Autobot High Council
The Autobot High Council is the ruling body of Autobot-ruled Cybertron.
In the Animated universe their base of operations is the Metroplex.
Fiction
Generation 1
Dreamwave comics continuity
Animated continuity
The ruling Magnus (Ultra Magnus) holds the chairbotship, and correspondingly sits in the highest seat. To his left sits the head of all of the civilian guilds, (Alpha Trion), representing the non-military portion of the council; and to his right sits the head of Cybertron Intelligence (previously Highbrow and Longarm Prime, currently Cliffjumper).
Other seats are visible in the council chamber, and while it is unknown whether they have any permanent occupants, Perceptor has a seat on the council, presumably representing the Ministry of Science. Decepticon Air.
Otherwise, Sentinel Prime and Jazz of the Cybertron Elite Guard were once seen to attend in one of the lowest areas, but they had specific business and may not hold positions on the council. TransWarped
While Sentinel Prime was technically the pro tempore Magnus following Ultra Magnus's injuries, the High Council made it clear they did not recognise his authority. They were later forced to due to the public support for Sentinel after he displayed Decepticons other people had captured for him his Decepticon captives.
Sentinel Prime views the Council as being incompetent bureaucrats, but he's a jerk and they'd snubbed him when he said that, so it's probably not true. Decepticon Air. He happily ignored them and established government protocol when a Decepticon-controlled Omega Supreme appeared over Cybertron, taking action when they were still discussing options. Since this action could have blown up the planet, they were not happy, and Alpha Trion openly said he'd remove Sentinel from office if he was able. This Is Why I Hate Machines
Trivia
Derrick Wyatt originally intended to have Botanica as a member of the Council, but due to unknown circumstances, this plan unfortunately fell through.
