Government

Without a good structure, empires tend to fall under the strain of their own weight. That's not to say that the Valencian Government structure is actually a good one. For the most part, the government is concerned with economic and political stability (usually only for the elite). The common people do not deal much with the actual empire, so long as they tithe and pay taxes, the empire is content to allow towns and most cities exist without much interference.

Heirarchy

 * Nomarche- Governor of a Province. This is a title affirmed by the Arch-Bishop. While not a hereditary title, it is not unusual for children of Nomarches to become Nomarches.
 * Arl - City/towne/village governor. Installed by the local Landowners.
 * Magistrate - Local/regional Judges.
 * Reeve - Head of the local law enforcers. They are in charge of prisons and arrests for lawbreakers. These enforcers can be called up to military service during times of war, typically given the rank of 1st Lt - Captain.
 * Marischal - Lower local law enforcement officer. When called to serve in the Military, they can be granted rank fomr Unteroffizer ro 2nd Lt.

Law Enforcement
While the Military provides ultimate order in the Empire, The Reeves (Chief Law Enforcement Officer) and Constables (lower officers) provide local order.

Courts
Magistrates preside over all criminal and civil cases, unless a high church officer such as a Bishop, Kardinal, or the Pope declares the case under Church jurisdiction.

Taxes
The Empire, through the government, imposes taxes upon the people in order to fund it's functions. Historically, citizen would pay upwards of 7-8% of whatever they produce, but as the empire exapnded and it's needs grew taxation increased to 10-12%.