Seville, Alonso Sanchez Coello
As maritime traffic control, the House was in charge of supplies and equipment of the fleet, and the inspection of ships were preparing to set sail for America. Officials associated with its fleet, buying goods, they gave instructions to the ships, encouraged the deal with India, were attentive to the needs of overseas and took care of the registration of all vessels.
The principal officers of the House of recruitment were the president, but this position was not created until 1557, and three officers, who from this date became dependent on the: an accountant, a treasurer and a factor. There was also a chief pilot, that depended on the organization of exploration, the establishment of nautical charts, the school and pilots cosmografos and licensing officer cadets. The official chronicler of the House wrote the history of Spanish America and its technological and scientific development. Those who violate the rules of the House fall under its jurisdiction and for this I think is a special court in 1583.
In addition to these charges, the House of recruitment was increasing the number of its officials, as was also increased the importance of American traffic. The official accounts, many writers, this institution became one of the most complex of all in the Seville of the Austrians.
For the structure given to the House guesses close relationship with the Royal. Could hardly be otherwise. The treasure of the Crown occupied a part of Indian affairs. On the one hand, was used to finance the purchase and transport of most bastimentos and ammunition were brought to India. Many of the settlers had to pay over the treasure. On the other hand, the seats for the formation of any new issue expressly included clauses by which ensured the interest of the Royal Treasury in the economic benefits of travel. At the end, commissioners were to accompany the officers discovered in his adventures and ensure the satisfaction of the appropriate rights.