Government:Chief of State/Intro
The Chief of State of the New Republic holds the highest political office within the Republic. As head of the Executive Branch of the New Republic and Commander in Chief, the Chief of State is ultimately responsible for leading the Government in both name and fact. Assisting the Chief of State is the Advisory Council, made up of the heads of the civilian and military Departments of the New Republic and chaired by the Chief of State. In addition to leading the Executive branch, the Chief of State serves as the link between it and the Senate of the New Republic, bringing proposals and advice from the Advisory Council to the legislature and breaking tied votes within the Senate. Furthermore, the Chief of State is responsible for management of the Senate elections and has the power to grant pardons to citizens of the New Republic.
