The Fifteen advised the higher-ranking officials on policy, and made recommendations to fill vacancies in the administration, as well as requesting approval from the Sanshikan and ''[[sessei]]'' for actions to be taken by their respective departments. | The Fifteen advised the higher-ranking officials on policy, and made recommendations to fill vacancies in the administration, as well as requesting approval from the Sanshikan and ''[[sessei]]'' for actions to be taken by their respective departments. |