Minister of the Left

The Minister of the Left (左大臣) is the second highest ranking government official in Teiko after the Chancellor of the Realm. The minister is a senior member of the Great Council of the State, and ranks first in the line of succession. Unlike other parliamentary systems, the office of the minister of the left is a permanent position and office holders are appointed by the prince on the advice of the chancellor. On convention, ministers of the left also hold the position of executive secretary but the addition of ministry and portfolio is done at the discretion of the chancellor. The current minister for the left is Masaomi Kida.

Post Ministry
Living former ministers of the left pictured, in order of service. Unlike the chancellor of the realm, all former ministers of the left 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 left continuously serve as members of the Teiko Royal Council for their district represented even after ministry while others become emissary for the current administration.