Lein Imperial Ministry of Finance
The Imperial Ministry of Finance (Itrani Dasabo Seterimi ne-i-Taitere) is one of the Six Ministries of the Lein Dynasty, and in many senses the most important. Besides simply acting as a finance ministry, it is also responsible for the management of trade and economic growth, crucial matters for any state.
Due to its role, the Ministry of Finance has a large representation within the Imperial centre, as well as many branches in major cities around the Empire which are responsible for economic planning and other administrative functions. The fact that Prime Ministers to be are mostly appointed as Ministers of Finance for a period before ascending the hallowed post is proof of the political clout and significance of the Ministry.
Organisation and Offices
The Finance ministry handles a huge range of tasks, and it is said that some of its offices can match the strength of another kingdom's court in its entirety. Some of these offices, crucial to the running of the Empire, include:
- Lein Office of Agriculture, responsible for agricultural planning.
- Lein Revenue Office, responsible for taxation and the inflow of revenues into the Imperial coffers.
- Lein Treasury: easily one of the most important offices, the Treasury manages the Imperial coffers and allocates funds as ordered.
- Lein Trade Monitors' Office, responsible for promoting and controlling trade in accordance with the long-standing policy of the Lein Tairazunon.
