Imperial Council

The Imperial Council was a major governmental body within the Shi'ar Intergalactic Empire. Composed of over 5000 members, it regularly met on Chandilar. Many Council members were Shi'ar nobles who inherited their seats. However, the majority of Council members were non-Shi'ar, and usually non-Shi'ar members were appointed by the ruling Magister or Magistrix on the advise of the Imperial Chancellor.

Council members could only be removed from Council membership by majority vote of the Council.

Powers of the Council
The Imperial Council was the legislative body of the Empire, meaning it had the basic power to make changes in Imperial law. However, bills passed by the Council could be vetoed by the Magister or Magistrix.

The Council also elected a new monarch when the throne became vacant or the ruler became permanently incapacitated. However, the Imperial Council could only elect members of the Shi'ar race.