The chairman of the State Administration Council () is the head of Myanmar's ruling military junta, established in the 2021 coup d'état. Min Aung Hlaing is the current holder of the office, and also serves as the prime minister of the Provisional Government.

Background

On 1 February 2021, the military of Myanmar launched a coup on the democratically elected members of Myanmar's ruling party, the National League for Democracy. The leader of the coup, Min Aung Hlaing, became the de facto leader of the state after the coup. A day after the coup, Min Aung Hlaing formalized his leadership by forming the State Administration Council, in which he assumed office as the chairman.

Chairman of the State Administration Council

Powers

As Min Aung Hlaing concurrently held office as the commander-in-chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces, he has the right to exercise legislative, judicative, and executive powers. His chairman office exercises his legislative power.

Chairman of the State Administration Council

Chairman

Vice Chairman

The vice chairman of the State Administration Council is the junta's second-ranked official.

Chairman of the State Administration Council

See also

Politics of Myanmar

President of Myanmar

Vice President of Myanmar

Prime Minister of Myanmar

State Counsellor of Myanmar

Ministry of State Counsellor’s Office

Supreme leader

Council of State

References

Government of Myanmar

Military dictatorships

Military history of Myanmar

2020s in Myanmar

2021 in military history

2021 establishments in Myanmar