President of Jabal Qassuon
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| President of Jabal Qassuon | |
|---|---|
 Logo of the Republican Socialist Party | |
| Residence | People's Palace, Al-Salihiyah |
| Term length | Seven years, renewable |
| Inaugural holder | Abdul Rahem Omar |
| Formation | 17 August 1960 |
| Deputy | Vice President of Jabal Qassuon |
The President of Jabal Qassuon is the head of state of Jabal Qassuon. He is vested with sweeping powers that may be delegated, at his sole discretion, to his Vice President. He appoints and dismisses the Prime Minister and other members of the Council of Ministers (the cabinet) and military officers. Apart from executive authority relating to a wide range of governmental functions including foreign affairs, the president has the right to dissolve the People's Council, in which case a new council must be elected within ninety days from the date of dissolution. The current President of Jabal Qassuon is Abdul Rahem Omar who was formally elected in September 13, 1960 after serving as the Acting President since the Coup the previous month and is a member of the dominant party, the Republican Socialist Party.