The foundational document that shaped the New Republic's governance was the Charter of the New Republic, a set of tenets endorsed by the Galactic Senate. Within this document were various sections. These sections specified the powers of the chancellor, and subsequently, the projected First Senator should that role be established. Another section stipulated that individuals are not responsible for offenses committed by their parents. A number of members within the Senate, notably Princess Leia Organa, considered the charter imperfect. Furthermore, it granted ownership rights to scavengers who located "flotsam," or the remains of a droid. In compliance with the charter, Kuiil, an Ugnaught, salvaged IG-11's remains and asserted his ownership.