Consules Plebeii

The Consuls of the People (Hegemonian: Consules Plebeii) are the heads of government of Imperium. The Consules Plebeii advise the Hegemonian Council on the political direction and priorities of the country, chair the Epistalma (Hegemonian Cabinet) and are official representatives of Hegemonian Government. The Consules Plebeii are elected by the Senate of Imperium, from within its members, every 1 December for a one-year term.

Initially held by just one person, the role was established in the Second Electivate due to increasing demands for democracy throughout the country. The Consul Plebeius (singular for Consuls Plebeii) was elected by the Senate, whose members were then appointed by the first-level legislatures, and served alongside the Consul Concilii (previously there were two of this class, which were appointed by the High Council). As of the Reformatio Rei Publici of 1720, the Consul Concilii was transferred to a legislative role (Chairman of the High Council) and a second Consul Plebeius was established, who would have the same duties as the original.

Nicasius Opilio and Iunia Supera are the current Consules Plebeii, having assumed office on 1 December 2021. Their cabinet was appointed the same day by the Senate committees.