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this was one of the multitude of new rules that were enacted by the Galactic Senate of the Old Republic, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. Under this rule, which applied to subcommittees appointed by the Senate, the existing members of a committee were given the right to choose any new members. The rule was amended by Senator Sano Sauro, an action that later suited his needs during a series of hearings on the recent actions of the Jedi Order. By invoking this rule, Senator Sauro was able to convene a panel of Senators - all of whom were noted opponents of the Jedi - to investigate whether or not the Senate should continue to support and fund the work of the Jedi Knights.