1. Communities

Exile human communities are democratic, with mayors and other officials elected to power by the people. This practice has roots in the ancient Cassian Commonwealth that existed long before the Dominion, and favors a grassroots political ideology that emphasizes local government.

Communities vote for their own leaders, including peacekeepers to maintain law and order and a chief mechanic to upkeep their equipment. Most personal disputes are mediated by the chroniclers, who serve as mix of sage, priest, and historian. They also officiate weddings and funerals. In the rare case that a higher authority is needed, the mayor may call in assistance from an itinerant Judge – the final authority in the Exile judicial system.

Source: Loremageddon