Lord High Chancellor (Wellmoore)
| Lord High Chancellor of Wellmoore | |
|---|---|
| Lorde Alto Chanceler de Wellmoore | |
Incumbent Vacant | |
| Style | Right Honourable (formal) |
| Type | Great Officer of State |
| Abbreviation | LHC |
| Appointer | The Monarch on advice of the Prime Minister |
| Term length | At His Majesty's Pleasure |
| Formation | 27 November 2021 |
| Unofficial names | Lord Chancellor |
The Lord Chancellor of Wellmoore, formally the Lord High Chancellor of Wellmoore is the highest-ranking Great Officer of State in Wellmoore, nominally outranking the Prime Minister of Wellmoore. The Lord Chancellor is appointed by the Sovereign on the advice of the Prime Minister.
The Lord Chancellor is a member of the Cabinet and, by law, is responsible for the efficient functioning and independence of the courts, in accordance with the Wellmoorean Ministry of Justice.
History
Establishment of the Role
The role of Lord High Chancellor was established on the 27th of November 2021 as a Great Officer of State by King Luke of Wellmoore.
Holders of the Role
No Current Holders of the Role
Functions
Executive Functions
The Lord Chancellor is a senior member of the Privy Council and a member of the Cabinet. The officeholder always acts as an advisor to the Monarch.
Precedence and Privilege
The Lord High Chancellor outranks all other Great Officers of State with the exception of the Lord High Steward. However the role of Lord High Steward is rarely held.
It may also be seen as Treason to commit crimes against the Lord Chancellor.