President of Emmiria
| President of Emmiria | |
|---|---|
| Style | The Honorable (formal) Excellency (diplomatic) |
| Status | Head of State Head of Government |
| Abbreviation | POE POIRE |
| Member of | Executive Branch The Cabinet |
| Residence | Presidential Palace |
| Seat | Rhaga |
| Nominator | Political parties or self-nomination |
| Term length | 4 years, renewable |
| Constituting instrument | Arabin Constitution |
| Formation | April 4, 1811 |
| Deputy | Deputy President of Emmiria |
| Salary | Z$275,000 annually |
The President of the Islamic Republic of Emmiria (POIRE) is the head of state and head of government of the Emmiria. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the Emmiria Armed Forces. The Constitution of Emmiria defines the President of Emmiria as the highest state authority. The President is elected by universal suffrage for a term of four years before being sworn in before the Emmirian Consultative Assembly (Parliament). The Parliament also has the power to dismiss the elected president anytime through votes of no-confidence. The President can be re-elected for four terms.
The President is responsible for the implementation of the constitution, and for the exercise of executive powers in implementing the decrees and general policies as outlined by Parliament. The President functions as the executive of affairs such as signing treaties and other international agreements, and administering national planning, budget, and state employment affairs.
The President appoints the ministers, subject to the approval of the Emmirian Consultative Assembly. The President supervises the Council of Ministers, coordinates government decisions, and selects government policies to be placed before the legislature. The current President of Emmiria is Akram Sulaiman, who replaced long-term President Khayahad al-Azari when he resigned in February of 2021.
Powers and duties
The President's duties include the following, subject to supervision and approval by the Parliament:
- Second in command (after Supreme Leader) of the executive branch of government and chairman of the cabinet
- The deputy commander-in-chief of the Emmirian Army, Emmirian Navy, and Emmirian Air Force
- Declare a state of emergency after the passage of the parliament (The proclamation of martial law is forbidden.)
- Head (Presided) of the Emmiria National Security Council
- Appointment of Deputy President of Emmiria
- Nomination of Cabinet members to the Parliament
- Sends and receives all foreign ambassadors
- Issue executive orders
- Issue medals in honor of service for the nation
- Signature of treaties, protocols, contracts, after the approval of the Parliament of Emmiria
- The President is obliged to sign the legislation approved by the Parliament, or the result of a referendum, after it is forwarded to him and the legal stages are covered, and to forward to the relevant authorities for implementation. (He has no right to veto)
Selection process
Eligibility
Campaigns and nomination
Election
Tenure
Inauguration
Oath of office
I, (insert name), as the President, upon the Holy Qur'an and on podium of the Emmirian nation, do swear in the name of Almighty God to protect, safeguard, and harbor the official Faith, the systems of the republic and the Constitution; to use all my talents and abilities in the discharge of my responsibilities undertaken; to devote myself to the service of the people, glory of the country, promotion of both religion and morality, support of right and propagation of justice; to refrain from autocratic rule; to protect the freedom and dignity of individuals and the rights of the Nation recognized by the Constitution; to spare no efforts in safeguarding and harboring the frontiers and the political, economic and cultural freedoms of the country; to guard the power entrusted to me by the Nation as a sacred trust like an honest and faithful trustee, by seeking help from God and following the example of the Prophet of Islam and the sacred Imams, peace be upon them, and to entrust it to the one elected by the Nation after me.
Term length
Impeachment
Succession and disability
Political affiliation
Compensation
Residence
The President of Emmiria resides in the Presidential Palace in Rhaga. The Presidential Palace, also known as Bin Haban Palace, was constructed from 1918-27, and is one of the world's largest residences. The palace has 347 rooms and is the principal residence of the President's family. A part of the palace is a museum.
The palace complex is set in an area of 26 acres (11 ha) of land including 15 acres (6.1 ha) of gardens. The palace consists of a throne chamber, a private meeting hall, a Durbar Hall to meet the public, a vaulted banquet hall, private dining halls, a ballroom, a library, an indoor swimming pool and spa, a billiards room, four tennis courts, two marble squash courts, and long passages.
The interior central dome sits above the sky blue inner dome. The inner vaulted dome is a major attraction in the palace which rises to 103 feet (31 m) in the interior part which is capped by an outer dome of 43 feet (13 m) height. The entry leads to the lobby which has polished black granite flooring. The lounge area has pink sandstone and marble floors.
The Presidential museum is a centerpiece of Emmirian history, culture, and heritage. The institution hosts historical monuments dating back through preserved ancient and medieval Emmirian antiquities, including pottery vessels, metal objects, textile remains, and some rare books and coins. It also includes a number of research departments, categorized by different historical periods and archaeological topics.
Transport
Protection
Post-presidency
Living former presidents
- Living former presidents
Abu Hasan Bani
served 1979–1987
21 November 1932
Lutfi al-Selim
served 1991–1995
7 March 1934
Raaid al-Taheri
served 1995–2003
12 May 1959
Abolhassan Neeshaan
served 2003–2007
22 March 1953
Ali al-Jabara
served 2007–2011
9 September 1949
Khayahad al-Azari
served 2011–2021
14 October 1942
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