President of Nova Caradia

President of Nova Caradia
Flag of Nova Caradia
Iohan Pândi Procescu
President of the Republic of Nova Caradia
since 1690
Residence	Palat pe Deal
Presidency	1690 -
Inaugural holder	Pândi Procescu

The President of Nova Caradia, or "Președinte" in Sarnechi, is the head of state of Nova Caradia and wields executive power which is shared with the Prime Minister, and also bears some legislative power shared with the Casa Legii. The President has the responsibility of nominating a Prime Minister from among the representatives of the Ședință, and of representing the republic as head of state. The office was created with the 1689 Constitution of Nova Caradia, with its first holder being Pândi Procescu, who had also headed the Constitutional Council that drafted the constitution.

The President is elected by simple popular vote amongst the adult (18+) population of Nova Caradia to a four year term, with a maximum of three terms. The President as styled as "His/Her Excellency".

Powers

The President is defined in the constitution as being the head of executive power in the republic, and has a number of powers enshrined in the constitution as well as some that are outlined but not strictly defined in the constitution. In any case, the President is liable to the Casa Legii, and must enjoy its confidence to remain in power.

Powers of Appointment

The President of the Republic has the power to nominate a Prime Minister from among the Ședință, though this appointment must be confirmed by a vote from the Ședință. In addition, the President has uncontested power to appoint to the following positions:

• Stăpâni of districts
• Ambassadors to foreign nations
• Chief of General Staff to the armed forces
• Heads of Parliamentary Commissions

Other Powers

In addition to the powers of appointment, the President of the republic has the power to issue presidential orders, which are defined as temporary laws or initiatives that have the force of law unless repealed by the Casa Legii. These can include temporary restrictions such as quarantines or travel bans, or can be resolutions to accomplish a goal by a set time, such as setting a production goal for a certain industry or an importation goal within a set amount of time.

The President has the right to veto incoming bills from the Casa Legii that have passed both the Ședință and the Senat. This veto can be overturned by a four-fifths majority vote from the Ședință.

As the highest representative of the republic, the President has the sole power to sign or revoke treaties from foreign powers. The President does not have the power to write such a treaty, as that power is delegated to the Senat.

List of Presidents

Photograph	Name	Presidency	Prime Ministers	Party	Notes
	Iohan Pândi Procescu	1690 -	Milana Împotriva	Unită Caradia	First President of the republic

Timeline of Presidential Actions

Pândi Procescu (1st President of the Republic, 1st Term)

In VI.1690, as his first action representing the nation, Pândi Procescu issued a formal apology on behalf of Caradia regarding its action in instigating an irresponsible, unenforceable, and delusional attempt to blockade the entire southern ice cap. The text of the apology was as follows:

With respect to the Duchy of Caradia's involvement in the disastrous Southern Control Zone, the Republic of Nova Caradia would like to formally apologise for what was most assuredly a reckless attempt by an insecure nation inexperienced in diplomatic affairs to assert dominance it could not project over an area it did not control. These actions now have the full condemnation of the republican government, and we would assure all those who would engage in relations with the republic that the views of the Duchy regarding international waters do not represent the views of the current government. We recognise and agree with the freedom of navigation upon international waters, and pledge ourselves to the maintenance of that freedom within our area of influence.

—Signed, President Pândi Procescu of the Republic of Nova Caradia

Procescu issued a presidential order in early VII.1690 outlawing wage slavery and setting a minimum wage. This was followed by the drafting of a bill in the Ședință to enshrine the minimum wage as a permanent law.

As an executive order on 23.III.1691, President Procescu repealed the Golden Green Act. This action met no resistance in the Casa Legii, and was thus upheld.

Under President Procescu, Nova Caradia applied to and was admitted to the MTO on 12.VIII.1691. Procescu appointed Dragomir Icărușîi as representative of the republic to the Organisation. Procescu also signed the MTO General Membership Treaty, as well as the Small Treaty of Non-Aggression, Convention on the Establishment of a Commonwealth Court, and Convention on the Laws of the Seas.