Council of Reconciliation / Legends The Council of Reconciliation , sometimes referred to as the Reconciliation Council , was one of the four Jedi Councils of the Jedi Order in operation during the rule of the Galactic Republic . The Council of Reconciliation met in the southeast tower of the Jedi Temple on Coruscant . Overview . The Council of Reconciliation was made up of five Master Consulars tasked with negotiating with political factions both inside and outside of the Galactic Senate . Meeting in the circular Council Chamber at the Jedi Temple , membership on the Council was granted through appointment after a vote of all members . Two permanent members sat for life or until they stepped down , while the other three rotated out after serving a five year term . Due to the nature of the Council ' s dealings , variety in membership was needed , so that different Masters could lend their knowledge and expertise to a specific situation . The Council of Reconciliation had a similar relationship with the Galactic Senate as did the Jedi High Council with the Office of the Supreme Chancellor . Working closely with the Republic Diplomatic Corps , the Council sought peaceful solutions to political debates that arose among different parties or different local governments . At the Council ' s disposal were the Consulars who were trained as ( a ) diplomats or ambassadors , as well as a slew of Seers that assisted in making key decisions . Sometimes requested to deal with internal affairs , the Council would pass judgment over Jedi accused of falling to the dark side of the Force , or committing a crime . It was acceptable for other Jedi to appear at the hearing to offer testimony for the accused Jedi . The Council ' s decision was final , and respected by the other three Councils . Members of the Council often serve on one of the other Councils simultaneously , or have retired from the High Council and retained their membership . The earliest recorded member of the Council was the famed Seer Sabla - Mandibu who added several chapters to the groundbreaking guidebook , " " , at the request of Grand Master Fae Coven in the years proceeding the passage of the Ruusan Reformation s . High Council Masters Oppo Rancisis and Plo Koon held the two permanent seats around the time of the Invasion of Naboo and throughout the Clone Wars . When Qui - Gon Jinn was called before the Council of Reconciliation after a battle with Captain Arwen Cohl over Dorvalla , the Council of Reconciliation chamber was occupied by Masters Yoda , and Adi Gallia , both serving temporarily . The fifth member of the Reconciliation Council was not present at that time . Later , as the Council questioned Quinlan Vos and his apparent turn to the dark side , Masters Saesee Tiin , Ki - Adi - Mundi and Mace Windu filled the three temporary positions and were present to pass judgment on the rogue Jedi . The Council of Reconciliation existed nearly continuously throughout the history of the Jedi Order , except for during the Great Galactic War when it was temporarily suspended due to the militarization of the Order at the time . The Council was disbanded at the end of the Clone Wars when the Republic was dissolved and reorganized into the Galactic Empire . With a Dark Lord of the Sith at the helm of the Grand Army of the Republic , the Council was caught unaware when Supreme Chancellor Palpatine issued Order 66 and began the Great Jedi Purge . Following the of the Jedi Temple , the members of the Council were hunted down and killed or else fled into self - imposed exile .