President of Guyana

President of the
Co-operative Republic of Guyana

Presidential Coat of arms

Presidential Standard
Incumbent
David Granger
since 16 May 2015
Style His / Her Excellency
Residence State House, Georgetown
Term length Usual term of 5 years, renewable once
Inaugural holder Arthur Chung
Formation 17 March 1970
Succession Prime Minister of Guyana
Deputy Prime Minister of Guyana (as First Vice-President)
Website http://www.op.gov.gy
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Constitution

The President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana is the head of state and the head of government of Guyana, as well as the commander-in-chief of the Guyana Defence Force, according to the Constitution of Guyana. The President is also the Chancellor of the Orders of Guyana.[1]

History and description

When Guyana was declared a republic in 1970, the president was elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term and possessed largely ceremonial powers. After a 1980 referendum, the constitution was amended to make the president an executive post, and the president became known as the executive president. The leader of the party receiving the most votes in a General and Regional Election becomes president, and holds office for the legislature's duration—in practice, five years.

Presidents are counted beginning with President Arthur Chung in 1970. Executive presidents are counted beginning with President Forbes Burnham (first executive president) in 1980.

Presidents of Guyana (1970–present)

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Ramotar blasts arbitrary handout of national awards". Guyana Times. 29 May 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015. ...according to the Constitution of the Orders of Guyana, the President is the Chancellor of the Orders of Guyana and custodian of the insignia, ribbons and records of the orders.
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