The Chief Legislative Officer of the East Asian Federation (Often called Chief Legislator) is the head of the legislature of the East Asian Federation and the Chief Executive's deputy. The position was created in the Federation Constitution, in 1976, and has existed over the life of the nation. The officer is appointed to the position by the Chief Executive from among currently sitting members of the Federation Board. The Chief Legislator ranks second in the East Asian Federation order of precedence. The current Chief Legislator is Park Chan-hae.