Ephorate

The Ephorate- in this nights also called “Directorate”- consists of the 12 most powerful and influential Ventrue elders. The ephors establish precedent in matters of "clan policy". Their acting agents are the strategoi.

Tasks
The ephors are responsible for choosing the clan's representative to the inner circle. They manage the clan affairs and punish those who betray the clan. The ephorate can also arbitrate intra-clan disputes, but only when a dispute can have far reaching complications or ramifications. The directorate also serves as guidance council or lending institution. The ephors also preside over trials that involve law breaking among the ventrue (though rare).

The dictorate's most important function is not so easily quantified; they set the tone for the entire clan. Their philosphies, leadership styles, and political stances are discussed and debated through the ranks, therefore influencing the majority of the Ventrue to some degree. They have influence and contacts everywhere and their combined power rivals that of major governments. The fact that few Ventrue even know who sits on council makes their power all the more fearsome.