President of the General Assembly of Thailand Micronations Commission
President of the General Assembly of Thailand Micronations Commission | |
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Style | His/Her Excellency |
Residence | Helsmariehamn, Queenslandian Capital Territory |
Nominator | Security Council |
Appointer | General Assembly |
Term length | One year, renewable |
Inaugural holder | Albert George Philip as first Lord high General Assembly (31 May 2021) |
Formation | 31 May 2021 |
Deputy | Vice-Chairman of the General Assembly |
The President of the General Assembly of Thailand Micronations Commission, is the executive leader and chief administrative officer of the General Assembly of the Thailand Micronations, the Chairperson is the most senior of the two recognised leaders of the GATM, with the office taking precedence over all other political appointments and positions in the organisation. The Chair exercises a wide range of powers within the organisation including having direct control over member states and their representatives, with the vast majority of their powers being technical and administrative. The Chair is the presiding officer of the Quorum of Members, serving as a the speaker for that chamber, and exercising many of the powers usually vested in the speaker of a legislative chamber. The Chair nominates a Vice-Chair to assist and deputise for them where necessary, who is also required to be elected by a vote by the member-nations and observers.
Powers and duties
The role of Lord high General Assembly is described as combining the functions and responsibilities of an advocate, diplomat, civil servant, and CEO. The GATM Charter designates the Lord high General Assembly and Chairman as the "chief administrative officer" of the GATM and allows them to perform "such other functions as are entrusted" by other General Assembly of the Thailand Micronations organs. The Charter also empowers the Lord high General Assembly to inform the Security Council of "any matter which in his opinion may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security". These provision has been interpreted as providing broad leeway for officeholders to serve a variety of roles as suited to their preferences, skill set, or the circumstances.
Election
The Chair serves for a period of one year. The Chair is elected by all full members and observer members in a ballot held online, with one vote allotted to each member state.
List of GATM President of the Commission and Chairman
Lord High General Assembly and Chairman (2021-2024)
No. | Lord high General Assembly | Portrait | Country | Term | Vice-Lord high General Assembly |
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1 | Albert George Philip | Queensland | 31 May 2021 – 8 January 2022 ( | 222 days)Joseph Thanawachiraporn | |
2 | Patchena Namtri | Tailanseland | 9 January - 4 March 2022 ( | 54 days)Joseph Thanawachiraporn | |
1 (2) | Albert George Philip | Queensland | 20 March 2022 – 1 September 2023 ( | 1 year, 165 days)Eun Jo | |
3 | Nolam Satno | no country | 25 October 2023 – 17 February 2024 (116 Days) | Sir Albert G. Philip (Until 15 February 2024) | |
-- | Silagorn Kulsanthea (Acting) | Ratchasima | 17 February 2024 - 26 March 2024 | Taylor Crowford (Acting) |
President of the General Assembly of Thailand Micronations Commission and Chairman (2024-present)
No. | President of the GATM Commission | Portrait | Country | Term | First Vice-President of the GATM Commission | Second Vice-President of the GATM Commission |
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1 | Silagorn Kulsanthea | Ratchasima | 26 March 2024 - Incumbent | Taylor Crowford | Siwat Phongsai |