Melnis was a Federation Councillor from Benzar. During his time on the Federation Council, he served on the Federation Judiciary Council. At the end of January 2380, Melnis retired, opening up a seat on the Judiciary Council that was eventually filled by Councillor Eleana of Delta. (ST novel: Articles of the Federation)

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Alpha Centauri representatives	Sondri Sullivan • Huang Chaoying		Benzar representatives	Melnis • Linzner		Bolarus IX representatives	Min Zife • Nea
Cait representatives	S'rrel • Dynkorra M'Relle		Deltan representatives	LLyanaa • Eleana		Grazer representatives	Jaresh-Inyo • Severn-Anyar • Astoni-Yhard
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