In all dioceses every tenth rector should be irremovable if the requisite conditions are obtainable. In 1908 he was appointed irremovable rector of St. Nicholas'. Except for cantonal judges, judges were irremovable after three years of service. There were a total of 116 irremovable senators. Moral conflicts are "an intrinsic, irremovable element in human life". The Court Account Counselors are independent and irremovable. Their duties are principally to examine the junior clergy, and the candidates for irremovable rectorships. The last irremovable senator ("inamovible" in French) died in 1918. Hakuoro wears an irremovable half mask that covers his forehead and extends below his eyes.