Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-25396609-20191102162031/@comment-26018514-20191120071730

The Devil&#039;s Advocate WP wrote:

… The only thing I can think is that, as originally conceived, the head of the military and head of Atlas Academy were separate with separate leadership. Each had a council position by default. When the center of power shifted to Atlas, the two consolidated along with the leadership, but they never changed whatever legal requirements existed for both leaders to have a seat. Given what WoR suggests, I don't think this was a pleasant and welcome transition and probably involved some resistance that likely has continued to the present day of Remnant like we are seeing this Volume. nope, just DA, on this bit, never has Atlas's council once been hinted to be a separate legislative branch

because DA literally is stating my position in this argument, that James holds 2 seats because of an unprecedented power shift, but he was distinguished and/or beloved enough the powers that be thought they could live with his consolidation of power, or manipulate the straight-shooting boyscout.