President of Guyana

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 armed forces of the Republic, according to the Constitution of Guyana. The president is also the chancellor of the Orders of Guyana.[3]

President of the
Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Presidential Emblem
Presidential Standard
Incumbent
Irfaan Ali
since 2 August 2020
StyleHis / Her Excellency
ResidenceState House, Georgetown, Guyana
Term lengthDuration of National Assembly (five years), renewable once
Inaugural holderArthur Chung
Formation17 March 1970
SuccessionPrime Minister of Guyana as First Vice President
DeputyVice Presidents of Guyana
SalaryGY$ 1,800,750 per month[1][2]
Websitehttps://motp.gov.gy/
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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. Arthur Chung was the only person to hold the office under those legal provisions. Namely, after a 1980 referendum the constitution was amended to make the presidency an executive post (i.e. the office holder would be both the country's head of state and its head of government) and the office became known as the executive president. Forbes Burnham was the first person to become president following these changes. Currently 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 — which is, in practice, five years.

Presidents of Guyana (1970–present)
Main article: List of heads of state of Guyana

See also

References
  1. Reporter, Staff (10 July 2015). "House cuts 'scandalous', 'outrageous' benefits of former Presidents - 'If Jagan were alive, he would have been appalled by the extravagance', says Finance Minister". Guyana Chronicle.
  2. https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2015/11/16/why-is-president-grangers-salary-tax-free/
  3. "Ramotar blasts arbitrary handout of national awards". Guyana Times. 29 May 2015. Archived from the original on 13 June 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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