Council of the Logothetes
The Council of the Logothetes (Greek: Symvoúlio ton Logathéton) is the executive branch of the Theodoran government, akin to a cabinet. It is appointed by the Mesazon, the Principality's head of government, and is responsible to the Senate.
Membership
Mesazon and staff
The Mesazon is the head of government, akin to a prime minister. Individuals serving in the Mesazon's office include the Deputy Mesazon and the Referendary (opposition leader).
Office | Incumbent | Assumed office | Party |
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Mesazon | Stefanos Androulakis | Jan. 2019 | Theodoran Spring |
Deputy Mesazon | Calliope Phedonos | Jan. 2019 | Theodoran Spring |
Referendary | Sophia Alexandrides | Apr. 2022 | Centre Union |
Logothetes (Logathéton)
Logothetes are senior ministers overseeing a major portfolio, such as foreign affairs or finance. The quantity and duties of logothetes are enshrined in the Constitution.
Office | Incumbent | Assumed office | Party |
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Drome Logothete | Agapenor Lambrou | Oct. 2019 | Theodoran Spring |
General Logothete | Calliope Phedonos | Jan. 2022 | Theodoran Spring |
Military Logothete | Col. Anastasia Milanova | Jan. 2022 | Armed forces |
Special Logothete | Vladimir Sannikov | Feb. 2019 | Theodoran Spring |
Praetorian Logothete | Melek Musa'oglu | Jan. 2022 | Theodoran Spring |
Water Logothete | Sadamycha Qhas | Jan. 2019 | Theodoran Spring |
Grand Logothete | Andri Elissaiou | Oct. 2022 | Theodoran Spring |
Court Secretaries (Asēkrētis tēs Aulēs)
Court secretaries are junior ministers overseeing less notable portfolios, such as Agriculture and Education. Court secretaries are not mentioned in the constitution, and their offices can be created or abolished by a Senate bill. The most senior Court secretary is the First Court Secretary, a position widely regarded as a sinecure.
Office | Incumbent | Assumed office | Party |
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First Court Secretary | Agapenor Lambrou | Oct. 2019 | Theodoran Spring |
Court Secretary for Education | Ilias Chazapis | Oct. 2019 | Civil servant |
Court Secretary for Labour and Social Affairs | Xenophon Giannopoulos | Jan. 2019 | Theodoran Spring |
Court Secretary for European Integration | Kleopatra Leltsch | Jan. 2022 | Theodoran Spring |
Court Secretary for Culture and Tourism | Apollodorus Grammos | Feb. 2019 | Civil servant |
Court Secretary for Health | Dr. Muharrem Muhsin'oglu | Jan. 2022 | Civil servant |
Court Secretary for Agriculture and Fisheries | Tassos Katsonis | Jan. 2019 | Civil servant |
Other Offices
A wide range of other executive offices exist, most of which are sinecures. The official duties of such officers are generally trivial, such as managing the Prince's inkstand, or obsolete, such as commanding Frankish mercenaries.
Office | Incumbent | Assumed office | Party | Note |
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Protostrator | Zoe Spanakis | Jan. 2023 | N/A | Officially responsible for the royal stables. Granted to exemplary Theodoran athletes. 4 year term. |
Acolyte | Agapenor Lambrou | Oct. 2019 | Theodoran Spring | Officially responsible for the royal guard. Granted to the Drome Logothete. Coincident term. |
Palace Curate | Sophia Alexopoulou | Nov. 2017 | Centre Union | Officially responsible for the upkeep of the royal palace. Granted to retired politicians. Lifelong term. |
Protovestiarios | Dimitris Tasoulas | Jun. 2014 | National Front | Officially responsible for the royal wardrobe. Granted to retired politicians. Lifelong term. |
Pinkernes | Antonis Kyriakis | Jan. 2018 | Synapsimos (former) | Officially the royal cup-bearer. Granted to retired politicians. Lifelong term. |
Kanikleios | Valentina Zhukova | Feb. 2019 | Movement for our Rights | Responsible for the imperial inkstand (a Byzantine relic insignia). Granted to the Senate President. Coincident term. |
Table-Domestic | Anna Maria Linou de Galvez | Oct. 2022 | N/A | Responsible for hosting annual banquets. Granted to celebrities. 1 year term. |
Prothonotary | Andreus Koustoulidis | Feb 2019 | Centre Union | Responsible for publishing the government gazette. Granted to the Senate Vice-President. Coincident term. |