The Governor of the Alpha Centauri Concordium is the head of state and head of government of the Federation Member State of Alpha Centauri. The Governor's office is located in the capital city of New Samarkand. In 2381, the Governor of the Alpha Centauri Concordium was a Human male named George Barrile. The Governor coordinates the Alpha Centauri Police; that year, however, Governor Barrile had no comment on the riots that occurred in New Samarkan. (ST novel: A Singular Destiny)