Prime Minister of Salva

The **prime minister of Salva** (Salvanian: *Premyr-Ministervo na Respublika Salva*) is the second highest political office and head of the Magizhatsti in the Republic of Salva. The prime minister is appointed by the president, and then confirmed appointment by the Magizhatsti, the Salvanian parliament. The prime minister serves as both speaker of the Magizhatsti and the head of the ministry, tasked with advising the president and managing the day-to-day legislative administration of the nation. The current prime minister is Nazim Ashabarov, who assumed the office on 10 January 2015, and was re-elected to serve in two more parliaments, most recently on 10 August 2022, commencing the 6th Salvanian parliament. The prime minister is held as a non-voting member of the Magizhatsti, serving to uphold order and civility within the legislature.

## Responsibilities and duties

The prime minister of Salva holds a variety of responsibilities and duties, including overseeing the day-to-day legislative administration of the nation, advising the president on important matters, and acting as the main liaison between the executive and legislative branches of government. In addition to these duties, the prime minister is also tasked with maintaining order and civility within the Magizhatsti and ensuring that parliamentary procedures are followed correctly.

One of the primary duties of the prime minister is to manage the various ministries of the government. As head of the ministry, the prime minister is responsible for ensuring that each ministry is fulfilling its duties and carrying out the policies and laws set forth by the government. The prime minister also has the power to appoint and dismiss ministers, as well as to reorganize the ministries as needed, typically after the approval of the president.

Another important responsibility of the prime minister is to advise the president on important matters. The prime minister acts as the chief advisor to the president and provides guidance on a wide range of issues, including economic policy, national security, and foreign relations.

In addition to these responsibilities, the prime minister also serves as the speaker of the Magizhatsti, presiding over debates and ensuring that parliamentary procedures are followed. While the prime minister is a non-voting member of the parliament, they have the power to enforce rules and maintain order within the chamber. This role is crucial to ensuring that the Magizhatsti functions smoothly and that lawmakers are able to debate and pass laws in an orderly and efficient manner. The prime minister is only held to vote in the event of a tied vote, in which they will typically vote in favour of the governing party.

## History

The office of the prime minister was first established in 1997, following the creation of the Salvanian Constitution, and officially put into practice on 10 January 1999. The prime minister was initially appointed by the president and confirmed by the parliament, and held a primarily administrative role within the government. However, over time, the role of the prime minister expanded to encompass a wider range of responsibilities, including advising the president.

Throughout Salva's history, there have been three prime ministers. The longest serving prime minister, Maksim Mushyan, served from 2003 to 2015 under the Gasimov administration.

The first member to hold the post was Bahadur Nizamili, who served from 1999 to 2003. Nizamili later served as leader of the opposition from 2003 to 2013 as leader of the Liberal Coalition. The current prime minister is Nazim Ashabarov, who was appointed by president Mirzy Amirbeyzov on 10 January 2015 and has held the post since.

To date, no president has appointed more than one prime minister, with all prime ministers serving the full term of the president. No prime minister has resigned or failed to secure re-election in the Magizhatsti.

### List of prime ministers

The following is a list of prime ministers in Salva.