## Overview --- The Council of Saints of the [[Transelman Church of Saints]] is the supreme authority of the [[Transelmany|Transelman People's Republic]]. A twelve-person executive committee comprised of the highest-ranking [[Apostles of the Transelman Church of Saints|apostles]] from the Churches of each Transelman [[Dioceses of Transelmany|Diocese]]: the [[Saints of Transelmany|Saints]]. Unlike the preceding ranks within the Church, which are accrued by merit, the rank of Saint can only attained through canonization: appointment by the Council itself. In the event that a Saint becomes incapacitated or unavailable for service, they can be deputized by the next highest-ranking members of their church until such a time as either they return to service, or the deputy exercises their right to convene a vote for expulsion and replacement of the incumbent Saint. As an even-numbed chamber, the council has no formal or chairperson, and deadlocked votes are possible-- but quite rare. Despite this, the Saint of Light currently functions as Transelmany's de facto head of state, and does not face particularly strong opposition when adamant about a desired initiative. The Council is headquartered in Lumen's Crucible, the headquarters of the [[Dioceses of Transelmany|Church of Light]] in Sylens. While there is no regular schedule for meetings, the Saints are obliged to attend whenever one is convened. The current iteration of the council has been active for two years. ![[council_seat.bmp | 350]]