During that time, Ebert also served as chairman of the "Council of the People's Deputies", until 29 December 1918 together with the Independent Social Democrat Hugo Haase.
Selama waktu itu, Ebert juga menjabat sebagai Ketua dari "Dewan Wakil Rakyat", sampai 29 Desember 1918 bersama-sama dengan Sosial Demokratis Merdeka Hugo Haase.