Privy Council of Granby
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| Founded | 27 March 2023 |
|---|---|
| Founder | The Cabinet |
| Headquarters | Government House, , |
| Members | 7 (2024) |
The Privy Council of Granby, officially His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council of Granby, or known simply as the Privy Council (PC), is a formal body of advisors to the Monarch of Granby. Its members are made up of Members of the House of Commons, Council of State and other appointed members.
The Privy Council formally advises the Sovereign on the exercise of their power. The Council advises the Sovereign on the issuing of Royal Decrees and Orders-in-Council.
History
The Privy Council was founded on 27 March 2023 (as the Provisional Council) and is one of the oldest bodies in the Kingdom of Granby. It was established under the directive of the Cabinet.
Membership
Oath and initiation rights
To be initiated into the Privy Council appointed members take an oath in the House of Lords to fully take office. The oath is as follows.
I, __________, do solemnly and sincerely swear (declare) that I will act as a faithful and loyal servant of His Majesty King Mark, in my capacity as a member of His Majesty's Privy Council for Granby. I will faithfully, honestly, and truthfully express my feelings and opinions on all matters dealt with, debated and resolved in the Council. I will keep secret all that is entrusted to me or revealed in this capacity, or whatever is secretly dealt with in Council. I will at all times act as befits a faithful and loyal servant of His Majesty. So God help me.
Privy counsellors can choose to affirm their allegiance in similar terms, should they prefer not to take a religious oath.
The initiation ceremony for newly appointed Privy Counsellors is held in private.
Term of office
Appointed Privy Councillors serve on the council at the monarch's pleasure but members who sit in cabinet serve for their term in government.
Rights and privileges
The Privy Council as a whole is termed "The Most Honourable" whilst its members individually, the Privy Counsellors, are entitled to be styled "The Right Honourable". Appointed members are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "PC", while most elected members who sit in cabinet use the post nominal "MP".
Leadership
The Monarch of Granby is the ultimate authority over the Privy Council. However the President of the Privy Council of Granby is responsible for the general overseeing of the council. The President is appointed by the monarch.