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The '''Sacred Assembly''' ([[Standard Latin language|Latin]]: ''sacrum consistorium'') is the highest political council in [[Latium]]. Along with the [[College of Praetors]] it is considered a key body within the [[Government of Latium|Latin government]]. It is chaired by the [[Monarchy of Latium|Latin monarch]], or the [[Master of Offices]] in his absence.
The '''Sacred Assembly''' ([[Standard Latin language|Latin]]: ''sacrum consistorium'') is the highest political council in [[Latium]]. Along with the [[Collegium Primicerium]] it is considered a key body within the [[Government of Latium|Latin government]]. It is chaired by the [[Monarchy of Latium|Latin monarch]], or the [[Master of Offices]] in his absence.
==Meetings==
==Meetings==
The assembly is a key source of advice for the monarch, with the members deliberating about political and administrative decisions. It's high status and direct involvement with the emperor afford members great influence with the monarch and in the governance of the state.  
The assembly is a key source of advice for the monarch, with the members deliberating about political and administrative decisions. It's high status and direct involvement with the emperor afford members great influence with the monarch and in the governance of the state.  
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Members are appointed by the monarch and may be dismissed at his or her discretion with no notice. Offices that carry membership can and do become vacant, which may require the designation of an acting member; however, there is little practical distinction between a full time appointed member and an acting or interim councilor. Responsibilities of members may vary, with ex offico members most often serving as the executive leader of a government ministry or agency.
Members are appointed by the monarch and may be dismissed at his or her discretion with no notice. Offices that carry membership can and do become vacant, which may require the designation of an acting member; however, there is little practical distinction between a full time appointed member and an acting or interim councilor. Responsibilities of members may vary, with ex offico members most often serving as the executive leader of a government ministry or agency.
==Current membership==
==Current membership==
As of January 2020, the current membership is as follows:
As of {{TODAY}}, the current membership is as follows:
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!Office
!Office
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| Also known as Imperial Chancellor; Leads and directs the Assembly, chief advisor, directs civil service, and responsible for conducting some court ceremonies
| Also known as Imperial Chancellor; Leads and directs the Assembly, chief advisor, directs civil service, and responsible for conducting some court ceremonies
|-
|-
| Master of Soldiers <br><small>''Magister Militum''</small>
| Master of Soldiers<br><small>''Magister Militum in praesenti''</small><!--Master of Soldiers in the presence of the Emperor-->
| [[file:Renato Turano.jpg|75px]]
| [[file:Claudio Graziano (cropped).JPG|75px]]
| [[Flavius Vipsanius]]  
| [[Aurelius Romulus]]  
| {{nowrap|21 September 2016}}
| {{nowrap|3 January 2022}}
| The Monarch's chief military advisor; also serves as General Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces
| The Monarch's chief military advisor; general chief of staff of the Armed Forces; leads War Bureau
|-
|-
| Quaestor of the Palace<br><small>''Quaestor sacri palatii''</small>
| [[Grand Quaestor|Quaestor of the Palace]]<br><small>''Quaestor sacri palatii''</small>
| [[file:Gianfranco Fini 2016.jpg|75px]]
| [[file:Robert De Niro VF Shankbone 2010 NYC.jpg|75px]]
| Sergius Acilius <small>[[Judiciary of Latium#Emperor's Counsel|IA]]</small>
| [[Michael Pinarius (born 1940)|Michael Pinarius]] <small>[[Judiciary of Latium#Emperor's Counsel|IA]]</small>
| 27 February 2016
| 27 February 2017
| Advising on all legal aspects; oversees Legal Bureau
| Advising on all legal aspects; oversees Legal Bureau
|-
|-
| Count of the Private Fortune<br><small>''Comes rerum privatarum''</small>
| Count of the Private Fortune<br><small>''Comes rerum privatarum''</small>
| [[file:Blank.png|75px]]
| [[file:Blank.png|75px]]
| Romanus Flaminus Atellus
| Romana Atella
| 16 January 2017
| 16 January 2017
| Oversees the Imperial purse; Responsible for the Monarch's personal estate and finances. Sits on Treasury Board.
| Oversees the Imperial purse; Responsible for the Monarch's personal estate and finances. Sits on Treasury Board.
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| Count of the Sacred Largesses<br><small>''Comes sacrarum largitionum''</small>
| Count of the Sacred Largesses<br><small>''Comes sacrarum largitionum''</small>
| [[file:Alessandra Moretti daticamera.jpg|75px]]
| [[file:Alessandra Moretti daticamera.jpg|75px]]
| [[Diana Lupeia|The Lady Lupeia]]
| Diana Lupeia
| 1 March 2016
| 1 March 2016
| Responsible for economic and financial matters; oversees the Treasury Bureau. Sits on Treasury Board.
| Responsible for economic and financial matters; oversees the Treasury Bureau. Sits on Treasury Board.
|-
|-
| Count of the Sacred Chamber<br><small>''Comes sacri cubiculi''</small>
| Count of the Sacred Chamber<br><small>''Comes sacri cubiculi''</small>
| [[file:Michael Pinarius, 15th Duke of Capena.jpg|75px]]
| [[file:Blank.png|75px]]
| [[Michael Pinarius|The Duke Pinarius]]
| ''vacant''
| 9 March 2017
| 22 December 2020
| Responsible for the Monarch's household; Also Master of Horse
| Responsible for the Monarch's household; Also Master of Horse
|-
|-
| [[Praetorian Guard of Latium#Prefect|Praetorian Prefect]]<br><small>Praefectus praetorio</small>
| [[Praetorian Guard of Latium#Prefect|Praetorian Prefect]]<br><small>Praefectus praetorio</small>
| [[file:No image.svg|75px]]
| [[file:No image.svg|75px]]
| [[Isidorus Vitruvius]]  
| [[John Santella]]  
| 12 February 2019
| 18 November 2010
| Responsible for the Monarch's and Imperial Family's security; commander of the [[Praetorian Guard of Latium|Praetorian Guard]]
| Responsible for the Monarch's and Imperial Family's security; commander of the [[Praetorian Guard of Latium|Praetorian Guard]]
|-
|-
| Count of Remembrance<br><small>''Comes memoriae''</small>
| Count of Remembrance<br><small>''Comes memoriae''</small>
| [[file:PA-43286804.jpg|75px]]
| [[file:No image.svg|75px]]
| [[Isidorus Claudius|The Duke Claudius]]
| [[Rufus Tranquilus]] <!--Woe unto Rufus Tranquilus then-->
| 17 April 2005
| 19 March 2021
| Responsible for the Monarch's personal seal; oversees Clerical Bureau and the central Imperial Archive
| Responsible for the Monarch's personal seal; oversees Clerical Bureau and the central Imperial Archive
|-
|-
| Lord Admiral <br><small>''Dominus praefectus classis''</small>
| Lord Admiral <br><small>''Dominus praefectus classis''</small>
| [[file:Sam Worthington 2013.jpg|75px]]
| [[file:Theodosius, Duke of Beroea.jpg|75px]]
| [[Prince Theodosius, Duke of Beroea|HIH The Duke of Beroea]]
| [[Prince Theodosius, Duke of Beroea|HIH The Duke of Beroea]]
| 12 February 2007
| 12 February 2007
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|-
|-
| Count of Arrangements<br><small>''Comes dispositionum''</small>
| Count of Arrangements<br><small>''Comes dispositionum''</small>
| [[file:Blank.png|75px]]
| [[file:No image.svg|75px]]
| [[Constans Aebutius]]
|  
| 16 January 2017
| 16 January 2017
| Responsible for regulating audiences with the Emperor, daily schedule, etc.
| Responsible for regulating audiences with the Emperor, daily schedule, etc.
|-
|-
| Aide-in-Council
| [[Mayor of the Duchy of Adrianople]]<br><small>''Maiordomo ducatus adrianopoli''</small>
| [[file:Laurentius Verrucosus.jpg|75px]]
| [[file:No image.svg|75px]]
| [[Laurentius Verrucosus]]
| [[Ignatius Pollius]]
| 16 January 2017
| 19 June 2023
| Additional appointee to the Council
| Responsible for the Duchy of Adrianople; holdings in possession of the Duchy; advisement of [[Adrianople]].
|-
|-
| Aide-in-Council
| Aide-in-Council
| [[file:Blank.png|75px]]
| [[file:No image.svg|75px]]
| [[Theodotus Cosconius]]
| [[Amantius Canus]]<!--also a Senator-->
| 2 January 2018
| 8 June 2018
| Additional appointee to the Council
| Additional appointee to the Council
|-
|-
| Aide-in-Council
| Aide-in-Council
| [[file:Valentia Verrucosa.jpg|75px]]
| [[file:No image.svg|75px]]
| [[Valentia Verrucosa]]
| [[Gallus Lentulus]]
| 21 October 2018
| 19 November 2020
| Additional appointee to the Council
| Additional appointee to the Council
|-
|-
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[College of Praetors]]
*[[Collegium Primicerium]]
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Latest revision as of 17:12, 4 September 2024

The Sacred Assembly (Latin: sacrum consistorium) is the highest political council in Latium. Along with the Collegium Primicerium it is considered a key body within the Latin government. It is chaired by the Latin monarch, or the Master of Offices in his absence.

Meetings

The assembly is a key source of advice for the monarch, with the members deliberating about political and administrative decisions. It's high status and direct involvement with the emperor afford members great influence with the monarch and in the governance of the state.

Meetings take place weekly or whenever necessitated by circumstance or the monarch's desire. The site of most meetings is the XXXX Room at the Palace of Augustus, in Palatine, Castellum ab Alba. Since the reign of Empress Diana Augusta, Palatium Supranio, in Adrianople has served host to meetings on occasion.

Composition

The assembly's powers and membership vary from emperor to emperor. The Master of Offices, Master of Soldiers, Quastor of the Palace, Count of the Sacred Chamber or Imperial Chamberlain, and the two treasury offices of Count of the Sacred Largesses and Count of the Private Fortune are ex offico members of the assembly. Often times the monarch appoints additional councilors who may hold other positions in government. Members that hold no other role in government are considered Counts in the aid of Council (Comes consistoriani ). Appointment to the assembly affords one the style and rank of "The Glorious" (vir gloriosus), though members of the ex offico members are styled "The Illustrious (Vir illustris). The Prince of Youth, or heir presumptive, is regularly appointed to the assembly upon reaching the age of majority.

The Great Officers of State (Vir illustris) are traditional ministers of the Monarch who are appointed to exercise court functions and powers in concert with the government.

Members are appointed by the monarch and may be dismissed at his or her discretion with no notice. Offices that carry membership can and do become vacant, which may require the designation of an acting member; however, there is little practical distinction between a full time appointed member and an acting or interim councilor. Responsibilities of members may vary, with ex offico members most often serving as the executive leader of a government ministry or agency.

Current membership

As of 11 November 2024, the current membership is as follows:

Office Member Appointed Duties
Great Officers of State (Vir illustris)
Master of Offices
Magister Officorum
Florian Claudius.jpg Florian Claudius 1 February 2019 Also known as Imperial Chancellor; Leads and directs the Assembly, chief advisor, directs civil service, and responsible for conducting some court ceremonies
Master of Soldiers
Magister Militum in praesenti
Claudio Graziano (cropped).JPG Aurelius Romulus 3 January 2022 The Monarch's chief military advisor; general chief of staff of the Armed Forces; leads War Bureau
Quaestor of the Palace
Quaestor sacri palatii
Robert De Niro VF Shankbone 2010 NYC.jpg Michael Pinarius IA 27 February 2017 Advising on all legal aspects; oversees Legal Bureau
Count of the Private Fortune
Comes rerum privatarum
Blank.png Romana Atella 16 January 2017 Oversees the Imperial purse; Responsible for the Monarch's personal estate and finances. Sits on Treasury Board.
Count of the Sacred Largesses
Comes sacrarum largitionum
Alessandra Moretti daticamera.jpg Diana Lupeia 1 March 2016 Responsible for economic and financial matters; oversees the Treasury Bureau. Sits on Treasury Board.
Count of the Sacred Chamber
Comes sacri cubiculi
Blank.png vacant 22 December 2020 Responsible for the Monarch's household; Also Master of Horse
Praetorian Prefect
Praefectus praetorio
No image.svg John Santella 18 November 2010 Responsible for the Monarch's and Imperial Family's security; commander of the Praetorian Guard
Count of Remembrance
Comes memoriae
No image.svg Rufus Tranquilus 19 March 2021 Responsible for the Monarch's personal seal; oversees Clerical Bureau and the central Imperial Archive
Lord Admiral
Dominus praefectus classis
Theodosius, Duke of Beroea.jpg HIH The Duke of Beroea 12 February 2007 Chief officer of the Imperial Navy; head of the Naval Board
Extraordinary appointees
Count of Arrangements
Comes dispositionum
No image.svg 16 January 2017 Responsible for regulating audiences with the Emperor, daily schedule, etc.
Mayor of the Duchy of Adrianople
Maiordomo ducatus adrianopoli
No image.svg Ignatius Pollius 19 June 2023 Responsible for the Duchy of Adrianople; holdings in possession of the Duchy; advisement of Adrianople.
Aide-in-Council No image.svg Amantius Canus 8 June 2018 Additional appointee to the Council
Aide-in-Council No image.svg Gallus Lentulus 19 November 2020 Additional appointee to the Council

See also