The primary decision-making entity within the New Republic was the New Republic Ruling Council. This body consisted of the Chief of State alongside the senators who presided over each of the six sub-committees belonging to the New Republic Senate. Should a Vote of No Confidence be lodged against the Chief of State, the council would first assess its validity before holding a vote to determine whether the motion should proceed to the full Senate for consideration. The Chief of State had the option to circumvent such a vote by temporarily stepping down and designating a member of the council as acting Chief of State. This council superseded the New Republic Provisional Council.
In the year 28 ABY, the Galactic Alliance High Council took the place of the Ruling Council.
- Leia Organa Solo , holding the position of Chief of State for the New Republic
- Leia Organa Solo , serving as Chief of State of the New Republic
- Behn-kihl-nahm , leading the Defense Council
- Doman Beruss , heading the Ministry Council
- Dall Thara Dru , presiding over the Commerce Council
- Borsk Fey'lya , in charge of the Justice Council
- Krall Praget , overseeing the Council on Security and Intelligence
- Rattagagech , directing the Science and Technology Council