Master of the Treasure

The Master of the Treasure is the head of government of the Grand State of Aranwaën. The Master is in charge of the daily administration of the realm, being the chief financial authority and leading the country's cabinet. By law, the Master cannot be a mage, woman or lead armies. However, all of these rules have been disregarded on many occasions throughout history. An important rule which is enforced is that the Master must renounce all of his official positions as a member of his family or guild. Since the start of the ninth century New Age, all but four Masters have been from the powerful sil Pirtras family. 
The position of Master is named after that of the Great Master of Coin of the Old Empire. However the position lacks much of the influence and power of its ancient counterpart. The Master is elected and answers to the Assembly of the Merchants, the state's main organ of governance. He is elected for a one year mandate in early spring, without term limits. He can be dismissed by the Assembly at any time after a motion of no confidence with a simple majority. The Master has no input on legislation or diplomacy, and must receive the permission of Assembly for any administrative reforms he wishes to issue. The army is also controlled exclusively by the Assembly.