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The '''Great Council of Belfras''', simply known as the '''Great Council''' is a body of advisors to the [[Monarchy of Belfras|Sovereign of Belfras]]. It is comprised of a collection of councils, committees and boards staffed by members of the nobility and elected government officials with the collective purpose of forming legislation for the country under the guidance and approval of the reigning monarch of the country, who presides over the highest level of government as the chief executive. The Great Council is the modern version of the ''Imperial Council of the Belfrasian Dependencies'' under the rulership of the [[Latium|Latin Empire]], which ruled over [[Belfras]] for 640 years. The extensive history between the two nations are noticeable with the Federation utilising what it calls the 'Latin Imperial Model' for a number of government bodies, including the nations structure of nobility.
'''Questros Palace''' is a royal residence for the [[Monarchy of Belfras|Belfrasian monarchy]] located in [[Thessalona]], the capital of the [[Belfras|Belfrasian Federation]]. Located in the city of Laptis, the palace serves as the political headquarters for the Monarchy and principal headquarters for the [[Royal Household of Belfras]], which protects the monarchy, it's branches and all nobility in the country. It's often the site of state visits and high functions.


It is the duty of the Great Council to, as well as form legislation, advise the sovereign on matters of state and international relations. The primary body of the council is the Cabinet, which is the primary decision-making body of government and is headed by the sovereign, the lord chamberlain and the elected Consul. The cabinet is split in two levels; A selection of ministers, appointed by the sovereign, are in charge of their ministries (eg: Ministry of Defence). The second is an appointment of State Secretaries chosen by the Consul and approved by the sovereign from the Consuls party. The State Secretaries take up sections of their ministries portfolios, such as the State Secretary of Defence who is responsible for equipment and personnel policy. While State Secretaries must be members of the senate, ministers are not required to be and are freely appointed by the sovereign by their right as the head of state and chief executive.
The building of the palace began in 1523 and was built as the [[Belfras|Belfrasian]] residence for the [[Monarchy of Latium|Emperor of the Latin Empire]]. The grounds that the palace, known originally as the Laptis Residence until 1627, was owned by the Imperial crown and had been a large field feeding the nearby growing city of Thessalona. The field had been relocated prior to works commencing, and upon completion served as both a residence for the Latin monarchy in the country and the political headquarters of the colonies. It received major works, with two wings and an exotic garden before the 1850s signing of the constitution, which turned the palace into the centre of government for the Federation.


A number of committees, boards and councils act subordinate to these two primary decision-making bodies and are capable of issuing advise or writs of notice that can alter or propose new legislation for approval. The Royal Investigation Board, responsible for leading investigations required by the Sovereign or Consul into matters of great import, is a part of the Great Council. The Royal Investigation Board came to be known by the greater public following it's investigation into the devastating [[1993 Orestes Terror Attack]].
Following the signing of the Constitution and negotiations for the independence of the country, it became the house of the [[House of Dimitrios|Dimitrios royal family]], which was selected by the Empire to assume sovereignty of the nation. In 1900, following the accession of [[Philippos of Belfras|Philippos]] as the first Sovereign Prince, Questros solidified itself as the centre of governance which it remains today. Reconstruction work on the courtyard in 1978 and the addition of a household guard barracks in 2003 happened following independence, and the construction of a national art gallery nearby which was attached to the grounds in 2012 extended the palace grounds.


The interior of the palace has undergone many renovations, and today the interior sports many of it's early 19th century designs such as the usage of brightly coloured scagliola.
== History ==
== Exterior ==
=== Gardens and surroundings ===
== Interior ==
== Royal court and ceremonies ==
=== Court dress ===


== The Cabinet ==
{{main|Cabinet of Belfras}}


=== The Sovereigns Assembly ===
== Categories to be added ==
''Main Article:'' [[Cabinet_of_Belfras#Sovereigns_Assembly|The Sovereigns Assembly]]


=== The Council of Magistrates ===
* Belfras
''Main Article:'' [[Cabinet_of_Belfras#Council_of_Magistrates|The Council of Magistrates]]
* Ajax
 
 
== Committees ==
 
=== Court of the Royal Mint ===
{{main|Royal Mint (Belfras)}}
 
The '''Court of the Royal Mint''' is a unitary board that is responsible for setting the strategy of business and budget of the [[Royal Mint (Belfras)|Royal Mint]], the country's central bank and money printer. It is composed of seven executive members of the bank and ten non-executive members who typically are either heads of other major banks or appointed by the sovereign. It is headed by the Lord Governor of the Royal Mint, who in turn appoints two deputy governors to enable the smooth operation of the bank. The Current Lord Governor is [[Prince Sergios, Duke of Patrinos|Prince Sergios]], who has held the position since 2000.
 
=== Royal Investigative Committee ===
 
A non-permanent position, the '''Royal Investigation Committee''' is set up to consider and report on petitions or to command investigations into matters of state in order to recommend to the sovereign changes to laws or national policy. Members of the Royal Investigative Committee depend on recommendations by the Consul, the Lord Advisory Council, and appointment by the sovereign. Despite the recommendations, the committee does not answer to any other part of the Great Council and is instead solely responsible to the sovereign. Some previous instances include:
 
* The Zoilus Committee - Set up by Charles Zoilus by the sovereign in 1992 to lead the investigation into the '''1992 Orestes Terror Attack'''
 
== See Also ==
 
* [[Monarchy of Belfras]]
* [[Royal House of Belfras]]  - Currently [[User:Belfras/Sandbox8]]
 
== Editor comments ==
 
* Title of page to be  '''Great Council of Belfras'''

Revision as of 19:31, 10 May 2022

Questros Palace is a royal residence for the Belfrasian monarchy located in Thessalona, the capital of the Belfrasian Federation. Located in the city of Laptis, the palace serves as the political headquarters for the Monarchy and principal headquarters for the Royal Household of Belfras, which protects the monarchy, it's branches and all nobility in the country. It's often the site of state visits and high functions.

The building of the palace began in 1523 and was built as the Belfrasian residence for the Emperor of the Latin Empire. The grounds that the palace, known originally as the Laptis Residence until 1627, was owned by the Imperial crown and had been a large field feeding the nearby growing city of Thessalona. The field had been relocated prior to works commencing, and upon completion served as both a residence for the Latin monarchy in the country and the political headquarters of the colonies. It received major works, with two wings and an exotic garden before the 1850s signing of the constitution, which turned the palace into the centre of government for the Federation.

Following the signing of the Constitution and negotiations for the independence of the country, it became the house of the Dimitrios royal family, which was selected by the Empire to assume sovereignty of the nation. In 1900, following the accession of Philippos as the first Sovereign Prince, Questros solidified itself as the centre of governance which it remains today. Reconstruction work on the courtyard in 1978 and the addition of a household guard barracks in 2003 happened following independence, and the construction of a national art gallery nearby which was attached to the grounds in 2012 extended the palace grounds.

The interior of the palace has undergone many renovations, and today the interior sports many of it's early 19th century designs such as the usage of brightly coloured scagliola.

History

Exterior

Gardens and surroundings

Interior

Royal court and ceremonies

Court dress

Categories to be added

  • Belfras
  • Ajax
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