Council Of Elders

Name: Council Of Elders
Notes: A combination of meritocracy with gerontocracy, the Council of Elders is part of the Zodiac Empire's executive branch. With the respect given the older generations in the Zodiac Empire, as in their meritocracy such individuals usually have proven themselves time and time again.
Of course, just being old doesn't guarantee a seat on the Council of Elders. First, an individual has to be nominated for consideration after proving themselves as someone both the rest of the government would listen to. After that, the seated members of the Council of Elders vote on the nomination. Depending on if the vote is in the majority for confirmation, that nominated individual is given a seat on the Council.
Not directly responsible for anything in running the Zodiac Empire, the Council of Elders is actually seen as a voice of wisdom earned through experience to the rest. As such, in some ways, this is potentially the most powerful group in the Empire's government, second only to the Zodiac Council itself.
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