Imperial Bureaucracy

Beneath the emperor, a multitude of officials and court functionaries operate the complex administrative machinery that is necessary to run the Imperial and Royal households. In addition to those officials, a large number of honorific titles exist, which the emperor awards to his subjects or to friendly foreign rulers. The Imperial Bureaucracy consists of these people, who by proximity to the Emperor, have a de facto voice on the Imperial Council, making the positions highly competed for and desirable.
== Bureaucracy Appontments ==
=== Comes Cura Palatii (Companion in Charge of the Palace) ===
The cura palatii, "charge of the palace" is the official in charge of the running of the imperial palace. However, the great authority and wealth deriving from this position, as well as the close proximity to the Emperor, meant that it accumulated great prestige, and is on par with the Master of the Offices.
=== Comes Castrensis Palatii (Companion of the Camp of the Palace)===
The Castrensis is the less prestigious counterpart to the Cura Palarii, who is the official in charge of running the grounds of the Palace.
=== Praepositus Sacri Cubiculi (Provost of the Sacred Bedchamber) ===
One of the highest ranking court officials is the Imperial Chamberlain. The Chamberlain, usually a eunuch, manages the daily operations of the Imperial Palace. He supervises the palace servants ("cubicularii"), also eunuchs, and is responsible for the imperial bedchamber, wardrobe and receptions. While the Chamberlain technically possesses no administrative authority outside of managing the imperial household, his daily and intimate contact with the Emperor grant him great influence over other Court officials, allowing him de facto coordinating authority over all Court officials. In the case of weak Emperors, the Chamberlain's influence makes him the most powerful man in the Empire. However, should the Emperor be a powerful force, the Chamberlain's role in the administration of the Empire is minimal.
=== Comes Sacrum Vestiarium (Companion of the Sacred Wardrobe) ===
The Companion of the Sacred Wardrobe is in-charge of all official clothing of the emperor, as well as any personal monetary gains completely aside from the Crown.
=== Comes Sacrae Vestis (Companion of the Private Wardrobe) ===
The Companion of the Private Wardrobe is responsible for the Emperor’s clothing when not on official events.
== Attendants of the Emperor ==
=== Actuarius ===
The court physician and doctor.
=== Baiulus ==
The term baiulus was used to refer to a preceptor or tutor of imperial princes. Due to the office's close proximity to the imperial family, and the ties it creates with future emperors, a number of baiuli have been among the most important officials of their time.