President of Tobabristrini

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President of the Republic of Tobabristrini
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Incumbent
Weeradet Wichittrakul

since 12 May 2024
StyleHis/Her Excellency
TypeHead of state
Head of government
Executive president
StatusPresiding member
ResidenceSomerset House
AppointerCouncil of States
Term length2 years, not eligible for re-election immediately
Constituting instrumentConstitution of Tobabristrini
Inaugural holderAdisara Manutpong
Formation29 May 2020; 4 years ago (2020-05-29)

The President of Tobabristrini is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of Tobabristrini. The President is also the head of the executive branch of the Government of Tobabristrini and is the commander-in-chief of the Tobabristrini Defence Forces.

History

Tobabbristrini adopted a democratic system of government with the president as head of state. Tobabristrini's presidency is elected by the people, using the "Council of States Election", which will be elected every 6 years, due to the fact that the population is not enough to be able to elect members of the Council of States, so the position of the President is elected from representatives of each province instead, which will rotate up to become the president every 2 years until 3 people are completed, then there will be a new election of members of the Council of States.

Roles and responsibilities

The following is a summary of the roles of the President of Tobabristrini as provided in the Constitution of Tobabristrini:

  • Is the country's Head of State and Government.
  • Exercises the country's executive authority.
  • Is the Commander-in-Chief of the country's military, the Tobabristrini Armed Forces.
  • Is the chairperson of the country's National Security Council.
  • Is a symbol of national unity.

The responsibilities of the President are summarised as follows:

  • Is responsible for addressing each newly elected Parliament and report once to special parliamentary seating concerning issues of national value and governance.
  • Holds nominating and appointing authority, with Parliament's approval, over the country's Cabinet Secretaries, Attorney-General, Principal Secretaries, diplomatic & consular representatives and any other public officer over whom the Constitution grants said authority.
  • Is the chairperson of Cabinet meetings and oversees the running of operations in various ministries and government departments.
  • The President may also undertake any other executive functions as permitted by the Constitution.
  • The President also exercises the power of mercy, whereupon the President may pardon a person convicted of an offence.

Additionally, a person serving as President has legal immunity, with the exception of crimes under treaties to which Tobabristrini is party with provisions that prohibit such immunity.

List members of Council of States (2022-2027)

Member Joined Party Canton Function
Adisara Manutpong 10 May 2022 Republic Liberals Browntown County President for 2022-2024
Secretary of State for Defence
Weeradet Wichittrakul 10 May 2022 Tobarian Democratic Linstead County Secretary of State for the Home Department
Anirut Pornphichet 10 May 2022 Independent Gosnells County Secretary of State for Water, Sanitation & Irrigation

List of presidents

N. Name Term of office State Election Note
Took office Left office Time in office
1 Adisara Manutpong 13 May 2022 12 May 2024 1 year, 365 days
Browntown County
10 May 2022 The president is elected by the Council of States with the approval of the Federal Assembly. She will remain president until 2024, and she will not be eligible to run for president for another two years.
2 Weeradet Wichittrakul 12 May 2024 Incumbent
(Term ends on 12 May 2026)
192 days
Linstead County
10 May 2024 The president is elected by the Council of States with the approval of the Federal Assembly.

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