The primary legislative body for the Gandle Ott region within the Ott system, belonging to the Kathol sector of the Outer Rim Territories, was known as the Bank parliament. Gandle Ott was under its jurisdiction, as was the entire Ott system, situated within the Kathol sector of the Outer Rim Territories.
During the Imperial era, their role was limited to advising the appointed Imperial Governor. Following the removal of Imperial troops from the world, they convened with the crew of the FarStar in 8 ABY. Nevertheless, after determining the crew's lack of significant authority, they sought an audience with an official representative from the New Republic.