House of Hearts

Government & Offices

The Offices of the House

The House of Hearts is governed through a set of distinct constitutional offices, each with defined responsibilities. This page describes those offices as established by the Constitution. It does not record the identity of officeholders where those identities are not public.

Structure & Status

The offices of the House are established by the Constitution, not by the individuals who hold them. Each office exists independently of its current occupant and continues in the event of a vacancy or change of holder.

This page describes the constitutional responsibilities of each office. Where a position is currently filled, that is noted. Where it is not, or where the identity of the holder is not public, the office is listed as vacant or undisclosed. No officeholder's identity is published without their consent.

I

Executive Branch

The Executive

The Head of the House

Filled

Current holder

His Majesty The King

The current holder also holds the personal title of King. This title is separate from the office.

The Head of the House is the principal executive office of the institution. The Head acts in the name of the House in all executive matters, upholds the Constitution in the exercise of executive authority, represents the House in its formal dealings, and directs the work of the Head's Office.

Responsibilities

  • Acts in the name of the House in executive matters
  • Upholds the Constitution in the exercise of executive authority
  • Represents the House in formal dealings
  • Directs the Head's Office
  • Engages with the Council in the deliberative processes of the House

The Head's Office

Supporting office

The Head's Office supports the exercise of executive functions. It operates under the direction of the Head and is accountable through the Head to the Constitution.

Responsibilities

  • Supports the Head in the exercise of executive functions
  • Operates under the direction of the Head
II

Advisory Branch

The Advisory

The Council

Positions not yet filled

The Council is the advisory body of the House. It provides counsel to the Executive, reviews proposed actions against the values and constitution of the House, and contributes to the deliberative process of the institution. The Council does not hold executive authority.

Responsibilities

  • Provides counsel to the Executive
  • Reviews proposed actions against the Constitution and values of the House
  • Contributes to the deliberative process of the institution
III

Judicial Branch

The Judicial

The Tribunal

Partially filled

Current holder

Chief Tribunal Officer (CTO) In Office

2 Tribunal Officers remain vacant.

The Tribunal is the judicial body of the House. It interprets the Constitution, resolves disputes between members and offices, and ensures that every act of the House is consistent with its founding principles. The Tribunal is independent in its judicial decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Interprets the Constitution
  • Resolves disputes between members and offices
  • Reviews acts of the House for constitutional consistency, in accordance with its jurisdiction
  • Operates independently in its judicial decision-making

Supporting Offices

The Marshal, Registry & Archives

Three supporting offices serve the institution across all branches. Their responsibilities are assigned by the Constitution and operate in relation to all branches of the House.

The Marshal

Filled

His Majesty The King serves as current Constitutional Marshal.

Current and Former Heads only qualify for this office.

The Marshal holds procedural authority within the House and is responsible for the authentication of official acts. The Marshal ensures that the processes of the House are conducted in accordance with its constitutional requirements.

  • Exercises procedural authority as assigned by the Constitution
  • Authenticates official acts of the House
  • Ensures processes are conducted in accordance with constitutional requirements

The Registry

Position not yet filled

The Registry maintains the official records of the House, including membership, appointments, decisions and formal correspondence. It is the authoritative source for the institutional record.

  • Maintains official records of the House
  • Records membership, appointments, decisions and formal correspondence
  • Serves as the authoritative source for the institutional record

The Archives

Position not yet filled

The Archives preserves the historical and documentary record of the House for the benefit of its members and future generations. It holds the institutional memory of the House in trust.

  • Preserves the historical and documentary record of the House
  • Holds the institutional memory of the House in trust
  • Makes the record available for the benefit of members and future generations

This page reflects the constitutional structure of the House as established. Officeholder details are published only where the holder's identity is public. Positions listed as not yet filled will be updated as appointments are made.