The right of the English representative to sit in the Council and take an active part in its deliberations continued till 1626.

The Stadholders were also _ex officio_ members.

The Provinces, since 1588, were represented by twelve councillors.

Holland had three; Gelderland, Zeeland and Friesland two each; Utrecht, Overyssel and Groningen (_Stad en Landeri_) one each.

The treasurer-general and the clerk (_Griffier_) of the States-General took part in the deliberations and had great influence.