President of the Government of Nouvelle Alexandrie
| President of the Government of Nouvelle Alexandrie | ||
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| Seal of the President of the Government | ||
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| Incumbent | ||
| José Manuel Montero | ||
| since 1749 AN | ||
| Federal Humanist Party (FHP) | ||
| Style | His Excellency | |
| Residence | Government House | |
| Monarch | Sinchi Roca II | |
| Term | Five AN year term | |
| Inaugural holder | Alejandro Campos | |
| Formation | 1685 AN | |
The President of the Government of Nouvelle Alexandrie, also known as the Premier, is the head of the government of the Nouvelle Alexandrie. The office was established upon the signing of the Proclamation of Punta Santiago in 1685 AN.
Its first holder was the Interim President Alejandro Campos, appointed in a transitional capacity by the King of the Federation, Manco Cápac. The current holder is Juan Pablo Jimenez, serving since 1739 AN.
List of Presidents
Premiership
Appointment
The President is appointed, according to the Proclamation, by the King, through the exercise of his constitutional prerogative. The appointment is countersigned by the Speaker of the Federal Assembly. The President is approved by a Vote of Confidence of the Assembly as well. The President holds no seat in these Cortes, but is normally the leader of the political party that has the majority in the Federal Assembly.
Every President and their Ministers are sworn in with an oath of Office, reading:
"I swear/promise that I will faithfully and consciously execute the duties of the office of President, swear loyalty to the King, obey and enforce the Proclamation of Punta Santiago, and preserve and defend the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie."
Office
The Office of the President is the body that advises and aids the President in his duties, most importantly in the Constitutional work to 'establish and deliver the overall policies and strategy of the government'. The President is further aided by the Office of the Ministry of the Presidency, which is the legislative body that communicates with the Cortes, regional, and municipal governments. The General Advisory Commission to the Ministers is an independent body of legal and scientific experts that advise the President and the Council of State. Officially, the President holds no precedence in the Council, but acts as 'first among equals'. The Presidential Press Office acts as the official spokesperson for the President and the rest of the Council.
Duties in the Cortes
Each Deputy has the right to ask the President oral or written questions and have appear before committees, which the President by right has to answer. The President, in turn, has the right to introduce legislation and make statements, as well as make executive order that bypass the Cortes. The Joint Commissions Board is a combination of all standing commissions to which the President appears at least once per month.
By constitutional duty, every act signed by the King has to be countersigned by the President, and if applicable, by other Department Secretaries.
Security and Transport
The President has a personal protection force under the name of the Federal Presidential Guard, which liaises with the Cárdenas Police Department. There are a total of five Presidential Cars which provide the President with a secure mode of transport. Air transport is done by the official governmental plane, known officially as 'Condor One'. There is also a governmental train, 'Unit 1865'.
International Affairs
The President has the role of representing the nation at home and abroad, including in the Micras Treaty Organization and the Raspur Pact. This means that the President has a lot of international trips. This is done either by plane, or by train.
Deputy
The President has the right by constitution to appoint a deputy, who can represent the President during times of unavailability. Most often, these Vice-Presidents are also a Department Secretary..
Succession
Immediate succession of the President falls to the Vice-President, but there is no written right to succession of the Presidency beyond this. Often, such as in 1707 AN, a caretaker president is appointed by the King to act as an interim before elections.
In most cases, such as in international business or the President travelling, a senior minister deputises for urgent business and meetings. The President remains in charge at these moments, and is regularly updated.
Resignation
The President can be dismissed by the King, either on the former's own request, or by popular request by a majority of the Cortes. In the case of a general election defeat, the President is requested by virtue to hand in his resignation. During the period between the resignation, and the new incumbent, the outgoing President is still held to be at his post. It is possible that a President resigns without a new election, in which case the King can appoint an interim President.
Procedures and Form of Address
The President takes his office by making a public statement after he has met the reigning monarch, in which they announce their appointment. Throughout the Nation, the President is by virtue the most senior official, outranking any other dignitaries except members of the royal family.
The President is currently, and has always been, the highest-paid member of the government, to signal their precedence.
The President, as an appointed head of government, is entitled to the appellation of 'His/Her Excellency'. In official parlance, especially in the Cortes, it is customary to address the President not by name or appellation, but as 'The President'. Abroad, and in many foreign media outlets, they are often erroneously referred to as the 'Prime Minister'. This concurs with the powers and position as head of the government, but not with the official title.
Residence
The President holds his office in the Government House in Cárdenas. This building has been the official residence of the incumbent President since 1686 AN. They have a chief of staff, and also have multiple personnel. The President has their own office and living quarters as well.
Office of the President-in-Council
The Office of the President-in-Council, often called the Council Office, is the office in charge of the business of the President and the Council of State. It also liaises between government and the Cortes Federales, as well as regional and municipal governments. It is led by the President. The General Advisory Commission to the Department Secretaries is the advisory body of the Council, with legal experts and researchers that advise on policy choices and issues. It is an official departmental-level organization, and as such has a number of sub-departments. These are:
- Press Office
- Department for National Affairs
- Department for Political Affairs
- Department of Institutional Affairs
- Department for Analysis and Studies
- General Secretariat of the Office
- General Secretariat for Foreign Affairs
- National Security Committee
- Office of Procurement
See also
- Council of State of Nouvelle Alexandrie
- Cortes Federales of Nouvelle Alexandrie
- Proclamation of Punta Santiago
