Head of State

The Head of State of the Galatic Empire, also known as the Remnant Head of State, Head of State of the Imperial Remnant, or simply Head of State, was the office of the civil leader of the Imperial Remnant after its introduction in 12 ABY. The Remnant's Council of Moffs, who are in turn elected by the civilian population in general elections, elect a new Head of State every six years and have the powers to deny a Head of State proposed through petition and remove a sitting Head of State through a majority vote of no-confidence.

The office of Head of State is the legal continuation of that of the Supreme Commander of the Imperial Military, which acted as the same post from 10 to 12 ABY. After Gilad Pellaeon's resignation as Supreme Commander in 12 ABY, he established the office of Head of State upon the consultation of Fleet Admiral Tira Bashorye, and in its first election turn, she was voted as the first Head of State of the Remnant. As a result of introduced sweeping reform to liberalize the Empire's political process and public life, the Head of State is the first electable office in the Galactic Empire's history, before the Council of Moffs was made elligible by the populous as well. Though the Imperial Remnant still remained an authoritarian, however democratic state, the New Republic learned of this development, culminating in the introduction of better relations with the Galactic community upon the inception of Head of State.