The Prefectural official is an organ of the State, who can act as representatives of central government in the territorial jurisduction under the Ministry of the Interior or as managing figure in Security administrations and agencies. Prefects are appointed by decree of the Emperor on the proposal of the Prime Minister. The Government has the widest discretion in the choice of the Prefects and the government has the same discretion in the Prefects transfer from one location to another or depose him. The choice of prefects is made also appointing politicians as well as officials from the prefectural career.