The Akkadian Council is the unicameral legislature of the Federal Kingdom of Akkad. They meet in the Grand Council Building in Akkad City. Akkad moved quickly towards a multi-party system after a constitutional referendum in 1969. The first legislative election was held in 1970, and there has been one every five years since then. All councilmen are eligible to seek an unlimited five-year terms, and many councilmen have served since the council's inception. Due to the theocratic nature of the government, only parties with religious affiliations are allowed.