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The President of Lauchenoiria is the Head of State of [[Lauchenoiria]]. Their duties are outlined in the Lauchenoirian Constitution, and they are directly elected by the people every four years, except in the case of vacancy where they are succeeded by the Vice President. | The President of Lauchenoiria is the Head of State of [[Lauchenoiria]]. Their duties are outlined in the Lauchenoirian Constitution, and they are directly elected by the people every four years, except in the case of vacancy where they are succeeded by the Vice President. The vast majority of present-day duties of the President are ceremonial, except in times of war. | ||
The current President is [[Emilia Obando]] who succeeded [[Alex Marwick]] following the 2020 elections under the new post-[[Second Lauchenoirian Civil War|war]] constitution. | The current President is [[Emilia Obando]] who succeeded [[Alex Marwick]] following the 2020 elections under the new post-[[Second Lauchenoirian Civil War|war]] constitution. | ||
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The post was created during the Unification of Lauchenoiria. The first President, Liam Sutherland, was elected by the Parliaments of the various provinces, with further Presidents being elected by the people of Lauchenoiria until the [[Lauchenoirian Communist Revolution]]. After the Communist takeover, the President was appointed by the [[Communist Party (Lauchenoiria)|Communist Party]] until 1993 when the system reverted to democratic elections. | The post was created during the Unification of Lauchenoiria. The first President, Liam Sutherland, was elected by the Parliaments of the various provinces, with further Presidents being elected by the people of Lauchenoiria until the [[Lauchenoirian Communist Revolution]]. After the Communist takeover, the President was appointed by the [[Communist Party (Lauchenoiria)|Communist Party]] until 1993 when the system reverted to democratic elections. | ||
During the Communist period, the President had far greater powers, with the position of [[Prime Minister of Lauchenoiria|Prime Minister]] being abolished, and the President serving as both Head of State and Head of Government. In 1993, following the return of democracy and the legalisation of pro-capitalist political parties, the duties of the President once more became largely ceremonial. | |||
==Former Presidents== | ==Former Presidents== | ||
Revision as of 12:59, 13 April 2023
| President of Lauchenoiria | |
|---|---|
| Style | Mr President or Madam President |
| Status | Head of State |
| Residence | Fleura House |
| Seat | Buttercity |
| Term length | Four years |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Lauchenoiria |
| Formation | 03 May 1922 |
| First holder | Liam Sutherland |
| Deputy | Vice President of Lauchenoiria |
The President of Lauchenoiria is the Head of State of Lauchenoiria. Their duties are outlined in the Lauchenoirian Constitution, and they are directly elected by the people every four years, except in the case of vacancy where they are succeeded by the Vice President. The vast majority of present-day duties of the President are ceremonial, except in times of war.
The current President is Emilia Obando who succeeded Alex Marwick following the 2020 elections under the new post-war constitution.
History
The post was created during the Unification of Lauchenoiria. The first President, Liam Sutherland, was elected by the Parliaments of the various provinces, with further Presidents being elected by the people of Lauchenoiria until the Lauchenoirian Communist Revolution. After the Communist takeover, the President was appointed by the Communist Party until 1993 when the system reverted to democratic elections.
During the Communist period, the President had far greater powers, with the position of Prime Minister being abolished, and the President serving as both Head of State and Head of Government. In 1993, following the return of democracy and the legalisation of pro-capitalist political parties, the duties of the President once more became largely ceremonial.
Former Presidents
Liam Sutherland (1922-1926)
Oliver Arkwright (1926-1934)
Jonathan Davin (1934-1938)
Joaquim Guerra (1938-1942)
Emmet Wilkins (1942-1949)
Lucas Boag (1949-1952)
Mateo Villanueva (1952-1959)
Sophie Ross (1959-1966)
Niles Pearson (1966-1974)
Elpidio Aiza (1974-1982)
Lydia Gibb (1982-1990)
Augustin Méndez (1990-1995)
Álvaro Silva (1995-2003)
Terry Pettigrew (2003-2011)
Marta Lopez (2011-2015)
Leanna Walker (2015-2018)
Kieran MacKenzie (2018)
Rogelio Paloma (2018-2019)
Alex Marwick (2019-2020)
Emilia Obando (2020-present)