Federal Council of Koxor

The Federal Council of Koxor (Koxori: Khatar Anakhateliek Koxoriek /ˈxa.taɾ a.na.xaˈte.lʲɪk koˈχo.ɾʲɪk/) is the upper chamber of the Koxoriek Federacy. Along with the Imperial House - the lower chamber - it forms half of the legislature of Koxor. The Council Offices take up the east wing of the Republican Building in Hamezurakhel, Koxor.

The first Federal Council was legally formed on 11 February 1920 by the Constitution of Koxor, but it did not meet until 8 January 1921. It is composed of Councillors, each of whom represents at least one district in each province. Three Councillors are elected from members of the Imperial House in each province every two years, and as there are currently 12 provinces, there are 36 Councillors. Councillors are elected by the results of a popular election in each province combined with the votes of the members of the Imperial House in that province.

First Ministers are usually, but not always, chosen from members of the Federal Council. Votes are counted in each province and given to the members of the Imperial House. The Council representatives among them then choose the First Minister using the results from the popular vote.

Membership
The Constitution of 11 February 1920 gave three criteria for membership of the Federal Council: 1) they must have been a legal citizen of Koxor and over the age of 21 for six years; 2) they must either be an inhabitant of the province they wish to represent, or have been one under six years ago; and 3) must have been a member of the Imperial House for over 2 years.