Sangdaedeung of the Teiko Royal Council

The Office of the Teiko Sangdaedeung is the head and the presiding officer of the Teiko Royal Council (Central-46). He is considered to be the head of the legislative branch. Although normally voted among the members of the council during the first session held every first Monday of February, the Sangdaedeung doesn't not necessarily have to be from the majority party. In the past years however, majority of the Sangdaedeung have come from the largest party in the council. The current Sangdaedeung is Kensuke Fukui from the Teiko National Party and he is expected to serve as such until otherwise removed through a vote of no confidence or during the dissolution of the 18th Congress on the last Monday of April prior to the 2015 Teiko National Elections.

Election
The selection of the Sangdaedeung occurs during the opening session of the Teiko Royal Council which is held every first Monday of the month of February after the general or national elections. The members of the council votes among themselves who will be the next Sangdaedeung and the elected district representative shall immediately take oath before the end of the first session. The election of a Sangdaedeung can only be done in the presence of a quorum of the Cabinet of Teiko and the Teiko Premier.

Qualifications
However the current constitution requires that he or she must be an incoming prefecture representative prior to the election. The qualifications for being a Sangdaedeung are:
 * At least 25 years of age.
 * A district representative-elect prior to the convocation of the congress
 * A registered voter, married or single
 * Able to read and write
 * A Teikonian Citizen by birth and
 * A resident of Teiko for at least five years prior to submission of candidacy

Role
The Sangdaedeung presides over the sessions of the Central-46 and maybe required to attend cabinet meetings. The Sangdaedeung also has the authority to determine whose members may speak and has the responsibility of maintaining order during sessions. He also delegates and performs other administrative tasks and procedural functions related to the Central-46.

In addition to his or her role as presiding officer, the Sangdaedeung performs other functions in behalf of the Central-46. He or she represents the body in relations with the other states, government sectors and officials. On important occasions of the state, the Sangdaedeung presents addresses to the Teikonian people and the premier on behalf of the House.

The Sangdaedeung performs various procedural functions. He or she may recall the Central-46 from recess during a national emergency, or when otherwise requested by the government. When vacancies arise, the Sangdaedeung authorizes the issuance of writs of election. The Sangdaedeung may also call for a vote of the Central-46 against a ministerial policy and his decision on the matter is final, and cannot be challenged by the cabinet unless turned down by the Supreme Court.

Impeachment
In case of dissatisfaction among fellow representatives, the members of the Central-36 may call for a vote of no confidence against the Sangdaedeung any time during the congressional session. However, if the Sangdaedeung resign prior to the vote, the voting is canceled and an election to a new Sangdaedeung will occur instead. The president pro tempore of the Central-46 will automatically handle the case with the help of the Blue Ribbon Committee which also known as the Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations.

Lists of Teiko Sangdaedeung

 * List of Sangdaedeungs of Teiko