The governor-general was called Dazai no sochi, and high government officials such as Dainagon (Major Counselor) or Chunagon (middle counselor), who were equivalent to Jusanmi (Junior Third Rank) would concurrently serve as well.
長官は大宰帥（だざいのそち）といい従三位相当官、大納言・中納言クラスの政府高官が兼ねていた。