I guess if that's the case, how about this:
Rule for appointing new members: Should there be a time to make a player-character a Council member, or if there is a vacancy at any point, the sitting Council members will begin an in-character thread to discuss on who to appoint. The nominations can be anyone the Council members wish, yet it is tradition to only nominate Masters or Knights that are to become Masters upon accepting the seat.
Once a name has been nominated to take an open seat, the Council members will vote on whether to accept the new member. The Council must unanimously agree to accept the new member. If the Council does not reach a unanimous agreement, then the seat shall remain vacant until a member is accepted.
Rule for appointing new members: Should there be a time to make a player-character a Council member, or if there is a vacancy at any point, the sitting Council members will begin an in-character thread to discuss on who to appoint. The nominations can be anyone the Council members wish, yet it is tradition to only nominate Masters or Knights that are to become Masters upon accepting the seat.
Once a name has been nominated to take an open seat, the Council members will vote on whether to accept the new member. The Council must unanimously agree to accept the new member. If the Council does not reach a unanimous agreement, then the seat shall remain vacant until a member is accepted.