President of Akashi

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President of Akashi
AkashiEmblem.png
MasakoOwada.jpg
Incumbent
Masako Owada
since 1 September 2020
StylePresident
ResidenceThe President's Residence
SeatHirakawa, Matō, Akashi
AppointerPopular vote
Term lengthFive years
Renewable indefinitely
Constituting instrumentConstitution of Akashi
Formation1900
Websitehttp://www.daitoryo.go.aks/

The President of Akashi (Miranian: 大統領 Daitōryō; Gothic: 𐍂𐌴𐌹ᚴ𐌹𐍆𐌰𐌸𐍃 Reikifaþs) is the head of state of Akashi. The President is directly elected, and acts largely as a ceremonial figurehead with no executive power.

Election

The President is elected in direct elections held every five years. Presidential elections use a two-round system: if no candidate receives an absolute majority (more than 50%) of the votes cast in the first round, the top two candidates proceed to a runoff.

Presidential elections are held on the last Saturday in June, simultaneously with other elections. If necessary, runoffs are held a week later.

Once elected, the President's party membership is automatically suspended for their term in office, and they cannot hold any other offices or occupations.

Inauguration

The President is inaugurated in the presence of the members of the Supreme Court. They take the affirmation of office in Miranian and Gothic:

I solemnly and sincerely affirm and declare that I will respect the Constitution and laws, and always serve the general interest of the Akashian people.

The President is not allowed to deviate from the text of the affirmation.

Succession

In the event of a vacancy of office, the National Assembly names an interim president until a snap election is held.

Role

The President's role is mostly ceremonial. They represent the unity and continuity of the state, and oversee the norms and conduct of day-to-day politics. They ceremonially represent Akashi in international relations, and are the commander in chief of the Akashian National Armed Forces.

Most presidential acts are done at the instruction of the cabinet. The President officially promulgates laws approved by the National Assembly, and can enact decrees proposed by the government, which expire automatically after 30 days. The President can refuse to sign a bill if they believe it unconstitutional or improperly passed. The bill is then returned to the legislature, which may amend it, withdraw it, or pass it without any changes.

The President formally dissolves legislatures and calls elections, both locally and nationally. Following a general election, they designate the Prime Minister and ask them to form a government.

The President appoints and swears in judges, civil servants, and military officers at the national level. They grant pardons and commutations, and award decorations and honours, with the advice and consent of the government.

Amenities

The President's official residence is The President's Residence (大統領官邸 Daitōryō Kantei; 𐍂𐌴𐌹ᚴ𐌹𐍆𐌰𐌳𐌴 𐍂𐌰𐌶𐌽 Reikifadē Razn), in Hirakawa.

They usually take a holiday during the summer prorogation, briefer leave during the New Year season, and are entitled to parental leave.

The President has transportation and security services at their disposal at all times. They can be transported within Akashi and abroad by specially modified aircraft from the Akashi National Air Force.

List of Presidents of Akashi

Portrait Name
(Birth–Death)
Term of office Election Political party
(Nominating)
Prime Ministers
YurikaEhara-small.jpg Yurika Ehara
友里花 江原
(1905–1989)
15 January
1940
1 September
1980
1940
1945
1950
1955
1960
1965
1970
1975
National Union Herself
Masaki Ōshiro
Tarō Yukimura
Kasumi Kuroki
Naoko Nemoto
Yumiko Nagatsuki
Hikaru Katayama
MasakoNakai.jpg Masako Nakai
雅子 中井
(1921–1993)
1 September
1980
1 September
1985
1980 Independent Toshirō Kuno
Mutsuhito Ōe
Þiudawulþus
Ran Tsukuda
EmiHanamura.jpg Emi Hanamura
笑 花村
(1950–)
1 September
1985
1 September
2000
1985
1990
1995
United Akashi Ran Tsukuda
Ichirō Kondō
Shinobu Furukawa
Moderate People's Party
Morihiro Hosokawa cropped 2 Morihiro Hosokawa 19930809.jpg Kōsaku Ayuzawa
功作 鮎沢
(1945–)
1 September
2000
1 September
2010
2000
2005
Socialist Party Ran Tsukuda
Anna Carbone
KeikoNakayama(small).jpg Keiko Nakayama
圭子 中山
(1950–)
1 September
2010
1 September
2020
2010
2015
Moderate People's Party Kōko Kaga
MasakoOwada.jpg Masako Owada
正子 小和
(1963–)
1 September
2020
Incumbent 2020 Moderate People's Party Kōko Kaga
Mizuki Kōhara