Continuing Committee
The Continuing Committee was one of the highest governing bodies of the Romulan Star Empire. Headed by the Praetor, the Committee comprised members of the Romulan Senate as well as other high-ranking officials such as the Chairman of the Tal Shiar (usually a given, but not guaranteed). One of the Committee's duties is the confirmation of a new praetor. The Committee also serves as a court when criminal charges are brought against members of the Senate.
In 2375 Senator Cretak and Chairman Koval were both vying for an open seat on the Committee. Koval was given the seat after a Section 31 plot eliminated Cretak from consideration. (DS9: "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges")
In 2406, the Continuing Committee was drawn into a plot by Senator Terrah, who nearly managed to overthrown Praetor Vrih after framing Federation Officers from the USS Hades for an attempted assassination against the Praetor. He was foiled by Chairman Vaebn, Praetor Vrih and members of the Hades crew.
- It was left unclear exactly what relation the Continuing Committee had to the Romulan Senate. The Committee seemed to be a smaller body than the Senate (seen in Star Trek Nemesis), so perhaps it was a more powerful, executive-type committee that handled important affairs of the Empire, fulfilling a function similar to that of a cabinet or a presidium. Or perhaps it functions like a United States Senate committee, such as the powerful Committee on Armed Services.
The Continuing Committee was first seen in the USS Hades mission: Tribuo Senatus: A Senate Divided
