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Prime Minister of the Republic of Mava
Mavean: Kiatut'maitigik 'a tá Naigál'yaké 'a Máva
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Incumbent
Kausánek Maláti
since 9 November 2015
StylePrime Minister (informal)
His Excellency (diplomatic)
Member ofCabinet of Mava
ResidenceAkitat'kausákag’tágik
AppointerPresident of Mava
Inaugural holderPáliuk Kásatok
Formation1925
DeputyDeputy Prime Minister
Salary1,374,500 Pl. annually
Websitehttp://kiatutmaitigik.mv/

The prime minister of Mava (Mavean: Kiatut'maitigik 'a Máva) is the head of government of the Republic of Mava. The prime minister is responsible for chairing meetings of the cabinet, selecting ministers to serve in their respective portfolios, and overseeing and generally directing the activities of the Mavean government. The prime minister is always a member of the Assembly and is appointed based on their ability to command the confidence of a majority of its members. The current prime minister - Kausánek Maláti - has served since 9 November 2015.

The prime minister is appointed by the president, who makes the selection based on who is best able to command the confidence of the Assembly. Typically, this means the individual who is the leader of the largest party or coalition of parties. Appointments are made following a confirmatory vote in the Assembly, which may also remove the prime minister via a constructive motion of no confidence. The prime minister does not head a specific ministry, although they may be appointed to hold other portfolios.

As with most political offices in Mava, the tenure of the prime minister is tied with that of the Assembly. On the dissolution of the Assembly, the prime minister serves in a caretaker capacity until the Assembly reconvenes and confirms the government. In general practice, this does not affect the prime minister's authority.

Etymology

The name of the office in Mavean is "Kiatut'maitigik", which literally means "Chief Minister" ("miatut"; minister + "maitigik"; chief/head). In Anglish, the name is officially translated as "Prime Minister", although the office is sometimes referred to by its more direct translation.

During the period of presidential government (1925-1943), the office was officially called "First Minister" in Anglish, although the Mavean name remained the same as it is today.

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