Concerning the E.I.D.O.L.O.N. Organization

As written this summer:

Eidolon was established in the early 18^th century as events brought to light the necessity of a strong international presence to promote the safety of magical entities. Originally formed of the numerous regional magical councils, the organization had a turbulent first few centuries, but has since become a smoothly-running worldly power. It is due to Eidolon's efforts that the world at large is able to work under the assumption of magic's nonexistence, thus protecting magical entities from the persecution they so often face.

Although some species chose not to join Eidolon when it was first established, instead retaining their own government systems, the organization has close relations with the majority of these nonmember species and provides indirect protection to these affiliate. These include, but are not limited to the Dragon Councils, the Elven Courts, the Vampiric Hierarchy, etc. Eidolon also maintains relations with most national governments, whether in their guise as international investigative and relief organization or as their true identity of magical global government.

January addendum:

ei·do·lon (ī-dō'lən) n. 1. a phantom; apparition. 2. an ideal.

There is wizardry attached to the name of the organization--names have power, and definitions, also. The meaning of 'eidolon' allows its members to easily manipulate how much information is presented and remembered to those considered 'normals'. Depending on the person's openmindedness and perceptions, the organization can be seen/remembered as anything from a nonprofit investigation and charity organization to the magical international government that it is. Likewise, the agencies themselves appear more overt than others, depending on setting and the region's populace.

Structure and Heirarchy (as recorded in July, 2006):
Eidolon is directed by the Council of Thirteen. Of the thirteen, twelve are elected from nominees from the regional agents of the world. (Agents are spaced approximately two per state--or equivalent area--dependent mildly on necessity. Whilst elected, they continue to reside in their respective districts, but do not actively patrol; their agency duties are taken over by another individual. Terms are seven years, but a Council of Thirteen member may at any time be removed by vote of the Eidolon agents.

The thirteenth member is chosen on a rotating basis from active Eidolon agents. Oftentimes they will be a voting member for only one meeting, but there have been occasions where an adjunct member remains for several weeks, as circumstances require. The 'leading' member of the council also rotates. At least one Agent from each continent (excluding, on occasion, Antarctica?) must be a member of the Council.