Khagan of Jelbania

The Khagan of Jelbania (Jelbek: Jelbék Hajánékhaján) or Khanum of Jelbania (Jelbek: Jelbék Hajánékhatyn) in case the monarch is female, is the reigning monarchy of Jelbania. The Khagan is the head of state of Jelbania, Supreme Commander of the Jelbanian armed forces and the symbol of unity of the Jelbanian people. The Khaganate is a constitutional monarchy, and therefore the monarch is limited to fulfilling largely ceremonial and non-partisan functions. Though the ultimate authority over the government of the country is still by and through the Khagan's imperial prerogative, these powers may only be used according to laws enacted by the Kurultai and, in practice, within the constraints of modern democratic convention and precedent.

History
The Khaganate was created in July 3707 when the Kurultai proclaimed Clarisse as the new Monarch of Jelbania. The decision to establish the Khaganate was to highlight the imperial tradition of Jelbania without reverting to the old Luthori title of Emperor, which is mostly associated with the forefathers of Clarisse. The Khaganate is superior to the Khanate which was established in November 3502, as the title implies lordship over all the other Khans.

Powers
The Khagan is the head of state, Oaths of allegiances are made to him and his successors. Ambassadors and other diplomatic representatives accredited to Jelbania, present their credentials to the Khagan.

The Khagan actually takes little direct part in Government. The decisions to exercise the powers are delegated from the Khagan, either by law or by convention, to Ministers or officers of the Crown, or other public bodies, exclusive of the Khagan personally.

Some of the government's executive authority is theoretically and nominally vested in the Sovereign and is known as the imperial prerogative. The Khagan acts within the constraints of convention and precedent, exercising prerogative only on the advice of ministers of the government who are in turn, responsible to the Kurultai.

Residences
The Khagan currently resides in the Sebastian Palace, though the official residence and principal working place is still the Purple Palace, where diplomatic representives present their credentials. In autumn the court moves north east to western Rilmos where the Khan's mountaintop palace the Tanpytz (sky place)  In winter the court returns to the Purple Palace staying until summer when it travels to the far south of Nemawar to the Khan's lakeside palace the Hydwaspytz (water place).

Address
The Khagan is addressed as His Imperial Majesty. This is also extended to his wife  who is addressed by the feminine equivalent - Khanum. The children of the Khagan are referred to as Princes (Mirzo) and Princesses (Khandrsme).

Full title
His Imperial Majesty Jelbék Hajánékhaján (Khagan), Supreme Commander of the Great Jelbék Horde, Lord of the Jelbek Steppes, Protector of the Jelbic People and Patriach of the Imperial House of Sebastian.