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The '''Prime Secretary of the Duchy of Refliasia''' is political leader of [[Refliasia|Refliasia's]] government appointed by the Duke/Duchess and serving at their leisure. In addition the Prime Secretary is honorary representative of the monarch to parliament and as such, is Refliasia's ''de facto'' Head of Government.

== Authority ==
As the appointed Head of Government, the Prime Secretary is tasked with organizing a cabinet (known locally as a "Parliament") with which they are able to supervise over the day-to-day running of the realm, acting on the monarch's behalf. In practice, this means that whomever holds the office is able to set into law almost anything they wish (so long as the Duke approves it). Despite these powers, the Prime Secretary is unable to declare war/peace, appoint/dismiss nobility or sign executive orders. Additionally, any law put forward by the Prime Secretary may be repealed or denied by the monarch at any time and for any reason.

=== Regency ===
When a monarch is unable to rule (be that because of ill health or age) the Prime Secretary will be granted the additional title of '''Ducal-Regent''' and will thusly be charged with executing the powers of the throne until the monarch is able to rule again or until a new ruler is found. A similar situation occurs if the throne ever becomes vacant and an heir cannot be found, in which case the Prime Secretary becomes the next Duke.

== Qualifications ==
The qualifications to become Prime Secretary vary depending on the monarch's individual preferences; however three rules generally apply when deciding who will next assume office...

'''1.''' The candidate must be over the age of 16.

'''2.''' The candidate must be a member of the nobility (including knighthoods and the titles of Baronet and Baronetess).

'''3.''' The candidate must have some prior experience in the court of the Duke or Duchess.

Historically, being male was considered a qualification to assume office but since 1673 it has ceased being so.

== List of Prime Secretaries ==
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! Name
! Period
! Notes
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| Sir Richard Wagner
| 1661-1668
| First Prime Secretary of Refliasia.
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| Sir David Hutch
| 1668-1669
| Died while in office.
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| Lord Graham Louis
| 1669-1673
| Forced to retire following money-laundering scandal.
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| Lady Stacy Stevens
| 1673-1679
| First and only woman to hold the position.
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| Sir David Godfree
| 1679-1683
| Father of ''Lewis Godfree''.
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| [[Sir Lewis Godfree]]
| 1683-''incumbent''
| Son of ''David Godfree''.
|-
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