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| Latin Consul | |
|---|---|
| Consul | |
| File:Emblem of the Latin Senate.svg Emblem of the Latin Senate | |
| Appointer | The Monarch |
| Term length | One year, renewable every five years |
| Inaugural holder | Gaius Vitellius Tricostus & Appius Cloelius Siculus |
| Formation | 6th century BC |
The Consul is one of the most prestigious offices and honorifics in Latium, and was formerly the highest elected political office in ancient Latium. Despite lacking administrative duties or executive authority, the role of Consul remains of significant importance, as it is the only position that may be shared by the Emperor.
The role of the consul in government has frequently changed since its inception in the 6th century BCE. Under the empire, the consulship originally served as a senior administrative role, and one that was frequently assumed by the emperor themselves. The emperor has been the sole appointer of the consulship since the 1st century CE, but until the 4th century CE was nominally elected.