First Lady

First Lady of Brunant is an informal title for the wife of the President of Brunant. The current First Lady is Davina Henneman.

Role of the First Lady
The position of the First Lady is not an elected one, carries no official duties, and receives no salary. Nonetheless, first ladies have held a highly visible position in Brunant.  The role of the First Lady has evolved over the centuries. She is, first and foremost, the hostess of the Presidential Residence.  She organizes and attends official ceremonies and functions of state either along with, or in place of, the president.

Over the course of the 20th century it became increasingly common for first ladies to select specific causes to promote, usually ones that are not politically divisive. It has also become quite common for the First Lady to hire a staff to support these activities.