Minister of the Right

The Minister of the Right (右大臣) is the third highest ranking government official in Teiko after the Chancellor of the Realm and the Minister of the Left. The minister is part of the great officers of the state and is a senior member of the Great Council of the State, and Hwabaek. The minister is the second in the order of succession to discharge the duties of the office of the chancellor as the acting chancellor should the chancellor be unable to discharge her or his office. Unlike other parliamentary systems, the office of the minister of the right is a permanent position and office holders are appointed by the prince on the advice of the chancellor. The Minister of the Right serves as the government's chief press secretary, prepares materials to be discussed at cabinet meetings, and, in time of national crisis, coordinates ministries and agencies of the executive branch.

The current minister for the right is Koyomi Araragi.

Post-ministry
Living former ministers of the right pictured, in order of service. Unlike the chancellor of the realm, all former ministers of the right are not granted protection for life. They are however provided protection for up to six months after leaving office, and again temporarily at any time thereafter if warranted. They are also provided with pension. Former ministers of the right continuously serve as members of the Teiko Royal Council for their district represented even after ministry while others become emissary for the current administration.