Vice Chancellor of Cygnia (Joan of What?)

The Vice Chancellor of the Empire of the United Cygnian States is the third-highest position in the executive branch of Cygnia, after the Emperor and Chancellor. The executive power is granted under Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution. The Vice Chancellor is directly elected, together with the Chancellor, to a four-year term of office by the people of Cygnia. The Vice Chancellor is first in line to the Cancellarial line of succession, and would normally ascend to the Chancellorship in the event of the death, resignation or removal of the Chancellor. The Office of the Vice Chancellor of Cygnia assists and organises the Vice Chancellor's official functions.

Origin
The office of Vice Chancellor was created by King Alexander I, on the advice of the Federation Congress, along with the Chancellorship in 1810 as the deputy to the Chancellor. The Vice Chancellor was charged with assisting the Chancellor to fulfil his duties and responsibilities, and as such could be delegated powers from the Chancellor. However, the Imperial Constitution ratified in 1813 does not explicitly state what these powers are.

Roles of the Vice Chancellor
The Constitution limits the formal powers and role of the Vice Chancellor to becoming Chancellor, should the Chancellor become unable to serve. Other statutorily granted roles include membership of the National Security Council.