Sentaku Tribunal

The Sentaku Tribunal was the center of legislature and politics within Rokugan, serving as filter between the average citizen of the Empire and Emperor Hantei. Otosan Uchi:Book 2, pp. 12-13 It was housed in the Seat of Kanjo Government. Otosan Uchi:Book 2, p. 28
== Functions ==
* The tribunal watched over all Otosan Uchi's District governors. Otosan Uchi:Book 1, p. 7
* They evaluated every request of an audience with the Emperor. Otosan Uchi:Book 2, p. 13 Those allowed to enter in the Imperial Palace had to show the papers wrote by this tribunal in the Sentaku Stations. Otosan Uchi:Book 2, p. 90
* They ruled on all minor concerns speaking with the "voice of the Emperor", only overruled by an Imperial or by the Emperor himself. 
== System ==
The Otomo devised how the tribunal would be selected: 
* Kanjo district (Phoenix, Scorpion, Lion): Religion and Faith
* Chisei district (Crane, Dragon): Politics and social disputes
* Hito district (Unicorn, Lion): War and all things martial
* Karada district (Crab, Crane): Economy and mercantile issues
== History ==
=== Creation ===
It was founded during the rule of Hantei Yugozohime, formed by Otomo, diplomats, shugenja, and monks, to take charge of everything that did not require the personal attention of the Emperor. 
=== First Three Sentaku ===
The first Tribunal was formed with three members, a bushi, a shugenja, and a monk. It was later reconfigured to maintain a balance of power between clans. Otosan Uchi:Book 2, pp. 13-14
=== Hito Representatives ===
The Hito district representatives were selected from the standing military or appointed by the martial sensei of the district. These district catered to the military applicants who wished to enter the Forbidden City. Otosan Uchi:Book 2, p. 62
=== Karada Representatives ===
The Karada district representatives counseled the Ekohikei mercantile groups and represented them in the Imperial Court. Otosan Uchi:Book 2, p. 69
== Known Sentaku Members ==
* Bayushi Kijensen
* Daidoji Jikkyo
* Isawa Tenjaku
* Kakita Foruku
* Kitsu Tanagi
* Kitsune Miru
* Matsu Kori
* Otaku Geshiko
* Yasuki Maro
Category:Law and Government