PDRM Prime MInister
The Head of the PDRM Government, and one of the most powerful single positions in the Solar System, the Prime Minister is an essential part of the functioning of the Martian Government. They are also one of the few positions of real power without a term limit. This is because it is generally felt that as they are the ones who actually do things, it is unlikely they will survive more than a couple terms at the top.
Qualifications
An elected member of the parliament.
Requirements
Typically requires at least 20 years in governance, at least 10 in the parliament, and a broad political ideology. Typically also have to be at or near the top of their party.
Appointment
Preferential instant runoff voting in the first session of the Parliament in a new term.
Duties
Acting as the Head of Government
Keeping the PDRM Government functioning as well as it can, representing the will of the people
Taking an active role in governance.
Keeping the PDRM Government functioning as well as it can, representing the will of the people
Taking an active role in governance.
Responsibilities
Appoint all Ministers not appointed by the President
Act as a tie breaker in the Parliament
Veto decisions of the Parliament with less than 2/3 approval
Act as the head of an inquiry into civil investigations into a Minister.
Act as a tie breaker in the Parliament
Veto decisions of the Parliament with less than 2/3 approval
Act as the head of an inquiry into civil investigations into a Minister.
Benefits
Runs the government
Grounds for Removal/Dismissal
Can be removed by 2/3 of the sitting parliament
Type
Civic, Political
Source of Authority
Length of Term
2, 2 martian year terms in any 10 year period
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