The Council: It consisted of four permanent members, namely, France, Italy, U.K., and Japan, and ten elected members from other member-States of the League. The Council met four times a year, but could meet at any time in case of an emergency or threat of war. Each member had one vote, but unanimous decision was necessary if its resolutions were to be accepted by the governments of the world. The Council was an executive body. It decided all questions and disputes of the States. It was a primary factor in the settlement of international disputes.
The Secretariat:
The Secretariat was the administrative agency of the League. It was headed by a Secretary-General of the League. The Council appointed him with the approval of the Assembly. The Secretary-General was assisted by a large staff of officers, experts and clerks. They formed the Secretariat. The duties of the Secretariat were to register all treaties, and to supply information to the member-States about the activities of the League.
It collected and published accurate information on many questions of international importance. The Secretary-General submitted reports to the Assembly and an Annual Report on the work of the Council to the Assembly. He prepared the agenda of work for the Assembly. The Secretariat of the League consisted of 637 men and women of 44 nationalities, appointed by the Secretary-General with the approval of the Council. They formed the International Civil Service.