As with all German prince-bishoprics, the canons of the cathedral chapter were solely responsible for electing a new prince-bishop, although outside interference from the Emperor and powerful neighbours, such as the Bavarian Wittelsbach, was to be expected.
Nagu kõigis Saksa vürstlikes piiskopkondades, olid toomkapiitli kanoonikud uue vürstliku piiskopi valimise eest ainuvastutavad, kuigi välist sekkumist keisri ja võimsate naabrite poolt, nagu Baieri Wittelsbachid, oli oodata.