Deputy Prime Minister of Frondesia

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Deputy Prime Minister of the
Frondesian Federation
Incumbent
Vacant
StyleThe Honourable
AbbreviationDPM
Member ofCabinet
SeatKersia
NominatorPrime Minister
AppointerPresident
Term lengthNo Fixed Term
Formation25 August 2023

The Deputy Prime Minister of the Frondesian Federation, commonly the Deputy Prime Minister of Frondesia, is the deputy head of government of the Frondesian Federation and member of the Cabinet of Frondesia. It is the third highest national office, after the president and prime minister, and the second highest directly in the Government of Frondesia after the prime minister.

The office is currently vacant.

Appointment

The deputy prime minister is conventionally appointed alongside the prime minister by the President of Frondesia. However, officially the deputy prime minister is nominated for office by the Prime Minister of Frondesia and then appointed by the president.

Duties

The Frondesian constitution doesn't officially give the deputy prime minister any specific functions. The duties of the deputy prime minister originate more out of constitutional convention.

The duties and responsibilities of the deputy prime minister include:

  • Deputising in the prime minister's absence,
  • Chairing government meetings on the prime minister's behalf,
  • Representing the government and prime minister internally,
  • Sitting as Acting Prime Minister in exceptional circumstances,

See also