President of Wiltshire

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. Since July 3020, responsibility for the running and command of the military - as well as foreign relations - has been granted to the government.
The current President of Wiltshire is Frank Eddington, who was elected in the 3023 election.
== Powers and responsibilities ==
The President of the Wiltshire Republic has the power to;
* Command the Military (executed by the government);
* 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) (executed by the government);
* 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 Chief Secretary to the President shall serve as President for a period of one month as Acting President until an early election can be held for a successor. This will only happen if there is more than six months until the next scheduled election. If there is less than six months until the next scheduled election, the Chief Secretary to the President shall serve as President for the remainder of the incumbent term. 
Category:Politics