Vice-President of the Republic
Qualifications
To hold this position, it is necessary to have a university degree in any domain with a preference for political science. In addition, most candidates have previous political experience and a certain advancement in the personal career even if it's not official requirements because it's generally appreciated by the electorate.
Requirements
To hold this position, candidates must be citizens of the Republic, meet the necessary qualifications, be of legal age, not be the subject of legal proceedings at the time of filing their candidacy, not have been convicted of a crime within twenty years preceding his candidacy and have no apparent conflict of interest with any individual, corporation or government. Finally, if he held a high public office, he does not claim to have been convicted of a political crime or to have violated the Republican Code of Political Ethics.
Appointment
The occupant of the position is chosen by the President during his campaign who then has his candidate approved by the Office of the Federal Civil Service. After the election, a ceremony is organized in the People House for all members of the new government formed by the new president, including the Vice-President, to be sworn in and officially take up their duties.
Duties
The Vice-President has a duty to respect the Constitution of the Federal Republic, to discharge these responsibilities with integrity, to act in the interests of the citizens as well as of the Republic and and to ensure that members of government carry out their duties without exceeding their powers.
Responsibilities
He draws up government budgets, proposed laws which will then be voted on in the Senate, links the president to these different secretaries, chairs the State Council and organizes its meetings by defining the agenda
Grounds for Removal/Dismissal
The Vice-President can be relieved of these functions only by the President and the decision must be approved by the Senate. When a President dismisses his Vice-President, his new candidate must however be re-approved by a vote in the Senate. The Vice-President can also be removed from office by the Republican Guard if he is subject to legal proceedings or has violated the Republican Code of Political Ethics. If he is found guilty, he is permanently removed from these functions, but he can resume them if he is acquitted.
Type
Civic, Political
Status
In effect
Creation
Constitution of the Federal Republic
Form of Address
Vice-President
Source of Authority
Citizens
Length of Term
Eight years
Current Holders
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