Minister of State

The Minister of State was a position in the New Republic and the Galactic Alliance. The Minister of State was a simultaneous Chief Minister and Foreign Minister (though not the head of government) and was head of the General Ministry. The Minister was appointed by the Chief of State, and answered to the Chief. If the Chief of State was unable to discharge his duties, the Minister of State was a possible choice to replace the Chief.

Leia Organa Solo was the first Minister of State, under Mon Mothma. Q-Varx, Mokka Falanthas and Carlist Rieekan were those who served as Ministers of State under Leia. Releqy A'kla was Minister of State during the Yuuzhan Vong war.