The Assembly of Notables was a governmental body recognized by the Conservative Party that functioned as a Legislative Power convened by the Supreme Governing Junta. It was composed of 215 members chosen from Mexican citizens of diverse classes and ranks, serving as departmental representatives.Campbell, Reau (1907). Campbell's New Revised Complete Guide and Descriptive Book of Mexico. Rogers & Smith Company. pg. 38 Their task was to decide the definitive form of government and, once that decision was made, to offer the Mexican throne to the Austrian archduke Maximilian of Habsburg under a moderate hereditary monarchy."Documents Pertaining to the Assembly of Notables" (1864), Imprenta Literaria, Calle 2 de Santo Domingo Num 10, México, pg. 12-18 (In Spanish)
Members
List of Representatives of the Assembly of Notables