When the Shokei is referred to in connection with important events for the Imperial Court such as Daijosai (first ceremonial offering of rice by newly-enthroned Emperor) and Kamo Festival, he worked as the director and ran such events.
平安時代の大嘗祭（だいじょうえ）賀茂祭他、朝廷にとっての重要な行事と関連して言われる場合には、その行事を取り仕切る行事所の長官であった。