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Organization

The Royal Manticoran Navy is organized along very simple lines. There are seven Senior Officers of the organization: The First Lord of the Admiralty, the Commandant of the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps, the First Space Lord, the High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy, the Marshal of the Royal Manticoran Army, the Home Secretary and the Commissioner of the Sphinxian Forestry Commission.

These seven members make up the Royal Council, which is the Board of Directors for The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc. Each of these positions has a specific function which we will cover in this section.

FIRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY

The First Lord of the Admiralty is the President (#1 in the Corporate Structure) of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association and serves as Chairman of the Board. This person is also responsible for coordinating the Civilian population of the Organization. For the work they do, this person is awarded the rank of Admiral of the Fleet. The duties of the First Lord of the Admiralty are as follows:

• Day-to-day running of the organization
  • The issuing of regulations in the form of Admiralty Orders
  • Chair of the Peerage Board
  • Chair of the Promotion Boards
  • Issuer of the Monarch’s Warrant for Warrant Officer’s
  • Appointment of Officers to the Senior Leadership Position
  • Responsible for ensuring all groups operate within the established Canon as set forth by David Weber and BuNine, and as approved by the Office of the First Lord of the Admiralty or Royal Council when conflict arises.
• The Official Media Contact of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association
• Responsible for calling and chairing the Bi-Monthly Royal Council (Executive Board) Meeting
• Responsible for chairing the Annual Membership Meeting
• Responsible for overall Role Play Coordination
• The Office of the First Lord of the Admiralty, through the Judge Advocate General, is the Official Legal Contact of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association
• Coordinate the various Uniformed Civilian Offices of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association:
  • The Royal Manticoran Merchant Marine – Responsible for maintaining and Commanding Civilian Chapters within TRMN
  • The Royal Manticoran Astro Control Services – Responsible for Coordinating Chapter movement – Reports to Third Space Lord

These duties may be expanded as necessary by Admiralty Orders, or delegated as appropriate to a staff officer in the Office of the First Lord of the Admiralty. The Office of the First Lord of the Admiralty consists of at least the following individuals:

• Chief of Staff – Maximum rank of Vice Admiral of the Green. Responsible for coordinating the staff in the Office of the First Lord of the Admiralty.
• Chancellor of the Exchequer – This position does not necessarily come with a rank but would qualify for either a Captain of the List / Minister Resident or Higher. This person is the Chief Financial Officer for the Royal Manticoran Navy and is responsible for basic Administrative paperwork pertaining to the financial running of the organization. Their primary job is to serve as the financial arm of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association
• Judge Advocate General – Usually a Captain of the List or higher. Responsible for legal affairs within the Royal Manticoran Navy through the JAG Corps, training and managing Ombudsmen, recommendations for Flag Officer Promotion Boards and is legal advisor for TRMN, Inc. As such, the JAG must be a qualified attorney. This office also oversees the JAG Ombudsman Program which is set up to assist Chapters with understanding Regulations and Admiralty Orders within the organization.
• Staff Intelligence Officer – Maximum rank of Rear Admiral of the Green. Responsible for Special Projects related to the TRMN as directed by the First Lord of the Admiralty This Officer is responsible for coordinating the efforts of the Staff Intelligence offices of all Branches.
• Staff Communications Officer – Maximum rank of Commodore. Responsible for maintaining the First Lord of the Admiralty Page and the FLA’s forums, ensuring web pages are updated, coordinating with the Second Space Lord, and Coordinating external Media contacts with the FLA.
• Community Outreach Liaison – E-7 to E-10 or O-4 to O-6-A. Responsible for coordinating Community, Charity and Media Events within the Office of the First Lord of the Admiralty, reporting to the Staff Communications Officer. They work with BuComm & BuPlan on approved media for use, work with Big Cat Rescue and other charities the organization works with, track donations to charity throughout the organization (time, materials & monetary) and organize community outreach events when possible.
• Aide-de-camp – Responsible for the First Lord of the Admiralties schedule when at events. This position is usually known as a Flag Lieutenant at lower Flag Ranks and doesn’t need to be a Lieutenant. They are responsible for the care, feeding and schedule of the FLA at conventions he is attending. This role rotates between people and fleets depending on the location of the convention.
• Staff Tactical Officer – Maximum rank of Rear Admiral of the Green. Responsible for promoting gaming throughout the organization, coordinating TRMN gaming with Fleet Tactical Officers, compiling lists of gaming events and sharing those with the organization through BuPlan and BuComm, assisting with Marksmanship questions, and encouraging gaming of all approved types throughout the organization.
• Ombudsman – E-7 to E-10 or O-4 to O-6-A. Responsible for assisting members within TRMN if the Chain Of Command is an issue..

The above positions may be expanded and have their duties amended or changed by any relevant Admiralty Order.

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FIRST SPACE LORD

The First Space Lord is the Senior Vice President (#3) of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Deputy Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Administrative arm of the organization, the RMN. For the work they do, this person is awarded the rank of Fleet Admiral. The duties of the First Space Lord are as follows:

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the organization
  • The issuing of regulations in the form of Naval Directives
  • Recommend Officers for Senior Leadership Positions
  • The day-to-day operations of the Royal Manticoran Navy Sub-Group, the Meeting Division of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association.
  • Responsible for coordinating the Royal Manticoran Navy Canon within the Royal Manticoran Navy: An Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc.
  • Appoints and coordinates with the Fleet Commanders on the status of the various Fleets.
• Coordinate the various Administrative Offices of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association (These will be explained in more detail later in this handbook):
  • Second Space Lord – BuPlan – The Bureau of Planning and Administration. Oversees the Space Lords and coordinates their efforts. Also serves as the Outreach Officer to other organizations and Honorverse Fans. This position is primarily the Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Third Space Lord – BuShips – The Bureau of Ships and Operations. Signs off on new Chapters. This position is also the Chief Operations Officer.
  • Fourth Space Lord – BuComm – The Bureau of Communications. Coordinates the Newsletter and Web Sites of the Royal Manticoran Navy: An Honor Harrington Fan Association. This position is also the Chief Information Officer.
  • Fifth Space Lord – BuPers – The Bureau of Personnel. Maintains the membership section database and processes new and returning memberships. This position is also the Chief Personnel Officer.
  • Sixth Space Lord – BuTrain – The Bureau of Training. Responsible for the development and conduct of courses at Saganami Island Academy and the other service academies. This person is also the Chief Training Officer
  • Seventh Space Lord – BuSup – The Bureau of Supply & Quartermaster. Responsible for the Quartermaster Division of the Royal Manticoran Navy: An Honor Harrington Fan Association. This person is also the Chief Logistics Officer.
• Call and Chair a Bi-Monthly Administration Meeting of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association and inviting the First Lord of the Admiralty in addition to the Space Lords
• Call and Chair Meetings with Fleet Commanders as needed

These duties may be expanded as necessary by Admiralty Orders. The Office of the First Space Lord consists of at least the following individuals:

• Chief of Staff – Usually a Captain, junior grade or higher. Responsible for coordinating the staff in the Office of the First Space Lord
• Staff Intelligence Officer – Usually a Captain Junior Grade or higher. Responsible for working and coordinating with the First Lord of the Admiralties Staff Intelligence Officer for event planning, keeping records of the same and suggesting the same for the Royal Manticoran Navy Sub-Group
• Staff Communications Officer – Usually a Captain, junior gradeor higher. Responsible for facilitating the communicating with the Administrative Officers (Space Lords) and arranging the Monthly Administration Meeting
• Leadership Board Coordination Officer – Usually a Captain, junior grade. Responsible for coordinating the Monthly Meeting of Regional Commanders of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association
• Senior Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy – Senior Master Chief Petty Officer (E-10). This person is responsible for being an advocate for the Enlisted personnel in the RMN. They are also responsible for the Enlisted Promotion Boards.
• Aide-de-camp – Usually a Commander or lower. Responsible for assisting the First Space Lord with awards and presentations when at events. This position will be appointed on an ad hoc basis by each Fleet as needed.
• Flag Lieutenant – Usually a Lieutenant Senior Grade or lower. Responsible for the First Space Lord’s schedule when at events. This position should coordinate with both the Chief of Staff and the Aide-de-camp to ensure the First Space Lord is kept on schedule. This position will be appointed on an ad hoc basis by each Fleet as needed.
• Commanding Officer, HMSS Greenwich – This billet is usually held by a Commodore or lower. This person is responsible for Membership Services for the RMN. This includes promotions as appropriate, certificates of awards, and DB management for the RMN. This person will look for opportunities to either connect this person with existing chapters of the TRMN, or to connect with other, locally unattached RMN personnel to start chapters in their area. This person will also oversee and help develop recruitment materials for the Royal Manticoran Navy.
• Additionally, an Executive Officer must be selected in case the Commanding Officer is over taken by real life exigencies. The executive officer may be no higher than Captain.

The above positions may be expanded and have their duties amended or changed by any relevant Naval Directives.

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Commandant of the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps

The Commandant of the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps, also known as The Commandant of the Corps, is the Senior Executive Vice President (#2) of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association and also a Member of the Board. For the work they do, this person is awarded the rank of Marshal of the Corps. The duties of the Commandant of the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps are as follows:

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the organization
  • The issuing of regulations in the form of Corps Directives
  • Recommend Officers for Senior Leadership Positions
  • The day-to-day operations of the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps Sub-Group
  • Responsible for coordinating the Royal Manticoran Marine Canon within the Royal Manticoran Navy: An Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc.

These duties may be expanded as necessary by Admiralty Orders.

The Office of the Commandant of the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps consists of at least the following individuals:

• Chief of Staff – This billet is responsible for coordinating the staff in the Office of the Commandant, RMMC. The individual assigned to this billet shall have a minimum rank of Colonel.
• Staff Intelligence Officer – This billet is responsible for Special Projects within the Office of the Commandant, RMMC. The individual assigned to this billet shall be of a rank of Colonel or lower.
• Staff Communications Officer – This billet is responsible for the Internet presence of the RMMC. Duties include but are not limited to the following;

1. Coordinating updates and changes to the RMMC section of the Royal Manticoran Navy web site between the office of the Commandant, RMMC and the First Lord of the Admiralty;
2. Create, maintain, and moderate any official RMMC social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, etc… as directed by the Commandant, RMMC;
3. Publish a RMMC newsletter if so directed by the Commandant, RMMC. The individual assigned to this billet shall have a minimum rank of Colonel; and
4. Maintain the RMMC sections of the TRMN Forums as directed by the Commandant

• Aide-de-camp – This billet acts as the Commandant’s personal assistant, whose duties will be but not limited to:

1. help with time and daily management
2. scheduling of meetings, correspondence and note taking, etc…
3. The individual assigned to this billet shall be of a rank of Colonel or lower.

• Regimental Sergeant Major of the Corps – Regimental Sergeant Major (E-10). This person is responsible for being an advocate for the Enlisted personnel in the RMMC. They are also responsible for assisting the RMN Senior Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy with the Enlisted Promotion Boards for RMMC personnel.
  
• Officer in Charge, London Point – This billet is for a Brigadier General or lower. This person is responsible for Membership Services for the RMMC. This includes promotions as appropriate, certificates of awards, and DB management for the RMMC. This person will look for opportunities to either connect this person with existing chapters of the TRMN, or to connect with other, locally unattached RMMC personnel to start bivouacs in their area. This person will also oversee and help develop recruitment materials for the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps. Additionally, an Executive Officer must be selected in case the Commanding Officer is over taken by real life exigencies.

The executive officer may be no higher than Colonel.

The above positions may be expanded and have their duties amended or changed by any relevant Corps Directives.

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The High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy

The High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy is the Executive Vice President (#4) of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association and a Member of the Board. For the work they do, this person is awarded the rank of High Admiral. The duties of the High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy are as follows:

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the organization
  • The issuing of regulations in the form of Protector’s Orders
  • Recommend Officers for Senior Leadership Positions
• The day-to-day operations of the Grayson Space Navy Sub-Group, the Republic of Haven Navy Sub-Group, and the Imperial Andermani Navy Sub-Group, and any assigned Sub-Groups.
• Responsible for Coordinating the Grayson Canon within the Royal Manticoran Navy: An Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc.

These duties may be expanded as necessary by Admiralty Orders.

The Office of the High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy consists of at least the following individuals:

• Chief of Operations – Usually a Captain or higher. Responsible for coordinating the staff in the Office of the High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy
• Staff Intelligence Officer – Usually a Captain or higher. Responsible for working and coordinating with the First Lord of the Admiralties Staff Intelligence Officer for event planning, keeping records of the same and suggesting the same for the Grayson Navy Units, including Correspondence Chapters. The Staff Intelligence officer will appoint an Intelligence Operations Officer to act as his executive officer, and must be capable of stepping into the position in case the Staff Intelligence Officer is over taken by real life exigencies. The nominal rank will be between Lieutenant Commander and Captain, but at least a step lower in rank than the serving Staff Intelligence Officer.
• Staff Communications Officer – Usually a Captain or higher. Responsible for maintaining the GSN Sections of the TRMN Forums. The Staff Communications officer will appoint a Communications Security Officer to act as his executive officer, and must be capable of stepping into the position in case the Staff Communications Officer is over taken by real life exigencies. The nominal rank will be between Lieutenant Commander and Captain, but at least a step lower in rank than the serving Staff Communications Officer
• Aide-de-camp – Usually a Captain of the List. Responsible for the High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy schedule when at events. Alternately, this can be a permanent member of the staff carrying out the duties of Chief of Staff.
• Senior Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy – Senior Master Chief Petty Officer (E-10). This person is responsible for being an advocate for the Enlisted personnel in the GSN. They are also responsible for assisting the RMN Senior Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy with the Enlisted Promotion Boards for GSN personnel.
• Flag Lieutenant – This post is assigned when the High Admiral is attending a convention or other function where the High Admiral is conducting business on behalf of the TRMN. This position to be used when the Aide de camp is acting as the Chief of Staff for the High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy.
• Commanding Officer, GNSS Katherine Mayhew – Usually a Commodore or higher. This person is responsible for Membership Services for the GSN. This includes promotions as appropriate, certificates of awards, and DB management for the GSN. This person will look for opportunities to either connect this person with existing chapters of the TRMN, or to connect with other, locally unattached GSN personnel to start chapters in their area. This person will also oversee and help develop recruitment materials for the Grayson Space Navy. Additionally, an Executive Officer must be selected in case the Commanding Officer is over taken by real life exigencies. The executive officer may be no higher than Captain.
• Senior Military Attaché, Republic of Haven Navy – Usually a Commodore (F-1) or higher. Responsible for the day-today operation of the RHN sub-group and for coordinating the Republic of Haven Canon within the TRMN. Recommends Officers for Senior Leadership positions. Recruit, appoint, and coordinate the various Staff Offices and their Liaison activities with the Space Lords. Serves as Commanding Officer for the RHN Holding Chapter, RHSS Javier Giscard (RHSS-01). This position reports on the Status of the RHN to the First Space Lord on a Bi-Monthly Basis.
  
  • Aide de Camp – Executive Assistant to the SMA, usually a Captain (O-6) or lower. Responsible for maintaining the SMA schedule of meetings and helping with the Administrative functions of the Attaché’s Office, including coordinating the RHN Sections of the TRMN Forums.
  • Senior Steward – Personal assistant to the SMA, and may substitute for the Aide de Camp in their absence. If an Officer, Lt. Commander (O-4) or lower, if Enlisted, Master Chief Petty Officer (E-8) or higher
• Senior Military Attaché, Imperial Andermani Navy – Usually a Flotillenadmiral (F-1) or Higher. Responsible for the day to day operation of the IAN sub-group and for coordinating the Republic of Haven Canon within the TRMN. Recommends Officers for Senior Leadership positions. Recruit, appoint, and coordinate the various Staff Offices and their Liaison activities with the Space Lords. Serves as Commanding Officer for the IAN Holding Chapter, SMRS Hohenzollern (SMRS-01). This position reports on the Status of the IAN to the First Space Lord on a Bi-Monthly Basis.
  • Aide de Camp – Executive Assistant to the SMA, usually a Kapitain der Sterne (O-6) or lower. Responsible for maintaining the SMA schedule of meetings and helping with the Administrative functions of the Attaché’s Office, including coordinating the IAN Sections of the TRMN Forums.
  • Senior Steward – Personal assistant to the SMA, and may substitute for the Aide de Camp in their absence. If an Officer, Korvettenkapitain (O-4) or lower, if Enlisted, Stabsbootsman (E-8) or higher

The above positions may be expanded and have their duties amended or changed by any relevant Protector’s Order.

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The Marshall of the Royal Manticoran Army

The Marshal of the Royal Manticoran Army is the Vice President (#5) of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association and also a Member of the Board. For the work they do, this person is awarded the rank of Marshal of the Army. The duties of the Marshal of the Royal Manticoran Army are as follows:

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the organization
  • The issuing of regulations in the form of Army Directives
  • Recommend Officers for Senior Leadership Positions
• The day-to-day operations of the Royal Manticoran Army Sub-Group., and any assigned Sub-Groups.
• Responsible for Coordinating the Royal Manticoran Army Canon within the Royal Manticoran Navy: An Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc.

These duties may be expanded as necessary by Admiralty Orders.

The Office of the Marshal of the Royal Manticoran Army consists of at least the following individuals:

• Chief of Staff – Usually a Colonel or higher. Responsible for coordinating and overseeing the staff in the Office of the Marshal of the Royal Manticoran Army. This person also acts as the second in command of the Royal Manticoran Army in charge of administrative duties.
• Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel – Usually a Major or higher. Responsible for maintaining an RMA personnel roster within the TRMN Medusa database, through working with the Fith Space Lord of the TRMN. Responsible for revisions / updates to this Service Manual.
• Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence – Usually a Major or higher. Responsible for all communication venues (List server, IRC Channel, RMA website, RMA sections of the Forums, other electronic communications) as determined necessary by the Marshal of the Army. For coordinating and directing activities in communications by assisting the Staff Communications Officer of the First Lord of the Admiralty with Media Contacts referring to the RMA
• Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics – Usually a Major or higher. Responsible for overseeing all charitable activities undertaken by the RMA. Responsible for overseeing that RMA specific uniform insignia are available from the Quartermaster.
• Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations – Usually a Major or higher. Responsible for approving Unit Installation designations and maintaining an appropriate database. Maintaining contact with all Units to insure clear communications. Keeping an “Open Office Door” policy for Unit OCs and NCOs for questions and issues.
• Deputy Chief of Staff for Training – Usually a Major or higher. Responsible for establishing the fictional universe for the RMA. Specifically, he is responsible for developing materials and programs for the RMA’s King Roger I Military Academy, and for developing the RMA’s doctrine (the way in which the RMA would intend to conduct operations in the Honorverse). The ODCSTRA works with High Command and Bureau Nine to develop equipment, organization, strategy and tactics to complete the doctrinal picture of the RMA in the Honorverse; then coordinates the training of the members in it through TRMN BuTrain. The DC-T may appoint “Branch Directors” to administrate development and training issues particular to a certain Branch of Service.
• Sergeant Major of the Army – Sergeant Major of the Army (E-12). This person is responsible for being an advocate for the Enlisted personnel in the RMA. They are also responsible for assisting the RMN Senior Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy with the Enlisted Promotion Boards for RMA personnel.
• Aide-de-camp – Usually a Captain or lower. Responsible for the Marshal of the Royal Manticoran Army’s schedule when at events as well as assisting the Marshal with awards, and presentations when at events. This position will be appointed on an ad hoc basis by each Fleet as needed.
• Officer in Charge, King Williams Tower –This billet is for a Brigadier General or lower. This person is responsible for Membership Services for the RMA. This includes promotions as appropriate, certificates of awards, and DB management for the RMA. This person will look for opportunities to either connect this person with existing chapters of the TRMN, or to connect with other, locally unattached RMA personnel to start bivouacs in their area. This person will also oversee and help develop recruitment materials for the Royal Manticoran Army. Additionally, an Executive Officer must be selected in case the Commanding Officer is over taken by real life exigencies. The executive officer may be no higher than Colonel.

The above positions may be expanded and have their duties amended or changed by any relevant Army Directives.

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Home Secretary

The Home Secretary is the Junior Vice President (#6) of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association and a Member of the Board. For the work they do, this person is awarded the Civilian title of Home Secretary. The duties of the Home Secretary are as follows:

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the organization
  • The issuing of regulations in the form of Executive Orders
  • Recommend Officers for Senior Leadership Positions
• The day-to-day operations of the Civilian Sub-Groups of Intelligence, Ambassadorial, and Civil Service/Ministerial and any additionally assigned Sub-Groups.
• Responsible for Coordinating the Civilian Canon within the Royal Manticoran Navy: An Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc.

These duties may be expanded as necessary by Admiralty Orders. The Office of the Home Secretary consists of at least the following individuals:

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The above positions may be expanded and have their duties amended or changed by any relevant Executive Order.

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Commissioner, Sphinxian Forestry Commission

The Commissioner of the Sphinxian Forestry Commission is the Junior Associate Vice President (#7) of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association and a Member of the Board. For the work they do, this person is awarded the rank of Commissioner. The duties of the Commissioner of the Sphinxian Forestry Commission are as follows:

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the organization
  • The issuing of regulations in the form of Forestry Ranger Notices
  • Recommend Officers for Senior Leadership Positions
• The day-to-day operations of the Civilian Sub-Groups of the Sphinxian Forestry Commission and the Sphinxian Foreswtry Service and any additionally assigned Sub-Groups. These groups are specifically designated for the Youth members of TRMN.
• Responsible for Coordinating the Sphinxian Forestry Canon with within the Royal Manticoran Navy: An Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc.

These duties may be expanded as necessary by Admiralty Orders. The Office of the Commissioner consists of at least the following individuals:

• ROLE PENDING OUTCOME OF ROYAL COUNCIL MEETING IN MARCH
• ROLE PENDING OUTCOME OF ROYAL COUNCIL MEETING IN MARCH

The above positions may be expanded and have their duties amended or changed by any relevant Forestry Ranger Notices.

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Non-Voting / Advisory Royal Council Members

The following are three specific roles, and one general role, which fulfill an advisory role to the Royal Council. They are permitted to attend all meetings that do not involve sensitive issues as defined by the Judge Advocate General. Their role is to advise the Royal Council on issues pertinent to their constituents. These are not the only members who will fall into this category, but they will be the standing three non-voting/advisory members.

LORD SPEAKER

The Lord Speaker of the House of Lords will be invited to meetings to represent the interests of the Peers of TRMN. They will be permitted to bring up issues the Lords wish the Royal Council to address, discuss, or be knowledgeable about.

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE

The Speaker of the House of Commons will be invited to meetings to represent the interests of the general members elected to the House of Commons of TRMN. They will be permitted to bring up issues the Commons wish the Royal Council to address, discuss, or be knowledgeable about.

JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL

The Judge Advocate General is the same as is listed under the Staff of the First lord of the Admiralty. Their role is to advise the Royal Council on Legal matters. In the event a matter involves sensitive information, they can ask that other non-voting members not be included in the discussion.

ROYAL COUNCIL STAFF MEMBERS

The Staff of the individual Royal Council members may attend at the discretion of their Royal Council member. In some cases, such as the Chief of Staff for the First Lord of the Admiralty, they have specific functions to preform at the Royal Council meetings and will be expected to attend. They are not considered non-voting or advisory members, and as such, can remain even if other non-voting/advisory members are asked by the Judge Advocate General to not be included in the discussion.

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