Novan Synod

Membership
Permanent Members: Hegemony Executive Council, 6 Demesne [[Chancellors]

Semi-Permanent Members: 2/6 Seraphic House Archons

Members of the Moment: Department Heads, Novae leading citizens


 * selected as the political/economic/societal/e.t.c situation demands


 * these members may serve for a single session, or for the duration of a situation/crisis, but are given a vote equal to the others

Purpose
Functions as an expanded privy council; sets a direction and purpose for policy.

Advises the Hegemon.

Origins

 * Founded 300 NHC as the ArkSphere neared completion as a first step towards  formal government.  This body laid out the foundations of Novan law, divised the bicameral military structure and eventually instituted the formation of the technocratic, appointed, and elected branches of the Hegemony government.