Louis Napoleon, &c. considering, that the affairs of the colonies are administered by two councils, who have neither strength nor unity sufficient to act to the advantage of the interests of the kingdom; and that nevertheless this important branch of the administration of the affairs of the kingdom merits all our solicitude: considering, that the ministry of marine is of too high a nature, and that the objects which relate to it are too multiplied and too abstract to be united with that of the war department: considering, that the minister for the home department is sufficiently occupied by the inspection of administration, and the inspection of the waters; by the cares of promoting the advancement of agriculture; of the public safety and instruction; and, indeed, of the arts and sciences, we have decreed as follows: ART. 1. There shall be three general directors, who shall follow immediately in rank the ministers, and shall be employed directly with us, viz. The director general of the war department; the director general of the affairs of India and of commerce; the director general of affairs relative to public worship and justice, and at the same time charged with the care of all that regards the safety of the kingdom. 2. They shall enjoy the honours, rank, and treatment of ministers. 3. Our ministers are respectively charged, as far as they are concerned, with the execution of the present decree. Royal Decree of the 1st of July, 1806, containing the Organization and the Attributes of the Council of State. Louis Napoleon, &c. considering, that the council of state is charged with high and important functions; that all the laws, and almost all the acts of administration, ought to be prepared and discussed there: considering, that amongst these acts there are many of great importance for the interests and security of the different departments, and which require the local knowledge of each country, its situation and particular customs: considering, that there are laws and acts of government of such importance, that they require the united talents and zeal of all the citizens who have experience thereon, have decreed, and do decree as follows: ART. 1. That the council of state shall be composed of thirteen members residing near us. 2. That it shall be formed in a general assembly, and divided into sections. 3. That the general assembly shall be convoked, and presided over by the king. 4. That the ministers shall have rank, a seat, and a deliberative voice in the council of state. 5. That there shall be five divisions of the council of state, each of which shall have its president.