Monarchs of Jakania

The King of Jakania or more formally His Imperial Majesty, is the Head-of-State of the Sultanate and Caliphate of Jakania. The King plays a dominant role in the constitutional monarchy, with a certain degree of power over the legislative assembly and the ability to appoint or dismiss members of His Majesty's Govenment.

Ordinary duties and functions
The role of the monarch of Jakania is largely a ceremonial one. All executive authority is expressely vested to the Grand Viziers of Jakania. Thus, the monarch is not even a nominal chief executive. However, the Grand Vizier is obliged to keep the monarch informed on matters of domestic and foreign policy. Most of the functions of the monarch is only carried out in accordance with the strict instructions of the Imperial Constitution, or the binding 'advice' of the Grand Vizier.

Imperial Functions
The main functions are:

Appoints the Imperial Viceroy
The monarch formally appoints the Imperial Viceroy, on the advice of the King's Council of Representatives and/or Grand Vizier. The Imperial Viceroy can only be dismissed on the advice of the Grand Vizier.

Signs bills into law
The monarch signs the bill passed by the King's Council of Representatives. The Imperial Viceroy formally approves the act by reading an imperial decree sent by the monarch.

Represent the state in foreign affairs
The power is only exercised on the advice of the Grand Vizier or the King's Council of Representatives.

Appoints the judiciary
The monarch appoints judges on the advice of the King's Council of Representatives or the Grand Vizier.