Prime Minister of Aswington

Prime Minister of the Republic of Aswington
Coat of arms of Aswington
Style	His Excellency (Formal) Premier (Informal)
Appointer	National Assembly
Term length	No term limits
Inaugural holder	Noah Woodgeard
Formation	26 July 2019
Final holder	Addison O'Halloran
Abolished	10 May 2022

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Aswington (Spanish: Primer Ministro de la República de Aswington), colloquially known as the Prime Minister of Aswington was the head of government of the country. In his capacity as head of government, he previously chaired the Council of Ministers.

As a result of constitutional reforms, the office of Prime Minister was abolished, and its powers passed to the President of the Republic.

Election

Appointment and removal

The Prime Minister was elected by decision of the majority of the members of the National Assembly in parliamentary session. The Prime Minister can be removed by a motion of censure, previously approved by an absolute majority of the members of the National Assembly. Upon his removal from office, the members of the National Assembly will enter into permanent session to elect a new Prime Minister.

Functions

According to the Constitution, the functions of the Prime Minister was:

• Submit a vote of confidence of the government cabinet to the National Assembly.
• Form or dissolve the government cabinet, as well as appointing or dismissing ministers.
• Coordinates the work of the Ministers.
• Collaborate with the President of the Republic in government affairs.

In the event of the resignation, death or removal from office of the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister shall act as his successor on a provisional basis. He was considered the second in line of succession.

List of Prime Ministers

№	Portrait	Name	Term of office			Political party		President
1		Noah Woodgeard	26 July 2019	20 January 2020		New People's Party		Juan Cisneros
			First person to assume the office of Prime Minister.
2		Ivanna Minaïeva	20 January 2020	2 June 2020		Together Party		Juan Cisneros
			First and only woman to assume the office of Prime Minister.
3		Babou Chkaya	2 June 2020	25 June 2020		Together Party		Juan Cisneros
4		Addison O'Halloran	25 June 2020	25 February 2021		Labour Party		Juan Cisneros
5		Sander Koff	25 February 2021	28 July 2021		Social Democratic Party		Juan Cisneros
6		Addison O'Halloran	28 July 2021	10 May 2022		Labour Party		Juan Cisneros
			Assumes office for the second time, being the first and only Prime Minister to assume two non-consecutive constitutional terms. Last person to assume the office of Prime Minister, prior to the constitutional reforms.

See also

• Government of Aswington
• President of Aswington