Council
Council (empire) in the Stellaris encyclopedia: The Council represents the leadership of the Empire, consisting of the Ruler and up to five additional Councilors. Each council position can be filled by a Leader, with some Leader Traits granting empire-wide bonuses.
Council in the game's words
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The Council represents the leadership of the Empire, consisting of the Ruler and up to five additional Councilors. Each council position can be filled by a Leader, with some Leader Traits granting empire-wide bonuses.
The Council is also responsible for enacting Agendas.
Council management and appointments are handled in the Council tab of the 
Government View.
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Source: common/game_concepts (concept_council) and localisation/english, Stellaris Cygnus v4.5.2 (9776).