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 a senior member of the Great Council of the State, Hwabaek and ranks second in the line of succession. 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. On convention, ministers of the right also hold the position of Chief Cabinet Secretary but the addition of ministry and portfolio is done at the discretion of the chancellor. 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.