Mantellian Senate

The Mantellian Senate was a diplomatically elected council of governors within the Mantellian Authority.

History
Established in 5 ABY, just before the signing of the Independent Mantellian Decree, the purpose of the Senate was to maintain daily dealings within the Authority and its space.

When Acestes Damon returned to Ord Mantell after escaping New Republic capture, he organised the creation of the Mantellian Authority to operate and protect Ord Mantell and the nearby systems (when they came under Authority control).

The first Senate was elected prior to the signing of the Decree as a senate of elected individuals would be needed to legalise the document for the populace.

Organization
Lead by a Consul,the Senate deals with day-to-day dealings and administrative duties which the Supreme Commander cannot perform. Elected every 2 years the Senate members have control over a large portion of the budget for the Mantellian Authority with which they can do as they wish. Also, the Senate serves as a Privy Council to the Supreme Commander, whom has the overall power.

The Consul is chosen out of whoever has the most votes from the election, if there is a tie or the votes are too close to rule out errors then the Supreme Commander chooses a Consul from the two highest voted Senators.