As the head of the Council of Logothetes and the leader of the elected government, the grand logothete is responsible for setting the policy direction of the government in conjunction with the monarch and archon. The grand logothete, as the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion, normally commands the confidence of the legislature and is able to command a majority. As the government relies on legislative approval for the implementation of legislation and certain policies, the grand logothete is also responsible with helping direct the legislative process and ensuring the successful passage and implementation of legislation.<br />
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==Precedence, privileges, and retirement==<br />
[[File:Palamaras Mansion.jpg|220px|right|thumb|The main entrance of Palamaras Mansion, the official residence and office of the archon and grand logothete.]]<br />
According to the official [[Orders of precedence in Lihnidos|orders of precedence in Lihnidos]], the grand logothete is the third highest ranking official in the country. The two individuals that are ranked above the grand logothete are the monarch and the archon. In 2010, there was a proposal by the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos#Household of H.M. the Empress|Imperial Offices]] to position certain members of the [[House of Vasiliou|Imperial family]] and select members of the Imperial Household above the archon and grand logothete in the orders of precedence. This proposal, which was submitted to the government, was opposed by the grand logothete at the time. The proposal was ultimately rejected by the government. However, within the Lihnidosi government and society, members of the Imperial family are often considered to unofficially outrank government officials like the grand logothete.<br />
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As of 2022, the grand logothete receives a salary of {{strikethrough|X}}200,000, including the {{strikethrough|X}}75,000 given to members of the Bouleuterion. The salary of the grand logothete is set by the Bouleuterion, and any change in the grand logothete's salary will not take effect until the next legislative term. Aside from the salary of the grand logothete, there are additional privileges granted to the holder of the office. These include an {{wpl|official residence}} in the capital city of Arcadia, a vacation home in the Samos Islands, and a country home in Messenia. For travel, the grand logothete is granted a number of vehicles, including a variety of cars, helicopters, and jets or airliners. Transportation for the grand logothete is provided by civilian or military operators depending on the method of travel. The grand logothete, their residences, and transportation are protected by members of the [[Civil Guard (Lihnidos)|Civil Guard]].<br />
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Grand logothetes are granted lifetime benefits upon resignation or retirement as long as they have served in office for at least one year. These benefits include a monthly pension, medical care for themselves and their spouse, Civil Guard protection, and a funding for office space and a limited staff. These benefits are not available to any grand logothete who was removed from office by the monarch. Former grand logothetes often continue as members of the Bouleuterion or take other positions in government or the private sector.<br />
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==Recent grand logothetes==<br />
{{See also|List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos}}<br />
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===Living former grand logothetes===<br />
As of {{Monthyear}}, there are four living former Lihnidosi grand logothetes. Two former grand logothetes, Fania Zarou and Fotis Raptis, are still members of the Bouleuterion. <br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Archon of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
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The '''grand logothete of Lihnidos''' (Lihnidosi: ''Μεγάλος Λογοθέτης της Λιχνίδος'') is the head of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]] of [[Lihnidos]]. The office of grand logothete was established in 1920 with the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. The duties and powers of the grand logothete were originally detailed in {{wpl|decree|Imperial Directive}} 1197 issued by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] Selene I. Following government reforms in 1946, Emperor Athanasios VIII modified the directive and granted additional powers to the grand logothete. The Lihnidosi order of precedence lists the grand logothete as the third-highest state official after the monarch and archon.<br />
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The grand logothete is head of the Council of Logothetes and is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of government ministries and departments and the {{wpl|civil service}}. The grand logothete advises the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] and [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]] on matters of government and legislative policy. Although officially appointed by the monarch, in practice the grand logothete is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion and holds office as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature.<br />
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[[Stephanos Anagnos]] of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] (CNA) has been grand logothete since 13 May 2022. Anagnos was appointed as grand logothete by Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] after being elected as the leader of the CNA. Former grand logothete and CNA leader [[Fotis Raptis]] had previously been defeated in a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} among CNA deputies which saw him removed as leader of the party. Raptis subsequently resigned as grand logothete. <br />
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==History==<br />
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==Selection and incumbency==<br />
===Qualifications and appointment===<br />
In order to be appointed as grand logothete an individual must be a member of the Bouleuterion. This requires any grand logothete appointee to meet the qualifications of being a member of the Bouleuterion. These requirements primarily include being at least twenty-five years of age, being a citizens of Lihnidos for at least five years, and being able to speak fluent Lihnidosi. Political parties are allowed to set additional requirements for individuals running for office as a member of their party. Each party is also allowed to decide the method used to select candidates to run for office. While any member of the legislature could be appointed as grand logothete, in practice the appointee is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion. Although there is no constitutional requirement that the grand logothete be able to command the confidence of the legislature, by convention it is expected that any grand logothete unable to do so would resign.<br />
[[File:Lihnidosi_Bouleuterion_2021.png|250px|thumb|left|The composition of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] during the investiture proceedings for [[Stephanos Anagnos]].]]<br />
The grand logothete is typically appointed following a {{wpl|general election}}. Following an election, the previous grand logothete is dismissed from office, however they and other members of the Council of Logothetes remain in office as a caretaker until a successor is sworn in. The monarch has the authority to appoint any member of the Bouleuterion to the position of grand logothete. By convention, the monarch will appoint the leader of the largest party or coalition in order to ensure they can command the confidence of the legislature and to show the monarchy's acceptance of the democratic process. In instances where there is no clear majority after an election, the monarch may wait to make the appointment until parties have an opportunity to negotiate coalition agreements.<br />
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Once the monarch has appointed a grand logothete, the appointment order is sent to the Bouleuterion and deputies are informed of the monarch's decision by the epistates. The grand logothete will then undergo {{wpl|investiture}} proceedings held by the Bouleuterion. During these proceedings, the grand logothete presents their political agenda which is then debated by the legislature and voted on. By this time, the grand logothete has normally announced their planned appointments for the Council of Logotetes, and the investiture vote is also seen as a vote of confidence in those appointments. A simple majority is required to confirm the grand logothete, their Council of Logothetes, and their political agenda.<br />
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If the grand logothete is unable to win a simple majority in the Bouleuterion following investiture proceedings they are expected to resign. While this is not constitutionally required, a failure to win an investiture vote would signify the grand logothete would be unable to implement their political agenda due to not being able to pass legislation. If the grand logothete refused to resign, it would be up to the monarch to force their resignation. If the monarch allowed the grand logothete to remain in office without the confidence of the legislature, a government crisis would likely ensue. If no appointee is able to command the confidence of the legislature following a general election, the Bouleuterion would normally be dissolved and another election held.<br />
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===Term length===<br />
There is no minimum or maximum length of term for grand logothetes. However, it is normal for grand logothetes to be in office for four year terms which is the usual period of time between general elections. The grand logothete primarily serves at the pleasure of the monarch. As such, it is possible for a grand logothete to have a term shorter than four years if they are forced to resign by the monarch. By convention, the grand logothete also serves only as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature. If a grand logothete becomes unable to command the confidence of the legislature, then they would be expected to resign.<br />
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Grand logothetes are dismissed from office following general elections, however if their party or coalition won a majority in the election they may be reappointed. There are no term limits placed on grand logothetes. The same individual can hold the office of grand logothete indefinitely as long as they have the confidence of the monarch and the legislature.<br />
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===Succession and incapacity===<br />
There is no official order of succession for the office of grand logothete. In the event that the grand logothete feels they are unable to carry out the duties of their office for a period of time, such as when undergoing a medical procedure or during an illness, they may temporarily transfer their powers and duties to a member of their council who then becomes acting grand logothete. The grand logothete will then resume their powers and duties when they determine they are again able. If the grand logothete unexpectedly becomes unable to carry out their duties and was not able to designate an an acting grand logothete, or if the monarch decides that the grand logothete is unable, then monarch may designate an acting grand logothete. The ability to appoint an acting grand logothete is rarely used.<br />
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Acting grand logothetes are not required to receive approval from the Bouleuterion and can serve for either a specified or unspecified period of time. Acting grand logothetes are not able to dismiss members of the Council of Logothetes or fill vacant positions. They are also not permitted to make changes to the composition of government ministries or departments.<br />
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===Removal or resignation===<br />
The grand logothete can only be removed from office by the monarch. The monarch can remove a grand logothete from office for any reason. The power of the monarch to remove the grand logothete from office is rarely used.<br />
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The grand logothete, as the head of the Council of Logothetes, is reliant on the Bouleuterion to pass legislation. If the grand logothete loses the confidence of the Bouleuterion and is unable to pass legislation, they would be unable to effectively govern. While it would not be required for a grand logothete who loses the confidence of the legislature to resign, it is expected that they would do so. If they refused to resign, it would be up to the monarch to decide whether to remove them from office.<br />
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Upon the resignation or removal of a grand logothete, the monarch is able to appoint a replacement. Traditionally, the monarch would wait for the majority party or coalition in the Bouleuterion to select a replacement.<br />
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==Authority, powers, and constraints==<br />
The grand logothete is considered to be the head of the Council of Logothetes despite the archon officially chairing the body. The grand logothete is primarily responsible for coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day workings of the government through their appointed logothetes. The grand logothete is given the power to appoint logothetes to lead government ministries and departments, although these appointments are subject to the approval of the monarch and archon. Grand logothetes also have the power to create, dissolve, merge, and rename government ministries and departments. Despite appointments needing to be approved by the monarch and archon, the grand logothete has the power to suspend or dismiss any member of the Council of Logothetes or the civil service without consulting other members of the government.<br />
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As the head of the Council of Logothetes and the leader of the elected government, the grand logothete is responsible for setting the policy direction of the government in conjunction with the monarch and archon. The grand logothete, as the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion, normally commands the confidence of the legislature and is able to command a majority. As the government relies on legislative approval for the implementation of legislation and certain policies, the grand logothete is also responsible with helping direct the legislative process and ensuring the successful passage and implementation of legislation.<br />
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==Precedence, privileges, and retirement==<br />
[[File:Palamaras Mansion.jpg|220px|right|thumb|The main entrance of Palamaras Mansion, the official residence and office of the archon and grand logothete.]]<br />
According to the official [[Orders of precedence in Lihnidos|orders of precedence in Lihnidos]], the grand logothete is the third highest ranking official in the country. The two individuals that are ranked above the grand logothete are the monarch and the archon. In 2010, there was a proposal by the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos#Household of H.M. the Empress|Imperial Offices]] to position certain members of the [[House of Vasiliou|Imperial family]] and select members of the Imperial Household above the archon and grand logothete in the orders of precedence. This proposal, which was submitted to the government, was opposed by the grand logothete at the time. The proposal was ultimately rejected by the government. However, within the Lihnidosi government and society, members of the Imperial family are often considered to unofficially outrank government officials like the grand logothete.<br />
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As of 2022, the grand logothete receives a salary of {{strikethrough|X}}200,000, including the {{strikethrough|X}}75,000 given to members of the Bouleuterion. The salary of the grand logothete is set by the Bouleuterion, and any change in the grand logothete's salary will not take effect until the next legislative term. Aside from the salary of the grand logothete, there are additional privileges granted to the holder of the office. These include an {{wpl|official residence}} in the capital city of Arcadia, a vacation home in the Samos Islands, and a country home in Messenia. For travel, the grand logothete is granted a number of vehicles, including a variety of cars, helicopters, and jets or airliners. Transportation for the grand logothete is provided by civilian or military operators depending on the method of travel. The grand logothete, their residences, and transportation are protected by members of the [[Civil Guard (Lihnidos)|Civil Guard]].<br />
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Grand logothetes are granted lifetime benefits upon resignation or retirement as long as they have served in office for at least one year. These benefits include a monthly pension, medical care for themselves and their spouse, Civil Guard protection, and a funding for office space and a limited staff. These benefits are not available to any grand logothete who was removed from office by the monarch. Former grand logothetes often continue as members of the Bouleuterion or take other positions in government or the private sector.<br />
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==Recent grand logothetes==<br />
{{See also|List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos}}<br />
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===Living former grand logothetes===<br />
As of {{Monthyear}}, there are four living former Lihnidosi grand logothetes. Two former grand logothetes, Fania Zarou and Fotis Raptis, are still members of the Bouleuterion. <br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Archon of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
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The '''grand logothete of Lihnidos''' (Lihnidosi: ''Μεγάλος Λογοθέτης της Λιχνίδος'') is the head of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]] of [[Lihnidos]]. The office of grand logothete was established in 1920 with the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. The duties and powers of the grand logothete were originally detailed in {{wpl|decree|Imperial Directive}} 1197 issued by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] Selene I. Following government reforms in 1946, Emperor Athanasios VIII modified the directive and granted additional powers to the grand logothete. The Lihnidosi order of precedence lists the grand logothete as the third-highest state official after the monarch and archon.<br />
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The grand logothete is head of the Council of Logothetes and is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of government ministries and departments and the {{wpl|civil service}}. The grand logothete advises the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] and [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]] on matters of government and legislative policy. Although officially appointed by the monarch, in practice the grand logothete is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion and holds office as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature.<br />
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[[Stephanos Anagnos]] of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] (CNA) has been grand logothete since 13 May 2022. Anagnos was appointed as grand logothete by Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] after being elected as the leader of the CNA. Former grand logothete and CNA leader [[Fotis Raptis]] had previously been defeated in a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} among CNA deputies which saw him removed as leader of the party. Raptis subsequently resigned as grand logothete. <br />
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==History==<br />
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==Selection and incumbency==<br />
===Qualifications and appointment===<br />
In order to be appointed as grand logothete an individual must be a member of the Bouleuterion. This requires any grand logothete appointee to meet the qualifications of being a member of the Bouleuterion. These requirements primarily include being at least twenty-five years of age, being a citizens of Lihnidos for at least five years, and being able to speak fluent Lihnidosi. Political parties are allowed to set additional requirements for individuals running for office as a member of their party. Each party is also allowed to decide the method used to select candidates to run for office. While any member of the legislature could be appointed as grand logothete, in practice the appointee is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion. Although there is no constitutional requirement that the grand logothete be able to command the confidence of the legislature, by convention it is expected that any grand logothete unable to do so would resign.<br />
[[File:Lihnidosi_Bouleuterion_2021.png|250px|thumb|left|The composition of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] during the investiture proceedings for [[Stephanos Anagnos]].]]<br />
The grand logothete is typically appointed following a {{wpl|general election}}. Following an election, the previous grand logothete is dismissed from office, however they and other members of the Council of Logothetes remain in office as a caretaker until a successor is sworn in. The monarch has the authority to appoint any member of the Bouleuterion to the position of grand logothete. By convention, the monarch will appoint the leader of the largest party or coalition in order to ensure they can command the confidence of the legislature and to show the monarchy's acceptance of the democratic process. In instances where there is no clear majority after an election, the monarch may wait to make the appointment until parties have an opportunity to negotiate coalition agreements.<br />
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Once the monarch has appointed a grand logothete, the appointment order is sent to the Bouleuterion and deputies are informed of the monarch's decision by the epistates. The grand logothete will then undergo {{wpl|investiture}} proceedings held by the Bouleuterion. During these proceedings, the grand logothete presents their political agenda which is then debated by the legislature and voted on. By this time, the grand logothete has normally announced their planned appointments for the Council of Logotetes, and the investiture vote is also seen as a vote of confidence in those appointments. A simple majority is required to confirm the grand logothete, their Council of Logothetes, and their political agenda.<br />
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If the grand logothete is unable to win a simple majority in the Bouleuterion following investiture proceedings they are expected to resign. While this is not constitutionally required, a failure to win an investiture vote would signify the grand logothete would be unable to implement their political agenda due to not being able to pass legislation. If the grand logothete refused to resign, it would be up to the monarch to force their resignation. If the monarch allowed the grand logothete to remain in office without the confidence of the legislature, a government crisis would likely ensue. If no appointee is able to command the confidence of the legislature following a general election, the Bouleuterion would normally be dissolved and another election held.<br />
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===Term length===<br />
There is no minimum or maximum length of term for grand logothetes. However, it is normal for grand logothetes to be in office for four year terms which is the usual period of time between general elections. The grand logothete primarily serves at the pleasure of the monarch. As such, it is possible for a grand logothete to have a term shorter than four years if they are forced to resign by the monarch. By convention, the grand logothete also serves only as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature. If a grand logothete becomes unable to command the confidence of the legislature, then they would be expected to resign.<br />
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Grand logothetes are dismissed from office following general elections, however if their party or coalition won a majority in the election they may be reappointed. There are no term limits placed on grand logothetes. The same individual can hold the office of grand logothete indefinitely as long as they have the confidence of the monarch and the legislature.<br />
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===Succession and incapacity===<br />
There is no official order of succession for the office of grand logothete. In the event that the grand logothete feels they are unable to carry out the duties of their office for a period of time, such as when undergoing a medical procedure or during an illness, they may temporarily transfer their powers and duties to a member of their council who then becomes acting grand logothete. The grand logothete will then resume their powers and duties when they determine they are again able. If the grand logothete unexpectedly becomes unable to carry out their duties and was not able to designate an an acting grand logothete, or if the monarch decides that the grand logothete is unable, then monarch may designate an acting grand logothete. The ability to appoint an acting grand logothete is rarely used.<br />
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Acting grand logothetes are not required to receive approval from the Bouleuterion and can serve for either a specified or unspecified period of time. Acting grand logothetes are not able to dismiss members of the Council of Logothetes or fill vacant positions. They are also not permitted to make changes to the composition of government ministries or departments.<br />
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===Removal or resignation===<br />
The grand logothete can only be removed from office by the monarch. The monarch can remove a grand logothete from office for any reason. The power of the monarch to remove the grand logothete from office is rarely used.<br />
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The grand logothete, as the head of the Council of Logothetes, is reliant on the Bouleuterion to pass legislation. If the grand logothete loses the confidence of the Bouleuterion and is unable to pass legislation, they would be unable to effectively govern. While it would not be required for a grand logothete who loses the confidence of the legislature to resign, it is expected that they would do so. If they refused to resign, it would be up to the monarch to decide whether to remove them from office.<br />
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Upon the resignation or removal of a grand logothete, the monarch is able to appoint a replacement. Traditionally, the monarch would wait for the majority party or coalition in the Bouleuterion to select a replacement.<br />
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==Authority, powers, and constraints==<br />
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==Precedence, privileges, and retirement==<br />
[[File:Palamaras Mansion.jpg|220px|right|thumb|The main entrance of Palamaras Mansion, the official residence and office of the archon and grand logothete.]]<br />
According to the official [[Orders of precedence in Lihnidos|orders of precedence in Lihnidos]], the grand logothete is the third highest ranking official in the country. The two individuals that are ranked above the grand logothete are the monarch and the archon. In 2010, there was a proposal by the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos#Household of H.M. the Empress|Imperial Offices]] to position certain members of the [[House of Vasiliou|Imperial family]] and select members of the Imperial Household above the archon and grand logothete in the orders of precedence. This proposal, which was submitted to the government, was opposed by the grand logothete at the time. The proposal was ultimately rejected by the government. However, within the Lihnidosi government and society, members of the Imperial family are often considered to unofficially outrank government officials like the grand logothete.<br />
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As of 2022, the grand logothete receives a salary of {{strikethrough|X}}200,000, including the {{strikethrough|X}}75,000 given to members of the Bouleuterion. The salary of the grand logothete is set by the Bouleuterion, and any change in the grand logothete's salary will not take effect until the next legislative term. Aside from the salary of the grand logothete, there are additional privileges granted to the holder of the office. These include an {{wpl|official residence}} in the capital city of Arcadia, a vacation home in the Samos Islands, and a country home in Messenia. For travel, the grand logothete is granted a number of vehicles, including a variety of cars, helicopters, and jets or airliners. Transportation for the grand logothete is provided by civilian or military operators depending on the method of travel. The grand logothete, their residences, and transportation are protected by members of the [[Civil Guard (Lihnidos)|Civil Guard]].<br />
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Grand logothetes are granted lifetime benefits upon resignation or retirement as long as they have served in office for at least one year. These benefits include a monthly pension, medical care for themselves and their spouse, Civil Guard protection, and a funding for office space and a limited staff. These benefits are not available to any grand logothete who was removed from office by the monarch. Former grand logothetes often continue as members of the Bouleuterion or take other positions in government or the private sector.<br />
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==Recent grand logothetes==<br />
{{See also|List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos}}<br />
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===Living former grand logothetes===<br />
As of {{Monthyear}}, there are four living former Lihnidosi grand logothetes. Two former grand logothetes, Fania Zarou and Fotis Raptis, are still members of the Bouleuterion. <br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Archon of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
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The '''grand logothete of Lihnidos''' (Lihnidosi: ''Μεγάλος Λογοθέτης της Λιχνίδος'') is the head of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]] of [[Lihnidos]]. The office of grand logothete was established in 1920 with the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. The duties and powers of the grand logothete were originally detailed in {{wpl|decree|Imperial Directive}} 1197 issued by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] Selene I. Following government reforms in 1946, Emperor Athanasios VIII modified the directive and granted additional powers to the grand logothete. The Lihnidosi order of precedence lists the grand logothete as the third-highest state official after the monarch and archon.<br />
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The grand logothete is head of the Council of Logothetes and is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of government ministries and departments and the {{wpl|civil service}}. The grand logothete advises the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] and [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]] on matters of government and legislative policy. Although officially appointed by the monarch, in practice the grand logothete is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion and holds office as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature.<br />
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[[Stephanos Anagnos]] of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] (CNA) has been grand logothete since 13 May 2022. Anagnos was appointed as grand logothete by Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] after being elected as the leader of the CNA. Former grand logothete and CNA leader [[Fotis Raptis]] had previously been defeated in a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} among CNA deputies which saw him removed as leader of the party. Raptis subsequently resigned as grand logothete. <br />
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==History==<br />
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==Selection and incumbency==<br />
===Qualifications and appointment===<br />
In order to be appointed as grand logothete an individual must be a member of the Bouleuterion. This requires any grand logothete appointee to meet the qualifications of being a member of the Bouleuterion. These requirements primarily include being at least twenty-five years of age, being a citizens of Lihnidos for at least five years, and being able to speak fluent Lihnidosi. Political parties are allowed to set additional requirements for individuals running for office as a member of their party. Each party is also allowed to decide the method used to select candidates to run for office. While any member of the legislature could be appointed as grand logothete, in practice the appointee is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion. Although there is no constitutional requirement that the grand logothete be able to command the confidence of the legislature, by convention it is expected that any grand logothete unable to do so would resign.<br />
[[File:Lihnidosi_Bouleuterion_2021.png|250px|thumb|left|The composition of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] during the investiture proceedings for [[Stephanos Anagnos]].]]<br />
The grand logothete is typically appointed following a {{wpl|general election}}. Following an election, the previous grand logothete is dismissed from office, however they and other members of the Council of Logothetes remain in office as a caretaker until a successor is sworn in. The monarch has the authority to appoint any member of the Bouleuterion to the position of grand logothete. By convention, the monarch will appoint the leader of the largest party or coalition in order to ensure they can command the confidence of the legislature and to show the monarchy's acceptance of the democratic process. In instances where there is no clear majority after an election, the monarch may wait to make the appointment until parties have an opportunity to negotiate coalition agreements.<br />
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Once the monarch has appointed a grand logothete, the appointment order is sent to the Bouleuterion and deputies are informed of the monarch's decision by the epistates. The grand logothete will then undergo {{wpl|investiture}} proceedings held by the Bouleuterion. During these proceedings, the grand logothete presents their political agenda which is then debated by the legislature and voted on. By this time, the grand logothete has normally announced their planned appointments for the Council of Logotetes, and the investiture vote is also seen as a vote of confidence in those appointments. A simple majority is required to confirm the grand logothete, their Council of Logothetes, and their political agenda.<br />
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If the grand logothete is unable to win a simple majority in the Bouleuterion following investiture proceedings they are expected to resign. While this is not constitutionally required, a failure to win an investiture vote would signify the grand logothete would be unable to implement their political agenda due to not being able to pass legislation. If the grand logothete refused to resign, it would be up to the monarch to force their resignation. If the monarch allowed the grand logothete to remain in office without the confidence of the legislature, a government crisis would likely ensue. If no appointee is able to command the confidence of the legislature following a general election, the Bouleuterion would normally be dissolved and another election held.<br />
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===Term length===<br />
There is no minimum or maximum length of term for grand logothetes. However, it is normal for grand logothetes to be in office for four year terms which is the usual period of time between general elections. The grand logothete primarily serves at the pleasure of the monarch. As such, it is possible for a grand logothete to have a term shorter than four years if they are forced to resign by the monarch. By convention, the grand logothete also serves only as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature. If a grand logothete becomes unable to command the confidence of the legislature, then they would be expected to resign.<br />
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Grand logothetes are dismissed from office following general elections, however if their party or coalition won a majority in the election they may be reappointed. There are no term limits placed on grand logothetes. The same individual can hold the office of grand logothete indefinitely as long as they have the confidence of the monarch and the legislature.<br />
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===Succession and incapacity===<br />
There is no official order of succession for the office of grand logothete. In the event that the grand logothete feels they are unable to carry out the duties of their office for a period of time, such as when undergoing a medical procedure or during an illness, they may temporarily transfer their powers and duties to a member of their council who then becomes acting grand logothete. The grand logothete will then resume their powers and duties when they determine they are again able. If the grand logothete unexpectedly becomes unable to carry out their duties and was not able to designate an an acting grand logothete, or if the monarch decides that the grand logothete is unable, then monarch may designate an acting grand logothete. The ability to appoint an acting grand logothete is rarely used.<br />
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Acting grand logothetes are not required to receive approval from the Bouleuterion and can serve for either a specified or unspecified period of time. Acting grand logothetes are not able to dismiss members of the Council of Logothetes or fill vacant positions. They are also not permitted to make changes to the composition of government ministries or departments.<br />
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===Removal or resignation===<br />
The grand logothete can only be removed from office by the monarch. The monarch can remove a grand logothete from office for any reason. The power of the monarch to remove the grand logothete from office is rarely used.<br />
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The grand logothete, as the head of the Council of Logothetes, is reliant on the Bouleuterion to pass legislation. If the grand logothete loses the confidence of the Bouleuterion and is unable to pass legislation, they would be unable to effectively govern. While it would not be required for a grand logothete who loses the confidence of the legislature to resign, it is expected that they would do so. If they refused to resign, it would be up to the monarch to decide whether to remove them from office.<br />
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Upon the resignation or removal of a grand logothete, the monarch is able to appoint a replacement. Traditionally, the monarch would wait for the majority party or coalition in the Bouleuterion to select a replacement.<br />
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==Authority, powers, and constraints==<br />
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==Precedence, privileges, and retirement==<br />
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==Recent grand logothetes==<br />
{{See also|List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos}}<br />
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===Living former grand logothetes===<br />
As of {{Monthyear}}, there are four living former Lihnidosi grand logothetes. Two former grand logothetes, Fania Zarou and Fotis Raptis, are still members of the Bouleuterion. <br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Archon of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
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The '''grand logothete of Lihnidos''' (Lihnidosi: ''Μεγάλος Λογοθέτης της Λιχνίδος'') is the head of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]] of [[Lihnidos]]. The office of grand logothete was established in 1920 with the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. The duties and powers of the grand logothete were originally detailed in {{wpl|decree|Imperial Directive}} 1197 issued by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] Selene I. Following government reforms in 1946, Emperor Athanasios VIII modified the directive and granted additional powers to the grand logothete. The Lihnidosi order of precedence lists the grand logothete as the third-highest state official after the monarch and archon.<br />
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The grand logothete is head of the Council of Logothetes and is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of government ministries and departments and the {{wpl|civil service}}. The grand logothete advises the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] and [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]] on matters of government and legislative policy. Although officially appointed by the monarch, in practice the grand logothete is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion and holds office as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature.<br />
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[[Stephanos Anagnos]] of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] (CNA) has been grand logothete since 13 May 2022. Anagnos was appointed as grand logothete by Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] after being elected as the leader of the CNA. Former grand logothete and CNA leader [[Fotis Raptis]] had previously been defeated in a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} among CNA deputies which saw him removed as leader of the party. Raptis subsequently resigned as grand logothete. <br />
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==History==<br />
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==Selection and incumbency==<br />
===Qualifications and appointment===<br />
In order to be appointed as grand logothete an individual must be a member of the Bouleuterion. This requires any grand logothete appointee to meet the qualifications of being a member of the Bouleuterion. These requirements primarily include being at least twenty-five years of age, being a citizens of Lihnidos for at least five years, and being able to speak fluent Lihnidosi. Political parties are allowed to set additional requirements for individuals running for office as a member of their party. Each party is also allowed to decide the method used to select candidates to run for office. While any member of the legislature could be appointed as grand logothete, in practice the appointee is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion. Although there is no constitutional requirement that the grand logothete be able to command the confidence of the legislature, by convention it is expected that any grand logothete unable to do so would resign.<br />
[[File:Lihnidosi_Bouleuterion_2021.png|250px|thumb|left|The composition of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] during the investiture proceedings for [[Stephanos Anagnos]].]]<br />
The grand logothete is typically appointed following a {{wpl|general election}}. Following an election, the previous grand logothete is dismissed from office, however they and other members of the Council of Logothetes remain in office as a caretaker until a successor is sworn in. The monarch has the authority to appoint any member of the Bouleuterion to the position of grand logothete. By convention, the monarch will appoint the leader of the largest party or coalition in order to ensure they can command the confidence of the legislature and to show the monarchy's acceptance of the democratic process. In instances where there is no clear majority after an election, the monarch may wait to make the appointment until parties have an opportunity to negotiate coalition agreements.<br />
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Once the monarch has appointed a grand logothete, the appointment order is sent to the Bouleuterion and deputies are informed of the monarch's decision by the epistates. The grand logothete will then undergo {{wpl|investiture}} proceedings held by the Bouleuterion. During these proceedings, the grand logothete presents their political agenda which is then debated by the legislature and voted on. By this time, the grand logothete has normally announced their planned appointments for the Council of Logotetes, and the investiture vote is also seen as a vote of confidence in those appointments. A simple majority is required to confirm the grand logothete, their Council of Logothetes, and their political agenda.<br />
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If the grand logothete is unable to win a simple majority in the Bouleuterion following investiture proceedings they are expected to resign. While this is not constitutionally required, a failure to win an investiture vote would signify the grand logothete would be unable to implement their political agenda due to not being able to pass legislation. If the grand logothete refused to resign, it would be up to the monarch to force their resignation. If the monarch allowed the grand logothete to remain in office without the confidence of the legislature, a government crisis would likely ensue. If no appointee is able to command the confidence of the legislature following a general election, the Bouleuterion would normally be dissolved and another election held.<br />
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===Term length===<br />
There is no minimum or maximum length of term for grand logothetes. However, it is normal for grand logothetes to be in office for four year terms which is the usual period of time between general elections. The grand logothete primarily serves at the pleasure of the monarch. As such, it is possible for a grand logothete to have a term shorter than four years if they are forced to resign by the monarch. By convention, the grand logothete also serves only as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature. If a grand logothete becomes unable to command the confidence of the legislature, then they would be expected to resign.<br />
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Grand logothetes are dismissed from office following general elections, however if their party or coalition won a majority in the election they may be reappointed. There are no term limits placed on grand logothetes. The same individual can hold the office of grand logothete indefinitely as long as they have the confidence of the monarch and the legislature.<br />
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===Succession and incapacity===<br />
There is no official order of succession for the office of grand logothete. In the event that the grand logothete feels they are unable to carry out the duties of their office for a period of time, such as when undergoing a medical procedure or during an illness, they may temporarily transfer their powers and duties to a member of their council who then becomes acting grand logothete. The grand logothete will then resume their powers and duties when they determine they are again able. If the grand logothete unexpectedly becomes unable to carry out their duties and was not able to designate an an acting grand logothete, or if the monarch decides that the grand logothete is unable, then monarch may designate an acting grand logothete. The ability to appoint an acting grand logothete is rarely used.<br />
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Acting grand logothetes are not required to receive approval from the Bouleuterion and can serve for either a specified or unspecified period of time. Acting grand logothetes are not able to dismiss members of the Council of Logothetes or fill vacant positions. They are also not permitted to make changes to the composition of government ministries or departments.<br />
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===Removal or resignation===<br />
The grand logothete can only be removed from office by the monarch. The monarch can remove a grand logothete from office for any reason. The power of the monarch to remove the grand logothete from office is rarely used.<br />
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The grand logothete, as the head of the Council of Logothetes, is reliant on the Bouleuterion to pass legislation. If the grand logothete loses the confidence of the Bouleuterion and are unable to pass legislation they would be unable to effectively govern. While it would not be required for a grand logothete who loses the confidence of the legislature to resign, it is expected that they would do so. If they refused to resign, it would be up to the monarch to decide whether to remove them from office.<br />
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Upon the resignation or removal of a grand logothete, the monarch is able to appoint a replacement. Traditionally, the monarch would wait for the majority party or coalition in the Bouleuterion to select a replacement.<br />
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==Authority, powers, and constraints==<br />
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==Precedence, privileges, and retirement==<br />
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==Recent grand logothetes==<br />
{{See also|List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos}}<br />
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===Living former grand logothetes===<br />
As of {{Monthyear}}, there are four living former Lihnidosi grand logothetes. Two former grand logothetes, Fania Zarou and Fotis Raptis, are still members of the Bouleuterion. <br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Archon of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
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The '''grand logothete of Lihnidos''' (Lihnidosi: ''Μεγάλος Λογοθέτης της Λιχνίδος'') is the head of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]] of [[Lihnidos]]. The office of grand logothete was established in 1920 with the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. The duties and powers of the grand logothete were originally detailed in {{wpl|decree|Imperial Directive}} 1197 issued by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] Selene I. Following government reforms in 1946, Emperor Athanasios VIII modified the directive and granted additional powers to the grand logothete. The Lihnidosi order of precedence lists the grand logothete as the third-highest state official after the monarch and archon.<br />
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The grand logothete is head of the Council of Logothetes and is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of government ministries and departments and the {{wpl|civil service}}. The grand logothete advises the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] and [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]] on matters of government and legislative policy. Although officially appointed by the monarch, in practice the grand logothete is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion and holds office as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature.<br />
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[[Stephanos Anagnos]] of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] (CNA) has been grand logothete since 13 May 2022. Anagnos was appointed as grand logothete by Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] after being elected as the leader of the CNA. Former grand logothete and CNA leader [[Fotis Raptis]] had previously been defeated in a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} among CNA deputies which saw him removed as leader of the party. Raptis subsequently resigned as grand logothete. <br />
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==History==<br />
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==Selection and incumbency==<br />
===Qualifications and appointment===<br />
In order to be appointed as grand logothete an individual must be a member of the Bouleuterion. This requires any grand logothete appointee to meet the qualifications of being a member of the Bouleuterion. These requirements primarily include being at least twenty-five years of age, being a citizens of Lihnidos for at least five years, and being able to speak fluent Lihnidosi. Political parties are allowed to set additional requirements for individuals running for office as a member of their party. Each party is also allowed to decide the method used to select candidates to run for office. While any member of the legislature could be appointed as grand logothete, in practice the appointee is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion. Although there is no constitutional requirement that the grand logothete be able to command the confidence of the legislature, by convention it is expected that any grand logothete unable to do so would resign.<br />
[[File:Lihnidosi_Bouleuterion_2021.png|250px|thumb|left|The composition of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] during the investiture proceedings for [[Stephanos Anagnos]].]]<br />
The grand logothete is typically appointed following a {{wpl|general election}}. Following an election, the previous grand logothete is dismissed from office, however they and other members of the Council of Logothetes remain in office as a caretaker until a successor is sworn in. The monarch has the authority to appoint any member of the Bouleuterion to the position of grand logothete. By convention, the monarch will appoint the leader of the largest party or coalition in order to ensure they can command the confidence of the legislature and to show the monarchy's acceptance of the democratic process. In instances where there is no clear majority after an election, the monarch may wait to make the appointment until parties have an opportunity to negotiate coalition agreements.<br />
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Once the monarch has appointed a grand logothete, the appointment order is sent to the Bouleuterion and deputies are informed of the monarch's decision by the epistates. The grand logothete will then undergo {{wpl|investiture}} proceedings held by the Bouleuterion. During these proceedings, the grand logothete presents their political agenda which is then debated by the legislature and voted on. By this time, the grand logothete has normally announced their planned appointments for the Council of Logotetes, and the investiture vote is also seen as a vote of confidence in those appointments. A simple majority is required to confirm the grand logothete, their Council of Logothetes, and their political agenda.<br />
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If the grand logothete is unable to win a simple majority in the Bouleuterion following investiture proceedings they are expected to resign. While this is not constitutionally required, a failure to win an investiture vote would signify the grand logothete would be unable to implement their political agenda due to not being able to pass legislation. If the grand logothete refused to resign, it would be up to the monarch to force their resignation. If the monarch allowed the grand logothete to remain in office without the confidence of the legislature, a government crisis would likely ensue. If no appointee is able to command the confidence of the legislature following a general election, the Bouleuterion would normally be dissolved and another election held.<br />
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===Term length===<br />
There is no minimum or maximum length of term for grand logothetes. However, it is normal for grand logothetes to be in office for four year terms which is the usual period of time between general elections. The grand logothete primarily serves at the pleasure of the monarch. As such, it is possible for a grand logothete to have a term shorter than four years if they are forced to resign by the monarch. By convention, the grand logothete also serves only as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature. If a grand logothete becomes unable to command the confidence of the legislature, then they would be expected to resign.<br />
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Grand logothetes are dismissed from office following general elections, however if their party or coalition won a majority in the election they may be reappointed. There are no term limits placed on grand logothetes. The same individual can hold the office of grand logothete indefinitely as long as they have the confidence of the monarch and the legislature.<br />
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===Succession and incapacity===<br />
There is no official order of succession for the office of grand logothete. In the event that the grand logothete feels they are unable to carry out the duties of their office for a period of time, such as when undergoing a medical procedure or during an illness, they may temporarily transfer their powers and duties to a member of their council who then becomes acting grand logothete. The grand logothete will then resume their powers and duties when they determine they are again able. If the grand logothete unexpectedly becomes unable to carry out their duties and was not able to designate an an acting grand logothete, or if the monarch decides that the grand logothete is unable, then monarch may designate an acting grand logothete. The ability to appoint an acting grand logothete is rarely used.<br />
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Acting grand logothetes are not required to receive approval from the Bouleuterion and can serve for either a specified or unspecified period of time. <br />
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===Removal or resignation===<br />
The grand logothete can only be removed from office by the monarch. The monarch can remove a grand logothete from office for any reason. The power of the monarch to remove the grand logothete from office is rarely used.<br />
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The grand logothete, as the head of the Council of Logothetes, is reliant on the Bouleuterion to pass legislation. If the grand logothete loses the confidence of the Bouleuterion and are unable to pass legislation they would be unable to effectively govern. While it would not be required for a grand logothete who loses the confidence of the legislature to resign, it is expected that they would do so. If they refused to resign, it would be up to the monarch to decide whether to remove them from office.<br />
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Upon the resignation or removal of a grand logothete, the monarch is able to appoint a replacement. Traditionally, the monarch would wait for the majority party or coalition in the Bouleuterion to select a replacement.<br />
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==Authority, powers, and constraints==<br />
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==Precedence, privileges, and retirement==<br />
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==Recent grand logothetes==<br />
{{See also|List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos}}<br />
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===Living former grand logothetes===<br />
As of {{Monthyear}}, there are four living former Lihnidosi grand logothetes. Two former grand logothetes, Fania Zarou and Fotis Raptis, are still members of the Bouleuterion. <br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Archon of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
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The '''grand logothete of Lihnidos''' (Lihnidosi: ''Μεγάλος Λογοθέτης της Λιχνίδος'') is the head of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]] of [[Lihnidos]]. The office of grand logothete was established in 1920 with the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. The duties and powers of the grand logothete were originally detailed in {{wpl|decree|Imperial Directive}} 1197 issued by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] Selene I. Following government reforms in 1946, Emperor Athanasios VIII modified the directive and granted additional powers to the grand logothete. The Lihnidosi order of precedence lists the grand logothete as the third-highest state official after the monarch and archon.<br />
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The grand logothete is head of the Council of Logothetes and is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of government ministries and departments and the {{wpl|civil service}}. The grand logothete advises the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] and [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]] on matters of government and legislative policy. Although officially appointed by the monarch, in practice the grand logothete is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion and holds office as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature.<br />
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[[Stephanos Anagnos]] of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] (CNA) has been grand logothete since 13 May 2022. Anagnos was appointed as grand logothete by Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] after being elected as the leader of the CNA. Former grand logothete and CNA leader [[Fotis Raptis]] had previously been defeated in a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} among CNA deputies which saw him removed as leader of the party. Raptis subsequently resigned as grand logothete. <br />
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==History==<br />
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==Selection and incumbency==<br />
===Qualifications and appointment===<br />
In order to be appointed as grand logothete an individual must be a member of the Bouleuterion. This requires any grand logothete appointee to meet the qualifications of being a member of the Bouleuterion. These requirements primarily include being at least twenty-five years of age, being a citizens of Lihnidos for at least five years, and being able to speak fluent Lihnidosi. Political parties are allowed to set additional requirements for individuals running for office as a member of their party. Each party is also allowed to decide the method used to select candidates to run for office. While any member of the legislature could be appointed as grand logothete, in practice the appointee is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion. Although there is no constitutional requirement that the grand logothete be able to command the confidence of the legislature, by convention it is expected that any grand logothete unable to do so would resign.<br />
[[File:Lihnidosi_Bouleuterion_2021.png|250px|thumb|left|The composition of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] during the investiture proceedings for [[Stephanos Anagnos]].]]<br />
The grand logothete is typically appointed following a {{wpl|general election}}. Following an election, the previous grand logothete is dismissed from office, however they and other members of the Council of Logothetes remain in office as a caretaker until a successor is sworn in. The monarch has the authority to appoint any member of the Bouleuterion to the position of grand logothete. By convention, the monarch will appoint the leader of the largest party or coalition in order to ensure they can command the confidence of the legislature and to show the monarchy's acceptance of the democratic process. In instances where there is no clear majority after an election, the monarch may wait to make the appointment until parties have an opportunity to negotiate coalition agreements.<br />
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Once the monarch has appointed a grand logothete, the appointment order is sent to the Bouleuterion and deputies are informed of the monarch's decision by the epistates. The grand logothete will then undergo {{wpl|investiture}} proceedings held by the Bouleuterion. During these proceedings, the grand logothete presents their political agenda which is then debated by the legislature and voted on. By this time, the grand logothete has normally announced their planned appointments for the Council of Logotetes, and the investiture vote is also seen as a vote of confidence in those appointments. A simple majority is required to confirm the grand logothete, their Council of Logothetes, and their political agenda.<br />
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If the grand logothete is unable to win a simple majority in the Bouleuterion following investiture proceedings they are expected to resign. While this is not constitutionally required, a failure to win an investiture vote would signify the grand logothete would be unable to implement their political agenda due to not being able to pass legislation. If the grand logothete refused to resign, it would be up to the monarch to force their resignation. If the monarch allowed the grand logothete to remain in office without the confidence of the legislature, a government crisis would likely ensue. If no appointee is able to command the confidence of the legislature following a general election, the Bouleuterion would normally be dissolved and another election held.<br />
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===Term length===<br />
There is no minimum or maximum length of term for grand logothetes. However, it is normal for grand logothetes to be in office for four year terms which is the usual period of time between general elections. The grand logothete primarily serves at the pleasure of the monarch. As such, it is possible for a grand logothete to have a term shorter than four years if they are forced to resign by the monarch. By convention, the grand logothete also serves only as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature. If a grand logothete becomes unable to command the confidence of the legislature, then they would be expected to resign.<br />
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Grand logothetes are dismissed from office following general elections, however if their party or coalition won a majority in the election they may be reappointed. There are no term limits placed on grand logothetes. The same individual can hold the office of grand logothete indefinitely as long as they have the confidence of the monarch and the legislature.<br />
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===Succession and incapacity===<br />
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===Removal or resignation===<br />
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==Authority, powers, and constraints==<br />
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==Precedence, privileges, and retirement==<br />
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==Recent grand logothetes==<br />
{{See also|List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos}}<br />
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===Living former grand logothetes===<br />
As of {{Monthyear}}, there are four living former Lihnidosi grand logothetes. Two former grand logothetes, Fania Zarou and Fotis Raptis, are still members of the Bouleuterion. <br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Archon of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
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The '''grand logothete of Lihnidos''' (Lihnidosi: ''Μεγάλος Λογοθέτης της Λιχνίδος'') is the head of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]] of [[Lihnidos]]. The office of grand logothete was established in 1920 with the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. The duties and powers of the grand logothete were originally detailed in {{wpl|decree|Imperial Directive}} 1197 issued by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] Selene I. Following government reforms in 1946, Emperor Athanasios VIII modified the directive and granted additional powers to the grand logothete. The Lihnidosi order of precedence lists the grand logothete as the third-highest state official after the monarch and archon.<br />
<br />
The grand logothete is head of the Council of Logothetes and is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of government ministries and departments and the {{wpl|civil service}}. The grand logothete advises the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] and [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]] on matters of government and legislative policy. Although officially appointed by the monarch, in practice the grand logothete is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion and holds office as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature.<br />
<br />
[[Stephanos Anagnos]] of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] (CNA) has been grand logothete since 13 May 2022. Anagnos was appointed as grand logothete by Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] after being elected as the leader of the CNA. Former grand logothete and CNA leader [[Fotis Raptis]] had previously been defeated in a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} among CNA deputies which saw him removed as leader of the party. Raptis subsequently resigned as grand logothete. <br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Selection and incumbency==<br />
===Qualifications and appointment===<br />
In order to be appointed as grand logothete an individual must be a member of the Bouleuterion. This requires any grand logothete appointee to meet the qualifications of being a member of the Bouleuterion. These requirements primarily include being at least twenty-five years of age, being a citizens of Lihnidos for at least five years, and being able to speak fluent Lihnidosi. Political parties are allowed to set additional requirements for individuals running for office as a member of their party. Each party is also allowed to decide the method used to select candidates to run for office. While any member of the legislature could be appointed as grand logothete, in practice the appointee is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion. Although there is no constitutional requirement that the grand logothete be able to command the confidence of the legislature, by convention it is expected that any grand logothete unable to do so would resign.<br />
[[File:Lihnidosi_Bouleuterion_2021.png|250px|thumb|left|The composition of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] during the investiture proceedings for [[Stephanos Anagnos]].]]<br />
The grand logothete is typically appointed following a {{wpl|general election}}. Following an election, the previous grand logothete is dismissed from office, however they and other members of the Council of Logothetes remain in office as a caretaker until a successor is sworn in. The monarch has the authority to appoint any member of the Bouleuterion to the position of grand logothete. By convention, the monarch will appoint the leader of the largest party or coalition in order to ensure they can command the confidence of the legislature and to show the monarchy's acceptance of the democratic process. In instances where there is no clear majority after an election, the monarch may wait to make the appointment until parties have an opportunity to negotiate coalition agreements.<br />
<br />
Once the monarch has appointed a grand logothete, the appointment order is sent to the Bouleuterion and deputies are informed of the monarch's decision by the epistates. The grand logothete will then undergo {{wpl|investiture}} proceedings held by the Bouleuterion. During these proceedings, the grand logothete presents their political agenda which is then debated by the legislature and voted on. By this time, the grand logothete has normally announced their planned appointments for the Council of Logotetes, and the investiture vote is also seen as a vote of confidence in those appointments. A simple majority is required to confirm the grand logothete, their Council of Logothetes, and their political agenda.<br />
<br />
If the grand logothete is unable to win a simple majority in the Bouleuterion following investiture proceedings they are expected to resign. While this is not constitutionally required, a failure to win an investiture vote would signify the grand logothete would be unable to implement their political agenda due to not being able to pass legislation. If the grand logothete refused to resign, it would be up to the monarch to force their resignation. If the monarch allowed the grand logothete to remain in office without the confidence of the legislature, a government crisis would likely ensue. If no appointee is able to command the confidence of the legislature following a general election, the Bouleuterion would normally be dissolved and another election held.<br />
<br />
===Term length===<br />
There is no minimum or maximum length of term for grand logothetes. However, it is normal for grand logothetes to be in office for four year terms which is the usual period of time between general elections. The grand logothete primarily serves at the pleasure of the monarch. As such, it is possible for a grand logothete to have a term shorter than four years if they are forced to resign by the monarch. By convention, the grand logothete also serves only as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature. If a grand logothete becomes unable to command the confidence of the legislature, then they would be expected to resign.<br />
<br />
Grand logothetes are dismissed from office following general elections, however if their party or coalition won a majority in the election they may be reappointed. There are no term limits placed on grand logothetes. The same individual can hold the office of grand logothete indefinitely as long as they have the confidence of the monarch and the legislature.<br />
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===Succession and incapacity===<br />
<br />
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===Removal or resignation===<br />
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==Authority, powers, and constraints==<br />
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<br />
==Precedence, privileges, and retirement==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Recent grand logothetes==<br />
{{See also|List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos}}<br />
<br />
===Living former grand logothetes===<br />
As of {{Monthyear}}, there are four living former Lihnidosi grand logothetes. Two former grand logothetes, Fania Zarou and Fotis Raptis, are still members of the Bouleuterion. <br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Archon of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
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The '''grand logothete of Lihnidos''' (Lihnidosi: ''Μεγάλος Λογοθέτης της Λιχνίδος'') is the head of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]] of [[Lihnidos]]. The office of grand logothete was established in 1920 with the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. The duties and powers of the grand logothete were originally detailed in {{wpl|decree|Imperial Directive}} 1197 issued by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] Selene I. Following government reforms in 1946, Emperor Athanasios VIII modified the directive and granted additional powers to the grand logothete. The Lihnidosi order of precedence lists the grand logothete as the third-highest state official after the monarch and archon.<br />
<br />
The grand logothete is head of the Council of Logothetes and is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of government ministries and departments and the {{wpl|civil service}}. The grand logothete advises the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] and [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]] on matters of government and legislative policy. Although officially appointed by the monarch, in practice the grand logothete is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion and holds office as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature.<br />
<br />
[[Stephanos Anagnos]] of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] (CNA) has been grand logothete since 13 May 2022. Anagnos was appointed as grand logothete by Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] after being elected as the leader of the CNA. Former grand logothete and CNA leader [[Fotis Raptis]] had previously been defeated in a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} among CNA deputies which saw him removed as leader of the party. Raptis subsequently resigned as grand logothete. <br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Selection and incumbency==<br />
===Qualifications and appointment===<br />
In order to be appointed as grand logothete an individual must be a member of the Bouleuterion. This requires any grand logothete appointee to meet the qualifications of being a member of the Bouleuterion. These requirements primarily include being at least twenty-five years of age, being a citizens of Lihnidos for at least five years, and being able to speak fluent Lihnidosi. Political parties are allowed to set additional requirements for individuals running for office as a member of their party. Each party is also allowed to decide the method used to select candidates to run for office. While any member of the legislature could be appointed as grand logothete, in practice the appointee is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion. Although there is no constitutional requirement that the grand logothete be able to command the confidence of the legislature, by convention it is expected that any grand logothete unable to do so would resign.<br />
[[File:Lihnidosi_Bouleuterion_2021.png|250px|thumb|left|The composition of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] during the investiture proceedings for [[Stephanos Anagnos]].]]<br />
The grand logothete is typically appointed following a {{wpl|general election}}. Following an election, the previous grand logothete is dismissed from office, however they and other members of the Council of Logothetes remain in office as a caretaker until a successor is sworn in. The monarch has the authority to appoint any member of the Bouleuterion to the position of grand logothete. By convention, the monarch will appoint the leader of the largest party or coalition in order to ensure they can command the confidence of the legislature and to show the monarchy's acceptance of the democratic process. In instances where there is no clear majority after an election, the monarch may wait to make the appointment until parties have an opportunity to negotiate coalition agreements.<br />
<br />
Once the monarch has appointed a grand logothete, the appointment order is sent to the Bouleuterion and deputies are informed of the monarch's decision by the epistates. The grand logothete will then undergo {{wpl|investiture}} proceedings held by the Bouleuterion. During these proceedings, the grand logothete presents their political agenda which is then debated by the legislature and voted on. By this time, the grand logothete has normally announced their planned appointments for the Council of Logotetes, and the investiture vote is also seen as a vote of confidence in those appointments. A simple majority is required to confirm the grand logothete, their Council of Logothetes, and their political agenda.<br />
<br />
If the grand logothete is unable to win a simple majority in the Bouleuterion following investiture proceedings they are expected to resign. While this is not constitutionally required, a failure to win an investiture vote would signify the grand logothete would be unable to implement their political agenda due to not being able to pass legislation. If the grand logothete refused to resign, it would be up to the monarch to force their resignation. If the monarch allowed the grand logothete to remain in office without the confidence of the legislature, a government crisis would likely ensue. If no appointee is able to command the confidence of the legislature following a general election, the Bouleuterion would normally be dissolved and another election held.<br />
<br />
===Term length===<br />
There is no minimum or maximum length of term for grand logothetes. However, it is normal for grand logothetes to be in office for four year terms which is the usual period of time between general elections. The grand logothete primarily serves at the pleasure of the monarch. As such, it is possible for a grand logothete to have a term shorter than four years if they are forced to resign by the monarch. By convention, the grand logothete also serves only as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature. If a grand logothete becomes unable to command the confidence of the legislature, then they would be expected to resign.<br />
<br />
Grand logothetes are dismissed from office following general elections, however if their party or coalition won a majority in the election they may be reappointed. There are no term limits placed on grand logothetes. The same individual can hold the office of grand logothete indefinitely as long as they have the confidence of the monarch and the legislature.<br />
<br />
===Succession and incapacity===<br />
<br />
<br />
===Removal or resignation===<br />
<br />
<br />
==Authority, powers, and constraints==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Precedence, privileges, and retirement==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Recent grand logothetes==<br />
{{See also|List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos}}<br />
<br />
===Living former grand logothetes===<br />
As of {{Monthyear}}, there are four living former Lihnidosi grand logothetes. Two former grand logothetes, Fania Zarou and Fotis Raptis, are still members of the Bouleuterion. <br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Archon of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
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[[Category:Grand Logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
[[Category:Government of Lihnidos]]</div>Lihnidoshttps://iiwiki.us/mediawiki/index.php?title=Grand_Logothete_of_Lihnidos&diff=550015Grand Logothete of Lihnidos2022-09-10T23:38:40Z<p>Lihnidos: /* Living former grand logothetes */</p>
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{{Infobox political post<br />
|post = Grand Logothete<br />
|body = Lihnidos<br />
|nativename = <br />
|flag = <!-- Does not apply. --><br />
|flagsize = <!-- Does not apply. --><br />
|flagcaption = <!-- Does not apply. --><br />
|insignia = Lihnidos_Coat_of_Arms.png<br />
|insigniasize = 125px<br />
|insigniacaption = Seal of the Government of Lihnidos<br />
|image = Nikos_Androulakis_PASOK.jpg<br />
|imagesize = 200px<br />
|alt = <br />
|incumbent = [[Stephanos Anagnos]]<br />
|incumbentsince = 13 May 2022<br />
|department = [[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
|style = Grand Logothete<br>The Most Honorable<br>His Excellency<br />
|status = Head of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]]<br />
|member_of = [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]]<br />
|reports_to = [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|The Crown]]<br>[[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]<br>[[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]<br />
|residence = Palamaras Mansion<br />
|seat = Arcadia, Lihnidos<br />
|nominator = <br />
|appointer = [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|The Crown]]<br />
|appointer_qualified = <br />
|termlength = Four years<br />
|termlength_qualified = Renewable indefinitely as long as the incumbent has majority support in the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] and has the confidence of the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Monarch]]<br />
|constituting_instrument = Imperial Directive 1197<br />
|precursor = <br />
|formation = {{start date and age|df=y|1920|1|1}}<br />
|first = Liana, Countess of Meteze<br />
|last = <!-- Does not apply. --><br />
|abolished = <!-- Does not apply. --><br />
|succession = <!-- Does not apply. --><br />
|deputy = <br />
|salary = ''{{strikethrough|X}}''200,000/year (includes parliamentary salary of £150,000)<br />
|website = www.gl.gov.lnd<br />
}}<br />
The '''grand logothete of Lihnidos''' (Lihnidosi: ''Μεγάλος Λογοθέτης της Λιχνίδος'') is the head of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]] of [[Lihnidos]]. The office of grand logothete was established in 1920 with the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. The duties and powers of the grand logothete were originally detailed in {{wpl|decree|Imperial Directive}} 1197 issued by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] Selene I. Following government reforms in 1946, Emperor Athanasios VIII modified the directive and granted additional powers to the grand logothete. The Lihnidosi order of precedence lists the grand logothete as the third-highest state official after the monarch and archon.<br />
<br />
The grand logothete is head of the Council of Logothetes and is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of government ministries and departments and the {{wpl|civil service}}. The grand logothete advises the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] and [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]] on matters of government and legislative policy. Although officially appointed by the monarch, in practice the grand logothete is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion and holds office as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature.<br />
<br />
[[Stephanos Anagnos]] of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] (CNA) has been grand logothete since 13 May 2022. Anagnos was appointed as grand logothete by Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] after being elected as the leader of the CNA. Former grand logothete and CNA leader [[Fotis Raptis]] had previously been defeated in a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} among CNA deputies which saw him removed as leader of the party. Raptis subsequently resigned as grand logothete. <br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Selection and incumbency==<br />
===Qualifications and appointment===<br />
In order to be appointed as grand logothete an individual must be a member of the Bouleuterion. This requires any grand logothete appointee to meet the qualifications of being a member of the Bouleuterion. These requirements primarily include being at least twenty-five years of age, being a citizens of Lihnidos for at least five years, and being able to speak fluent Lihnidosi. Political parties are allowed to set additional requirements for individuals running for office as a member of their party. Each party is also allowed to decide the method used to select candidates to run for office. While any member of the legislature could be appointed as grand logothete, in practice the appointee is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion. Although there is no constitutional requirement that the grand logothete be able to command the confidence of the legislature, by convention it is expected that any grand logothete unable to do so would resign.<br />
[[File:Lihnidosi_Bouleuterion_2021.png|250px|thumb|left|The composition of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] during the investiture proceedings for [[Stephanos Anagnos]].]]<br />
The grand logothete is typically appointed following a {{wpl|general election}}. Following an election, the previous grand logothete is dismissed from office, however they and other members of the Council of Logothetes remain in office as a caretaker until a successor is sworn in. The monarch has the authority to appoint any member of the Bouleuterion to the position of grand logothete. By convention, the monarch will appoint the leader of the largest party or coalition in order to ensure they can command the confidence of the legislature and to show the monarchy's acceptance of the democratic process. In instances where there is no clear majority after an election, the monarch may wait to make the appointment until parties have an opportunity to negotiate coalition agreements.<br />
<br />
Once the monarch has appointed a grand logothete, the appointment order is sent to the Bouleuterion and deputies are informed of the monarch's decision by the epistates. The grand logothete will then undergo {{wpl|investiture}} proceedings held by the Bouleuterion. During these proceedings, the grand logothete presents their political agenda which is then debated by the legislature and voted on. By this time, the grand logothete has normally announced their planned appointments for the Council of Logotetes, and the investiture vote is also seen as a vote of confidence in those appointments. A simple majority is required to confirm the grand logothete, their Council of Logothetes, and their political agenda.<br />
<br />
If the grand logothete is unable to win a simple majority in the Bouleuterion following investiture proceedings they are expected to resign. While this is not constitutionally required, a failure to win an investiture vote would signify the grand logothete would be unable to implement their political agenda due to not being able to pass legislation. If the grand logothete refused to resign, it would be up to the monarch to force their resignation. If the monarch allowed the grand logothete to remain in office without the confidence of the legislature, a government crisis would likely ensue. If no appointee is able to command the confidence of the legislature following a general election, the Bouleuterion would normally be dissolved and another election held.<br />
<br />
===Term length===<br />
There is no minimum or maximum length of term for grand logothetes. However, it is normal for grand logothetes to be in office for four year terms which is the usual period of time between general elections. The grand logothete primarily serves at the pleasure of the monarch. As such, it is possible for a grand logothete to have a term shorter than four years if they are forced to resign by the monarch. By convention, the grand logothete also serves only as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature. If a grand logothete becomes unable to command the confidence of the legislature, then they would be expected to resign.<br />
<br />
Grand logothetes are dismissed from office following general elections, however if their party or coalition won a majority in the election they may be reappointed. There are no term limits placed on grand logothetes. The same individual can hold the office of grand logothete indefinitely as long as they have the confidence of the monarch and the legislature.<br />
<br />
===Succession and incapacity===<br />
<br />
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===Removal or resignation===<br />
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==Authority, powers, and constraints==<br />
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==Precedence, privileges, and retirement==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Recent grand logothetes==<br />
{{See also|List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos}}<br />
<br />
===Living former grand logothetes===<br />
As of {{Monthyear}}, there are four living former Lihnidosi grand logothetes. Two former grand logothetes, Fania Zarou and Fotis Raptis, are still members of the Bouleuterion. <br />
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|height=<br />
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|Konstantinos Simitis 2012-01-23.jpg|'''Aeacus Laganas'''<br />(1974–1990)<br /><small>{{birth date and age|df=yes|1942|3|5}}</small><br />
|Prokopis Pavlopoulos 2016-01-15.jpg|'''Piero Kefalas'''<br />(1990–2002)<br /><small>{{birth date and age|df=yes|1953|2|25}}</small><br />
|Dora Bakoyannis-headshot.jpg|'''[[Fania Zarou]]'''<br />(2002–2006)<br /><small>{{birth date and age|df=yes|1954|7|13}}</small><br />
|Fotis_Raptis2.png|'''[[Fotis Raptis]]'''<br />(2010–2022)<br /><small>{{birth date and age|df=yes|1977|5|4}}</small><br />
}}<br />
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===Timeline===<br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Archon of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
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{{Infobox political post<br />
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|body = Lihnidos<br />
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|flag = <!-- Does not apply. --><br />
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|incumbent = [[Stephanos Anagnos]]<br />
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|department = [[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
|style = Grand Logothete<br>The Most Honorable<br>His Excellency<br />
|status = Head of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]]<br />
|member_of = [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]]<br />
|reports_to = [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|The Crown]]<br>[[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]<br>[[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]<br />
|residence = Palamaras Mansion<br />
|seat = Arcadia, Lihnidos<br />
|nominator = <br />
|appointer = [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|The Crown]]<br />
|appointer_qualified = <br />
|termlength = Four years<br />
|termlength_qualified = Renewable indefinitely as long as the incumbent has majority support in the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] and has the confidence of the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Monarch]]<br />
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|precursor = <br />
|formation = {{start date and age|df=y|1920|1|1}}<br />
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|succession = <!-- Does not apply. --><br />
|deputy = <br />
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The '''grand logothete of Lihnidos''' (Lihnidosi: ''Μεγάλος Λογοθέτης της Λιχνίδος'') is the head of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]] of [[Lihnidos]]. The office of grand logothete was established in 1920 with the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. The duties and powers of the grand logothete were originally detailed in {{wpl|decree|Imperial Directive}} 1197 issued by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] Selene I. Following government reforms in 1946, Emperor Athanasios VIII modified the directive and granted additional powers to the grand logothete. The Lihnidosi order of precedence lists the grand logothete as the third-highest state official after the monarch and archon.<br />
<br />
The grand logothete is head of the Council of Logothetes and is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of government ministries and departments and the {{wpl|civil service}}. The grand logothete advises the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] and [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]] on matters of government and legislative policy. Although officially appointed by the monarch, in practice the grand logothete is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion and holds office as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature.<br />
<br />
[[Stephanos Anagnos]] of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] (CNA) has been grand logothete since 13 May 2022. Anagnos was appointed as grand logothete by Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] after being elected as the leader of the CNA. Former grand logothete and CNA leader [[Fotis Raptis]] had previously been defeated in a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} among CNA deputies which saw him removed as leader of the party. Raptis subsequently resigned as grand logothete. <br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Selection and incumbency==<br />
===Qualifications and appointment===<br />
In order to be appointed as grand logothete an individual must be a member of the Bouleuterion. This requires any grand logothete appointee to meet the qualifications of being a member of the Bouleuterion. These requirements primarily include being at least twenty-five years of age, being a citizens of Lihnidos for at least five years, and being able to speak fluent Lihnidosi. Political parties are allowed to set additional requirements for individuals running for office as a member of their party. Each party is also allowed to decide the method used to select candidates to run for office. While any member of the legislature could be appointed as grand logothete, in practice the appointee is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion. Although there is no constitutional requirement that the grand logothete be able to command the confidence of the legislature, by convention it is expected that any grand logothete unable to do so would resign.<br />
[[File:Lihnidosi_Bouleuterion_2021.png|250px|thumb|left|The composition of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] during the investiture proceedings for [[Stephanos Anagnos]].]]<br />
The grand logothete is typically appointed following a {{wpl|general election}}. Following an election, the previous grand logothete is dismissed from office, however they and other members of the Council of Logothetes remain in office as a caretaker until a successor is sworn in. The monarch has the authority to appoint any member of the Bouleuterion to the position of grand logothete. By convention, the monarch will appoint the leader of the largest party or coalition in order to ensure they can command the confidence of the legislature and to show the monarchy's acceptance of the democratic process. In instances where there is no clear majority after an election, the monarch may wait to make the appointment until parties have an opportunity to negotiate coalition agreements.<br />
<br />
Once the monarch has appointed a grand logothete, the appointment order is sent to the Bouleuterion and deputies are informed of the monarch's decision by the epistates. The grand logothete will then undergo {{wpl|investiture}} proceedings held by the Bouleuterion. During these proceedings, the grand logothete presents their political agenda which is then debated by the legislature and voted on. By this time, the grand logothete has normally announced their planned appointments for the Council of Logotetes, and the investiture vote is also seen as a vote of confidence in those appointments. A simple majority is required to confirm the grand logothete, their Council of Logothetes, and their political agenda.<br />
<br />
If the grand logothete is unable to win a simple majority in the Bouleuterion following investiture proceedings they are expected to resign. While this is not constitutionally required, a failure to win an investiture vote would signify the grand logothete would be unable to implement their political agenda due to not being able to pass legislation. If the grand logothete refused to resign, it would be up to the monarch to force their resignation. If the monarch allowed the grand logothete to remain in office without the confidence of the legislature, a government crisis would likely ensue. If no appointee is able to command the confidence of the legislature following a general election, the Bouleuterion would normally be dissolved and another election held.<br />
<br />
===Term length===<br />
There is no minimum or maximum length of term for grand logothetes. However, it is normal for grand logothetes to be in office for four year terms which is the usual period of time between general elections. The grand logothete primarily serves at the pleasure of the monarch. As such, it is possible for a grand logothete to have a term shorter than four years if they are forced to resign by the monarch. By convention, the grand logothete also serves only as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature. If a grand logothete becomes unable to command the confidence of the legislature, then they would be expected to resign.<br />
<br />
Grand logothetes are dismissed from office following general elections, however if their party or coalition won a majority in the election they may be reappointed. There are no term limits placed on grand logothetes. The same individual can hold the office of grand logothete indefinitely as long as they have the confidence of the monarch and the legislature.<br />
<br />
===Succession and incapacity===<br />
<br />
<br />
===Removal or resignation===<br />
<br />
<br />
==Authority, powers, and constraints==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Precedence, privileges, and retirement==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Recent grand logothetes==<br />
{{See also|List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos}}<br />
<br />
===Living former grand logothetes===<br />
<br />
<br />
===Timeline===<br />
<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Archon of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
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{{Infobox political post<br />
|post = Grand Logothete<br />
|body = Lihnidos<br />
|nativename = <br />
|flag = <!-- Does not apply. --><br />
|flagsize = <!-- Does not apply. --><br />
|flagcaption = <!-- Does not apply. --><br />
|insignia = Lihnidos_Coat_of_Arms.png<br />
|insigniasize = 125px<br />
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|image = Nikos_Androulakis_PASOK.jpg<br />
|imagesize = 200px<br />
|alt = <br />
|incumbent = [[Stephanos Anagnos]]<br />
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|department = [[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
|style = Grand Logothete<br>The Most Honorable<br>His Excellency<br />
|status = Head of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]]<br />
|member_of = [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]]<br />
|reports_to = [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|The Crown]]<br>[[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]<br>[[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]<br />
|residence = Palamaras Mansion<br />
|seat = Arcadia, Lihnidos<br />
|nominator = <br />
|appointer = [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|The Crown]]<br />
|appointer_qualified = <br />
|termlength = Four years<br />
|termlength_qualified = Renewable indefinitely as long as the incumbent has majority support in the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] and has the confidence of the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Monarch]]<br />
|constituting_instrument = Imperial Directive 1197<br />
|precursor = <br />
|formation = {{start date and age|df=y|1920|1|1}}<br />
|first = Liana, Countess of Meteze<br />
|last = <!-- Does not apply. --><br />
|abolished = <!-- Does not apply. --><br />
|succession = <!-- Does not apply. --><br />
|deputy = <br />
|salary = ''{{strikethrough|X}}''200,000/year (includes parliamentary salary of £150,000)<br />
|website = www.gl.gov.lnd<br />
}}<br />
The '''grand logothete of Lihnidos''' (Lihnidosi: ''Μεγάλος Λογοθέτης της Λιχνίδος'') is the head of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]] of [[Lihnidos]]. The office of grand logothete was established in 1920 with the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. The duties and powers of the grand logothete were originally detailed in {{wpl|decree|Imperial Directive}} 1197 issued by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] Selene I. Following government reforms in 1946, Emperor Athanasios VIII modified the directive and granted additional powers to the grand logothete. The Lihnidosi order of precedence lists the grand logothete as the third-highest state official after the monarch and archon.<br />
<br />
The grand logothete is head of the Council of Logothetes and is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of government ministries and departments and the {{wpl|civil service}}. The grand logothete advises the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] and [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]] on matters of government and legislative policy. Although officially appointed by the monarch, in practice the grand logothete is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion and holds office as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature.<br />
<br />
[[Stephanos Anagnos]] of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] (CNA) has been grand logothete since 13 May 2022. Anagnos was appointed as grand logothete by Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] after being elected as the leader of the CNA. Former grand logothete and CNA leader [[Fotis Raptis]] had previously been defeated in a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} among CNA deputies which saw him removed as leader of the party. Raptis subsequently resigned as grand logothete. <br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Selection and incumbency==<br />
===Qualifications and appointment===<br />
In order to be appointed as grand logothete an individual must be a member of the Bouleuterion. This requires any grand logothete appointee to meet the qualifications of being a member of the Bouleuterion. These requirements primarily include being at least twenty-five years of age, being a citizens of Lihnidos for at least five years, and being able to speak fluent Lihnidosi. Political parties are allowed to set additional requirements for individuals running for office as a member of their party. Each party is also allowed to decide the method used to select candidates to run for office. While any member of the legislature could be appointed as grand logothete, in practice the appointee is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion. Although there is no constitutional requirement that the grand logothete be able to command the confidence of the legislature, by convention it is expected that any grand logothete unable to do so would resign.<br />
[[File:Lihnidosi_Bouleuterion_2021.png|250px|thumb|left|The composition of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] during the investiture proceedings for [[Stephanos Anagnos]].]]<br />
The grand logothete is typically appointed following a {{wpl|general election}}. Following an election, the previous grand logothete is dismissed from office, however they and other members of the Council of Logothetes remain in office as a caretaker until a successor is sworn in. The monarch has the authority to appoint any member of the Bouleuterion to the position of grand logothete. By convention, the monarch will appoint the leader of the largest party or coalition in order to ensure they can command the confidence of the legislature and to show the monarchy's acceptance of the democratic process. In instances where there is no clear majority after an election, the monarch may wait to make the appointment until parties have an opportunity to negotiate coalition agreements.<br />
<br />
Once the monarch has appointed a grand logothete, the appointment order is sent to the Bouleuterion and deputies are informed of the monarch's decision by the epistates. The grand logothete will then undergo {{wpl|investiture}} proceedings held by the Bouleuterion. During these proceedings, the grand logothete presents their political agenda which is then debated by the legislature and voted on. By this time, the grand logothete has normally announced their planned appointments for the Council of Logotetes, and the investiture vote is also seen as a vote of confidence in those appointments. A simple majority is required to confirm the grand logothete, their Council of Logothetes, and their political agenda.<br />
<br />
If the grand logothete is unable to win a simple majority in the Bouleuterion following investiture proceedings they are expected to resign. While this is not constitutionally required, a failure to win an investiture vote would signify the grand logothete would be unable to implement their political agenda due to not being able to pass legislation. If the grand logothete refused to resign, it would be up to the monarch to force their resignation. If the monarch allowed the grand logothete to remain in office without the confidence of the legislature, a government crisis would likely ensue. If no appointee is able to command the confidence of the legislature following a general election, the Bouleuterion would normally be dissolved and another election held.<br />
<br />
===Term limit===<br />
<br />
<br />
===Succession and incapacity===<br />
<br />
<br />
===Removal or resignation===<br />
<br />
<br />
==Authority, powers, and constraints==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Precedence, privileges, and retirement==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Recent grand logothetes==<br />
{{See also|List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos}}<br />
<br />
===Living former grand logothetes===<br />
<br />
<br />
===Timeline===<br />
<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Archon of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
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|incumbent = [[Stephanos Anagnos]]<br />
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|department = [[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
|style = Grand Logothete<br>The Most Honorable<br>His Excellency<br />
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|seat = Arcadia, Lihnidos<br />
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|termlength = Four years<br />
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The '''grand logothete of Lihnidos''' (Lihnidosi: ''Μεγάλος Λογοθέτης της Λιχνίδος'') is the head of the [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]] of [[Lihnidos]]. The office of grand logothete was established in 1920 with the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. The duties and powers of the grand logothete were originally detailed in {{wpl|decree|Imperial Directive}} 1197 issued by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] Selene I. Following government reforms in 1946, Emperor Athanasios VIII modified the directive and granted additional powers to the grand logothete. The Lihnidosi order of precedence lists the grand logothete as the third-highest state official after the monarch and archon.<br />
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The grand logothete is head of the Council of Logothetes and is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of government ministries and departments and the {{wpl|civil service}}. The grand logothete advises the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]] and [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]] on matters of government and legislative policy. Although officially appointed by the monarch, in practice the grand logothete is the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bouleuterion and holds office as long as they can command the confidence of the legislature.<br />
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[[Stephanos Anagnos]] of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] (CNA) has been grand logothete since 13 May 2022. Anagnos was appointed as grand logothete by Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] after being elected as the leader of the CNA. Former grand logothete and CNA leader [[Fotis Raptis]] had previously been defeated in a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} among CNA deputies which saw him removed as leader of the party. Raptis subsequently resigned as grand logothete. <br />
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*[[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Archon of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
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*[[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Archon of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
*[[Government of Lihnidos]]<br />
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| cabinet_name = Government of Stephanos Anagnos<br />
| cabinet_type = Government<br />
| cabinet_number = 31st<br />
| jurisdiction = the Empire of [[Lihnidos]]<br />
| flag = Lihnidos_Flag.png<br />
| flag_border = true<br />
| incumbent = May 2022 - present<br />
| image = Nikos_Androulakis_PASOK.jpg<br />
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| date_formed = 16 May 2022<br>({{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=5|day1=16|year1=2022}})<br />
| date_dissolved = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD|df=y}} --><br />
| government_head_title = [[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]<br><small>and [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]]</small><br />
| government_head = [[Stephanos Anagnos]]<br />
| government_head_history = <br />
| deputy_government_head = <br />
| state_head_title = [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Monarch]]<br />
| state_head = [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]]<br />
| members_number = 18<br />
| former_members_number = <br />
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| political_party = {{color test|#10b579|size=2}} [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]]<br />
| legislature_status = {{wpl|Minority government|Minority}} {{Composition bar|hex={{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}}|169|350|per=1}}<br />
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| opposition_party = {{color test|#FFB433|size=2}} [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|Democratic Coalition]]<br />
| opposition_leader = [[Fania Zarou]]<br />
| election = [[Lihnidosi general election, 2018|2018 general election]]<br />
| last_election = <br />
| legislature_term = 25th Bouleuterion<br />
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The '''Anagnos government''' is the current [[Government of Lihnidos|government]] of [[Lihnidos]] led by [[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]] and [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]] [[Stephanos Anagnos]]. The Anagnos government was formed on 16 May 2022 following Anagnos' election as leader of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] and subsequent appointment as archon and grand logothete. It succeeded the fourth Raptis government and has been the incumbent government for {{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=5|day1=16|year1=2022}}.<br />
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The government is comprised of members of the CNA and supported by the [[Populist People's Party (Lihnidos)|Populist People's Party]] through a confidence and supply agreement negotiated under the fourth Raptis government following the [[Lihnidosi general election, 2018|2018 general election]]. The [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]], the main organ of the government, is composed of eighteen logothetes, five women and thirteen men. Four logothetes were reappointed to their positions held during the fourth Raptis government while the other fourteen were new appointees. <br />
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The government is currently operating as a {{wpl|minority government}} due to not having a majority in the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. <br />
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==History==<br />
===Background and formation===<br />
On 24 April 2022 the Chairman of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] announced that at least fifteen percent of CNA deputies in the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] had submitted letters declaring they had loss confidence in CNA leader [[Fotis Raptis]]. CNA deputies were officially notified through letters sent by party secretary Evelina Kokkinos and were informed that the triggered {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} would take place on 27 April 2022. Following the announcements, Deputy Stephanos Anagnos of Samos spoke to media outlets and identified himself as one of the members who had lost confidence in Raptis' leadership. Citing poor performance in the previous three general elections, a loss in a recent by-elections, and mismanagement of party resources, Anagnos said that he and his colleagues who had submitted letters to the party chairman had lost faith in Raptis to lead the party through the upcoming October general election.<br />
[[File:RaptisPressConference.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Raptis speaking to reporters following the no confidence vote.]]<br />
On 27 April 2022 all one hundred sixty-nine CNA deputies participated in voting on the motion of no confidence. Following the vote, party chairman Claus Vascos announced that a majority of CNA deputies had lost confidence in Raptis, with ninety-nine deputies no longer having confidence in his leadership opposed to seventy who still had confidence. Raptis, speaking to reporters from Palamaras Mansion following the defeat, touted his accomplishments and said that he, while disappointed in the result, would respect the outcome and would step down as the leader of the party after a new leader had been chosen.<br />
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The CNA held leadership elections over the course of 2 May to 13 May. On 13 May 2022, Stepahnos Anagnos, who was considered to be the main force behind the motion of no confidence in Raptis, was elected by CNA deputies as the new leader of the party. Following Anagnos' election, Raptis announced his resignation as [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]], [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]], and leader of the Conservative-National Alliance. Anagnos was appointed as archon and grand logothete by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] later that afternoon.<br />
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On 14 May 2022, Anagnos met with the Empress at the Imperial Palace to present his list of logothetes. All proposed logothetes received approval from the Empress and were sworn in the following day.<br />
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===Investiture===<br />
The Bouleuterion approved the Anagnos government on 16 May 2022 with 175 votes in favor, 160 against, and 15 abstentions. The government was supported by all members of the CNA and, due to a confidence and supply agreement between the CNA and PPP, all members of the PPP. The CNA and PPP votes combined resulted in 175 votes in favor, one short of the 176 vote majority in the Bouleuterion. Had all member of the opposition parties voted against the government, the vote would have failed.<br />
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During the lead up to the vote, leaders of the Democratic Coalition and Coalition of Progressive Socialists announced that their parties would be opposing the government. In a press release, the leader of the Republican Party announced that republican deputies would be free to vote how they wished. On 15 May 2022, one day prior to the vote, the leader of the Centrist Union told reporters that the party had not made a decision on how their deputies would vote. According to media reports, Anagnos placed a phone call to Centrist Union leader Lazaros Metaxas the morning of the vote, however the details of the call were not released. Prior to the vote beginning, Metaxas announced that his party would be abstaining, guaranteeing a majority in favor of the government. <br />
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|{{tick}} '''Yes''' || [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]] (169), [[Populist People's Party (Lihnidos)|PPP]] (6) || {{composition bar|175|335|hex=green}}<br />
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|{{cross}} '''No''' || [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|DC]] (138), [[Coalition of Progressive Socialists (Lihnidos)|CPS]] (19), [[Republican Party (Lihnidos)|RP]] (3) ||{{composition bar|160|335|hex=red}}<br />
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|'''Abstention''' || [[Centrist Union (Lihnidos)|CU]] (13), [[Republican Party (Lihnidos)|RP]] (2) || {{composition bar|15|350|hex=#C0C0C0}}<br />
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| colspan="6" bgcolor="#F2F2F2" align="center"| [[Fourth Raptis government|←]] '''Anagnos Government''' →<br/>(16 May 2022 – present)<br />
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| '''[[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]'''<br>'''[[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]]'''<br />
| '''[[Stephanos Anagnos]]'''<br />
| width="1" style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 13 May 2022<br />
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| Logothete of the Archontia and Relations with the Bouleuterion<br>Spokesperson of the Government<br />
| Maria Bakoyannis<br />
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| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
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| Logothete of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation<br />
| Kostis Venizelos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
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| Logothete of the Interior<br />
| Dimitris Dendias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
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| Logothete of National Defense<br />
| Stavros Avramopoulos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
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| Logothete of Infrastructure and Transportation<br />
| Euclid Varoufakis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
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| Logothete of Energy and the Environment<br />
| Stergios Kotzias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
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| Logothete of Justice<br />
| Kyriakos Dendias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of National Security<br />
| Ivan Stathis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
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| Logothete of Health<br />
| Anna Damanaki<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Treasury<br />
| Persephone Pardou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Education and Innovation<br />
| Alexis Kouvelis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Culture, Sport, and Tourism<br />
| Vasileia Karahaliou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Agriculture<br />
| Evangelos Sfakianakis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Labor and Social Affairs<br />
| Bernice Boosali<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Commerce and Industry<br>Chairperson of the National Trade Commission<br />
| Leonidas Iliou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Media and Communications<br />
| Alexandros Rallis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Internal Development<br />
| Spyridion Kallergis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Local and Provincial Governance<br />
| Konstantinos Pulos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" bgcolor="#F2F2F2" align="center"| '''Also attending council meetings'''<br />
|-<br />
| President of the Crown Council<br />
| Fotini, Grand Duchess of Ithaca<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 9 April 1989<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Attorney General<br />
| Adara Boulou<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| General Secretary of the Imperial Offices<br />
| Althea Contou<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Head of the Military Chamber<br />
| Adm. Arion Rodias, LN, Ret.<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
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{{Infobox government cabinet<br />
| cabinet_name = Government of Stephanos Anagnos<br />
| cabinet_type = Government<br />
| cabinet_number = 31st<br />
| jurisdiction = the Empire of [[Lihnidos]]<br />
| flag = Lihnidos_Flag.png<br />
| flag_border = true<br />
| incumbent = May 2022 - present<br />
| image = Nikos_Androulakis_PASOK.jpg<br />
| caption = <br />
| date_formed = 16 May 2022<br>({{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=5|day1=16|year1=2022}})<br />
| date_dissolved = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD|df=y}} --><br />
| government_head_title = [[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]<br><small>and [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]]</small><br />
| government_head = [[Stephanos Anagnos]]<br />
| government_head_history = <br />
| deputy_government_head = <br />
| state_head_title = [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Monarch]]<br />
| state_head = [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]]<br />
| members_number = 18<br />
| former_members_number = <br />
| total_number = <br />
| political_party = {{color test|#10b579|size=2}} [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]]<br />
| legislature_status = {{wpl|Minority government|Minority}} {{Composition bar|hex={{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}}|169|350|per=1}}<br />
| opposition_cabinet = <br />
| opposition_party = {{color test|#FFB433|size=2}} [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|Democratic Coalition]]<br />
| opposition_leader = [[Fania Zarou]]<br />
| election = [[Lihnidosi general election, 2018|2018 general election]]<br />
| last_election = <br />
| legislature_term = 25th Bouleuterion<br />
| budget = <br />
| advice_and_consent1 = <br />
| advice_and_consent2 = <!-- up to 5 times --><br />
| incoming_formation = <br />
| outgoing_formation = <br />
| predecessor = Raptis IV<br />
| successor = <br />
}}<br />
The '''Anagnos government''' is the current [[Government of Lihnidos|government]] of [[Lihnidos]] led by [[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]] and [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]] [[Stephanos Anagnos]]. The Anagnos government was formed on 16 May 2022 following Anagnos' election as leader of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] and subsequent appointment as archon and grand logothete. It succeeded the fourth Raptis government and has been the incumbent government for {{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=5|day1=16|year1=2022}}.<br />
<br />
The government is comprised of members of the CNA and supported by the [[Populist People's Party (Lihnidos)|Populist People's Party]] through a confidence and supply agreement negotiated under the fourth Raptis government following the [[Lihnidosi general election, 2018|2018 general election]]. The [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]], the main organ of the government, is composed of eighteen logothetes, five women and thirteen men. Four logothetes were reappointed to their positions held during the fourth Raptis government while the other fourteen were new appointees. <br />
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The government is currently operating as a {{wpl|minority government}} due to not having a majority in the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. <br />
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==History==<br />
===Background and formation===<br />
On 24 April 2022 the Chairman of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] announced that at least fifteen percent of CNA deputies in the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] had submitted letters declaring they had loss confidence in CNA leader [[Fotis Raptis]]. CNA deputies were officially notified through letters sent by party secretary Evelina Kokkinos and were informed that the triggered {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} would take place on 27 April 2022. Following the announcements, Deputy Stephanos Anagnos of Samos spoke to media outlets and identified himself as one of the members who had lost confidence in Raptis' leadership. Citing poor performance in the previous three general elections, a loss in a recent by-elections, and mismanagement of party resources, Anagnos said that he and his colleagues who had submitted letters to the party chairman had lost faith in Raptis to lead the party through the upcoming October general election.<br />
[[File:RaptisPressConference.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Raptis speaking to reporters following the no confidence vote.]]<br />
On 27 April 2022 all one hundred sixty-nine CNA deputies participated in voting on the motion of no confidence. Following the vote, party chairman Claus Vascos announced that a majority of CNA deputies had lost confidence in Raptis, with ninety-nine deputies no longer having confidence in his leadership opposed to seventy who still had confidence. Raptis, speaking to reporters from Palamaras Mansion following the defeat, touted his accomplishments and said that he, while disappointed in the result, would respect the outcome and would step down as the leader of the party after a new leader had been chosen.<br />
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The CNA held leadership elections over the course of 2 May to 13 May. On 13 May 2022, Stepahnos Anagnos, who was considered to be the main force behind the motion of no confidence in Raptis, was elected by CNA deputies as the new leader of the party. Following Anagnos' election, Raptis announced his resignation as [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]], [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]], and leader of the Conservative-National Alliance. Anagnos was appointed as archon and grand logothete by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] later that afternoon.<br />
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On 14 May 2022, Anagnos met with the Empress at the Imperial Palace to present his list of logothetes. All proposed logothetes received approval from the Empress and were sworn in the following day.<br />
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===Investiture===<br />
The Bouleuterion approved the Anagnos government on 16 May 2022 with 175 votes in favor, 160 against, and 15 abstentions. The government was supported by all members of the CNA and, due to a confidence and supply agreement between the CNA and PPP, all members of the PPP. The CNA and PPP votes combined resulted in 175 votes in favor, one short of the 176 vote majority in the Bouleuterion. Had all member of the opposition parties voted against the government, the vote would have failed.<br />
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During the lead up to the vote, leaders of the Democratic Coalition and Coalition of Progressive Socialists announced that their parties would be opposing the government. In a press release, the leader of the Republican Party announced that republican deputies would be free to vote how they wished. On 15 May 2022, one day prior to the vote, the leader of the Centrist Union told reporters that the party had not made a decision on how their deputies would vote. According to media reports, Anagnos placed a phone call to Centrist Union leader Lazaros Metaxas the morning of the vote, however the details of the call were not released. Prior to the vote beginning, Metaxas announced that his party would be abstaining, guaranteeing a majority in favor of the government. <br />
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{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%;"<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"|{{center|16 May 2022<br />Investiture votes for Anagnos government}}<br />
|-<br />
!width="120"|<br />
!width="60"|Vote<br />
!width="300"|Parties<br />
!width="80" align="center"|Votes<br />
|-<br />
!rowspan="3"|[[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]<br />{{nobold|{{small|(Voting: 335 of 350,<br />Majority: 168)}}}}<br />
|{{tick}} '''Yes''' || [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]] (169), [[Populist People's Party (Lihnidos)|PPP]] (6) || {{composition bar|175|335|hex=green}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{cross}} '''No''' || [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|DC]] (138), [[Coalition of Progressive Socialists (Lihnidos)|CPS]] (19), [[Republican Party (Lihnidos)|RP]] (3) ||{{composition bar|160|335|hex=red}}<br />
|-<br />
|'''Abstention''' || [[Centrist Union (Lihnidos)|CU]] (13), [[Republican Party (Lihnidos)|RP]] (2) || {{composition bar|15|350|hex=#C0C0C0}}<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==Controversies==<br />
===Statements on Sydalene-Yisraeli relations===<br />
<br />
==Council of Logothetes==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" bgcolor="#F2F2F2" align="center"| [[Fourth Raptis government|←]] '''Anagnos Government''' →<br/>(16 May 2022 – present)<br />
|-<br />
! Portfolio<br />
! Name<br />
! width="100px" colspan="2"| Party<br />
! width="125px"| Took office<br />
! width="125px"| Left office<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]'''<br>'''[[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]]'''<br />
| '''[[Stephanos Anagnos]]'''<br />
| width="1" style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 13 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6"|<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Archontia and Relations with the Bouleuterion<br>Spokesperson of the Government<br />
| Maria Bakoyannis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation<br />
| Kostis Venizelos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Interior<br />
| Dimitris Dendias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of National Defense<br />
| Stavros Avramopoulos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Infrastructure and Transportation<br />
| Euclid Varoufakis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Energy and the Environment<br />
| Stergios Kotzias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Justice<br />
| Kyriakos Dendias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of National Security<br />
| Ivan Stathis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Health<br />
| Anna Damanaki<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Treasury<br />
| Persephone Pardou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Education and Innovation<br />
| Alexis Kouvelis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Culture, Sport, and Tourism<br />
| Vasileia Karahaliou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Agriculture<br />
| Evangelos Sfakianakis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Labor and Social Affairs<br />
| Bernice Boosali<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Commerce and Industry<br>Chairperson of the National Trade Commission<br />
| Leonidas Iliou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Media and Communications<br />
| Alexandros Rallis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Internal Development<br />
| Spyridion Kallergis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Local and Provincial Governance<br />
| Konstantinos Pulos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" bgcolor="#F2F2F2" align="center"| '''Also attending council meetings'''<br />
|-<br />
| President of the Crown Council<br />
| Fotini, Grand Duchess of Ithaca<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 9 April 1989<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Attorney General<br />
| Adara Boulou<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| General Secretary of the Imperial Offices<br />
| Althea Contou<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Head of the Military Chamber<br />
| Adm. Arion Rodias, LN, Ret.<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
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<div>{{Infobox government cabinet<br />
| cabinet_name = Government of Stephanos Anagnos<br />
| cabinet_type = Government<br />
| cabinet_number = 31st<br />
| jurisdiction = the Empire of [[Lihnidos]]<br />
| flag = Lihnidos_Flag.png<br />
| flag_border = true<br />
| incumbent = May 2022 - present<br />
| image = Nikos_Androulakis_PASOK.jpg<br />
| caption = <br />
| date_formed = 16 May 2022<br>({{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=5|day1=16|year1=2022}})<br />
| date_dissolved = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD|df=y}} --><br />
| government_head_title = [[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]<br><small>and [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]]</small><br />
| government_head = [[Stephanos Anagnos]]<br />
| government_head_history = <br />
| deputy_government_head = <br />
| state_head_title = [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Monarch]]<br />
| state_head = [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]]<br />
| members_number = 18<br />
| former_members_number = <br />
| total_number = <br />
| political_party = {{color test|#10b579|size=2}} [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]]<br />
| legislature_status = {{wpl|Minority government|Minority}} {{Composition bar|hex={{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}}|169|350|per=1}}<br />
| opposition_cabinet = <br />
| opposition_party = {{color test|#FFB433|size=2}} [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|Democratic Coalition]]<br />
| opposition_leader = [[Fania Zarou]]<br />
| election = [[Lihnidosi general election, 2018|2018 general election]]<br />
| last_election = <br />
| legislature_term = 25th Bouleuterion<br />
| budget = <br />
| advice_and_consent1 = <br />
| advice_and_consent2 = <!-- up to 5 times --><br />
| incoming_formation = <br />
| outgoing_formation = <br />
| predecessor = Raptis IV<br />
| successor = <br />
}}<br />
The '''Anagnos government''' is the current [[Government of Lihnidos|government]] of [[Lihnidos]] led by [[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]] and [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]] [[Stephanos Anagnos]]. The Anagnos government was formed on 16 May 2022 following Anagnos' election as leader of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] and subsequent appointment as archon and grand logothete. It succeeded the fourth Raptis government and has been the incumbent government for {{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=5|day1=16|year1=2022}}.<br />
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The government is comprised of members of the CNA and supported by the [[Populist People's Party (Lihnidos)|Populist People's Party]] through a confidence and supply agreement negotiated under the fourth Raptis government following the [[Lihnidosi general election, 2018|2018 general election]]. The [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]], the main organ of the government, is composed of eighteen logothetes, five women and thirteen men. Four logothetes were reappointed to their positions held during the fourth Raptis government while the other fourteen were new appointees. <br />
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The government is currently operating as a {{wpl|minority government}} due to not having a majority in the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. <br />
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==History==<br />
===Background and formation===<br />
On 24 April 2022 the Chairman of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] announced that at least fifteen percent of CNA deputies in the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] had submitted letters declaring they had loss confidence in CNA leader [[Fotis Raptis]]. CNA deputies were officially notified through letters sent by party secretary Evelina Kokkinos and were informed that the triggered {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} would take place on 27 April 2022. Following the announcements, Deputy Stephanos Anagnos of Samos spoke to media outlets and identified himself as one of the members who had lost confidence in Raptis' leadership. Citing poor performance in the previous three general elections, a loss in a recent by-elections, and mismanagement of party resources, Anagnos said that he and his colleagues who had submitted letters to the party chairman had lost faith in Raptis to lead the party through the upcoming October general election.<br />
[[File:RaptisPressConference.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Raptis speaking to reporters following the no confidence vote.]]<br />
On 27 April 2022 all one hundred sixty-nine CNA deputies participated in voting on the motion of no confidence. Following the vote, party chairman Claus Vascos announced that a majority of CNA deputies had lost confidence in Raptis, with ninety-nine deputies no longer having confidence in his leadership opposed to seventy who still had confidence. Raptis, speaking to reporters from Palamaras Mansion following the defeat, touted his accomplishments and said that he, while disappointed in the result, would respect the outcome and would step down as the leader of the party after a new leader had been chosen.<br />
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The CNA held leadership elections over the course of 2 May to 13 May. On 13 May 2022, Stepahnos Anagnos, who was considered to be the main force behind the motion of no confidence in Raptis, was elected by CNA deputies as the new leader of the party. Following Anagnos' election, Raptis announced his resignation as [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]], [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]], and leader of the Conservative-National Alliance. Anagnos was appointed as archon and grand logothete by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] later that afternoon.<br />
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On 14 May 2022, Anagnos met with the Empress at the Imperial Palace to present his list of logothetes. All proposed logothetes received approval from the Empress and were sworn in the following day.<br />
<br />
===Investiture===<br />
The Bouleuterion approved the Anagnos government on 16 May 2022 with 175 votes in favor, 160 against, and 15 abstentions. The government was supported by all members of the CNA and, due to a confidence and supply agreement between the CNA and PPP, all members of the PPP. The CNA and PPP votes combined resulted in 175 votes in favor, one short of the 176 vote majority in the Bouleuterion. Had all member of the opposition parties voted against the government, the vote would have failed.<br />
<br />
During the lead up to the vote, leaders of the Democratic Coalition and Coalition of Progressive Socialists announced that their parties would be opposing the government. In a press release, the leader of the Republican Party announced that republican deputies would be free to vote how they wished. On 15 May 2022, one day prior to the vote, the leader of the Centrist Union told reporters that the party had not made a decision on how their deputies would vote. According to media reports, Anagnos placed a phone call to Centrist Union leader Lazaros Metaxas the morning of the vote, however the details of the call were not released. Prior to the vote beginning, Metaxas announced that his party would be abstaining, guaranteeing a majority in favor of the government. <br />
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{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%;"<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"|{{center|16 May 2022<br />Investiture votes for Anagnos government}}<br />
|-<br />
!width="120"|<br />
!width="60"|Vote<br />
!width="300"|Parties<br />
!width="80" align="center"|Votes<br />
|-<br />
!rowspan="3"|[[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]<br />{{nobold|{{small|(Voting: 335 of 350,<br />Majority: 168)}}}}<br />
|{{tick}} '''Yes''' || [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]] (169), [[Populist People's Party (Lihnidos)|PPP]] (6) || {{composition bar|175|335|hex=green}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{cross}} '''No''' || [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|DC]] (138), [[Coalition of Progressive Socialists (Lihnidos)|CPS]] (19), [[Republican Party (Lihnidos)|RP]] (3) ||{{composition bar|160|335|hex=red}}<br />
|-<br />
|'''Abstention''' || [[Centrist Union (Lihnidos)|CU]] (13), [[Republican Party (Lihnidos)|RP]] (2) || {{composition bar|15|350|hex=#C0C0C0}}<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Controversies==<br />
===Statements on Sydalene-Yisraeli relations===<br />
<br />
==Council of Logothetes==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" bgcolor="#F2F2F2" align="center"| ← '''Anagnos Government''' →<br/>(16 May 2022 – present)<br />
|-<br />
! Portfolio<br />
! Name<br />
! width="100px" colspan="2"| Party<br />
! width="125px"| Took office<br />
! width="125px"| Left office<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]'''<br>'''[[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]]'''<br />
| '''[[Stephanos Anagnos]]'''<br />
| width="1" style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 13 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6"|<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Archontia and Relations with the Bouleuterion<br>Spokesperson of the Government<br />
| Maria Bakoyannis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation<br />
| Kostis Venizelos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Interior<br />
| Dimitris Dendias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of National Defense<br />
| Stavros Avramopoulos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Infrastructure and Transportation<br />
| Euclid Varoufakis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Energy and the Environment<br />
| Stergios Kotzias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Justice<br />
| Kyriakos Dendias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of National Security<br />
| Ivan Stathis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Health<br />
| Anna Damanaki<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Treasury<br />
| Persephone Pardou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Education and Innovation<br />
| Alexis Kouvelis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Culture, Sport, and Tourism<br />
| Vasileia Karahaliou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Agriculture<br />
| Evangelos Sfakianakis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Labor and Social Affairs<br />
| Bernice Boosali<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Commerce and Industry<br>Chairperson of the National Trade Commission<br />
| Leonidas Iliou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Media and Communications<br />
| Alexandros Rallis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Internal Development<br />
| Spyridion Kallergis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Local and Provincial Governance<br />
| Konstantinos Pulos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" bgcolor="#F2F2F2" align="center"| '''Also attending council meetings'''<br />
|-<br />
| President of the Crown Council<br />
| Fotini, Grand Duchess of Ithaca<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 9 April 1989<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Attorney General<br />
| Adara Boulou<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| General Secretary of the Imperial Offices<br />
| Althea Contou<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Head of the Military Chamber<br />
| Adm. Arion Rodias, LN, Ret.<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
|}</div>Lihnidoshttps://iiwiki.us/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Lihnidos/Sandbox4&diff=546093User:Lihnidos/Sandbox42022-08-31T23:24:39Z<p>Lihnidos: /* Background and formation */</p>
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<div>{{Infobox government cabinet<br />
| cabinet_name = Government of Stephanos Anagnos<br />
| cabinet_type = Government<br />
| cabinet_number = 31st<br />
| jurisdiction = the Empire of [[Lihnidos]]<br />
| flag = Lihnidos_Flag.png<br />
| flag_border = true<br />
| incumbent = May 2022 - present<br />
| image = Nikos_Androulakis_PASOK.jpg<br />
| caption = <br />
| date_formed = 16 May 2022<br>({{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=5|day1=16|year1=2022}})<br />
| date_dissolved = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD|df=y}} --><br />
| government_head_title = [[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]<br><small>and [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]]</small><br />
| government_head = [[Stephanos Anagnos]]<br />
| government_head_history = <br />
| deputy_government_head = <br />
| state_head_title = [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Monarch]]<br />
| state_head = [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]]<br />
| members_number = 18<br />
| former_members_number = <br />
| total_number = <br />
| political_party = {{color test|#10b579|size=2}} [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]]<br />
| legislature_status = {{wpl|Minority government|Minority}} {{Composition bar|hex={{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}}|169|350|per=1}}<br />
| opposition_cabinet = <br />
| opposition_party = {{color test|#FFB433|size=2}} [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|Democratic Coalition]]<br />
| opposition_leader = [[Fania Zarou]]<br />
| election = [[Lihnidosi general election, 2018|2018 general election]]<br />
| last_election = <br />
| legislature_term = 25th Bouleuterion<br />
| budget = <br />
| advice_and_consent1 = <br />
| advice_and_consent2 = <!-- up to 5 times --><br />
| incoming_formation = <br />
| outgoing_formation = <br />
| predecessor = Raptis IV<br />
| successor = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===Background and formation===<br />
On 24 April 2022 the Chairman of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] announced that at least fifteen percent of CNA deputies in the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] had submitted letters declaring they had loss confidence in CNA leader [[Fotis Raptis]]. CNA deputies were officially notified through letters sent by party secretary Evelina Kokkinos and were informed that the triggered {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} would take place on 27 April 2022. Following the announcements, Deputy Stephanos Anagnos of Samos spoke to media outlets and identified himself as one of the members who had lost confidence in Raptis' leadership. Citing poor performance in the previous three general elections, a loss in a recent by-elections, and mismanagement of party resources, Anagnos said that he and his colleagues who had submitted letters to the party chairman had lost faith in Raptis to lead the party through the upcoming October general election.<br />
[[File:RaptisPressConference.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Raptis speaking to reporters following the no confidence vote.]]<br />
On 27 April 2022 all one hundred sixty-nine CNA deputies participated in voting on the motion of no confidence. Following the vote, party chairman Claus Vascos announced that a majority of CNA deputies had lost confidence in Raptis, with ninety-nine deputies no longer having confidence in his leadership opposed to seventy who still had confidence. Raptis, speaking to reporters from Palamaras Mansion following the defeat, touted his accomplishments and said that he, while disappointed in the result, would respect the outcome and would step down as the leader of the party after a new leader had been chosen.<br />
<br />
The CNA held leadership elections over the course of 2 May to 13 May. On 13 May 2022, Stepahnos Anagnos, who was considered to be the main force behind the motion of no confidence in Raptis, was elected by CNA deputies as the new leader of the party. Following Anagnos' election, Raptis announced his resignation as [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]], [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]], and leader of the Conservative-National Alliance. Anagnos was appointed as archon and grand logothete by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] later that afternoon.<br />
<br />
On 14 May 2022, Anagnos met with the Empress at the Imperial Palace to present his list of logothetes. All proposed logothetes received approval from the Empress and were sworn in the following day.<br />
<br />
===Investiture===<br />
The Bouleuterion approved the Anagnos government on 16 May 2022 with 175 votes in favor, 160 against, and 15 abstentions. The government was supported by all members of the CNA and, due to a confidence and supply agreement between the CNA and PPP, all members of the PPP. The CNA and PPP votes combined resulted in 175 votes in favor, one short of the 176 vote majority in the Bouleuterion. Had all member of the opposition parties voted against the government, the vote would have failed.<br />
<br />
During the lead up to the vote, leaders of the Democratic Coalition and Coalition of Progressive Socialists announced that their parties would be opposing the government. In a press release, the leader of the Republican Party announced that republican deputies would be free to vote how they wished. On 15 May 2022, one day prior to the vote, the leader of the Centrist Union told reporters that the party had not made a decision on how their deputies would vote. According to media reports, Anagnos placed a phone call to Centrist Union leader Lazaros Metaxas the morning of the vote, however the details of the call were not released. Prior to the vote beginning, Metaxas announced that his party would be abstaining, guaranteeing a majority in favor of the government. <br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%;"<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"|{{center|16 May 2022<br />Investiture votes for Anagnos government}}<br />
|-<br />
!width="120"|<br />
!width="60"|Vote<br />
!width="300"|Parties<br />
!width="80" align="center"|Votes<br />
|-<br />
!rowspan="3"|[[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]<br />{{nobold|{{small|(Voting: 335 of 350,<br />Majority: 168)}}}}<br />
|{{tick}} '''Yes''' || [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]] (169), [[Populist People's Party (Lihnidos)|PPP]] (6) || {{composition bar|175|335|hex=green}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{cross}} '''No''' || [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|DC]] (138), [[Coalition of Progressive Socialists (Lihnidos)|CPS]] (19), [[Republican Party (Lihnidos)|RP]] (3) ||{{composition bar|160|335|hex=red}}<br />
|-<br />
|'''Abstention''' || [[Centrist Union (Lihnidos)|CU]] (13), [[Republican Party (Lihnidos)|RP]] (2) || {{composition bar|15|350|hex=#C0C0C0}}<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Controversies==<br />
===Statements on Sydalene-Yisraeli relations===<br />
<br />
==Council of Logothetes==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" bgcolor="#F2F2F2" align="center"| ← '''Anagnos Government''' →<br/>(16 May 2022 – present)<br />
|-<br />
! Portfolio<br />
! Name<br />
! width="100px" colspan="2"| Party<br />
! width="125px"| Took office<br />
! width="125px"| Left office<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]'''<br>'''[[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]]'''<br />
| '''[[Stephanos Anagnos]]'''<br />
| width="1" style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 13 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6"|<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Archontia and Relations with the Bouleuterion<br>Spokesperson of the Government<br />
| Maria Bakoyannis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation<br />
| Kostis Venizelos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Interior<br />
| Dimitris Dendias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of National Defense<br />
| Stavros Avramopoulos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Infrastructure and Transportation<br />
| Euclid Varoufakis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Energy and the Environment<br />
| Stergios Kotzias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Justice<br />
| Kyriakos Dendias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of National Security<br />
| Ivan Stathis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Health<br />
| Anna Damanaki<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Treasury<br />
| Persephone Pardou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Education and Innovation<br />
| Alexis Kouvelis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Culture, Sport, and Tourism<br />
| Vasileia Karahaliou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Agriculture<br />
| Evangelos Sfakianakis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Labor and Social Affairs<br />
| Bernice Boosali<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Commerce and Industry<br>Chairperson of the National Trade Commission<br />
| Leonidas Iliou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Media and Communications<br />
| Alexandros Rallis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Internal Development<br />
| Spyridion Kallergis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Local and Provincial Governance<br />
| Konstantinos Pulos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" bgcolor="#F2F2F2" align="center"| '''Also attending council meetings'''<br />
|-<br />
| President of the Crown Council<br />
| Fotini, Grand Duchess of Ithaca<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 9 April 1989<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Attorney General<br />
| Adara Boulou<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| General Secretary of the Imperial Offices<br />
| Althea Contou<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Head of the Military Chamber<br />
| Adm. Arion Rodias, LN, Ret.<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
|}</div>Lihnidoshttps://iiwiki.us/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Lihnidos/Sandbox4&diff=546092User:Lihnidos/Sandbox42022-08-31T23:21:09Z<p>Lihnidos: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox government cabinet<br />
| cabinet_name = Government of Stephanos Anagnos<br />
| cabinet_type = Government<br />
| cabinet_number = 31st<br />
| jurisdiction = the Empire of [[Lihnidos]]<br />
| flag = Lihnidos_Flag.png<br />
| flag_border = true<br />
| incumbent = May 2022 - present<br />
| image = Nikos_Androulakis_PASOK.jpg<br />
| caption = <br />
| date_formed = 16 May 2022<br>({{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=5|day1=16|year1=2022}})<br />
| date_dissolved = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD|df=y}} --><br />
| government_head_title = [[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]<br><small>and [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]]</small><br />
| government_head = [[Stephanos Anagnos]]<br />
| government_head_history = <br />
| deputy_government_head = <br />
| state_head_title = [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Monarch]]<br />
| state_head = [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]]<br />
| members_number = 18<br />
| former_members_number = <br />
| total_number = <br />
| political_party = {{color test|#10b579|size=2}} [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]]<br />
| legislature_status = {{wpl|Minority government|Minority}} {{Composition bar|hex={{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}}|169|350|per=1}}<br />
| opposition_cabinet = <br />
| opposition_party = {{color test|#FFB433|size=2}} [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|Democratic Coalition]]<br />
| opposition_leader = [[Fania Zarou]]<br />
| election = [[Lihnidosi general election, 2018|2018 general election]]<br />
| last_election = <br />
| legislature_term = 25th Bouleuterion<br />
| budget = <br />
| advice_and_consent1 = <br />
| advice_and_consent2 = <!-- up to 5 times --><br />
| incoming_formation = <br />
| outgoing_formation = <br />
| predecessor = Raptis IV<br />
| successor = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===Background and formation===<br />
On 24 April 2022 the Chairman of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] announced that at least fifteen percent of CNA deputies in the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] had submitted letters declaring they had loss confidence in CNA leader [[Fotis Raptis]]. CNA deputies were officially notified through letters sent by party secretary Evelina Kokkinos and were informed that the triggered {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} would take place on 27 April 2022. Following the announcements, Deputy Stephanos Anagnos of Samos spoke to media outlets and identified himself as one of the members who had lost confidence in Raptis' leadership. Citing poor performance in the previous three general elections, a loss in a recent by-elections, and mismanagement of party resources, Anagnos said that he and his colleagues who had submitted letters to the party chairman had lost faith in Raptis to lead the party through the upcoming October general election.<br />
[[File:RaptisPressConference.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Raptis speaking to reporters following the no confidence vote.]]<br />
On 27 April 2022 all one hundred sixty-nine CNA deputies participated in voting on the motion of no confidence. Following the vote, party chairman Claus Vascos announced that a majority of CNA deputies had lost confidence in Raptis, with ninety-nine deputies no longer having confidence in his leadership opposed to seventy who still had confidence. Raptis, speaking to reporters from Palamaras Mansion following the defeat, touted his accomplishments and said that he, while disappointed in the result, would respect the outcome and would step down as the leader of the party after a new leader had been chosen.<br />
<br />
The CNA held leadership elections over the course of 2 May to 13 May. On 13 May 2022, Stepahnos Anagnos, who was considered to be the main force behind the motion of no confidence in Raptis, was elected by CNA deputies as the new leader of the party. Following Anagnos' election, Raptis announced his resignation as [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]], [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]], and leader of the Conservative-National Alliance. Anagnos was appointed as archon and grand logothete by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] later that afternoon.<br />
<br />
===Investiture===<br />
The Bouleuterion approved the Anagnos government on 16 May 2022 with 175 votes in favor, 160 against, and 15 abstentions. The government was supported by all members of the CNA and, due to a confidence and supply agreement between the CNA and PPP, all members of the PPP. The CNA and PPP votes combined resulted in 175 votes in favor, one short of the 176 vote majority in the Bouleuterion. Had all member of the opposition parties voted against the government, the vote would have failed.<br />
<br />
During the lead up to the vote, leaders of the Democratic Coalition and Coalition of Progressive Socialists announced that their parties would be opposing the government. In a press release, the leader of the Republican Party announced that republican deputies would be free to vote how they wished. On 15 May 2022, one day prior to the vote, the leader of the Centrist Union told reporters that the party had not made a decision on how their deputies would vote. According to media reports, Anagnos placed a phone call to Centrist Union leader Lazaros Metaxas the morning of the vote, however the details of the call were not released. Prior to the vote beginning, Metaxas announced that his party would be abstaining, guaranteeing a majority in favor of the government. <br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%;"<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"|{{center|16 May 2022<br />Investiture votes for Anagnos government}}<br />
|-<br />
!width="120"|<br />
!width="60"|Vote<br />
!width="300"|Parties<br />
!width="80" align="center"|Votes<br />
|-<br />
!rowspan="3"|[[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]<br />{{nobold|{{small|(Voting: 335 of 350,<br />Majority: 168)}}}}<br />
|{{tick}} '''Yes''' || [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]] (169), [[Populist People's Party (Lihnidos)|PPP]] (6) || {{composition bar|175|335|hex=green}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{cross}} '''No''' || [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|DC]] (138), [[Coalition of Progressive Socialists (Lihnidos)|CPS]] (19), [[Republican Party (Lihnidos)|RP]] (3) ||{{composition bar|160|335|hex=red}}<br />
|-<br />
|'''Abstention''' || [[Centrist Union (Lihnidos)|CU]] (13), [[Republican Party (Lihnidos)|RP]] (2) || {{composition bar|15|350|hex=#C0C0C0}}<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Controversies==<br />
===Statements on Sydalene-Yisraeli relations===<br />
<br />
==Council of Logothetes==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" bgcolor="#F2F2F2" align="center"| ← '''Anagnos Government''' →<br/>(16 May 2022 – present)<br />
|-<br />
! Portfolio<br />
! Name<br />
! width="100px" colspan="2"| Party<br />
! width="125px"| Took office<br />
! width="125px"| Left office<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]'''<br>'''[[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]]'''<br />
| '''[[Stephanos Anagnos]]'''<br />
| width="1" style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 13 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6"|<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Archontia and Relations with the Bouleuterion<br>Spokesperson of the Government<br />
| Maria Bakoyannis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation<br />
| Kostis Venizelos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Interior<br />
| Dimitris Dendias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of National Defense<br />
| Stavros Avramopoulos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Infrastructure and Transportation<br />
| Euclid Varoufakis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Energy and the Environment<br />
| Stergios Kotzias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Justice<br />
| Kyriakos Dendias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of National Security<br />
| Ivan Stathis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Health<br />
| Anna Damanaki<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Treasury<br />
| Persephone Pardou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Education and Innovation<br />
| Alexis Kouvelis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Culture, Sport, and Tourism<br />
| Vasileia Karahaliou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Agriculture<br />
| Evangelos Sfakianakis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Labor and Social Affairs<br />
| Bernice Boosali<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Commerce and Industry<br>Chairperson of the National Trade Commission<br />
| Leonidas Iliou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Media and Communications<br />
| Alexandros Rallis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Internal Development<br />
| Spyridion Kallergis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Local and Provincial Governance<br />
| Konstantinos Pulos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" bgcolor="#F2F2F2" align="center"| '''Also attending council meetings'''<br />
|-<br />
| President of the Crown Council<br />
| Fotini, Grand Duchess of Ithaca<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 9 April 1989<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Attorney General<br />
| Adara Boulou<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| General Secretary of the Imperial Offices<br />
| Althea Contou<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Head of the Military Chamber<br />
| Adm. Arion Rodias, LN, Ret.<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
|}</div>Lihnidoshttps://iiwiki.us/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Lihnidos/Sandbox4&diff=546091User:Lihnidos/Sandbox42022-08-31T23:19:28Z<p>Lihnidos: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox government cabinet<br />
| cabinet_name = Government of Stephanos Anagnos<br />
| cabinet_type = Government<br />
| cabinet_number = 31st<br />
| jurisdiction = the Empire of [[Lihnidos]]<br />
| flag = Lihnidos_Flag.png<br />
| flag_border = true<br />
| incumbent = May 2022 - present<br />
| image = Nikos_Androulakis_PASOK.jpg<br />
| caption = <br />
| date_formed = 16 May 2022<br>({{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=5|day1=16|year1=2022}})<br />
| date_dissolved = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD|df=y}} --><br />
| government_head_title = [[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]<br><small>and [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]]</small><br />
| government_head = [[Stephanos Anagnos]]<br />
| government_head_history = <br />
| deputy_government_head = <br />
| state_head_title = [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Monarch]]<br />
| state_head = [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]]<br />
| members_number = 18<br />
| former_members_number = <br />
| total_number = <br />
| political_party = {{color test|#10b579|size=2}} [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]]<br />
| legislature_status = {{wpl|Minority government|Minority}} {{Composition bar|hex={{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}}|169|350|per=1}}<br />
| opposition_cabinet = <br />
| opposition_party = {{color test|#FFB433|size=2}} [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|Democratic Coalition]]<br />
| opposition_leader = [[Fania Zarou]]<br />
| election = [[Lihnidosi general election, 2018|2018 general election]]<br />
| last_election = <br />
| legislature_term = 25th Bouleuterion<br />
| budget = <br />
| advice_and_consent1 = <br />
| advice_and_consent2 = <!-- up to 5 times --><br />
| incoming_formation = <br />
| outgoing_formation = <br />
| predecessor = Raptis IV<br />
| successor = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===Background and formation===<br />
On 24 April 2022 the Chairman of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] announced that at least fifteen percent of CNA deputies in the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] had submitted letters declaring they had loss confidence in CNA leader [[Fotis Raptis]]. CNA deputies were officially notified through letters sent by party secretary Evelina Kokkinos and were informed that the triggered {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} would take place on 27 April 2022. Following the announcements, Deputy Stephanos Anagnos of Samos spoke to media outlets and identified himself as one of the members who had lost confidence in Raptis' leadership. Citing poor performance in the previous three general elections, a loss in a recent by-elections, and mismanagement of party resources, Anagnos said that he and his colleagues who had submitted letters to the party chairman had lost faith in Raptis to lead the party through the upcoming October general election.<br />
[[File:RaptisPressConference.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Raptis speaking to reporters following the no confidence vote.]]<br />
On 27 April 2022 all one hundred sixty-nine CNA deputies participated in voting on the motion of no confidence. Following the vote, party chairman Claus Vascos announced that a majority of CNA deputies had lost confidence in Raptis, with ninety-nine deputies no longer having confidence in his leadership opposed to seventy who still had confidence. Raptis, speaking to reporters from Palamaras Mansion following the defeat, touted his accomplishments and said that he, while disappointed in the result, would respect the outcome and would step down as the leader of the party after a new leader had been chosen.<br />
<br />
The CNA held leadership elections over the course of 2 May to 13 May. On 13 May 2022, Stepahnos Anagnos, who was considered to be the main force behind the motion of no confidence in Raptis, was elected by CNA deputies as the new leader of the party. Following Anagnos' election, Raptis announced his resignation as [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]], [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]], and leader of the Conservative-National Alliance. Anagnos was appointed as archon and grand logothete by [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]] [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] later that afternoon.<br />
<br />
===Investiture===<br />
The Bouleuterion approved the Anagnos government on 16 May 2022 with 175 votes in favor, 160 against, and 15 abstentions. The government was supported by all members of the CNA and, due to a confidence and supply agreement between the CNA and PPP, all members of the PPP. The CNA and PPP votes combined resulted in 175 votes in favor, one short of the 176 vote majority in the Bouleuterion. Had all member of the opposition parties voted against the government, the vote would have failed.<br />
<br />
During the lead up to the vote, leaders of the Democratic Coalition and Coalition of Progressive Socialists announced that their parties would be opposing the government. In a press release, the leader of the Republican Party announced that republican deputies would be free to vote how they wished. On 15 May 2022, one day prior to the vote, the leader of the Centrist Union told reporters that the party had not made a decision on how their deputies would vote. According to media reports, Anagnos placed a phone call to Centrist Union leader Lazaros Metaxas the morning of the vote, however the details of the call were not released. Prior to the vote beginning, Metaxas announced that his party would be abstaining, guaranteeing a majority in favor of the government. <br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%;"<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"|{{center|16 May 2022<br />Investiture votes for Anagnos government}}<br />
|-<br />
!width="120"|<br />
!width="60"|Vote<br />
!width="300"|Parties<br />
!width="80" align="center"|Votes<br />
|-<br />
!rowspan="3"|[[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]<br />{{nobold|{{small|(Voting: 335 of 350,<br />Majority: 168)}}}}<br />
|{{tick}} '''Yes''' || [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]] (169), [[Populist People's Party (Lihnidos)|PPP]] (6) || {{composition bar|175|335|hex=green}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{cross}} '''No''' || [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|DC]] (138), [[Coalition of Progressive Socialists (Lihnidos)|CPS]] (19), [[Republican Party (Lihnidos)|RP]] (3) ||{{composition bar|160|335|hex=red}}<br />
|-<br />
|'''Abstention''' || [[Centrist Union (Lihnidos)|CU]] (13), [[Republican Party (Lihnidos)|RP]] (2) || {{composition bar|15|350|hex=#C0C0C0}}<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Controversies==<br />
===Statements on Sydalene-Yisraeli relations===<br />
<br />
==Council of Logothetes==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" bgcolor="#F2F2F2" align="center"| ← '''Anagnos Government''' →<br/>(16 May 2022 – present)<br />
|-<br />
! Portfolio<br />
! Name<br />
! width="100px" colspan="2"| Party<br />
! width="125px"| Took office<br />
! width="125px"| Left office<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]'''<br>'''[[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]]'''<br />
| '''[[Stephanos Anagnos]]'''<br />
| width="1" style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 13 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6"|<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Archontia and Relations with the Bouleuterion<br>Spokesperson of the Government<br />
| Maria Bakoyannis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation<br />
| Kostis Venizelos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Interior<br />
| Dimitris Dendias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of National Defense<br />
| Stavros Avramopoulos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Infrastructure and Transportation<br />
| Euclid Varoufakis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Energy and the Environment<br />
| Stergios Kotzias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Justice<br />
| Kyriakos Dendias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of National Security<br />
| Ivan Stathis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Health<br />
| Anna Damanaki<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Treasury<br />
| Persephone Pardou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Education and Innovation<br />
| Alexis Kouvelis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Culture, Sport, and Tourism<br />
| Vasileia Karahaliou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Agriculture<br />
| Evangelos Sfakianakis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Labor and Social Affairs<br />
| Bernice Boosali<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Commerce and Industry<br>Chairperson of the National Trade Commission<br />
| Leonidas Iliou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Media and Communications<br />
| Alexandros Rallis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Internal Development<br />
| Spyridion Kallergis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Local and Provincial Governance<br />
| Konstantinos Pulos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" bgcolor="#F2F2F2" align="center"| '''Also attending council meetings'''<br />
|-<br />
| President of the Crown Council<br />
| Fotini, Grand Duchess of Ithaca<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 9 April 1989<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Attorney General<br />
| Adara Boulou<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| General Secretary of the Imperial Offices<br />
| Althea Contou<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Head of the Military Chamber<br />
| Adm. Arion Rodias, LN, Ret.<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
|}</div>Lihnidoshttps://iiwiki.us/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:RaptisPressConference.jpg&diff=546090File:RaptisPressConference.jpg2022-08-31T23:18:06Z<p>Lihnidos: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox government cabinet<br />
| cabinet_name = Government of Stephanos Anagnos<br />
| cabinet_type = Government<br />
| cabinet_number = 31st<br />
| jurisdiction = the Empire of [[Lihnidos]]<br />
| flag = Lihnidos_Flag.png<br />
| flag_border = true<br />
| incumbent = May 2022 - present<br />
| image = Nikos_Androulakis_PASOK.jpg<br />
| caption = <br />
| date_formed = 16 May 2022<br>({{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=5|day1=16|year1=2022}})<br />
| date_dissolved = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD|df=y}} --><br />
| government_head_title = [[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]<br><small>and [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]]</small><br />
| government_head = [[Stephanos Anagnos]]<br />
| government_head_history = <br />
| deputy_government_head = <br />
| state_head_title = [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Monarch]]<br />
| state_head = [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]]<br />
| members_number = 18<br />
| former_members_number = <br />
| total_number = <br />
| political_party = {{color test|#10b579|size=2}} [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]]<br />
| legislature_status = {{wpl|Minority government|Minority}} {{Composition bar|hex={{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}}|169|350|per=1}}<br />
| opposition_cabinet = <br />
| opposition_party = {{color test|#FFB433|size=2}} [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|Democratic Coalition]]<br />
| opposition_leader = [[Fania Zarou]]<br />
| election = [[Lihnidosi general election, 2018|2018 general election]]<br />
| last_election = <br />
| legislature_term = 25th Bouleuterion<br />
| budget = <br />
| advice_and_consent1 = <br />
| advice_and_consent2 = <!-- up to 5 times --><br />
| incoming_formation = <br />
| outgoing_formation = <br />
| predecessor = Raptis IV<br />
| successor = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===Background and formation===<br />
<br />
<br />
===Investiture===<br />
The Bouleuterion approved the Anagnos government on 16 May 2022 with 175 votes in favor, 160 against, and 15 abstentions. Had all member of all opposition parties voted against the government then the vote would have failed. The government was supported by all members of the CNA and, due to a confidence and supply agreement between the CNA and PPP, all members of the PPP. The CNA and PPP votes combined resulted in 175 votes in favor, one short of the 176 vote majority in the Bouleuterion. Prior to the vote, Lazaros Metaxas, leader of the Centrist Union, announced that he and his party would abstain from voting in order to ensure that the government had a sufficient majority among voting members. According to Metaxas, he and the members of his party were willing to allow the CNA to govern for the remainder of the legislative term and allow voters to decide who should be in government in the upcoming October 2022 general election.<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%;"<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"|{{center|16 May 2022<br />Investiture votes for Anagnos government}}<br />
|-<br />
!width="120"|<br />
!width="60"|Vote<br />
!width="300"|Parties<br />
!width="80" align="center"|Votes<br />
|-<br />
!rowspan="3"|[[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]<br />{{nobold|{{small|(Voting: 335 of 350,<br />Majority: 168)}}}}<br />
|{{tick}} '''Yes''' || [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]] (169), [[Populist People's Party (Lihnidos)|PPP]] (6) || {{composition bar|175|335|hex=green}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{cross}} '''No''' || [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|DC]] (138), [[Coalition of Progressive Socialists (Lihnidos)|CPS]] (19), [[Republican Party (Lihnidos)|RP]] (3) ||{{composition bar|160|335|hex=red}}<br />
|-<br />
|'''Abstention''' || [[Centrist Union (Lihnidos)|CU]] (13), [[Republican Party (Lihnidos)|RP]] (2) || {{composition bar|15|350|hex=#C0C0C0}}<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Controversies==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Council of Logothetes==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" bgcolor="#F2F2F2" align="center"| ← '''Anagnos Government''' →<br/>(16 May 2022 – present)<br />
|-<br />
! Portfolio<br />
! Name<br />
! width="100px" colspan="2"| Party<br />
! width="125px"| Took office<br />
! width="125px"| Left office<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]'''<br>'''[[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]]'''<br />
| '''[[Stephanos Anagnos]]'''<br />
| width="1" style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 13 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6"|<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Archontia and Relations with the Bouleuterion<br>Spokesperson of the Government<br />
| Maria Bakoyannis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation<br />
| Kostis Venizelos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Interior<br />
| Dimitris Dendias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of National Defense<br />
| Stavros Avramopoulos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Infrastructure and Transportation<br />
| Euclid Varoufakis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Energy and the Environment<br />
| Stergios Kotzias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Justice<br />
| Kyriakos Dendias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of National Security<br />
| Ivan Stathis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Health<br />
| Anna Damanaki<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Treasury<br />
| Persephone Pardou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Education and Innovation<br />
| Alexis Kouvelis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Culture, Sport, and Tourism<br />
| Vasileia Karahaliou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Agriculture<br />
| Evangelos Sfakianakis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Labor and Social Affairs<br />
| Bernice Boosali<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Commerce and Industry<br>Chairperson of the National Trade Commission<br />
| Leonidas Iliou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Media and Communications<br />
| Alexandros Rallis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Internal Development<br />
| Spyridion Kallergis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Local and Provincial Governance<br />
| Konstantinos Pulos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" bgcolor="#F2F2F2" align="center"| '''Also attending council meetings'''<br />
|-<br />
| Minister of the Crown<br />
| Fotini, Grand Duchess of Ithaca<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 9 April 1989<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Attorney General<br />
| Adara Boulou<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| General Secretary of the Imperial Offices<br />
| Althea Contou<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Head of the Military Chamber<br />
| Adm. Arion Rodias, LN, Ret.<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
|}</div>Lihnidoshttps://iiwiki.us/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Lihnidos/Sandbox4&diff=545123User:Lihnidos/Sandbox42022-08-28T23:06:43Z<p>Lihnidos: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox government cabinet<br />
| cabinet_name = Government of Stephanos Anagnos<br />
| cabinet_type = Government<br />
| cabinet_number = 31st<br />
| jurisdiction = the Empire of [[Lihnidos]]<br />
| flag = Lihnidos_Flag.png<br />
| flag_border = true<br />
| incumbent = May 2022 - present<br />
| image = Nikos_Androulakis_PASOK.jpg<br />
| caption = <br />
| date_formed = 16 May 2022<br>({{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=5|day1=16|year1=2022}})<br />
| date_dissolved = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD|df=y}} --><br />
| government_head_title = [[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]<br><small>and [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]]</small><br />
| government_head = [[Stephanos Anagnos]]<br />
| government_head_history = <br />
| deputy_government_head = <br />
| state_head_title = [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Monarch]]<br />
| state_head = [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]]<br />
| members_number = 18<br />
| former_members_number = <br />
| total_number = <br />
| political_party = {{color test|#10b579|size=2}} [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]]<br />
| legislature_status = {{wpl|Minority government|Minority}} {{Composition bar|hex={{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}}|169|350|per=1}}<br />
| opposition_cabinet = <br />
| opposition_party = {{color test|#FFB433|size=2}} [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|Democratic Coalition]]<br />
| opposition_leader = [[Fania Zarou]]<br />
| election = [[Lihnidosi general election, 2018|2018 general election]]<br />
| last_election = <br />
| legislature_term = 25th Bouleuterion<br />
| budget = <br />
| advice_and_consent1 = <br />
| advice_and_consent2 = <!-- up to 5 times --><br />
| incoming_formation = <br />
| outgoing_formation = <br />
| predecessor = Raptis IV<br />
| successor = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===Background and formation===<br />
<br />
<br />
===Investiture===<br />
The Bouleuterion approved the Anagnos government on 16 May 2022 with 175 votes in favor, 160 against, and 15 abstentions. Had all member of all opposition parties voted against the government then the vote would have failed. The government was supported by all members of the CNA and, due to a confidence and supply agreement between the CNA and PPP, all members of the PPP. The CNA and PPP votes combined resulted in 175 votes in favor, one short of the 176 vote majority in the Bouleuterion. Prior to the vote, Lazaros Metaxas, leader of the Centrist Union, announced that he and his party would abstain from voting in order to ensure that the government had a sufficient majority among voting members. According to Metaxas, he and the members of his party were willing to allow the CNA to govern for the remainder of the legislative term and allow voters to decide who should be in government in the upcoming October 2022 general election.<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%;"<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"|{{center|16 May 2022<br />Investiture votes for Anagnos government}}<br />
|-<br />
!width="120"|<br />
!width="60"|Vote<br />
!width="300"|Parties<br />
!width="80" align="center"|Votes<br />
|-<br />
!rowspan="3"|[[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]<br />{{nobold|{{small|(Voting: 335 of 350,<br />Majority: 168)}}}}<br />
|{{tick}} '''Yes''' || [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]] (169), [[Populist People's Party (Lihnidos)|PPP]] (6) || {{composition bar|175|335|hex=green}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{cross}} '''No''' || [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|DC]] (138), [[Coalition of Progressive Socialists (Lihnidos)|CPS]] (19), [[Republican Party (Lihnidos)|RP]] (3) ||{{composition bar|160|335|hex=red}}<br />
|-<br />
|'''Abstention''' || [[Centrist Union (Lihnidos)|CU]] (13), [[Republican Party (Lihnidos)|RP]] (2) || {{composition bar|15|350|hex=#C0C0C0}}<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Controversies==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Council of Logothetes==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" bgcolor="#F2F2F2" align="center"| ← '''Anagnos Government''' →<br/>(16 May 2022 – present)<br />
|-<br />
! Portfolio<br />
! Name<br />
! width="100px" colspan="2"| Party<br />
! width="125px"| Took office<br />
! width="125px"| Left office<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]'''<br>'''[[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]]'''<br />
| '''[[Stephanos Anagnos]]'''<br />
| width="1" style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 13 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6"|<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Archontia and Relations with the Bouluterion<br>Spokesperson of the Government<br />
| Maria Bakoyannis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation<br />
| Kostis Venizelos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Interior<br />
| Dimitris Dendias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of National Defense<br />
| Stavros Avramopoulos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Infrastructure and Transportation<br />
| Euclid Varoufakis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Energy and the Environment<br />
| Stergios Kotzias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Justice<br />
| Kyriakos Dendias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of National Security<br />
| Ivan Stathis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Health<br />
| Anna Damanaki<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Treasury<br />
| Persephone Pardou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Education and Innovation<br />
| Alexis Kouvelis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Culture, Sport, and Tourism<br />
| Vasileia Karahaliou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Agriculture<br />
| Evangelos Sfakianakis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Labor and Social Affairs<br />
| Bernice Boosali<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Commerce and Industry<br>Chairperson of the National Trade Commission<br />
| Leonidas Iliou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Media and Communications<br />
| Alexandros Rallis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Internal Development<br />
| Spyridion Kallergis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Local and Provincial Governance<br />
| Konstantinos Pulos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" bgcolor="#F2F2F2" align="center"| '''Also attending council meetings'''<br />
|-<br />
| Minister of the Crown<br />
| Fotini, Grand Duchess of Ithaca<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 9 April 1989<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Attorney General<br />
| Adara Boulou<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| General Secretary of the Imperial Offices<br />
| Althea Contou<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Head of the Military Chamber<br />
| Adm. Arion Rodias, LN, Ret.<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
|}</div>Lihnidoshttps://iiwiki.us/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Lihnidos/Sandbox4&diff=544574User:Lihnidos/Sandbox42022-08-28T00:40:21Z<p>Lihnidos: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox government cabinet<br />
| cabinet_name = Government of Stephanos Anagnos<br />
| cabinet_type = Government<br />
| cabinet_number = 31st<br />
| jurisdiction = the Empire of Lihnidos<br />
| flag = Lihnidos_Flag.png<br />
| flag_border = true<br />
| incumbent = May 2022 - present<br />
| image = Nikos_Androulakis_PASOK.jpg<br />
| caption = <br />
| date_formed = 16 May 2022<br>({{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=5|day1=16|year1=2022}})<br />
| date_dissolved = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD|df=y}} --><br />
| government_head_title = [[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]<br />
| government_head = [[Stephanos Anagnos]]<br />
| government_head_history = <br />
| deputy_government_head = <br />
| state_head_title = [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Monarch]]<br />
| state_head = [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]]<br />
| members_number = 18<br />
| former_members_number = <br />
| total_number = <br />
| political_party = {{Color box|#10b579}} [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]]<br />
| legislature_status = {{wpl|Minority government|Minority}} {{Composition bar|hex={{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}}|169|350|per=1}}<br />
| opposition_cabinet = <br />
| opposition_party = {{Color box|#FFB433}} [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|Democratic Coalition]]<br />
| opposition_leader = [[Fania Zarou]]<br />
| election = [[Lihnidosi general election, 2018|2018 general election]]<br />
| last_election = <br />
| legislature_term = 25th Bouleuterion<br />
| budget = <br />
| advice_and_consent1 = <br />
| advice_and_consent2 = <!-- up to 5 times --><br />
| incoming_formation = <br />
| outgoing_formation = <br />
| predecessor = Raptis IV<br />
| successor = <br />
}}<br />
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==History==<br />
===Background and formation===<br />
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===Investiture===<br />
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==Controversies==<br />
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==Council of Logothetes==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" bgcolor="#F2F2F2" align="center"| ← '''Anagnos Government''' →<br/>(16 May 2022 – present)<br />
|-<br />
! Portfolio<br />
! Name<br />
! width="100px" colspan="2"| Party<br />
! width="125px"| Took office<br />
! width="125px"| Left office<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]'''<br>'''[[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]]'''<br />
| '''[[Stephanos Anagnos]]'''<br />
| width="1" style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 13 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6"|<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Archontia and Relations with the Bouluterion<br>Spokesperson of the Government<br />
| Maria Bakoyannis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation<br />
| Kostis Venizelos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Interior<br />
| Dimitris Dendias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of National Defense<br />
| Stavros Avramopoulos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Infrastructure and Transportation<br />
| Euclid Varoufakis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Energy and the Environment<br />
| Stergios Kotzias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Justice<br />
| Kyriakos Dendias<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of National Security<br />
| Ivan Stathis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Health<br />
| Anna Damanaki<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of the Treasury<br />
| Persephone Pardou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Education and Innovation<br />
| Alexis Kouvelis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Culture, Sport, and Tourism<br />
| Vasileia Karahaliou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Agriculture<br />
| Evangelos Sfakianakis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Labor and Social Affairs<br />
| Bernice Boosali<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Commerce and Industry<br>Chairperson of the National Trade Commission<br />
| Leonidas Iliou<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Media and Communications<br />
| Alexandros Rallis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Internal Development<br />
| Spyridion Kallergis<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Logothete of Local and Provincial Governance<br />
| Konstantinos Pulos<br />
| style="background-color:{{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}};"|<br />
| [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|CNA]]<br />
| 16 May 2022<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" bgcolor="#F2F2F2" align="center"| '''Also attending council meetings'''<br />
|-<br />
| Minister of the Crown<br />
| Fotini, Grand Duchess of Ithaca<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 9 April 1989<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Attorney General<br />
| Adara Boulou<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| General Secretary of the Imperial Offices<br />
| Althea Contou<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Head of the Military Chamber<br />
| Adm. Arion Rodias, LN, Ret.<br />
| <br />
| Nonpartisan<br />
| 27 November 2007<br />
| Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
|}</div>Lihnidoshttps://iiwiki.us/mediawiki/index.php?title=Lihnidosi_Navy&diff=543369Lihnidosi Navy2022-08-25T23:01:14Z<p>Lihnidos: /* Active fleet */</p>
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{{Infobox military unit<br />
|unit_name= Lihnidosi Navy<br />
|image= <br />
|image_size = 200<br />
|dates= 19th century - present<br />
|country= {{flagcountry|Lihnidos}}<br />
|allegiance= [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]]<br />
|branch= {{wp|Navy}}<br />
|role= {{wp|Naval warfare}}, {{wp|power projection}}<br />
|size= 67,000 active duty personnel<br />
|march= <br />
|command_structure= [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces]]<br />
|garrison=<br />
|nickname=<br />
|patron= {{wp|Erasmus of Formia|Saint Erasmus}}<br />
| motto = {{lang|el|Μέγα τὸ τῆς θαλάσσης κράτος}}<br />"Great is the might of the sea"<br />
|colors= <br />
|colors_label= <br />
|mascot= <br />
|equipment=<br />
|equipment_label=<br />
<!-- Commanders --><br />
|commander1= [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]]<br />
|commander1_label= [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Empress]]<br />
|commander2= MD Panagiotis Panagos<br />
|commander2_label= Megas Droungarios<br />
|commander3= NV Aristidis Georgiou<br />
|commander3_label= Chief of the Navy General Staff<br />
|commander4= <br />
|commander4_label= <br />
|commander5= <br />
|commander5_label= <br />
|notable_commanders=<br />
<!-- Insignia --><br />
|identification_symbol= AΛΠ<br />
|identification_symbol_label=<br />
|identification_symbol_2=[[File:Lihnidosi_Naval_Ensign.png|200px]]<br />
|identification_symbol_2_label= Naval Ensign<br />
|identification_symbol_3=[[File:Lihnidosi_Naval_Jack.png|100px]]<br />
|identification_symbol_3_label= Naval Jack<br />
|identification_symbol_4=[[File:Lihnidosi_Naval_Pennant.png|200px]]<br />
|identification_symbol_4_label= Pennant<br />
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|aircraft_attack= <br />
|aircraft_bomber=<br />
|aircraft_electronic=<br />
|aircraft_fighter=<br />
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|aircraft_recon=<br />
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The '''Lihnidosi Navy''' is the naval force of [[Lihnidos]] and one of the four branches of the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces]]. The Lihnidosi Navy was formed in the early nineteenth century following the collapse of the Lihnidos-[[Perateia]] personal union and declaration of the Lihnidosi Empire. During the early years of the navy, it was often referred to as the Imperial Navy, and while in the present day the navy is occasionally referred to as the Imperial Lihnidosi Navy, it is often shortened to simply the Lihnidosi Navy.<br />
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The Lihnidosi Navy has long been considered the most vital and prestigious branch of the Lihnidosi Armed Forces due to the island's long naval history and importance of keeping the shores of Lihnidos' islands and surrounding waterways safe. The navy receives a plurality of the country's defense budget and is often the first to be considered by the government when considering spending changes. The naval fleet is currently comprised of roughly 67,000 active duty personnel and operates approximately 200 vessels, including minor auxiliary vessels. The navy also operates numerous naval aviation units. Lihnidos' navy is one of the largest among the nations around the Periclean Sea.<br />
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The Lihnidosi Navy is considered to be a {{wp|blue-water navy}}, however functionally it operates as a {{wp|green-water navy}} as it rarely operates outside of the Periclean Sea. <br />
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==History==<br />
===Origins===<br />
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===The 19th century===<br />
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===The 20th and 21st century===<br />
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==Structure and organization==<br />
The Lihnidosi Navy is officially headed by the Grand Drungary of the Fleet, a role appointed by the monarch as the monarch's chief naval advisor. This position, while empowered to command the entirety of the naval force, is often considered to be a ceremonial appointment with incumbents rarely exercising any significant authority or partaking in any administrative duties. In practice, the navy is led by a ''Navarchos'', a four-star rank reserved for the Chief of the Navy General Staff, who holds authority over all components of the navy. Directly reporting to Chief of the Navy General Staff are the Deputy Chief of the Navy General Staff and four commanders who oversee separate components of the naval service. The Deputy Chief of the Navy General Staff is a position occupied by an ''Antinavarchos'', a three-star rank equivalent to a {{wp|Vice Admiral}}, who heads the Naval Headquarters stationed in [[Arcadia (Lihnidos)|Arcadia]]. Other ''Antinavarchos'' reporting to the Cheif of the Navy General Staff are the commanders of the naval fleet, training command, and logistics command. The naval special forces, an independent component of the naval service, is led by a ''Yponavarchos'', a two-star rank equivalent to a {{wp|Rear Admiral}}, who also reports directly to the Chief of the Navy General Staff.<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Position !! Lihnidosi title !! Rank !! Incumbent<br />
|-<br />
| Grand Drungary of the Fleet || {{lang|el|Mέγας Δρουγγάριος}} || {{wp|Admiral of the fleet|Fleet Admiral}} || Panagiotis Panagos<br />
|-<br />
| Chief of the Navy General Staff || {{lang|el|Αρχηγός του Γενικού Επιτελείου Ναυτικού}} || {{wp|Admiral}} || Aristidis Georgiou<br />
|-<br />
| Deputy Chief of the Navy General Staff || {{lang|el|Υπαρχηγός του Γενικού Επιτελείου Ναυτικού}} || {{wp|Vice Admiral}} || Gavriil Ioannidis<br />
|-<br />
| Commander of the Naval Fleet || {{lang|el|Αρχηγός Ναυτικού Στόλου}} || Vice Admiral || Nektarios Drakos<br />
|-<br />
| Commander Training Command || {{lang|el|Διοίκηση Εκπαίδευσης Διοικητή}} || Vice Admiral || Gerasimos Eliades<br />
|-<br />
| Commander Logistics Command || {{lang|el|Διοικητής Διοίκησης Επιμελητείας}} || Vice Admiral || Markos Fotos<br />
|-<br />
| Commander Naval Special Forces|| {{lang|el|Διοικητής Ναυτικών Ειδικών Δυνάμεων}} || {{wp|Rear Admiral}} || Kostakis Remis<br />
|}<br />
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===Main commands===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Command !! Location<br />
|-<br />
| Lihnidosi Navy General Staff || Arcadia<br />
|-<br />
| Fleet Headquarters || Ikaria<br />
|-<br />
| Naval Training Command || Hion<br />
|-<br />
| Naval Logistics Command || Karpathos<br />
|-<br />
| Naval Special Forces Command || Nisiros<br />
|-<br />
| Western Periclean Command || Pserimos<br />
|-<br />
| Central Periclean Command || Hion<br />
|-<br />
| Eastern Periclean Command || Alimia Island<br />
|}<br />
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==Rank structure==<br />
===Commissioned officers===<br />
{| style="border:1px solid #8888aa; background-color:#f7f8ff; padding:5px; font-size:95%; margin: 0px 12px 12px 0px; width: 100%;"<br />
|- style="background-color:#CCCCCC; width: 100%"<br />
! Pay Grade !! colspan=2 | OF-10 !! colspan=2 | OF-9 !! colspan=2 | OF-8 !! colspan=2 | OF-7 !! colspan=2 | OF-6 !! colspan=2 | OF-5 !! colspan=2 | OF-4 !! colspan=2 | OF-3 !! colspan=2 | OF-2 !! colspan=6 | OF-1 !! colspan=6 | OF(D)<br />
|- style="text-align:center;"<br />
| rowspan=2| '''Insignia'''<br />
| colspan=2| [[File:LN_Navy_OF10.png|50px]][[File:Generic_LN_13.png|50px]]<br />
| colspan=2| [[File:GR-Navy-OF9.svg|50px]][[File:Generic-Navy-12.svg|50px]]<br />
| colspan=2| [[File:GR-Navy-OF8.svg|50px]][[File:Generic-Navy-11.svg|50px]]<br />
| colspan=2| [[File:GR-Navy-OF7.svg|50px]][[File:Generic-Navy-10.svg|50px]]<br />
| colspan=2| [[File:GR-Navy-OF6.svg|50px]][[File:Generic-Navy-9.svg|50px]]<br />
| colspan=2| [[File:Generic-Navy-8.svg|50px]]<br />
| colspan=2| [[File:Generic-Navy-7.svg|50px]]<br />
| colspan=2| [[File:Generic-Navy-6.svg|50px]]<br />
| colspan=2| [[File:Generic-Navy-5.svg|50px]]<br />
| colspan=3| [[File:Generic-Navy-4.svg|50px]]<br />
| colspan=3| [[File:Generic-Navy-2.svg|50px]]<br />
| colspan=6| [[File:GR-Navy-ΣΕΑ-sleeve.svg|50px]]<br />
| colspan=6| <br />
|- style="text-align:center;"<br />
| colspan=2| {{lang|el|Mέγας Δρουγγάριος}}<br />{{lang|el-Latn|Megas Droungarios}}<br />
| colspan=2| {{lang|el|Ναύαρχος}}<br />{{lang|el-Latn|Navarchos}}<br />
| colspan=2| {{lang|el|Αντιναύαρχος}}<br />{{lang|el-Latn|Antinavarchos}}<br />
| colspan=2| {{lang|el|Υποναύαρχος}}<br />{{lang|el-Latn|Yponavarchos}}<br />
| colspan=2| {{lang|el|Αρχιπλοίαρχος}}<br />{{lang|el-Latn|Archiploiarchos}} <br />
| colspan=2| {{lang|el|Πλοίαρχος}}<br />{{lang|el-Latn|Ploiarchos}} <br />
| colspan=2| {{lang|el|Αντιπλοίαρχος}}<br />{{lang|el-Latn|Antiploiarchos}} <br />
| colspan=2| {{lang|el|Πλωτάρχης}}<br />{{lang|el-Latn|Plotarchis}} <br />
| colspan=2| {{lang|el|Υποπλοίαρχος}}<br />{{lang|el-Latn|Ypoploiarchos}} <br />
| colspan=3| {{lang|el|Ανθυποπλοίαρχος}}<br />{{lang|el-Latn|Anthypoploiarchos}} <br />
| colspan=3| {{lang|el|Σημαιοφόρος}}<br />{{lang|el-Latn|Simaioforos}} <br />
| colspan=6| {{lang|el|Σημαιοφόρος Επίκουρος Αξιωματικός}}<br />{{lang|el-Latn|Simaioforos epikouros axiomatikos}} <br />
|}<br />
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===NCOs and enlisted===<br />
{| style="border:1px solid #8888aa; background-color:#f7f8ff; padding:5px; font-size:95%; margin: 0px 12px 12px 0px;"<br />
|- style="background-color:#CCCCCC; width: 100%"<br />
! Pay Grade ||colspan=6|OR-9||colspan=2|OR-8||colspan=2|OR-7||colspan=6|OR-6||colspan=6|OR-5||colspan=4|OR-4||colspan=2|OR-3||colspan=6|OR-2||colspan=2|OR-1<br />
|- style="text-align:center;"<br />
| rowspan=2| '''Insignia'''<br />
| colspan=6| [[File:GR-Navy-Ανθυπασπιστής.svg|50px]][[File:GR-Navy-Ανθυπασπιστής-sleeve.svg|50px]]<br />
| colspan=1| [[File:GR-Navy-Μόνιμος Αρχικελευστής.svg|50px]]<br />
| colspan=1| [[File:GR-Navy-Αρχικελευστής ΕΜΘ.svg|50px]]<br />
| colspan=1| [[File:GR-Navy-Μόνιμος Επικελευστής.svg|50px]]<br />
| colspan=1| [[File:GR-Navy-Επικελευστής ΕΜΘ.svg|50px]]<br />
| colspan=2| [[File:GR-Navy-Μόνιμος Κελευστής.svg|50px]]<br />
| colspan=2| [[File:GR-Navy-Κελευστής ΕΜΘ.svg|50px]]<br />
| colspan=2| [[File:GR-Navy-Κελευστής ΕΠΟΠ.svg|50px]]<br />
| colspan=6 rowspan=2| <!--None--><br />
| colspan=2| [[File:GR-Navy-Δίοπος ΕΠΟΠ.svg|50px]]<br><small>male</small><br />
| colspan=2| [[File:GR-Navy-Δίοπος ΕΠΟΠ-female.svg|50px]]<br><small>female</small><br />
| colspan=8 rowspan=2| <!--None--><br />
| colspan=1| [[File:GR-Navy-Ναύτης ΕΠΟΠ.svg|45px]]<br><small>male</small><br />
| colspan=1| [[File:GR-Navy-Ναύτης ΕΠΟΠ-female.svg|45px]]<br><small>female</small><br />
|- style="text-align:center;" <br />
| colspan=6| {{lang|el|Ανθυπασπιστής}}<br />{{lang|el-Latn|Anthypaspistis}} <br />
| colspan=2| {{lang|el|Αρχικελευστής}}<br />{{lang|el-Latn|Archikelefstis}}<br />
| colspan=2| {{lang|el|Επικελευστής}}<br />{{lang|el-Latn|Epikelefstis}}<br />
| colspan=6| {{lang|el|Κελευστής}}<br />{{lang|el-Latn|Kelefstis}}<br />
| colspan=4| {{lang|el|Δίοπος}}<br />{{lang|el-Latn|Diopos}}<br />
| colspan=2| {{lang|el|Ναύτης}}<br />{{lang|el-Latn|Naftis}}<br />
|}<br />
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==Active fleet==<br />
===Submarine fleet===<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="margin:auto; width:100%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="text-align:left; width:15%;"|Class<br />
! style="text-align:left; width:0%;"|Picture<br />
! style="test-align:left; width:10%;"|Origin<br />
! style="text-align:left; width:20%;"|Type<br />
! style="text-align:left; width:20%;"|Boat <br />
! style="text-align:left; width:15%;"|Displacement <br />
! style="text-align:left; width:20%;"|Note<br />
|-<br />
| '''{{wp|Type 212 submarine|Eirini class}}''' || [[File:U 34 in Fahrt.jpg|150px]] || {{flagcountry|Lihnidos}}<br>{{flagcountry|Latium}} || {{wp|Attack submarine}} || ''ILS Eirini<br>ILS Triton<br>ILS Proteus<br>ILS Pontos<br>ILS Kastellanos<br>ILS Messenia<br>ILS Gythaca<br>ILS Raptis<br>ILS Samos''|| 1,830 tonnes ||<br />
|-<br />
| '''{{wp|Invincible-class submarine|Poseidon class}}''' || [[File:Type_218SG_RSN_Invincible_class_submarine_rendering.png|150px]] || {{flagcountry|Lihnidos}} || {{wp|Attack submarine}} || ''ILS Poseidon<br>ILS Perseus<br>ILS Euthymenes''|| 2,200 tonnes || Two more under construction<br />
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|}<br />
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===Surface fleet===<br />
====Aircraft carriers====<br />
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| '''{{wp|Italian aircraft carrier Cavour|Ikaria class}}''' || [[File:Carriers Cavour (550) - Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and Charles de Gaulle (R91) underway in 2013.JPG|150px]] || {{flagcountry|Lihnidos}} || {{wp|Aircraft carrier}} ({{wp|V/STOL}}) || ''ILS Ikaria<br>ILS Argyris''|| 27,100 tonnes ||<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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====Amphibious warfare====<br />
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|-<br />
| '''{{wp|San Giorgio-class amphibious transport dock|Ithaca class}}''' || [[File:San Marco (L9893) underway in the Mediterranean Sea on 16 June 2016.JPG|150px]] || {{flagcountry|Latium}} || {{wp|Landing Platform Dock}} || ''ILS Ithaca<br>ILS Stavros''|| 8,000 tonnes ||<br />
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| '''[[Menelaus-class landing platform dock|Pandora class]]''' || [[File:Menelausclass.png|150px]] || {{flagcountry|Belfras}} || {{wp|Landing Platform Dock}} || ''ILS Pandora<br>ILS Pithos''|| 25,500 tonnes || <br />
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| '''{{wp|Italian landing helicopter dock Trieste|Vasiliou class}}''' || [[File:Vasiliou_LPD.jpg|150px]] || {{flagcountry|Lihnidos}} || {{wp|Landing Platform Dock}} || ''ILS Vasiliou''|| 38,000 tonnes || Under construction, expected commission 2022<br />
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|}<br />
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====Major surface combatants====<br />
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| '''{{wp|FREMM multipurpose frigate|Nisiros class}}''' || [[File:Nave Bergamini 3.JPG|150px]] || {{flagcountry|Lihnidos}} || Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) {{wp|destroyer}} || ''ILS Nisiros<br>ILS Leipsoi<br>ILS Antiparos|| 6,700 tonnes ||<br />
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| '''[[Arcadia-class destroyer|Arcadia class]]''' || [[File:Arcadia-class_destroyer.png|150px]] || {{flagcountry|Lihnidos}} || Air-defense {{wp|destroyer}} || ''ILS Arcadia<br>ILS Pieria<br>ILS Athanasios<br>ILS Teresa<br>ILS Samos<br>ILS Hios|| 6,500 tonnes ||<br />
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| '''[[Hydra-class frigate|Hydra class]]''' || [[File:Hydra-class_frigate.png|150px]] || {{flagcountry|Lihnidos}} || General purpose {{wp|frigate}} || ''ILS Hydra<br>ILS Typhon<br>ILS Echidna<br>ILS Cyrelea<br>ILS Iolcippia<br>ILS Hyeligeneia<br>ILS Elenae<br>ILS Piraeus<br>ILS Belisarius<br>ILS Isidoros<br>ILS Laganas<br>ILS Savas''|| 4,500 tonnes || <br />
|-<br />
| '''{{wp|Ada-class_corvette|Imperial class}}''' || [[File:TCG_Burgazada_(F-513).jpg|150px]] || {{flagcountry|Lihnidos}} || {{wp|Corvette}} || ''ILS Imperial<br>ILS Anafi''|| 2,400 tonnes || Three more under construction, three more planned.<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Tigre-class corvette|Pytheas class]]''' || [[File:Ghant Tigre-class corvette 2 Espora.png|150px]] || {{flagcountry|Ghant}} || {{wp|Corvette}} || ''ILS Pytheas<br>ILS Kos<br>ILS Cephalonia<br>ILS Prometheus<br>ILS Hyperion<br>ILS Theia''|| 1,560 tonnes || Retiring 2022-24 to be replaced by six Imperial class corvettes.<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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====Fast attack craft====<br />
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| '''{{wp|Ambassador MK III missile boat|Pandrosos class}}''' || [[File:Egyptian missile craft Soliman Ezzat (682) underway in the Arabian Sea on 12 February 2019 (190212-M-QF372-1023).JPG|150px]] || {{flagcountry|Lihnidos}} || {{wp|Missile boat}} || ''ILS Pandrosos<br>ILS Herse''|| 600 tonnes ||<br />
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| '''{{wp|Victory-class corvette|Nautilus class}}''' || [[File:RSS_Vengeance_Barak.jpg|150px]] || {{flagcountry|Lion's Rock}} || {{wp|Missile boat}} || ''ILS Nautilus<br>ILS Minos''|| 595 tonnes || <br />
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|}<br />
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====Patrol====<br />
Twenty patrol vessels of various sizes<br />
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====Mine countermeasure ====<br />
Fifteen mine countermeasure vessels<br />
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===Auxiliary Fleet===<br />
The Lihnidosi Navy has several auxiliary and support ships in service. These types of ships include but are not limited to electronic support ships, replenishment ships, submarine support and rescue ships, survey ships, research ships, hospital ships, tankers, transport ships, training ships, landing craft, and tugboats.<br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Lihnidosi Armed Forces]]<br />
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[[Category:Lihnidos]]<br />
[[Category:Militaries (Ajax)]]<br />
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<div>{{Infobox government cabinet<br />
| cabinet_name = Government of Stephanos Anagnos<br />
| cabinet_type = Government<br />
| cabinet_number = 31st<br />
| jurisdiction = the Empire of Lihnidos<br />
| flag = Lihnidos_Flag.png<br />
| flag_border = true<br />
| incumbent = May 2022 - present<br />
| image = Nikos_Androulakis_PASOK.jpg<br />
| caption = <br />
| date_formed = 16 May 2022<br>({{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=5|day1=16|year1=2022}})<br />
| date_dissolved = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD|df=y}} --><br />
| government_head_title = [[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]<br />
| government_head = [[Stephanos Anagnos]]<br />
| government_head_history = <br />
| deputy_government_head = <br />
| state_head_title = [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Monarch]]<br />
| state_head = [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]]<br />
| members_number = 18<br />
| former_members_number = <br />
| total_number = <br />
| political_party = {{Color box|#10b579}} [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]]<br />
| legislature_status = {{wpl|Minority government|Minority}} {{Composition bar|hex={{Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)/meta/color}}|169|350|per=1}}<br />
| opposition_cabinet = <br />
| opposition_party = {{Color box|#FFB433}} [[Democratic Coalition (Lihnidos)|Democratic Coalition]]<br />
| opposition_leader = [[Fania Zarou]]<br />
| election = [[Lihnidosi general election, 2018|2018 general election]]<br />
| last_election = <br />
| legislature_term = 25th Bouleuterion<br />
| budget = <br />
| advice_and_consent1 = <br />
| advice_and_consent2 = <!-- up to 5 times --><br />
| incoming_formation = <br />
| outgoing_formation = <br />
| predecessor = Raptis IV<br />
| successor = <br />
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{{Infobox<br />
|above = Government of Lihnidos<br />
|subheader = {{lang|el|Κυβέρνηση της Λιχνίδος}}<br />
|image = [[File:Lihnidos_Government_Logo.png|225px]]<br />
|caption = Logo of the Government of Lihnidos<br />
|headerstyle = background-color: #efefef<br />
|label1 = Role<br />
|data1 = {{wpl|Executive power}}<br />
|label2 = Established<br />
|data2 = {{start date and age|df=yes|1827|1|10}}<br />
|label3 = Country<br />
|data3 = [[Lihnidos|Empire of Lihnidos]]<br />
|label4 = Appointed by<br />
|data4 = [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Monarch]]<br />
|label5 = Main organ<br />
|data5 = [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|Council of Logothetes]]<br />
|label6 = Responsible to<br />
|data6 = [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion]]<br />
|label7 = Constitution instrument<br />
|data7 = Imperial Directives 1197 - 1203<br />
|header8 = Cabinet<br />
|label9 = Members<br />
|data9 = [[Anagnos government|Anagnos Government]]<br />
|label10 = [[Archon of Lihnidos|Archon]]<br><small>''and [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|Grand Logothete]]''</small> <br />
|data10 = [[Stephanos Anagnos]]<br />
|label11 = <br />
|data11 = <br />
|label12 = Number of members<br />
|data12 = 19 {{small|(2022)}}<br />
|header14 = Administration<br />
|label15 = Working<br />language<br />
|data15 = {{wpl|Greek language|Lihnidosi}}<br />
|label16 = Staff organization<br />
|data16 = |Ministries<br />
|label17 = Location<br />
|data17 = Arcadia, [[Lihnidos]]<br />
|label18 = Seat<br />
|data18 = Palamaras Mansion<br/><small>(since 1946)</small><br />
|label19 = <br />
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The '''Government of Lihnidos''' ({{wpl|Greek language|Lihnidosi}}: ''Κυβέρνηση της Λιχνίδος'') is the {{wpl|central government}} of the Lihnidosi Empire that exercises executive power. The government is led by the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]], [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]], and [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]] and consists of additional [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|logothetes]] and government appointees who facilitate day-to-day government function. The current monarch is [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] and the current archon and grand logothete is [[Stehpanos Anagnos]]. The Lihnidosi government has been led by the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] since 2006 with all archons and grand logothetes since then being the leader of the Conservative-National Alliance. The archon, grand logothete, and logothetes are all members of the Council of Logothetes, the main organ of the government.<br />
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The grand logothete and logothetes are responsible to the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] and must be members of the legislature to hold their positions. The government relies on the Bouleuterion to pass legislation that support its agenda. General elections take place every four years unless the monarch dissolves the Bouleuterion and calls for a general election sooner. Following elections, the monarch selects the leader of the party most likely to command the confidence of the Bouleuterion to be grand logothete. By convention, the grand logothete is also granted the position of archon.<br />
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Under Lihnidos' {{wpl|uncodified constitution}}, the monarch holds supreme executive authority. All members of the government serve at the pleasure of the monarch and can be dismissed at any time. Since 1946, the monarch has delegated increasing authority to parts of the elected government and Council of Logothetes to exercise power through its leadership of government departments. <br />
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==Composition and formation==<br />
The Lihnidosi government is led by the monarch, archon, and grand logothete. All members of the government are appointed by the monarch, however, by convention, many government appointees are appointed on the advice of the archon and grand logothete. While the monarch is the {{wpl|head of state}}, and officially is the {{wpl|head of government}}, many of the powers and duties of the head of government have been delegated to other offices. In practice, the archon is considered to be the head of government while the grand logothete is the head of the elected government and Council of Logothetes. Since 1946, both the position of archon and grand logothete have been held by the same person. While the monarch has the power to appoint whomever they desire to the position of archon and grand logothete, in practice the officeholder is an individual who commands the confidence of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. Once a grand logothete has been confirmed by the monarch, they must submit a list of proposed logothetes to head the government ministries. These logothetes can either be accepted or rejected by the monarch, as can any other government appointees proposed by the archon and grand logothete. <br />
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==The Government and the Crown==<br />
The [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Lihnidosi monarch]], currently [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]], is the head of state, {{wpl|sovereign}}, and {{wpl|commander-in-chief}} of the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces|armed forces]]. According to the collection of imperial directives that constitute Lihnidos' constitutional documents, the monarch is also the head of government with all government power being derived from the Crown. In practice, since the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] in 1920, increasing amounts of authority have been delegated to the [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]], making the holder of that office the {{wpl|de facto}} head of government. This allows the monarch to take a limited role in political affairs if desired, similar to that of {{wpl|constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchies}}. In such cases, the monarch can act in a symbolic role while still retaining the right to intervene in government affairs.<br />
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Lihnidos' constitutional documents do not limit the power of the monarch. Instead, the collection of {{wpl|decree|imperial directives}} commonly referred to as the constitution detail the structure of the elected government and the powers they are allowed to exercise with the consent of the monarch. These directives are able to be revoked or modified by the monarch at their discretion. As such, Lihnidos' form of government can be described as an {{wpl|absolute monarchy}} despite being a constitutional monarchy in practice.<br />
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As the monarch can delegate much of their executive power to government appointees, the monarch has weekly private meetings with the archon to discuss matters of the government and has the option of attending meetings of the Council of Logothetes. Weekly meetings between the monarch and archon allow the monarch to express their opinion on the government's activities and direct the archon to make changes to government policy if desired.<br />
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The powers that are commonly exercised by the monarch include, but are not limited to, the following:<br />
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===Domestic powers===<br />
* The power to appoint and dismiss an [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]].<br />
* The power to appoint and dismiss a [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]]. Since 1946, the monarch has only appointed grand logothetes with majority support in the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]].<br />
* The power to appoint and dismiss logothetes and other government employees. This power is often exercised on the advice of the archon.<br />
* The power to assent to and enact laws by giving {{wpl|royal assent}} to bills passed by the Bouleuterion. Any bill to which royal assent is withheld does not become law.<br />
* The power to call for {{wpl|referendums}}.<br />
* The power to command the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces|Armed Forces]]. This includes the power to issue and revoke commissions to {{wpl|commissioned officers}}. These powers are often exercised on the advice of the archon and logothete of national defense.<br />
* The power to chair sessions of the Council of Logothetes.<br />
* The power to dissolve the Bouleuterion and call new elections.<br />
* The power to issue {{wpl|pardons}} and {{wpl|commutation (law)|commutations}}.<br />
* The power to issue, suspend, or revoke Lihnidosi passports or citizenship.<br />
* The power to direct and administer their [[Monarchy of Lihnidos#Household of H.M. the Empress|private household]].<br />
* The power to grant or revoke honors.<br />
* The power to grant or revoke hereditary titles in the {{wpl|peerage}} of the Empire of Lihnidos.<br />
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===Foreign powers===<br />
* The power to make and ratify {{wpl|treaties}}.<br />
* The power to direct the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces|Armed Forces]] overseas.<br />
* The power to {{wpl|declaration of war|declare}} and {{wpl|peace treaty|conclude}} war with other nations.<br />
* The power to credit and receive diplomats.<br />
* The power to {{wpl|diplomatic recognition|recognize states}}.<br />
* The power to institute {{wpl|international sanctions|sanctions}} against other nations.<br />
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==Government in the Bouleuterion==<br />
[[File:SviniaNationalAssemblyChamber.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The main chamber of the Bouleuterion.]]<br />
The government is expected to maintain the confidence of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. A loss of confidence in the government by the legislature may result in the government's inability to pass legislation and the passage of a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}}. In the event that the government loses the confidence of the Bouleuterion it is expected to resign or call for a general election. Any member of the Bouleuterion may present a motion of no confidence in the government, however the motion is not required to be voted on unless presented by a member of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion#Governing and working bodies|Prytaneion]].<br />
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The grand logothete and logothetes must be members of the Bouleuterion with the grand logothete being elected by the legislature.. These members of the Council of Logothetes are responsible for briefing the legislature during regular sessions and submitting themselves for questions from Bouleuterion deputies. Deputies are permitted to submit questions to the grand logothete regarding any government matter, however questions to logothetes are expected to be limited to the logothete's ministry and area of expertise. Logothetes are also expected to be available to answer questions from Bouleuterion committees regarding proposed legislation or ministerial work.<br />
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Although rarely used, the government has the ability to propose legislation directly to the Bouleuterion without review by committees. By tradition, this power is only used to propose legislation deemed vital and time sensitive. All other legislation, proposed by the government or other members of the legislature, must go through committee. Legislation that is passed by the Bouleuterion is reviewed by the government before being sent to the monarch. The government may decide whether to recommend the monarch sign the legislation or use their veto power.<br />
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==Council of Logothetes==<br />
The Council of Logothetes is part of the executive branch of the Lihnidosi government. The Council is comprised of a number of government ministers and other officials appointed by the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]]. Most members of the Council serve as the head of an imperial ministry, however there are additional government appointees who are often permitted to attend Council meetings. The Council is chaired by the [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]], however the government is led by the [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]]. Prior to the [[1945 Lihnidosi coup d'état attempt#Reforms of 1946|government reforms of 1946]] the position of archon and grand logothete were held by separate individuals, however following the reforms the positions are typically held by the same appointee. The monarch is permitted to attend any and all meetings of the Council, during which they lead the proceedings.<br />
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The Council of Logothetes, in conjunction with the monarch, is responsible for setting the domestic and foreign policy of the government. The Council writes many of the bills that are presented to the Bouleuterion for consideration and is also tasked with reviewing all legislation passed by the legislature before it is sent to the monarch. While the Council cannot veto legislation, it is able to submit recommendations to the monarch on whether or not legislation should be signed into law. The Council also provides advice to the monarch on the direction and actions of the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces]].<br />
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The Council is required by law to meet once a month, although in practice the body often meets weekly. Meetings of the Council typically take place on Tuesday mornings at Palamaras Mansion, however meetings that the monarch chooses to attend are often held at the Imperial Palace. Council meetings follow a standard format with each meeting being split into three or four sessions. The first session sees the Council discuss matters related to individual ministries and ministerial decisions. During the second session the Council discusses matters of the Bouleuterion, including debate on bills and the weekly legislative schedule. The third session will often contain time for general conversation between those in attendance. This can include discussions on domestic or foreign affairs and gives members a chance to give advice to the archon or monarch. Occasionally, there will be a fourth and final session where a logothete will be given time to present information on a specific project being undertaken by their ministry.<br />
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===Ministries===<br />
[[File:Madrid - Nuevos Ministerios 03.JPG|220px|right|thumb|The Ministry of the Interior in Arcadia.]]<br />
While the government is responsible for the direction of the nation, much of the work is done by individual ministries. Logothetes are responsible for directing and overseeing the work done by their ministry. Each ministry has its own staff which can number into the tens of thousands. The administrators of each ministry that assist the logothete are also government appointees. While the monarch has the authority to make these appointments, they are often left to the discretion of the archon or logothete in-charge of the ministry. The composition of the ministry and its administrative hierarchy is determined by the ministry's logothete. It is common for ministries to work together to accomplish the government's policies and implement law. <br />
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There are currently eighteen ministries led by logothetes, however the number of ministries is subject to change. The archon, with the permission of the monarch, is permitted to create or dissolve government ministries. The most recent creation of a ministry was in 2016 when the Ministry of National Security was created. The duties of the Ministry of National Security had previously been held by the Ministry of the Interior.<br />
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===Requirements===<br />
Members of the Council of Logothetes are appointed by the monarch. Members appointed to hold positions as logothetes are appointed on the advice of the archon. Other members of the Council who do not hold the position of logothete are appointed by other means, either solely by the monarch, solely by the archon, or through another process.<br />
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Members of the Council who are appointed as logothetes must be members of the Bouleuterion and meet the requirements to be a member of the legislature. Other members of the Council, while not required to be a member of the Bouleuterion, must still meet the requirements to be a member of the legislature. These requirements include being at least twenty years of age, a citizen of Lihnidos for at least five years, and being able to speak fluent Lihnidosi.<br />
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===Current government===<br />
{{main|Anagnos government}}<br />
The current government is led by Archon Stephanos Anagnos. Anagnos was elected as the Leader of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] on 13 May 2022. His election followed the passage of a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} against prior Conservative-National leader [[Fotis Raptis]]. Anagnos was appointed as archon and grand logothete by Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] the same day. Anagnos announced the formation of his government on 16 May 2022.<br />
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==Crown Council==<br />
{{main|Crown Council of Lihnidos}}<br />
The Crown Council of Lihnidos is one of the main advisory bodies of the government. The Crown Council primarily advises the monarch on matters of domestic and foreign policy, however the body has no decision-making authority in most circumstances. The Crown Council is comprised of all members of the nobility who hold duchy-level titles or higher. There is no requirement for how often the Crown Council must meet and the meeting format is decided by the monarch.<br />
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Prior to the reforms of 1946, the Crown Council held significant influence over government policy and functions. The President of the Crown Council also held the position of Archon of Lihnidos and was considered the official head of government instead of the grand logothete. The Crown Council often determined the direction of the nation instead of the elected government and the legislature. Following the reforms, most of the Crown Council's powers were transferred to the elected government, but remained an advisory body to the monarch.<br />
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Under the Lihnidosi monarchy's semi-{{wpl|elective monarchy}} system, the Crown Council is responsible for confirming the monarch's selected successor. According to Lihnidos' constitutional documents, if authorized by the monarch, the Crown Council could also supplant the legislature and elected government during {{wpl|state of emergency|states of emergency}} or {{wpl|martial law}}. <br />
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==Location==<br />
[[File:Palamaras Mansion.jpg|220px|right|thumb|The main entrance of Palamaras Mansion, the official residence and office of the archon and grand logothete.]]<br />
The headquarters of the government is located in Palamaras Mansion in central Arcadia. Palamaras Mansion is the location of the archon's office and is where most meetings of the Council of Logothetes are held. Government ministries are located elsewhere in Arcadia, with most having their own building.<br />
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==Budget==<br />
The government is responsible for presenting a yearly budget to the Bouleuterion to fund government ministries and their operations. The government is the only body permitted to draft and present the yearly budget. The budget is required to be submitted at least three months prior to the expiration of the previous budget. Following the initial presentation of the budget, the Bouleuterion is tasked with debating the government's proposal and either approving, rejecting, or proposing modifications to it. If the Bouleuterion chooses to reject the budget, it is seen as a loss of confidence in the government and would normally require the government to resign or for a {{wpl|general election}} to be called.<br />
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The budget is managed by the Ministry of the Treasury. In preparation for the drafting of the budget, logothetes must submit funding requests to the Treasury Ministry. The ministry, in conjunction with the archon and its logothete, will decide whether to approve or reject funding requests. Following the passage of the yearly budget, additional legislation may be presented to the Bouleuterion to increase or decrease spending that was previously approved. These bills are not required to be submitted by the government, however they do require approval by both the Bouleuterion and the government.<br />
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==Provincial and local government==<br />
There are multiple levels of elected local authorities in Lihnidos. The principal {{wpl|administrative division}} in Lihnidos is the [[Provinces of Lihnidos|province]]. Lihnidosi provinces are administered by provincial councils comprised of seven elected councilors. Each provincial council is led by a provincial archon. Provincial archons are one of the seven members of the provincial council who is designated by the council to be the provincial executive. Provincial councils have limited authority delegated by the national government. Councils are primarily responsible for administering allowances from the national government, managing the province's education system, maintaining infrastructure, and ensuring the proper functioning of local services. In all other respects, provincial councils are subordinate to the national government and are responsible for enacting national policy on the provincial level. As Lihnidos functions as a {{wpl|unitary state}}, provincial councils do not have the authority to create their own laws and can be created or dissolved at the discretion of the central government.<br />
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Provinces are further divided into counties and municipalities. Counties are government by a county commission comprised of three elected county commissioners while municipalities may have an elected municipal council or municipal executive. Both levels of division have powers more limited than that of provinces and are generally responsible for public works and services.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
* [[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
* [[List of Lihnidosi governments]]<br />
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The '''Government of Lihnidos''' ({{wpl|Greek language|Lihnidosi}}: ''Κυβέρνηση της Λιχνίδος'') is the {{wpl|central government}} of the Lihnidosi Empire that exercises executive power. The government is led by the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]], [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]], and [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]] and consists of additional [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|logothetes]] and government appointees who facilitate day-to-day government function. The current monarch of [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] and the current archon and grand logothete is [[Stehpanos Anagnos]]. The Lihnidosi government has been led by the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] since 2006 with all archons and grand logothetes since then being the leader of the Conservative-National Alliance. The archon, grand logothete, and logothetes are all members of the Council of Logothetes, the main organ of the government.<br />
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The grand logothete and logothetes are responsible to the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] and must be members of the legislature to hold their positions. The government relies on the Bouleuterion to pass legislation that support its agenda. General elections take place every four years unless the monarch dissolves the Bouleuterion and calls for a general election sooner. Following elections, the monarch selects the leader of the party most likely to command the confidence of the Bouleuterion to be grand logothete. By convention, the grand logothete is also granted the position of archon.<br />
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Under Lihnidos' {{wpl|uncodified constitution}}, the monarch holds supreme executive authority. All members of the government serve at the pleasure of the monarch and can be dismissed at any time. Since 1946, the monarch has delegated increasing authority to parts of the elected government and Council of Logothetes to exercise power through its leadership of government departments. <br />
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==Composition and formation==<br />
The Lihnidosi government is led by the monarch, archon, and grand logothete. All members of the government are appointed by the monarch, however, by convention, many government appointees are appointed on the advice of the archon and grand logothete. While the monarch is the {{wpl|head of state}}, and officially is the {{wpl|head of government}}, many of the powers and duties of the head of government have been delegated to other offices. In practice, the archon is considered to be the head of government while the grand logothete is the head of the elected government and Council of Logothetes. Since 1946, both the position of archon and grand logothete have been held by the same person. While the monarch has the power to appoint whomever they desire to the position of archon and grand logothete, in practice the officeholder is an individual who commands the confidence of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. Once a grand logothete has been confirmed by the monarch, they must submit a list of proposed logothetes to head the government ministries. These logothetes can either be accepted or rejected by the monarch, as can any other government appointees proposed by the archon and grand logothete. <br />
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==The Government and the Crown==<br />
The [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Lihnidosi monarch]], currently [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]], is the head of state, {{wpl|sovereign}}, and {{wpl|commander-in-chief}} of the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces|armed forces]]. According to the collection of imperial directives that constitute Lihnidos' constitutional documents, the monarch is also the head of government with all government power being derived from the Crown. In practice, since the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] in 1920, increasing amounts of authority have been delegated to the [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]], making the holder of that office the {{wpl|de facto}} head of government. This allows the monarch to take a limited role in political affairs if desired, similar to that of {{wpl|constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchies}}. In such cases, the monarch can act in a symbolic role while still retaining the right to intervene in government affairs.<br />
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Lihnidos' constitutional documents do not limit the power of the monarch. Instead, the collection of {{wpl|decree|imperial directives}} commonly referred to as the constitution detail the structure of the elected government and the powers they are allowed to exercise with the consent of the monarch. These directives are able to be revoked or modified by the monarch at their discretion. As such, Lihnidos' form of government can be described as an {{wpl|absolute monarchy}} despite being a constitutional monarchy in practice.<br />
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As the monarch can delegate much of their executive power to government appointees, the monarch has weekly private meetings with the archon to discuss matters of the government and has the option of attending meetings of the Council of Logothetes. Weekly meetings between the monarch and archon allow the monarch to express their opinion on the government's activities and direct the archon to make changes to government policy if desired.<br />
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The powers that are commonly exercised by the monarch include, but are not limited to, the following:<br />
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===Domestic powers===<br />
* The power to appoint and dismiss an [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]].<br />
* The power to appoint and dismiss a [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]]. Since 1946, the monarch has only appointed grand logothetes with majority support in the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]].<br />
* The power to appoint and dismiss logothetes and other government employees. This power is often exercised on the advice of the archon.<br />
* The power to assent to and enact laws by giving {{wpl|royal assent}} to bills passed by the Bouleuterion. Any bill to which royal assent is withheld does not become law.<br />
* The power to call for {{wpl|referendums}}.<br />
* The power to command the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces|Armed Forces]]. This includes the power to issue and revoke commissions to {{wpl|commissioned officers}}. These powers are often exercised on the advice of the archon and logothete of national defense.<br />
* The power to chair sessions of the Council of Logothetes.<br />
* The power to dissolve the Bouleuterion and call new elections.<br />
* The power to issue {{wpl|pardons}} and {{wpl|commutation (law)|commutations}}.<br />
* The power to issue, suspend, or revoke Lihnidosi passports or citizenship.<br />
* The power to direct and administer their [[Monarchy of Lihnidos#Household of H.M. the Empress|private household]].<br />
* The power to grant or revoke honors.<br />
* The power to grant or revoke hereditary titles in the {{wpl|peerage}} of the Empire of Lihnidos.<br />
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===Foreign powers===<br />
* The power to make and ratify {{wpl|treaties}}.<br />
* The power to direct the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces|Armed Forces]] overseas.<br />
* The power to {{wpl|declaration of war|declare}} and {{wpl|peace treaty|conclude}} war with other nations.<br />
* The power to credit and receive diplomats.<br />
* The power to {{wpl|diplomatic recognition|recognize states}}.<br />
* The power to institute {{wpl|international sanctions|sanctions}} against other nations.<br />
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==Government in the Bouleuterion==<br />
[[File:SviniaNationalAssemblyChamber.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The main chamber of the Bouleuterion.]]<br />
The government is expected to maintain the confidence of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. A loss of confidence in the government by the legislature may result in the government's inability to pass legislation and the passage of a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}}. In the event that the government loses the confidence of the Bouleuterion it is expected to resign or call for a general election. Any member of the Bouleuterion may present a motion of no confidence in the government, however the motion is not required to be voted on unless presented by a member of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion#Governing and working bodies|Prytaneion]].<br />
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The grand logothete and logothetes must be members of the Bouleuterion with the grand logothete being elected by the legislature.. These members of the Council of Logothetes are responsible for briefing the legislature during regular sessions and submitting themselves for questions from Bouleuterion deputies. Deputies are permitted to submit questions to the grand logothete regarding any government matter, however questions to logothetes are expected to be limited to the logothete's ministry and area of expertise. Logothetes are also expected to be available to answer questions from Bouleuterion committees regarding proposed legislation or ministerial work.<br />
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Although rarely used, the government has the ability to propose legislation directly to the Bouleuterion without review by committees. By tradition, this power is only used to propose legislation deemed vital and time sensitive. All other legislation, proposed by the government or other members of the legislature, must go through committee. Legislation that is passed by the Bouleuterion is reviewed by the government before being sent to the monarch. The government may decide whether to recommend the monarch sign the legislation or use their veto power.<br />
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==Council of Logothetes==<br />
The Council of Logothetes is part of the executive branch of the Lihnidosi government. The Council is comprised of a number of government ministers and other officials appointed by the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]]. Most members of the Council serve as the head of an imperial ministry, however there are additional government appointees who are often permitted to attend Council meetings. The Council is chaired by the [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]], however the government is led by the [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]]. Prior to the [[1945 Lihnidosi coup d'état attempt#Reforms of 1946|government reforms of 1946]] the position of archon and grand logothete were held by separate individuals, however following the reforms the positions are typically held by the same appointee. The monarch is permitted to attend any and all meetings of the Council, during which they lead the proceedings.<br />
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The Council of Logothetes, in conjunction with the monarch, is responsible for setting the domestic and foreign policy of the government. The Council writes many of the bills that are presented to the Bouleuterion for consideration and is also tasked with reviewing all legislation passed by the legislature before it is sent to the monarch. While the Council cannot veto legislation, it is able to submit recommendations to the monarch on whether or not legislation should be signed into law. The Council also provides advice to the monarch on the direction and actions of the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces]].<br />
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The Council is required by law to meet once a month, although in practice the body often meets weekly. Meetings of the Council typically take place on Tuesday mornings at Palamaras Mansion, however meetings that the monarch chooses to attend are often held at the Imperial Palace. Council meetings follow a standard format with each meeting being split into three or four sessions. The first session sees the Council discuss matters related to individual ministries and ministerial decisions. During the second session the Council discusses matters of the Bouleuterion, including debate on bills and the weekly legislative schedule. The third session will often contain time for general conversation between those in attendance. This can include discussions on domestic or foreign affairs and gives members a chance to give advice to the archon or monarch. Occasionally, there will be a fourth and final session where a logothete will be given time to present information on a specific project being undertaken by their ministry.<br />
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===Ministries===<br />
[[File:Madrid - Nuevos Ministerios 03.JPG|220px|right|thumb|The Ministry of the Interior in Arcadia.]]<br />
While the government is responsible for the direction of the nation, much of the work is done by individual ministries. Logothetes are responsible for directing and overseeing the work done by their ministry. Each ministry has its own staff which can number into the tens of thousands. The administrators of each ministry that assist the logothete are also government appointees. While the monarch has the authority to make these appointments, they are often left to the discretion of the archon or logothete in-charge of the ministry. The composition of the ministry and its administrative hierarchy is determined by the ministry's logothete. It is common for ministries to work together to accomplish the government's policies and implement law. <br />
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There are currently eighteen ministries led by logothetes, however the number of ministries is subject to change. The archon, with the permission of the monarch, is permitted to create or dissolve government ministries. The most recent creation of a ministry was in 2016 when the Ministry of National Security was created. The duties of the Ministry of National Security had previously been held by the Ministry of the Interior.<br />
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===Requirements===<br />
Members of the Council of Logothetes are appointed by the monarch. Members appointed to hold positions as logothetes are appointed on the advice of the archon. Other members of the Council who do not hold the position of logothete are appointed by other means, either solely by the monarch, solely by the archon, or through another process.<br />
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Members of the Council who are appointed as logothetes must be members of the Bouleuterion and meet the requirements to be a member of the legislature. Other members of the Council, while not required to be a member of the Bouleuterion, must still meet the requirements to be a member of the legislature. These requirements include being at least twenty years of age, a citizen of Lihnidos for at least five years, and being able to speak fluent Lihnidosi.<br />
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===Current government===<br />
{{main|Anagnos government}}<br />
The current government is led by Archon Stephanos Anagnos. Anagnos was elected as the Leader of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] on 13 May 2022. His election followed the passage of a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} against prior Conservative-National leader [[Fotis Raptis]]. Anagnos was appointed as archon and grand logothete by Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] the same day. Anagnos announced the formation of his government on 16 May 2022.<br />
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==Crown Council==<br />
{{main|Crown Council of Lihnidos}}<br />
The Crown Council of Lihnidos is one of the main advisory bodies of the government. The Crown Council primarily advises the monarch on matters of domestic and foreign policy, however the body has no decision-making authority in most circumstances. The Crown Council is comprised of all members of the nobility who hold duchy-level titles or higher. There is no requirement for how often the Crown Council must meet and the meeting format is decided by the monarch.<br />
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Prior to the reforms of 1946, the Crown Council held significant influence over government policy and functions. The President of the Crown Council also held the position of Archon of Lihnidos and was considered the official head of government instead of the grand logothete. The Crown Council often determined the direction of the nation instead of the elected government and the legislature. Following the reforms, most of the Crown Council's powers were transferred to the elected government, but remained an advisory body to the monarch.<br />
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Under the Lihnidosi monarchy's semi-{{wpl|elective monarchy}} system, the Crown Council is responsible for confirming the monarch's selected successor. According to Lihnidos' constitutional documents, if authorized by the monarch, the Crown Council could also supplant the legislature and elected government during {{wpl|state of emergency|states of emergency}} or {{wpl|martial law}}. <br />
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==Location==<br />
[[File:Palamaras Mansion.jpg|220px|right|thumb|The main entrance of Palamaras Mansion, the official residence and office of the archon and grand logothete.]]<br />
The headquarters of the government is located in Palamaras Mansion in central Arcadia. Palamaras Mansion is the location of the archon's office and is where most meetings of the Council of Logothetes are held. Government ministries are located elsewhere in Arcadia, with most having their own building.<br />
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==Budget==<br />
The government is responsible for presenting a yearly budget to the Bouleuterion to fund government ministries and their operations. The government is the only body permitted to draft and present the yearly budget. The budget is required to be submitted at least three months prior to the expiration of the previous budget. Following the initial presentation of the budget, the Bouleuterion is tasked with debating the government's proposal and either approving, rejecting, or proposing modifications to it. If the Bouleuterion chooses to reject the budget, it is seen as a loss of confidence in the government and would normally require the government to resign or for a {{wpl|general election}} to be called.<br />
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The budget is managed by the Ministry of the Treasury. In preparation for the drafting of the budget, logothetes must submit funding requests to the Treasury Ministry. The ministry, in conjunction with the archon and its logothete, will decide whether to approve or reject funding requests. Following the passage of the yearly budget, additional legislation may be presented to the Bouleuterion to increase or decrease spending that was previously approved. These bills are not required to be submitted by the government, however they do require approval by both the Bouleuterion and the government.<br />
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==Provincial and local government==<br />
There are multiple levels of elected local authorities in Lihnidos. The principal {{wpl|administrative division}} in Lihnidos is the [[Provinces of Lihnidos|province]]. Lihnidosi provinces are administered by provincial councils comprised of seven elected councilors. Each provincial council is led by a provincial archon. Provincial archons are one of the seven members of the provincial council who is designated by the council to be the provincial executive. Provincial councils have limited authority delegated by the national government. Councils are primarily responsible for administering allowances from the national government, managing the province's education system, maintaining infrastructure, and ensuring the proper functioning of local services. In all other respects, provincial councils are subordinate to the national government and are responsible for enacting national policy on the provincial level. As Lihnidos functions as a {{wpl|unitary state}}, provincial councils do not have the authority to create their own laws and can be created or dissolved at the discretion of the central government.<br />
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Provinces are further divided into counties and municipalities. Counties are government by a county commission comprised of three elected county commissioners while municipalities may have an elected municipal council or municipal executive. Both levels of division have powers more limited than that of provinces and are generally responsible for public works and services.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
* [[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
* [[List of Lihnidosi governments]]<br />
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The '''Government of Lihnidos''' ({{wpl|Greek language|Lihnidosi}}: ''Κυβέρνηση της Λιχνίδος'') is the {{wpl|central government}} of the Lihnidosi Empire that exercises executive power. The government is led by the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]], [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]], and [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]] and consists of additional [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|logothetes]] and government appointees who facilitate day-to-day government function. The current monarch of [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] and the current archon and grand logothete is [[Stehpanos Anagnos]]. The Lihnidosi government has been led by the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] since 2006 with all archons and grand logothetes since then being the leader of the Conservative-National Alliance. The archon, grand logothete, and logothetes are all members of the Council of Logothetes, the main organ of the government.<br />
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The grand logothete and logothetes are responsible to the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] and must be members of the legislature to hold their positions. The government relies on the Bouleuterion to pass legislation that support its agenda. General elections take place every four years unless the monarch dissolves the Bouleuterion and calls for a general election sooner. Following elections, the monarch selects the leader of the party most likely to command the confidence of the Bouleuterion to be grand logothete. By convention, the grand logothete is also granted the position of archon.<br />
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Under Lihnidos' {{wpl|uncodified constitution}}, the monarch holds supreme executive authority. All members of the government serve at the pleasure of the monarch and can be dismissed at any time. Since 1946, the monarch has delegated increasing authority to parts of the elected government and Council of Logothetes to exercise power through its leadership of government departments. <br />
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==Composition and formation==<br />
The Lihnidosi government is led by the monarch, archon, and grand logothete. All members of the government are appointed by the monarch, however, by convention, many government appointees are appointed on the advice of the archon and grand logothete. While the monarch is the {{wpl|head of state}}, and officially is the {{wpl|head of government}}, many of the powers and duties of the head of government have been delegated to other offices. In practice, the archon is considered to be the head of government while the grand logothete is the head of the elected government and Council of Logothetes. Since 1946, both the position of archon and grand logothete have been held by the same person. While the monarch has the power to appoint whomever they desire to the position of archon and grand logothete, in practice the officeholder is an individual who commands the confidence of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. Once a grand logothete has been confirmed by the monarch, they must submit a list of proposed logothetes to head the government ministries. These logothetes can either be accepted or rejected by the monarch, as can any other government appointees proposed by the archon and grand logothete. <br />
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==The Government and the Crown==<br />
The [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Lihnidosi monarch]], currently [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]], is the head of state, {{wpl|sovereign}}, and {{wpl|commander-in-chief}} of the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces|armed forces]]. According to the collection of imperial directives that constitute Lihnidos' constitutional documents, the monarch is also the head of government with all government power being derived from the Crown. In practice, since the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] in 1920, increasing amounts of authority have been delegated to the [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]], making the holder of that office the {{wpl|de facto}} head of government. This allows the monarch to take a limited role in political affairs if desired, similar to that of {{wpl|constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchies}}. In such cases, the monarch can act in a symbolic role while still retaining the right to intervene in government affairs.<br />
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Lihnidos' constitutional documents do not limit the power of the monarch. Instead, the collection of {{wpl|decree|imperial directives}} commonly referred to as the constitution detail the structure of the elected government and the powers they are allowed to exercise with the consent of the monarch. These directives are able to be revoked or modified by the monarch at their discretion. As such, Lihnidos' form of government can be described as an {{wpl|absolute monarchy}} despite being a constitutional monarchy in practice.<br />
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As the monarch can delegate much of their executive power to government appointees, the monarch has weekly private meetings with the archon to discuss matters of the government and has the option of attending meetings of the Council of Logothetes. Weekly meetings between the monarch and archon allow the monarch to express their opinion on the government's activities and direct the archon to make changes to government policy if desired.<br />
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The powers that are commonly exercised by the monarch include, but are not limited to, the following:<br />
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===Domestic powers===<br />
* The power to appoint and dismiss an [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]].<br />
* The power to appoint and dismiss a [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]]. Since 1946, the monarch has only appointed grand logothetes with majority support in the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]].<br />
* The power to appoint and dismiss logothetes and other government employees. This power is often exercised on the advice of the archon.<br />
* The power to assent to and enact laws by giving {{wpl|royal assent}} to bills passed by the Bouleuterion. Any bill to which royal assent is withheld does not become law.<br />
* The power to call for {{wpl|referendums}}.<br />
* The power to command the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces|Armed Forces]]. This includes the power to issue and revoke commissions to {{wpl|commissioned officers}}. These powers are often exercised on the advice of the archon and logothete of national defense.<br />
* The power to chair sessions of the Council of Logothetes.<br />
* The power to dissolve the Bouleuterion and call new elections.<br />
* The power to issue {{wpl|pardons}} and {{wpl|commutation (law)|commutations}}.<br />
* The power to issue, suspend, or revoke Lihnidosi passports or citizenship.<br />
* The power to direct and administer their [[Monarchy of Lihnidos#Household of H.M. the Empress|private household]].<br />
* The power to grant or revoke honors.<br />
* The power to grant or revoke hereditary titles in the {{wpl|peerage}} of the Empire of Lihnidos.<br />
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===Foreign powers===<br />
* The power to make and ratify {{wpl|treaties}}.<br />
* The power to direct the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces|Armed Forces]] overseas.<br />
* The power to {{wpl|declaration of war|declare}} and {{wpl|peace treaty|conclude}} war with other nations.<br />
* The power to credit and receive diplomats.<br />
* The power to {{wpl|diplomatic recognition|recognize states}}.<br />
* The power to institute {{wpl|international sanctions|sanctions}} against other nations.<br />
<br />
==Government in the Bouleuterion==<br />
[[File:SviniaNationalAssemblyChamber.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The main chamber of the Bouleuterion.]]<br />
The government is expected to maintain the confidence of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. A loss of confidence in the government by the legislature may result in the government's inability to pass legislation and the passage of a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}}. In the event that the government loses the confidence of the Bouleuterion it is expected to resign or call for a general election. Any member of the Bouleuterion may present a motion of no confidence in the government, however the motion is not required to be voted on unless presented by a member of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion#Governing and working bodies|Prytaneion]].<br />
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The grand logothete and logothetes must be members of the Bouleuterion with the grand logothete being elected by the legislature.. These members of the Council of Logothetes are responsible for briefing the legislature during regular sessions and submitting themselves for questions from Bouleuterion deputies. Deputies are permitted to submit questions to the grand logothete regarding any government matter, however questions to logothetes are expected to be limited to the logothete's ministry and area of expertise. Logothetes are also expected to be available to answer questions from Bouleuterion committees regarding proposed legislation or ministerial work.<br />
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Although rarely used, the government has the ability to propose legislation directly to the Bouleuterion without review by committees. By tradition, this power is only used to propose legislation deemed vital and time sensitive. All other legislation, proposed by the government or other members of the legislature, must go through committee. Legislation that is passed by the Bouleuterion is reviewed by the government before being sent to the monarch. The government may decide whether to recommend the monarch sign the legislation or use their veto power.<br />
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==Council of Logothetes==<br />
The Council of Logothetes is part of the executive branch of the Lihnidosi government. The Council is comprised of a number of government ministers and other officials appointed by the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]]. Most members of the Council serve as the head of an imperial ministry, however there are additional government appointees who are often permitted to attend Council meetings. The Council is chaired by the [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]], however the government is led by the [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]]. Prior to the [[1945 Lihnidosi coup d'état attempt#Reforms of 1946|government reforms of 1946]] the position of archon and grand logothete were held by separate individuals, however following the reforms the positions are typically held by the same appointee. The monarch is permitted to attend any and all meetings of the Council, during which they lead the proceedings.<br />
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The Council of Logothetes, in conjunction with the monarch, is responsible for setting the domestic and foreign policy of the government. The Council writes many of the bills that are presented to the Bouleuterion for consideration and is also tasked with reviewing all legislation passed by the legislature before it is sent to the monarch. While the Council cannot veto legislation, it is able to submit recommendations to the monarch on whether or not legislation should be signed into law. The Council also provides advice to the monarch on the direction and actions of the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces]].<br />
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The Council is required by law to meet once a month, although in practice the body often meets weekly. Meetings of the Council typically take place on Tuesday mornings at Palamaras Mansion, however meetings that the monarch chooses to attend are often held at the Imperial Palace. Council meetings follow a standard format with each meeting being split into three or four sessions. The first session sees the Council discuss matters related to individual ministries and ministerial decisions. During the second session the Council discusses matters of the Bouleuterion, including debate on bills and the weekly legislative schedule. The third session will often contain time for general conversation between those in attendance. This can include discussions on domestic or foreign affairs and gives members a chance to give advice to the archon or monarch. Occasionally, there will be a fourth and final session where a logothete will be given time to present information on a specific project being undertaken by their ministry.<br />
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===Ministries===<br />
[[File:Madrid - Nuevos Ministerios 03.JPG|220px|right|thumb|The Ministry of the Interior in Arcadia.]]<br />
While the government is responsible for the direction of the nation, much of the work is done by individual ministries. Logothetes are responsible for directing and overseeing the work done by their ministry. Each ministry has its own staff which can number into the tens of thousands. The administrators of each ministry that assist the logothete are also government appointees. While the monarch has the authority to make these appointments, they are often left to the discretion of the archon or logothete in-charge of the ministry. The composition of the ministry and its administrative hierarchy is determined by the ministry's logothete. It is common for ministries to work together to accomplish the government's policies and implement law. <br />
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There are currently eighteen ministries led by logothetes, however the number of ministries is subject to change. The archon, with the permission of the monarch, is permitted to create or dissolve government ministries. The most recent creation of a ministry was in 2016 when the Ministry of National Security was created. The duties of the Ministry of National Security had previously been held by the Ministry of the Interior.<br />
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===Requirements===<br />
Members of the Council of Logothetes are appointed by the monarch. Members appointed to hold positions as logothetes are appointed on the advice of the archon. Other members of the Council who do not hold the position of logothete are appointed by other means, either solely by the monarch, solely by the archon, or through another process.<br />
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Members of the Council who are appointed as logothetes must be members of the Bouleuterion and meet the requirements to be a member of the legislature. Other members of the Council, while not required to be a member of the Bouleuterion, must still meet the requirements to be a member of the legislature. These requirements include being at least twenty years of age, a citizen of Lihnidos for at least five years, and being able to speak fluent Lihnidosi.<br />
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===Current government===<br />
{{main|Anagnos government}}<br />
The current government is led by Archon Stephanos Anagnos. Anagnos was elected as the Leader of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] on 13 May 2022. His election followed the passage of a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} against prior Conservative-National leader [[Fotis Raptis]]. Anagnos was appointed as archon and grand logothete by Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] the same day. Anagnos announced the formation of his government on 16 May 2022.<br />
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==Crown Council==<br />
{{main|Crown Council of Lihnidos}}<br />
The Crown Council of Lihnidos is one of the main advisory bodies of the government. The Crown Council primarily advises the monarch on matters of domestic and foreign policy, however the body has no decision-making authority in most circumstances. The Crown Council is comprised of all members of the nobility who hold duchy-level titles or higher. There is no requirement for how often the Crown Council must meet and the meeting format is decided by the monarch.<br />
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Prior to the reforms of 1946, the Crown Council held significant influence over government policy and functions. The President of the Crown Council also held the position of Archon of Lihnidos and was considered the official head of government instead of the grand logothete. The Crown Council often determined the direction of the nation instead of the elected government and the legislature. Following the reforms, most of the Crown Council's powers were transferred to the elected government, but remained an advisory body to the monarch.<br />
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Under the Lihnidosi monarchy's semi-{{wpl|elective monarchy}} system, the Crown Council is responsible for confirming the monarch's selected successor. According to Lihnidos' constitutional documents, if authorized by the monarch, the Crown Council could also supplant the legislature and elected government during {{wpl|state of emergency|states of emergency}} or {{wpl|martial law}}. <br />
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==Location==<br />
[[File:Palamaras Mansion.jpg|220px|right|thumb|The main entrance of Palamaras Mansion, the official residence and office of the archon and grand logothete.]]<br />
The headquarters of the government is located in Palamaras Mansion in central Arcadia. Palamaras Mansion is the location of the archon's office and is where most meetings of the Council of Logothetes are held. Government ministries are located elsewhere in Arcadia, with most having their own building.<br />
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==Budget==<br />
The government is responsible for presenting a yearly budget to the Bouleuterion to fund government ministries and their operations. The government is the only body permitted to draft and present the yearly budget. The budget is required to be submitted at least three months prior to the expiration of the previous budget. Following the initial presentation of the budget, the Bouleuterion is tasked with debating the government's proposal and either approving, rejecting, or proposing modifications to it. If the Bouleuterion chooses to reject the budget, it is seen as a loss of confidence in the government and would normally require the government to resign or for a {{wpl|general election}} to be called.<br />
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The budget is managed by the Ministry of the Treasury. In preparation for the drafting of the budget, logothetes must submit funding requests to the Treasury Ministry. The ministry, in conjunction with the archon and its logothete, will decide whether to approve or reject funding requests. Following the passage of the yearly budget, additional legislation may be presented to the Bouleuterion to increase or decrease spending that was previously approved. These bills are not required to be submitted by the government, however they do require approval by both the Bouleuterion and the government.<br />
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==Provincial and local government==<br />
There are multiple levels of elected local authorities in Lihnidos. The principal {{wpl|administrative division}} in Lihnidos is the [[Provinces of Lihnidos|province]]. Lihnidosi provinces are administered by provincial councils comprised of seven elected councilors. Each provincial council is led by a provincial archon. Provincial archons are one of the seven members of the provincial council who is designated by the council to be the provincial executive. Provincial councils have limited authority delegated by the national government. Councils are primarily responsible for administering allowances from the national government, managing the province's education system, maintaining infrastructure, and ensuring the proper functioning of local services. In all other respects, provincial councils are subordinate to the national government and are responsible for enacting national policy on the provincial level. As Lihnidos functions as a {{wpl|unitary state}}, provincial councils do not have the authority to create their own laws and can be created or dissolved at the discretion of the central government.<br />
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Provinces are further divided into counties and municipalities. Counties are government by a county commission comprised of three elected county commissioners while municipalities may have an elected municipal council or municipal executive. Both levels of division have powers more limited than that of provinces and are generally responsible for public works and services.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
* [[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
* [[List of Lihnidosi governments]]<br />
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The '''Government of Lihnidos''' ({{wpl|Greek language|Lihnidosi}}: ''Κυβέρνηση της Λιχνίδος'') is the {{wpl|central government}} of the Lihnidosi Empire that exercises executive power. The government is led by the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]], [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]], and [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]] and consists of additional [[Government of Lihnidos#Council of Logothetes|logothetes]] and government appointees who facilitate day-to-day government function. The current monarch of [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] and the current archon and grand logothete is [[Stehpanos Anagnos]]. The Lihnidosi government has been led by the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] since 2006 with all archons and grand logothetes since then being the leader of the Conservative-National Alliance. The archon, grand logothete, and logothetes are all members of the Council of Logothetes, the main organ of the government.<br />
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The grand logothete and logothetes are responsible to the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] and must be members of the legislature to hold their positions. The government relies on the Bouleuterion to pass legislation that support its agenda. General elections take place every four years unless the monarch dissolves the Bouleuterion and calls for a general election sooner. Following elections, the monarch selects the leader of the party most likely to command the confidence of the Bouleuterion to be grand logothete. By convention, the grand logothete is also granted the position of archon.<br />
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Under Lihnidos' {{wpl|uncodified constitution}}, the monarch holds supreme executive authority. All members of the government serve at the pleasure of the monarch and can be dismissed at any time. Since 1946, the monarch has delegated increasing authority to parts of the elected government and Council of Logothetes to exercise power through its leadership of government departments. <br />
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==Composition and formation==<br />
The Lihnidosi government is led by the monarch, archon, and grand logothete. All members of the government are appointed by the monarch, however, by convention, many government appointees are appointed on the advice of the archon and grand logothete. While the monarch is the {{wpl|head of state}}, and officially is the {{wpl|head of government}}, many of the powers and duties of the head of government have been delegated to other offices. In practice, the archon is considered to be the head of government while the grand logothete is the head of the elected government and Council of Logothetes. Since 1946, both the position of archon and grand logothete have been held by the same person. While the monarch has the power to appoint whomever they desire to the position of archon and grand logothete, in practice the officeholder is an individual who commands the confidence of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. Once a grand logothete has been confirmed by the monarch, they must submit a list of proposed logothetes to head the government ministries. These logothetes can either be accepted or rejected by the monarch, as can any other government appointees proposed by the archon and grand logothete. <br />
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==The Government and the Crown==<br />
The [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|Lihnidosi monarch]], currently [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]], is the head of state, {{wpl|sovereign}}, and {{wpl|commander-in-chief}} of the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces|armed forces]]. According to the collection of imperial directives that constitute Lihnidos' constitutional documents, the monarch is also the head of government with all government power being derived from the Crown. In practice, since the creation of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]] in 1920, increasing amounts of authority have been delegated to the [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]], making the holder of that office the {{wpl|de facto}} head of government. This allows the monarch to take a limited role in political affairs if desired, similar to that of {{wpl|constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchies}}. In such cases, the monarch can act in a symbolic role while still retaining the right to intervene in government affairs.<br />
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Lihnidos' constitutional documents do not limit the power of the monarch. Instead, the collection of {{wpl|decree|imperial directives}} commonly referred to as the constitution detail the structure of the elected government and the powers they are allowed to exercise with the consent of the monarch. These directives are able to be revoked or modified by the monarch at their discretion. As such, Lihnidos' form of government can be described as an {{wpl|absolute monarchy}} despite being a constitutional monarchy in practice.<br />
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As the monarch can delegate much of their executive power to government appointees, the monarch has weekly private meetings with the archon to discuss matters of the government and has the option of attending meetings of the Council of Logothetes. Weekly meetings between the monarch and archon allow the monarch to express their opinion on the government's activities and direct the archon to make changes to government policy if desired.<br />
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The powers that are commonly exercised by the monarch include, but are not limited to, the following:<br />
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===Domestic powers===<br />
* The power to appoint and dismiss an [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]].<br />
* The power to appoint and dismiss a [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]]. Since 1946, the monarch has only appointed grand logothetes with majority support in the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]].<br />
* The power to appoint and dismiss logothetes and other government employees. This power is often exercised on the advice of the archon.<br />
* The power to assent to and enact laws by giving {{wpl|royal assent}} to bills passed by the Bouleuterion. Any bill to which royal assent is withheld does not become law.<br />
* The power to call for {{wpl|referendums}}.<br />
* The power to command the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces|Armed Forces]]. This includes the power to issue and revoke commissions to {{wpl|commissioned officers}}. These powers are often exercised on the advice of the archon and logothete of national defense.<br />
* The power to chair sessions of the Council of Logothetes.<br />
* The power to dissolve the Bouleuterion and call new elections.<br />
* The power to issue {{wpl|pardons}} and {{wpl|commutation (law)|commutations}}.<br />
* The power to issue, suspend, or revoke Lihnidosi passports or citizenship.<br />
* The power to direct and administer their [[Monarchy of Lihnidos#Household of H.M. the Empress|private household]].<br />
* The power to grant or revoke honors.<br />
* The power to grant or revoke hereditary titles in the {{wpl|peerage}} of the Empire of Lihnidos.<br />
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===Foreign powers===<br />
* The power to make and ratify {{wpl|treaties}}.<br />
* The power to direct the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces|Armed Forces]] overseas.<br />
* The power to {{wpl|declaration of war|declare}} and {{wpl|peace treaty|conclude}} war with other nations.<br />
* The power to credit and receive diplomats.<br />
* The power to {{wpl|diplomatic recognition|recognize states}}.<br />
* The power to institute {{wpl|international sanctions|sanctions}} against other nations.<br />
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==Government in the Bouleuterion==<br />
[[File:SviniaNationalAssemblyChamber.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The main chamber of the Bouleuterion.]]<br />
The government is expected to maintain the confidence of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion|Bouleuterion]]. A loss of confidence in the government by the legislature may result in the government's inability to pass legislation and the passage of a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}}. In the event that the government loses the confidence of the Bouleuterion it is expected to resign or call for a general election. Any member of the Bouleuterion may present a motion of no confidence in the government, however the motion is not required to be voted on unless presented by a member of the [[Lihnidosi Bouleuterion#Governing and working bodies|Prytaneion]].<br />
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The grand logothete and logothetes must be members of the Bouleuterion with the grand logothete being elected by the legislature.. These members of the Council of Logothetes are responsible for briefing the legislature during regular sessions and submitting themselves for questions from Bouleuterion deputies. Deputies are permitted to submit questions to the grand logothete regarding any government matter, however questions to logothetes are expected to be limited to the logothete's ministry and area of expertise. Logothetes are also expected to be available to answer questions from Bouleuterion committees regarding proposed legislation or ministerial work.<br />
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Although rarely used, the government has the ability to propose legislation directly to the Bouleuterion without review by committees. By tradition, this power is only used to propose legislation deemed vital and time sensitive. All other legislation, proposed by the government or other members of the legislature, must go through committee. Legislation that is passed by the Bouleuterion is reviewed by the government before being sent to the monarch. The government may decide whether to recommend the monarch sign the legislation or use their veto power.<br />
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==Council of Logothetes==<br />
The Council of Logothetes is part of the executive branch of the Lihnidosi government. The Council is comprised of a number of government ministers and other officials appointed by the [[Monarchy of Lihnidos|monarch]]. Most members of the Council serve as the head of an imperial ministry, however there are additional government appointees who are often permitted to attend Council meetings. The Council is chaired by the [[Archon of Lihnidos|archon]], however the government is led by the [[Grand Logothete of Lihnidos|grand logothete]]. Prior to the [[1945 Lihnidosi coup d'état attempt#Reforms of 1946|government reforms of 1946]] the position of archon and grand logothete were held by separate individuals, however following the reforms the positions are typically held by the same appointee. The monarch is permitted to attend any and all meetings of the Council, during which they lead the proceedings.<br />
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The Council of Logothetes, in conjunction with the monarch, is responsible for setting the domestic and foreign policy of the government. The Council writes many of the bills that are presented to the Bouleuterion for consideration and is also tasked with reviewing all legislation passed by the legislature before it is sent to the monarch. While the Council cannot veto legislation, it is able to submit recommendations to the monarch on whether or not legislation should be signed into law. The Council also provides advice to the monarch on the direction and actions of the [[Lihnidosi Armed Forces]].<br />
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The Council is required by law to meet once a month, although in practice the body often meets weekly. Meetings of the Council typically take place on Tuesday mornings at Palamaras Mansion, however meetings that the monarch chooses to attend are often held at the Imperial Palace. Council meetings follow a standard format with each meeting being split into three or four sessions. The first session sees the Council discuss matters related to individual ministries and ministerial decisions. During the second session the Council discusses matters of the Bouleuterion, including debate on bills and the weekly legislative schedule. The third session will often contain time for general conversation between those in attendance. This can include discussions on domestic or foreign affairs and gives members a chance to give advice to the archon or monarch. Occasionally, there will be a fourth and final session where a logothete will be given time to present information on a specific project being undertaken by their ministry.<br />
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===Ministries===<br />
[[File:Madrid - Nuevos Ministerios 03.JPG|220px|right|thumb|The Ministry of the Interior in Arcadia.]]<br />
While the government is responsible for the direction of the nation, much of the work is done by individual ministries. Logothetes are responsible for directing and overseeing the work done by their ministry. Each ministry has its own staff which can number into the tens of thousands. The administrators of each ministry that assist the logothete are also government appointees. While the monarch has the authority to make these appointments, they are often left to the discretion of the archon or logothete in-charge of the ministry. The composition of the ministry and its administrative hierarchy is determined by the ministry's logothete. It is common for ministries to work together to accomplish the government's policies and implement law. <br />
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There are currently eighteen ministries led by logothetes, however the number of ministries is subject to change. The archon, with the permission of the monarch, is permitted to create or dissolve government ministries. The most recent creation of a ministry was in 2016 when the Ministry of National Security was created. The duties of the Ministry of National Security had previously been held by the Ministry of the Interior.<br />
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===Requirements===<br />
Members of the Council of Logothetes are appointed by the monarch. Members appointed to hold positions as logothetes are appointed on the advice of the archon. Other members of the Council who do not hold the position of logothete are appointed by other means, either solely by the monarch, solely by the archon, or through another process.<br />
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Members of the Council who are appointed as logothetes must be members of the Bouleuterion and meet the requirements to be a member of the legislature. Other members of the Council, while not required to be a member of the Bouleuterion, must still meet the requirements to be a member of the legislature. These requirements include being at least twenty years of age, a citizen of Lihnidos for at least five years, and being able to speak fluent Lihnidosi.<br />
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===Current government===<br />
{{main|Anagnos government}}<br />
The current government is led by Archon Stephanos Anagnos. Anagnos was elected as the Leader of the [[Conservative-National Alliance (Lihnidos)|Conservative-National Alliance]] on 13 May 2022. His election followed the passage of a {{wpl|motion of no confidence}} against prior Conservative-National leader [[Fotis Raptis]]. Anagnos was appointed as archon and grand logothete by Empress [[Stella II of Lihnidos|Stella II]] the same day. Anagnos announced the formation of his government on 16 May 2022.<br />
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==Crown Council==<br />
{{main|Crown Council of Lihnidos}}<br />
The Crown Council of Lihnidos is one of the main advisory bodies of the government. The Crown Council primarily advises the monarch on matters of domestic and foreign policy, however the body has no decision-making authority in most circumstances. The Crown Council is comprised of all members of the nobility who hold duchy-level titles or higher. There is no requirement for how often the Crown Council must meet and the meeting format is decided by the monarch.<br />
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Prior to the reforms of 1946, the Crown Council held significant influence over government policy and functions. The President of the Crown Council also held the position of Archon of Lihnidos and was considered the official head of government instead of the grand logothete. The Crown Council often determined the direction of the nation instead of the elected government and the legislature. Following the reforms, most of the Crown Council's powers were transferred to the elected government, but remained an advisory body to the monarch.<br />
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Under the Lihnidosi monarchy's semi-{{wpl|elective monarchy}} system, the Crown Council is responsible for confirming the monarch's selected successor. According to Lihnidos' constitutional documents, if authorized by the monarch, the Crown Council could also supplant the legislature and elected government during {{wpl|state of emergency|states of emergency}} or {{wpl|martial law}}. <br />
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==Location==<br />
[[File:Palamaras Mansion.jpg|220px|right|thumb|The main entrance of Palamaras Mansion, the official residence and office of the archon and grand logothete.]]<br />
The headquarters of the government is located in Palamaras Mansion in central Arcadia. Palamaras Mansion is the location of the archon's office and is where most meetings of the Council of Logothetes are held. Government ministries are located elsewhere in Arcadia, with most having their own building.<br />
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==Budget==<br />
The government is responsible for presenting a yearly budget to the Bouleuterion to fund government ministries and their operations. The government is the only body permitted to draft and present the yearly budget. The budget is required to be submitted at least three months prior to the expiration of the previous budget. Following the initial presentation of the budget, the Bouleuterion is tasked with debating the government's proposal and either approving, rejecting, or proposing modifications to it. If the Bouleuterion chooses to reject the budget, it is seen as a loss of confidence in the government and would normally require the government to resign or for a {{wpl|general election}} to be called.<br />
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The budget is managed by the Ministry of the Treasury. In preparation for the drafting of the budget, logothetes must submit funding requests to the Treasury Ministry. The ministry, in conjunction with the archon and its logothete, will decide whether to approve or reject funding requests. Following the passage of the yearly budget, additional legislation may be presented to the Bouleuterion to increase or decrease spending that was previously approved. These bills are not required to be submitted by the government, however they do require approval by both the Bouleuterion and the government.<br />
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==Provincial and local government==<br />
There are multiple levels of elected local authorities in Lihnidos. The principal {{wpl|administrative division}} in Lihnidos is the [[Provinces of Lihnidos|province]]. Lihnidosi provinces are administered by provincial councils comprised of seven elected councilors. Each provincial council is led by a provincial archon. Provincial archons are one of the seven members of the provincial council who is designated by the council to be the provincial executive. Provincial councils have limited authority delegated by the national government. Councils are primarily responsible for administering allowances from the national government, managing the province's education system, maintaining infrastructure, and ensuring the proper functioning of local services. In all other respects, provincial councils are subordinate to the national government and are responsible for enacting national policy on the provincial level. As Lihnidos functions as a {{wpl|unitary state}}, provincial councils do not have the authority to create their own laws and can be created or dissolved at the discretion of the central government.<br />
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Provinces are further divided into counties and municipalities. Counties are government by a county commission comprised of three elected county commissioners while municipalities may have an elected municipal council or municipal executive. Both levels of division have powers more limited than that of provinces and are generally responsible for public works and services.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[List of archons of Lihnidos]]<br />
* [[List of grand logothetes of Lihnidos]]<br />
* [[List of Lihnidosi governments]]</div>Lihnidos