ΒΔ11/7535-22-ΟΚΤ | On the appointment of Georgios Akropolites as Megas Mesazon

E M M A N U E L

In Christ the God faithful Basileus and Autokrator of the Romans, Afentoulis, Rex of Mouzilo, Tsar of Ashukovo, Duke of Pangration, Duke of Thessalia, Duke of Ovrestlia, Boiar of Codru & c.

DECREE NO. ΒΔ11/7535-22-ΟΚΤ

On the appointment of Georgios Akropolites as Megas Mesazon

LET IT BE KNOWN to all who concern themselves with the affairs of the Basileía of the Romans, that, the office of Megas Mesazon being required for the countersignature of Decree No. ΒΔ10/7535-22-ΟΚΤ and for the conduct of the Government under the Fundamental Laws adopted by it, The Throne declares the following, with the force of official record:

Article I — Appointment

Georgios Akropolites is appointed Megas Mesazon of the Basileía of the Romans, with effect from the twenty-second day of October, Anno Domini MMXXVI, and from before his countersignature of Decree No. ΒΔ10/7535-22-ΟΚΤ.

Article II — Office and Functions

The Megas Mesazon is the head of government. He shall advise the Basileús and Autokrátōr, report to him on the conduct of the Government, and direct and coordinate the Logothetes, as provided by Article 12.A of Book III of the Fundamental Laws.

Article III — Confirmation of Countersignature

The countersignature given by Georgios Akropolites, as Megas Mesazon, to Decree No. ΒΔ10/7535-22-ΟΚΤ on the adoption of the Fundamental Laws is confirmed and ratified, and shall be deemed to be the countersignature of the Megas Mesazon required by Article 3.A of Book VI of the Fundamental Laws.

Article IV — Continuity upon Entry into Force

Upon the entry into force of the Fundamental Laws, Georgios Akropolites continues in office as the Megas Mesazon appointed under Article 12.A of Book III, without further appointment, in accordance with Article 5.A of Book VI.

Article V — Final Provision

This Decree shall be published in the Imperial Gazette together with Decree No. ΒΔ10/7535-22-ΟΚΤ, and the Imperial Chancery shall enter it in the register of laws and Imperial Decrees.

Given under Our hand at Nea Assoukovia (Novo Ashukovo), on the twenty-second day of October, Anno Domini MMXXVI, Anno Mundi ͵ΖΦΛΕʹ.

E M M A N U E L

In Christ the God faithful Basileus and Autokrator of the Romans, Afentoulis, Rex of Mouzilo, Tsar of Ashukovo, Duke of Pangration, Duke of Thessalia, Duke of Ovrestlia, Boiar of Codru & c.

Βασιλεὺς Βασιλέων Βασιλεύων Βασιλευόντων

King of Kings, ruling over rulers