The High Council is the governing body of New Gallifrey, akin to the High Council of Gallifrey. It is comprised of individuals who are particularly active within New Gallifrey. A full Council has 13 members, one for each life a Time Lord has. Currently, New Gallifrey's High Council has 9 members, although the co-presidents share a vote except in the case of preventing ties.
The High Council oversees the Academy, the holidays, and initiation of new members, among other tasks. It is ultimately the group responsible for the direction of the Society as a whole. Roles on the Council only change when a member resigns, or when Challenging occurs.
The High Council oversees the Academy, the holidays, and initiation of new members, among other tasks. It is ultimately the group responsible for the direction of the Society as a whole. Roles on the Council only change when a member resigns, or when Challenging occurs.
the inner council
The Inner Council is a designation that separates the major roles of the Council from the comparatively minor roles. It is also a designation that existed in canon. All members of the Council have an equal vote, however, being a member of the Inner Council is a elevated rank that, as all high ranks do, entails a higher responsibility within the society as a whole.
President
The President is the highest-ranking role of New Gallifrey, and accordingly has the highest level of responsibility within the Society. The role of the President within New Gallifrey is similar to the role of a Kithriarch within a Great House - caring for the wellbeing of the society, as well as the direction in which the society travels.
The President of the Council typically leads the meetings, the only exception being when they are for whatever reason unavailable. The President also possesses the Presidential Regalia of New Gallifrey, which are replicas of the Artefacts of Rassilon that were possessed by the President in Doctor Who canon. The collection of regalia possessed by the President is a Rod of Rassilon, the Presidential Sash of Rassilon, a ring bearing the Seal of Rassilon, the Coronet of Rassilon, the Crown of Rassilon, the Key of Rassilon and the Pendant of Rassilon. The office of the Presidency is held by Patricians Rory and Julesy.
Advisor
The Advisor, as the name implies, advises the President and challenges their perspective when necessary. They work on policy, large-scale changes to the Society, and connecting with the other members of the Society who may be intimidated by the Patricians.
In a way, the position of Advisor is that of an outsider, making them a bridge between the Council and the lower ranking members. The Advisor, along with the Chancellor, is responsible for holding a role similar to Vice President and managing the monetary affairs of the Society. It is equivalent to the role of the Vice President in Gallifreyan society. The Advisor also possesses a piece of regalia - the Advisor's Sash of Rassilon. New Gallifrey's Advisor is Patrician Morgana.
Chancellor
The Chancellor is the member of New Gallifrey who is most directly responsible for running the Academy and the weekly study groups. It is less of an adversarial role than the Advisor, and along with the Advisor, is responsible for management of the monetary affairs of the Society and fulfilling a Vice Presidential role. The Chancellor of New Gallifrey also holds the Great Key of Rassilon. New Gallifrey's Chancellor is Senior Healer Jelen.
Castellan
The Castellan position is one that is well suited to a Healer, or perhaps a member of one of the lower triad chapters, which are more focused on stability. The Castellan is primarily responsible for mediating conflicts and assisting struggling members, as well as communicating with people outside of New Gallifrey. New Gallifrey's Castellan is Healer Isa.
President
The President is the highest-ranking role of New Gallifrey, and accordingly has the highest level of responsibility within the Society. The role of the President within New Gallifrey is similar to the role of a Kithriarch within a Great House - caring for the wellbeing of the society, as well as the direction in which the society travels.
The President of the Council typically leads the meetings, the only exception being when they are for whatever reason unavailable. The President also possesses the Presidential Regalia of New Gallifrey, which are replicas of the Artefacts of Rassilon that were possessed by the President in Doctor Who canon. The collection of regalia possessed by the President is a Rod of Rassilon, the Presidential Sash of Rassilon, a ring bearing the Seal of Rassilon, the Coronet of Rassilon, the Crown of Rassilon, the Key of Rassilon and the Pendant of Rassilon. The office of the Presidency is held by Patricians Rory and Julesy.
Advisor
The Advisor, as the name implies, advises the President and challenges their perspective when necessary. They work on policy, large-scale changes to the Society, and connecting with the other members of the Society who may be intimidated by the Patricians.
In a way, the position of Advisor is that of an outsider, making them a bridge between the Council and the lower ranking members. The Advisor, along with the Chancellor, is responsible for holding a role similar to Vice President and managing the monetary affairs of the Society. It is equivalent to the role of the Vice President in Gallifreyan society. The Advisor also possesses a piece of regalia - the Advisor's Sash of Rassilon. New Gallifrey's Advisor is Patrician Morgana.
Chancellor
The Chancellor is the member of New Gallifrey who is most directly responsible for running the Academy and the weekly study groups. It is less of an adversarial role than the Advisor, and along with the Advisor, is responsible for management of the monetary affairs of the Society and fulfilling a Vice Presidential role. The Chancellor of New Gallifrey also holds the Great Key of Rassilon. New Gallifrey's Chancellor is Senior Healer Jelen.
Castellan
The Castellan position is one that is well suited to a Healer, or perhaps a member of one of the lower triad chapters, which are more focused on stability. The Castellan is primarily responsible for mediating conflicts and assisting struggling members, as well as communicating with people outside of New Gallifrey. New Gallifrey's Castellan is Healer Isa.
other council positions
Coordinator
The Coordinator is a member of both the Council and the Celestial Intervention Agency within New Gallifrey. The role of the Coordinator is the most focused on balancing the need to uphold the Doctrine of Non-Intervention with challenging someone who may be becoming abusive within the Society, or someone who is harming its members from the outside. On a less serious note, the Coordinator is also responsible for the organization of social events and research for the Society. New Gallifrey's Coordinator is Coordinator Athanasia.
Gold Usher
The Gold Usher is a ceremonial position within New Gallifrey. The Gold Usher designs the rituals for the holidays and other ceremonies (such as elevation to Patrician or an investiture ceremony for a member of the Council). New Gallifrey's Gold Usher is Patrician Calista.
Bronze Usher
The Bronze Usher is a ceremonial position within New Gallifrey. The Bronze Usher carries out rituals and ceremonies designed by the Gold Usher, should the Gold Usher be unavailable to host the ritual themselves. New Gallifrey's interim Bronze Usher is Healer Azura.
Archivist
The Archivist is a note-taking and organizational position, and it was instituted on July 27th for the purpose of having someone record notes from meetings of the High Council. New Gallifrey's Archivist is Patrician Olivia.
Chapter Cardinals
The Chapter Cardinals (of which there are 6 within the Council) are responsible for communication between the Council and the chapter they are the representative of. They make sure that the needs of all of the chapters are being met. The Chapter Cardinals are as follows:
The Coordinator is a member of both the Council and the Celestial Intervention Agency within New Gallifrey. The role of the Coordinator is the most focused on balancing the need to uphold the Doctrine of Non-Intervention with challenging someone who may be becoming abusive within the Society, or someone who is harming its members from the outside. On a less serious note, the Coordinator is also responsible for the organization of social events and research for the Society. New Gallifrey's Coordinator is Coordinator Athanasia.
Gold Usher
The Gold Usher is a ceremonial position within New Gallifrey. The Gold Usher designs the rituals for the holidays and other ceremonies (such as elevation to Patrician or an investiture ceremony for a member of the Council). New Gallifrey's Gold Usher is Patrician Calista.
Bronze Usher
The Bronze Usher is a ceremonial position within New Gallifrey. The Bronze Usher carries out rituals and ceremonies designed by the Gold Usher, should the Gold Usher be unavailable to host the ritual themselves. New Gallifrey's interim Bronze Usher is Healer Azura.
Archivist
The Archivist is a note-taking and organizational position, and it was instituted on July 27th for the purpose of having someone record notes from meetings of the High Council. New Gallifrey's Archivist is Patrician Olivia.
Chapter Cardinals
The Chapter Cardinals (of which there are 6 within the Council) are responsible for communication between the Council and the chapter they are the representative of. They make sure that the needs of all of the chapters are being met. The Chapter Cardinals are as follows:
- Prydon: Patrician Calista
- Arcal: Patrician Advisor Morgana
- Patrex: Patrician President Julesy
- Cerule: Healer-Coordinator Athanasia
- Drome: Patrician President Rory
- Scendeles: Patrician Olivia