I've been going through all the rule and start topics, but I am not sure how to deal with the role of Emperor/Duke of Bologna.

Do I roleplay the Duke of Bologna, and does the Chancellor speak with the Emperor's voice?
Or do I roleplay the Emperor, who's left all the tedious business of ruling an Empire to a capable 'servant' and only has to use his 'authority' as a judge, presiding over intra-Ducal conflicts?

I'll assume it's the later, for purposes of the first round. I'll post in the orders and deliberations thread as such.