Premier of Kathia

The Premier of Kathia, officially the Premier of the Kathic Empire, is the head of the Executive Branch and the head of state, as well as the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Kathic Empire (in conjunction with the Emperor, who is the ceremonial head of state). The Premier is required by the constitution to be informed on all matters of national defense, internal affairs, and international affairs. The Premier primarily deals with matters of foreign affairs, however since the First World War has taken an increasing role in domestic matters in a similar manner of leaders of presidential republics.

Unlike the Prime Minister, the Premier is directly elected by the people of Kathia in a. The Premier has numerous duties, and is also the Grand Master of the Imperial Order of Merit, the highest civilian honor in Kathia.

The current Premier is Hamilcan Szeb, who was elected in 1602 and then again in 1607. He is a member of the New Democratic Front