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National Security Council|residence = Wiltshire House, Juneville|seat = Juneville Central|appointer = | National Security Council|residence = Wiltshire House, Juneville|seat = Juneville Central|appointer = Direct popular vote|term_length = 1 year|formation = January 28, 3020|inaugural_holder = [[Gaius Selan]]|salary = 565,000}}The '''President of Wiltshire''', officially the '''President of the Wiltshire Republic''' (German: ''Präsident der Wiltshire Republik'') is the executive head of state of [[Wiltshire]] in the Fourth Wiltshire Republic. The President is the highest ranking civilian political and military office in the country, being the Commander in Chief of all armed forces. | ||
The office of President was only created in 3020 when [[Gaius Selan]] formed the Government-in-Exile to oppose the [[New Corporate Republic]]'s occupation of Wiltshire. However, following independence, this role transformed into the elected office we see today. The powers are wide ranging, including the appointment of the Prime Minister, the opening of the Assembly and command of the military. | The office of President was only created in 3020 when [[Gaius Selan]] formed the Government-in-Exile to oppose the [[New Corporate Republic]]'s occupation of Wiltshire. However, following independence, this role transformed into the elected office we see today. The powers are wide ranging, including the appointment of the Prime Minister, the opening of the Assembly and command of the military. | ||
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The President of Wiltshire, officially the President of the Wiltshire Republic (German: Präsident der Wiltshire Republik) is the executive head of state of Wiltshire in the Fourth Wiltshire Republic. The President is the highest ranking civilian political and military office in the country, being the Commander in Chief of all armed forces.
The office of President was only created in 3020 when Gaius Selan formed the Government-in-Exile to oppose the New Corporate Republic's occupation of Wiltshire. However, following independence, this role transformed into the elected office we see today. The powers are wide ranging, including the appointment of the Prime Minister, the opening of the Assembly and command of the military.
The current, and first, President of Wiltshire is Gaius Selan who has served since his election in 3020.
Powers and responsibilities
The President of the Wiltshire Republic has the power to;
- Command the Military;
- Appoint and Dismiss the Prime Minister;
- Dissolve the Government;
- Dissolve the National Assembly;
- Sign and veto laws;
- Nominate Judges to national courts;
- Sign Executive Orders with powers over the government;
- Represent Wiltshire abroad;
- Create a national foreign policy (i.e. sign treaties)
- Pardon and clemency;
among other minor powers.
Succession
In the event the President is unable to execute their office, either by death, resignation or removal, the President of the National Assembly will become the Acting President of the Republic until the next election.