President of Richensland
| President of Richensland | |
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| Government of Richensland | |
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| Residence | None, uses personal residence |
| Nominator | Political parties or self-nomination |
| Appointer | Direct election |
| Term length | Six years, nonrenewable |
| Constituting instrument | 2021 Constitution of Richensland |
| Formation | 3 November 2020 |
| First holder | M. Ryan |
| Deputy | First and Second Vice Presidents of Richensland (see Deputy of the President of Richensland) |
The president of Richensland was a political position in Richensland and is one of two only government officials to be directly elected by the people, the other being the first vice–president. The current president is Thomas Jacobs.
The constitution vests executive powers in the president. The president is elected by winning the most votes during the presidential election and serves for a single-non renewable six year term which begins on 22 October and ends on the same date six years later.
Oath of office
The constitution provides the following oath or affirmation for the president–elect may take before they enter into office:
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will well and truly serve Richensland in the office of President. So help me God." (In case of affirmation, the last sentence will be omitted.)
In Richensland, oaths of office is not seen as constitutive but only as affirmative. This means that the president does not have to take the oath in order to enter office and use its constitutional powers. Despite that, a persistent refusal to take the oath is considered to be an impeachable offence.
Eligibility
A person who wishes to run for the office of president has to fulfil stringent qualifications set out in the constitution, which are as follows:
• he is of 10 years of age or above, but not higher than that of 30 years of age on the day of the election,
• able to read and write
• must not already serve as president for 6 years
• must be able to speak the English language
• must be able to access the internet and online services such as discord, whatsapp e.t.c.
• must not be a Cycoldian, Lacian-Creekian, Jockromasian, Lurian or Dathurian citizen or national, if so, such (citizenship) must be renounced immediately preceding such an election.
Powers
The president has the power to:
• appoint his ministers and the cabinet
• approve and veto legislation
• dissolve the People’s Representative Assembly
• issue proclamations
• declare a state of emergency
• declare martial law
• declare nationsleep
• appoint judges
• exercise any powers not delegated to any minister
• delegate any role to any minister
• reshuffle cabinet
• grant pardons
• command the People’s Army
• confer awards and decorations
• appoint members of the Council of Presidential Advisors
• address the nation
• represent Richensland abroad and domestically
As a result, the president of Richensland is much more powerful compared to presidents of other nations.
Removal
The president may be removed by a recall referendum that can take place as a result of petitions from citizens or if the People's Representative Assembly calls for the removal of the incumbent president. The president may also be removed by his voluntary resignation, announced publicly.
Miscellaneous
Presidential line of succession
The current presidential order of succession is laid out in the constitution.
| No. | Position |
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| Positions which may assume the presidency outright | |
| 1. | First Vice President |
| 2. | Second Vice President |
| 3. | Minister of Public Enlightment and Propaganda |
| 4. | Minister of National Affairs |
| 5. | Minister of State Security |
| 6. | Minister of Justice |
| 7. | Minister of Atomic Energy |
| 8. | Minister of Citizenship Attainment |
| Positions which may assume the presidency but in acting capacity | |
| 9. | Director of the General Directorate of Intelligence |
| 10. | Chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisors |
| 11. | Head pro tempore of the People's Representative Assembly |
| 12. | Any member elected by the People's Representative Assembly to exercise the duties of the president as acting president |
| 13. | Chief Justice |
| 14. | The eldest judge in the Richenslandic Revolutionary Tribunal not including the Chief Justice |
Title
The president is officially titled the "President of Richensland".
By extension, the president has also been titled:
• 3/11/20 - 2/5/21: President of the Plurinational State of Richensland
• 2/5/21 - 23/8/21: President of the Directory of the Most Serene Republic of Richensland
• 23/8/21 - 22/9/21: President of the Most Serene Republic of Richensland
• 22/9/21 - 28/9/21: President of the National Convention of the Most Serene Republic of Richensland
• 28/9/21 - present: President of the Most Serene Republic of Richensland
State of the Nation Address (SONA)
The State of the Nation Address (SONA) is an annual event, in which the president reports on the status of the nation, normally to a session of the People's Representative Assembly.
The SONA is usually held a day after the anniversary of Richensland 's establishment – 14 August. The president may also appear anytime.
Official residence
By law, there is no official residence for the presidency. As with other micronational world leaders, the residence of the president often varies by president. Currently, the residence and office of the incumbent president Thomas Jacobs is the "President's Apartment" in Roscam.
| Order | President | Residence and location | Notes |
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| 1. | M. Ryan | Ryan's private apartment, Sjerelyslau | No designated name for residence |
| 2. | Nyck Bradaten | President's Apartment, Sjerelyslau | Nyck would occasionally spend some time of the year in two other residences in the city and in Jurong |
| 3. | Rifqi Hanif | President's Apartment, Sjerelyslau | Not to be confused with the President's Apartment used by Nyck Bradaten |
| 4. | Amelia Banks | Cavendish Palace, Lytera | |
| 5. | Thomas Jacobs | President's Apartment, Roscam | Not to be confused with the President's Apartment used by Nyck or the one used by Rifqi |
List
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Living former presidents
As of 22 October 2021, there are four living former presidents. No former presidents have died.
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M. Ryan
(November 2020)
13 February 2009 -
Amelia Banks
(Sep 2021)
3 October 2002 -
Rifqi Hanif
(August - September 2021, September - October 2021)
2 January 2012 -
Nyck Bradaten
(November 2020 - August 2021, October 2021 - July 2022)
1 January 2009
