President of Nauru
The president of Nauru is elected by Parliament from among its members, and is both the head of state and the head of government of Nauru. Nauru's unicameral Parliament has 19 members, with an electoral term of three years. Political parties only play a minor role in Nauru politics, and there have often been periods of instability in the Presidential office. Shifting allegiances among a small number of individuals can lead to frequent changes in the makeup of the government of the day, including the presidential position itself.
President of Nauru | |
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Pretiden Naoero (Nauruan) | |
Seal of Government of the Republic of Nauru | |
Executive branch of the Government of the Republic of Nauru Cabinet of the Republic of Nauru | |
Style | His Excellency |
Residence | State House Anetan District |
Appointer | Parliament of Nauru |
Term length | Three years renewable, can be removed by a majority of Parliament |
Inaugural holder | Hammer DeRoburt 17 May 1968 |
Formation | Constitution of Nauru |
Deputy | Minister Assisting the President of Nauru |
Salary | AU$ 100,032/US$ 67,135 annually |
Website | naurugov.nr |
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