Chairman of the State Administration Council


The chairman of the State Administration Council was the head of the State Administration Council, Myanmar's military junta from 2021 to 2025, established following the [2021 Myanmar Myanmar coup d'état|coup d'état|2021 coup d'état]. Min Aung Hlaing was the only holder of the office, and also served as the prime minister of the Provisional Government.

Background

On 1 February 2021, the Tatmadaw launched a coup against the democratically elected government 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.

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.

Vice Chairman

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