Sangdaedeung of the Teiko Royal Council

The Office of the Teiko Sandaedeung is the and the presiding officer of the Teiko National Council. He is considered to be the head of the legislative branch. Although normally voted as from the majority the party, the sandaedeung is not necessarily from the majority party and is elected also through the first session of incoming Central-46 Congress.

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 sandaedeung are:
 * At least 25 years of age.
 * In an incoming prefectural representative
 * 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 sandaedeung presides over the sessions of the Central-46 and maybe required to attend cabinet meetings. The sandaedeung 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 sandaedeung 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 sandaedeung presents addresses to the Teikonian people and the premier on behalf of the House.

The sandaedeung 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 sandaedeung authorizes the issuance of writs of election. The sandaedeung 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 sandaedeung any time during the congressional session. However, if the sandaedeung resign prior to the vote, the voting is canceled and an election to a new sandaedeung 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 Sandaedeung

 * List of Teiko Sandaedeung