Luminarian Defense Council

The Defense Council is the governing body guiding the might of the Luminarian Military. The Luminarian Military is controlled by elected members of the Grand Assembly who issue orders and set objectives for large campaigns. The Defense Council does not interfere with the day to day operations of the Luminarian Military, nor does it dictate what the military should do, it only sets out the strategic goals and requirements that the military should undertake and handles any diplomatic emergencies that may require a military response.

Like the Grand Assembly, the Defense Council currently meets under its Speaker for the Council in annual sessions. Each session lasts till the budget for the military is established and any military issues are resolved.

Representation
The Defense Council is made up of members elected by the Grand Assembly, with the number of members fluctuating depending on how many qualified candidates in each 5 year period. Members elected to the Defense Council must have significant military experience in the navy or ground forces or diplomatic experience.

Any members elected to the Defense Council will no longer be a representative for the Grand Assembly. Member Colonies must send a replacement representative to the Grand Assembly.

Election
Like the Grand Assembly, the position of Speaker for the Council is chosen by vote.