Nygaard neither approves nor rejects the idea. The council approves all laws and adopts the city budget. It also approves Deeds of Mutual Covenant requiring approval under land leases. The Council approves and adopts ordinances, resolutions and contracts and enacts regulations and policies. The president appoints and parliament approves Justices for the three courts. The council also approves the organisation's budget. The Council approves appointments made by the Mayor. The Council also approves the annual budget of the principality. Melvin agrees, on the condition that his mother approves. Only after the Senate approves the treaty can the President ratify it. Gendry approves, along with the other lords, unanimously. It approves the city budget and sets property taxes and user fees. Immobiliare's board quickly approves the offer, pending ratification by the pope. The General Assembly approves the regular budget and determines the assessment for each member. Chrysagon approves, but soon regrets the decision.