Based on a reflection on the conflict of opinions between the ministries under the former system of the two councils and the six ministries, it was established as a body coordinating and adjusting ministerial policies.
従来の二官六省制でそれぞれの省庁の意見が対立した反省に基づき、各省庁の政策の連絡調整を担う機関として設けられた。