Directory
The Directory is the tricameral legislature of the Pillow Fortress. It consists of three co-equal advisory councils which pass laws in the form of 'advice' given to the reigning Princess, as well as choosing the secretaries of the various Throne departments. The councils are more or less independent in their duties, with each having legally defined areas of responsibility. This means only the majority of that particular council is required to pass laws for which it is deemed to be responsible, rather than requiring a majority in all three, although there are times when the agreement of more than one council is necessary, for example, amending the Constitution. The advisory councils are:
With the exception of the Council of Labor, all members of the Directory (Directors, or Dir) are elected by universal suffrage of all Fortressian citizens age 18 or older. However, the only political party capable of running candidates in elections is the Libertine Party, and all Directors must be members of the party, again with the pseudo-exception of the Council of Labor.
Council of Labor
The Council of Labor advises on economic matters, including but not limited to labor relations, the government budget, and the coordination of industry. Members of the Council are entire sectors of the economy, represented by craft guilds. Membership in the guilds is voluntary, but if a citizen chooses not to join the one that they are eligible to, they forfeit any say in the economy, as policy positions are determined within each guild before negotiations in the council.
Council of State
The Council of State advises on all matters not within the areas of responsibility of either the Council of Labor or the Council of Territory. This includes but is not limited to culture, defense, education, health, justice, public services, and science. Directors of State (DS) serve three year terms. There are 120 seats in the council, with 40 up for election in any given year.
Council of Territory
The Council of Territory advises on territorial matters, including but not limited to the form and function of administrative divisions, environmental policy, and transportation. Directors of Territory (Dt) represent first level administrative divisions, with each getting an equal number, currently three, and who must be residents of that administrative division they represent. The Pillow Fortress only has one first level administrative division, the Pillowans Abroad Province and thus the Council has a total of three seats.