Office of the Royal Treasury, 360 E.S.

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OFFICE OF THE ROYAL TREASURY

 

 

11th of Vzmey & Hyff, 360 E.S.
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TREASURER’S LETTER

Honourable Residents of Hanseti-Ruska,

With the recent retirement of the Honourable Sir Edvard Amador, the former and 2nd Royal Treasurer, the Office of the Royal Treasury and I now wish him a blessed, deserved retirement after his many decades of hard work for our Kingdom!
As such, with my promotion to Royal Treasurer from former Kastellan of Resources, I am both joyed and prepared to continue the work set down by my predecessors to further maintain, refine, and expand the Office of the Royal Treasury. Doing so with hope and prayer that GOD offers us all diligence and clarity in our hearts and minds.
The document following below will outline and clarify the structure, positions, and and work that the Treasury shall now follow, based on both works put in place by the former Royal Treasurers, and what changes are believed to be required in order to enhance the performance of the Office.
The Treasury shall be open to assist and help all those who are willing to reach out, and its Treasurer available to the best of his ability.
Your humble servant,

- Brandt Barclay

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PREFACE

The Office of the Treasurer (Naumariav: Ve Offiez i ve Aranyiaz) is the fiscal branch of His Majesty’s Aulic Council. Among other tasks, its main duties are to oversee the Kingdom’s financial affairs, generate revenue and supervise expenditures, sustain the Royal Coffers, manage the governmental stores throughout the continent, promote and advertise employment and businesses within the Kingdom, et cetera.
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OFFICE HIERARCHY

 

The Royal Treasurer

Ser Brandt Barclay, the 3rd Royal Treasurer of Haenseti-Ruska
 

As the uppermost authority of the Treasury - aside from the Lord Palatine and His Majesty - the Royal Treasurer is to administrate all of the Office’s affairs, including but not limited to, the management of ledgers, finances, employment, Krawns and the Golden Crow Bank; distribution of both currency and coffers through other branches and institutions of the Government, work hand-to-hand with the High Seneschal to oversee the taxation of the Haeseni Properties, et cetera.
The Royal Treasurer is to be the main overseer of the activity and work done within the Royal Treasury, and shall be the primary advisor of His Majesty concerning financial affairs.

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Kastellans

Whilst the Royal Treasurer is to oversee the work done throughout the Office, other branches of the Treasury are to also be occupied and operated - provided that enough trusted personnel is available. These different sub-branches each shall have their own function and work. Through each branch, a Kastellan shall be occupying an office position to operate under their respective fields. The Kastellans shall be overseers of their branches, and as such are to work closely with the Royal Treasurer in order assist the unproblematic operation of the Office.
In lack of trusted and/or capable personnel to occupy the positions of Kastellans, the Royal Treasurer is to operate the branches directly. Furthermore, one individual may occupy more than one Kastellan position if the Treasurer deems them fit and capable.

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Kastellan of Resources

The Kastellan of Resources shall be the right hand hand of the Royal Treasurer, and their work shall be to assist in the keeping of ledgers and, together with the Treasurer, oversee the inventory of physical materials and products within the Royal Coffers. The Kastellan of Resources reports directly to the Treasurer, and is to do so frequently. 
Henceforth, among other things, their duties include:

• To assist the upkeep, rework and enhancement the relevant documents of the Treasury.
• To check on and maintain the physical products of the Royal Coffers.
• To frequently communicate with the Royal Treasurer in order to come up with ways to improve the efficiency and work of the Office; making sure that an acceptable work ethic is maintained throughout the office.
• To ensure the smooth distribution of resources for Crown projects.
• To assist the Treasurer in the management of the Golden Crow Bank.

 

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Kastellan of Trade

Whilst the Kastellan of Resources shall both be the second hand of the Treasurer and oversee the matter of physical resources, the Kastellan of Trade’s aim shall be in expanding and operating the scope of the Treasury’s business and trade matters. They are to assist the Treasurer in overlooking both the national and international trades and shops, as such assisting the maximization of income. Furthermore, the Kastellan of Trade is also to look over the Treasury Traders, making sure that they are supplied in their stock and revenue through trade is flowing in.
Henceforth, among other things, their duties include:

• To assist with the upkeep of both international and national management and trade within the Black Crow Company
• To oversee and manage the supplies and the money received from Treasury Traders.
• To increase revenue through trading of materials from the Treasury.
• To seek out and assist the forging of financial and economical deals either within or outside of the Kingdom.
• To assist the promotion and advertisement of Haeseni business so that it may thrive.
• To communicate with the Treasurer to offer insight on economical situations, plans and ideas.
• To operate, utilize and upkeep the Resource Trading Board
• To assist the Treasurer in deciding trading prices of Treasury products.

    

Treasury Traders

Operating under the supervision of both the Kastellan of Trade and the Royal Treasurer, Treasury Traders are to be individuals who are willing to both make themselves revenue whilst also assisting the Royal Treasury to make its own. These traders can take various tasks given by either the Treasurer or the Kastellan of Trade. These will often include the receiving of resources from the Royal Coffers for a reduced price, so they may then resell the given product for their own gain and profit, based on their own expertise at bargaining. Other times, a Treasury trader may be given the work of managing a shop of Black Crow Company outside of Haense. The job itself does not require as much effort or commitment as that of a Kastellan, and as such is a more accessible one.

 

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Kastellan of Labour

The job of the Kastellan of Labour is to assist both the Treasurer and Kastellan of Resources in order to both promote employment of Treasury Suppliers, and the management of these workers. The Kastellan of Labour is to assist the managing of the Resource Trading Board, and as such assist the Kastellan of Resources when supplying the Royal Coffers.
Henceforth, among other things, their duties include:

• To employ and manage the Treasury Suppliers, offer them commissions, et cetera.
• To work hand-to-hand with the Kastellan of Resources in order to get resources for the Royal Coffer.
• To manage the Resource Trading Board in case Treasury Suppliers are not currently available to fill up commissions.

 

Treasury Supplier

 

Operating under the supervision of the Kastellan of Labour and the Royal Treasurer, the Suppliers are to be dedicated gatherers of resources. The goods that they supply to the treasury shall be paid for by the Treasurer directly or the Kastellan of Resources in his stead, whilst the commissions they shall receive from the Kastellan of Labours. When Treasury Suppliers take up commissions from the Resource Trading Board, they get a small percentage of increase in the money they are paid, as opposed to a normal resident or commissioner receiving such. Much like the Treasury Traders, this position does not require as much work and commitment as that of a Kastellan, so the employment process shall be easier, and the job can work as a quick way for the average resident to make money whilst helping the treasury.

 

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WORK ETHICS OF THE ROYAL TREASURY

 

The Office of the Royal Treasury counting currency.

 

Aside from following the laws set by Haurul Caezk to the point, the standards of work that are to be kept in the Royal Treasury shall extend in order to further promote a consistent work ethic within the Office’s affairs. These codes and guidelines, thus far, continue as follows:
On the Ownership of the Money: All money circulating around the Treasury belongs to none other but the Koeng and the Royal Crown, unless wages and payment are given and recorded. As such, everything that goes in and -especially- out of the Royal Treasury, shall first go through the Royal Treasurer, the Koeng’s trustee and advisor in the fiscal matters. This means that no cuts shall be taken directly from the workers, and all profits shall first go to the Treasurer before being distributed back, so to assure clear recording.
On Recording and Accuracy: Recording is everything. The worker of the Treasury, starting from the Royal Treasurer, shall always keep in mind to accurately and frequently update ledgers and write reports so that no money or supply gets lost. If there is ever to be an incident where currency or supply goes missing, tracking back will be done, and if so it happens that it was because of inaccurate book-keeping or lack of it altogether, the person whose job it was shall take responsibility.
On Honour and Honesty: Money is as dangerous as it is useful. It is dangerous to the consciousness and sanctity of the soul and mind of a person, especially when dealing with large amounts. As such, whenever deals or business-related affairs are made, the Treasury worker shall always be as honest and honourable in their trade and work as they can, be it with someone else within the institution, or a merchant. No scams or dishonourable tricks are to take place when representing the Royal Treasury.

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RESOURCE TRADING BOARD

Depiction of Lord Treasurer setting up a Resource Trading Board notice

 

Acting as the most accessible and direct way for the common Haesen citizen to both help the Kingdom and find quick work, the Resource Trading Board shall now be established and operated by the Lord Treasurer and Kastellan of Labour. 
It shall be a way for the Treasury to put out commissions in the form of bids for all to see, and, starting with an initial price for the materials requested, bidding will start, and either the Treasurer or the KoL will pick one of the deals offered, and then continue with the transaction.
Whilst everyone may freely participate in any commissions, if a Treasury Supplier gets the lowest bid, they shall receive an increase on the final percentage of the deal, as long as they’ve shown to be a competent and active supplier.

 

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BLACK CROW COMPANY™

The badge of the Black Crow Company™

 

As of today, in the 11th of Vzmey & Hyff, 360 E.S, the Black Crow Company™ shall be founded by Lord Treasurer Brandt Barclay as the Treasury’s and the Crown’s official trading company. Acting as a successor of the previous Haense Fur Trading Co., it shall take its place, and now start as new and actively operating. Naturally, the company will operate under the supervision of the Lord Treasurer, and it is this same company that the Kastellan of Trade will operate and conduct deals under.
The Black Crow Company™ will operate as a general goods store, selling both raw materials and processed products, depending on what the Treasury is able to get its hands on. However, within Haeseni land it will refrain from selling goods that put it in a trading competition with other Haeseni companies, so to encourage younger businesses to open, while not meddling with the free market.

 

 

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[Work in Progress] HAESENI MARKET FAIR

Depiction of what the Haeseni Market fair would look like.

Another project that to be considered and worked on in the future of the Treasury shall be the operation of Haeseni Market Fairs. Though the details are still being worked and refined on, this project is currently being worked by Her Majesty, Isabel of Valwyck and Lord Treasurer, Ser Brandt Barclay. As it stands, the Market Fair is planned to be an event that will be accessible to everyone who wishes to attend, and will act as a way for businessmen and merchants to sell their products, for the merry consumers to spend their money, and for everyone involved to raise their spirits through celebration. More to be announced soon.

 

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Signed, His Excellency Ser Brandt Barclay KC, Lord Treasurer of Hanseti-Ruska

 

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