In Monaco, there is no Justice Minister. The communal Council Consisting of 15 members elected for four-year terms by direct suffrage. Its functions include town planning, district entertainment, preservation of the Monaco's tradition. The Crown Council is designated by the Prince and consists of 7 Monegasque members. The President and 3 members are chosen by the Prince alone, while the 4 remaining members are chosen amongst candidates put forward by the National Council.
Members meet at least twice a year to discuss important affairs of state.
The Crown Council has to be consulted for international treaties, dissolution of the National Council, citizenship applications. The State Committee is a consultative body with 12 members appointed by the Prince. On the Prince's request, the State Committee comments on government bills and sovereign regulations. The Economics Committee consists of 30 members nominated by the Prince amongst a list of people recommended by the Government, the Employers Federation and the Employees Syndicat. The Economics Committee may advise the Government on specific areas and generally facilitates the relationships between the different parties.