Difference between revisions of "President of Hapatmitas"
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| − | The '''president | + | The '''president of the Commonwealth of Hapatmitas''' ([[Cantuath language|Cantuath]]: ''Ceann-suidhe na Co-fhlaitheis Hapatmitas'') is the head of state of [[Hapatmitas]]. The current president is [[Ewan Thorcaill]], taking office on 1 January 2016. |
| − | Under the 1950 [[Constitution of Hapatmitas|constitution of Hapatmitas]] which establishes the parliamentary system, the president has a ''de facto'' ceremonial role as a figurehead. The executive power vested in the president, such as the appointment of judges or the dissolution of [[Tiomnaidh|parliament]], can only be exercised on the advice of the [[Council of Ministers (Hapatmitas)|Council of Ministers]]. The president also enjoys the custom prerogative of granting pardons at their discretion, though most have exercised this at the request of the [[Ministry of Justice (Hapatmitas)|Ministry of Justice]], and other "auxiliary powers." | + | Under the 1950 [[Constitution of Hapatmitas|constitution of Hapatmitas]] which establishes the parliamentary system, the president has a ''de facto'' ceremonial role as a figurehead. The executive power vested in the president, such as the appointment of judges or the dissolution of [[Tiomnaidh|parliament]], can only be exercised on the advice of the [[Council of Ministers (Hapatmitas)|Council of Ministers]]. The president also enjoys the custom prerogative of granting pardons at their discretion, though most have only exercised this at the request of the [[Ministry of Justice (Hapatmitas)|Ministry of Justice]], and other "auxiliary powers." The president is also nominally the commander-in-chief of the [[Hapatmitasian Armed Forces]] and holds a titular role in the [[Defence Council (Hapatmitas)|Defence Council]]. |
== Qualifications and election == | == Qualifications and election == | ||
| + | The [[Constitution of Hapatmitas]] lays out the qualifications for an individual to be elected president. Any Hapatmitasian citizen born in the country or has been domiciled in Hapatmitas for more than 25 years, and above the age of 40, qualifies to run for the office. They must have also previously held any public office for a stature of 10 years or more, be entitled to vote, and not have any previous criminal felonies or misdemeanors. The individual must achieve a political party nomination, if they are politically affiliated, or a petition of 40,000 or more people to reach the threshold for the election. | ||
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| + | According to the Constitution, the president is elected for a 6-year term by a secret ballot. The Tiomnaidh (parliament) and provincial representatives, which are elected by provincial councils, congregate to form an electoral college to elect the president in Parliament House, which is physically re-configured for this purpose. After the 2015 [[2015 Hapatmitasian presidential election|presidential]] and [[2015 Hapatmitasian legislative election|legislative]] election, the college has consisted of 700 members, of which it is composed of: | ||
| + | * 485 [[National Assembly (Hapatmitas)|''Ball den Tiomnaidh''s]] (BdTs) | ||
| + | * 155 [[Senate (Hapatmitas)|senators]] | ||
| + | * 60 provincial representatives, 6 for each province | ||
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| + | The president is and has been historically indirectly elected via a majoritarian multi-round system. For a candidate to pass the first three rounds/ballots, they must achieve a two-thirds majority or 467 votes. Because parties or groups of parties often instruct voters to leave their ballots blank or to cast invalid votes, in most elections, a candidate will rarely win within the first three ballots. However, candidates who do not reach a certain threshold of votes do get eliminated, allowing for the multi-round system to occur. Following the third ballot, and the start of the fourth, candidates will only need to receive an absolute majority of 351 votes to be elected. The number of ballots that it takes to elect a president after the fourth ballot are varied each election. A candidate is usually elected once the major parties agree on a candidate. | ||
== Duties and functions == | == Duties and functions == | ||
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== Succession == | == Succession == | ||
| + | In the case that the office becomes vacant, the officeholder becomes temporarily unable to perform their duties, is abroad, dies during their tenure, resigns, or is removed from office, the Constitution states that the [[President of the Supreme Court of Hapatmitas|president of the Supreme Court]] is designated to become the president in an acting capacity until one is elected. In the case where the president of the Supreme Court is not able to assume the role of acting president, the [[President of the Senate (Hapatmitas)|president of the Senate]] or the [[President of the National Assembly (Hapatmitas)|president of the National Assembly]] will become acting president. | ||
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| + | If there is a vacancy of the office, such as by death, resignation, or removal, the Constitution declares that a special presidential election shall be convened within forty-five days of the triggering of the vacancy. In these special presidential elections, a two-thirds majority is usually not required for the first three rounds and a candidate can be elected simply with the absolute majority of 351 votes. However, to counteract this, the Constitution designs special elections so that the Tiomnaidh can vote on the removal of the president if they do not see the officeholder fit. A special presidential election will be held again and the process will repeat, if such a scenario happens, until a regular presidential election in a declared election cycle occurs. | ||
== Impeachment and removal == | == Impeachment and removal == | ||
== Residence and other privileges == | == Residence and other privileges == | ||
| + | === Residences === | ||
| + | {{multiple image | ||
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| + | | image1 = Presidential Palace in Warsaw, 2021.jpg | ||
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| + | | caption1 = [[Halyruid Palace, Donideann|Halyruid Palace]] | ||
| + | | image2 = Edinburgh Holyrood Palace-20110904-RM-130303.jpg | ||
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| + | | caption2 = [[Bealadair Palace, Peairtchu|Bealadair Palace]] | ||
| + | | image3 = Chequers2.jpg | ||
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| + | | caption3 = [[Tamarisg House, Banchar|Tamarisg House]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | The official residence of the president is [[Halyruid Palace, Donideann|Halyruid Palace]] in [[Donideann]]. The president also has secondary official residences at [[Bealadair Palace|Bealadair Palace]] near [[Peairtchu]] and [[Tamarisg House, Banchar|Tamarisg House]] in [[Banchar]]. However, presidents usually opt to live in an undisclosed villa in or outside Donideann, rather than Halyruid Palace which effectively serves for the president ceremonially. Because of this, the three residences usually operate as museums for tours and house special and civil events when they are not in use. | ||
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| + | === Honours === | ||
| + | After the assent of the [[National Awards and Recognition Act 2011 (Hapatmitas)|National Awards and Recognition Act]] in 2011, the president effectively served as the grand master of every national order. However, they are not entitled to the honour nor are they allowed to use the post-nominals and privileges given to those who would be bestowed with it. The president does, though, bestow honours on those who qualify on the recommendation of the prime minister and the Tiomnaidh because of their role as grand master. | ||
[[Category:Hapatmitas]] | [[Category:Hapatmitas]] | ||
[[Category:Terraconserva]] | [[Category:Terraconserva]] | ||
Revision as of 19:43, 4 May 2024
| President of the Commonwealth of Hapatmitas
Ceann-suidhe na Co-fhlaitheis Hapatmitas | |
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| Office of the President of Hapatmitas | |
| Style | Mr President (informal) His Excellency (diplomatic and formal) |
| Type | Head of state Commander-in-chief |
| Residence | Halyruid Palace |
| Seat | Donideann |
| Appointer | Tiomnaidh and provincial representatives |
| Term length | 6 years, renewable |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Hapatmitas |
| Formation | 1950 |
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| This article is part of a series on the politics and government of Hapatmitas |
The president of the Commonwealth of Hapatmitas (Cantuath: Ceann-suidhe na Co-fhlaitheis Hapatmitas) is the head of state of Hapatmitas. The current president is Ewan Thorcaill, taking office on 1 January 2016.
Under the 1950 constitution of Hapatmitas which establishes the parliamentary system, the president has a de facto ceremonial role as a figurehead. The executive power vested in the president, such as the appointment of judges or the dissolution of parliament, can only be exercised on the advice of the Council of Ministers. The president also enjoys the custom prerogative of granting pardons at their discretion, though most have only exercised this at the request of the Ministry of Justice, and other "auxiliary powers." The president is also nominally the commander-in-chief of the Hapatmitasian Armed Forces and holds a titular role in the Defence Council.
Contents
Qualifications and election
The Constitution of Hapatmitas lays out the qualifications for an individual to be elected president. Any Hapatmitasian citizen born in the country or has been domiciled in Hapatmitas for more than 25 years, and above the age of 40, qualifies to run for the office. They must have also previously held any public office for a stature of 10 years or more, be entitled to vote, and not have any previous criminal felonies or misdemeanors. The individual must achieve a political party nomination, if they are politically affiliated, or a petition of 40,000 or more people to reach the threshold for the election.
According to the Constitution, the president is elected for a 6-year term by a secret ballot. The Tiomnaidh (parliament) and provincial representatives, which are elected by provincial councils, congregate to form an electoral college to elect the president in Parliament House, which is physically re-configured for this purpose. After the 2015 presidential and legislative election, the college has consisted of 700 members, of which it is composed of:
- 485 Ball den Tiomnaidhs (BdTs)
- 155 senators
- 60 provincial representatives, 6 for each province
The president is and has been historically indirectly elected via a majoritarian multi-round system. For a candidate to pass the first three rounds/ballots, they must achieve a two-thirds majority or 467 votes. Because parties or groups of parties often instruct voters to leave their ballots blank or to cast invalid votes, in most elections, a candidate will rarely win within the first three ballots. However, candidates who do not reach a certain threshold of votes do get eliminated, allowing for the multi-round system to occur. Following the third ballot, and the start of the fourth, candidates will only need to receive an absolute majority of 351 votes to be elected. The number of ballots that it takes to elect a president after the fourth ballot are varied each election. A candidate is usually elected once the major parties agree on a candidate.
Duties and functions
Auxiliary powers
Succession
In the case that the office becomes vacant, the officeholder becomes temporarily unable to perform their duties, is abroad, dies during their tenure, resigns, or is removed from office, the Constitution states that the president of the Supreme Court is designated to become the president in an acting capacity until one is elected. In the case where the president of the Supreme Court is not able to assume the role of acting president, the president of the Senate or the president of the National Assembly will become acting president.
If there is a vacancy of the office, such as by death, resignation, or removal, the Constitution declares that a special presidential election shall be convened within forty-five days of the triggering of the vacancy. In these special presidential elections, a two-thirds majority is usually not required for the first three rounds and a candidate can be elected simply with the absolute majority of 351 votes. However, to counteract this, the Constitution designs special elections so that the Tiomnaidh can vote on the removal of the president if they do not see the officeholder fit. A special presidential election will be held again and the process will repeat, if such a scenario happens, until a regular presidential election in a declared election cycle occurs.
Impeachment and removal
Residence and other privileges
Residences
The official residence of the president is Halyruid Palace in Donideann. The president also has secondary official residences at Bealadair Palace near Peairtchu and Tamarisg House in Banchar. However, presidents usually opt to live in an undisclosed villa in or outside Donideann, rather than Halyruid Palace which effectively serves for the president ceremonially. Because of this, the three residences usually operate as museums for tours and house special and civil events when they are not in use.
Honours
After the assent of the National Awards and Recognition Act in 2011, the president effectively served as the grand master of every national order. However, they are not entitled to the honour nor are they allowed to use the post-nominals and privileges given to those who would be bestowed with it. The president does, though, bestow honours on those who qualify on the recommendation of the prime minister and the Tiomnaidh because of their role as grand master.
