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President of Malta
President ta' Malta
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Incumbent
Marie Louise Coleiro Preca
since 4 April 2014
Style His/Her Excellency
Residence San Anton Palace
Appointer House of Representatives
Term length 5 years
Inaugural holder Anthony Mamo
Formation 13 December 1974
Salary 61,700 / annually[1]
Website https://president.gov.mt/
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The President of Malta (Maltese: President ta' Malta) is the constitutional head of
state of Malta. The President is appointed by a resolution of the House of
Representatives of Malta for a five-year term, taking an oath to "preserve, protect
and defend" the Constitution.[2] The President of Malta also resides directly or
indirectly in all three branches of the state. They are part of Parliament and
responsible for the appointment of the judiciary. Executive authority is nominally
vested in the President, but is in practice exercised by the Prime Minister.[3].
Contents [hide]
1 Establishment of office
2 Qualifications
3 Assumption of office
4 Temporary vacancy
5 Role of the President
6 Official residences
7 President's flag
8 Termination of appointment
9 See also
10 References
11 External links
Establishment of office[edit]
The office of the President of Malta (Maltese: President ta' Malta), came into
being on 13 December 1974, when Malta became a republic within the Commonwealth of
Nations. Queen Elizabeth II ceased to be head of state and Queen of Malta (Maltese:
Regina ta' Malta), and the last Governor-General, Sir Anthony Mamo, became the
first President of Malta.
Qualifications[edit]
A person shall not be qualified to be appointed President if:
They are not a citizen of Malta;
They hold or have held the office of Chief Justice or other Judge of the Superior
Courts;
They are not eligible for appointment to or to act in any public office in
accordance with articles 109, 118 and 120 of the Constitution.
Assumption of office[edit]
Before assuming office the nominee must take the oath of office before the House of
Representatives of Malta.
The oath reads: I, (name of nominee), solemnly swear/affirm that I will faithfully
execute the office of President (perform the functions of the President) of Malta,
and will, to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution
of Malta. (So help me God).
Temporary vacancy[edit]
Whenever the office of President is temporarily vacant; until a new President is
appointed; and whenever the holder of the office is absent from Malta, on vacation,
or is for any reason unable to perform the functions conferred upon them by the
Constitution, those functions are performed by an individual appointed by the Prime
Minister, after consultation with the Leader of the Opposition, or by the Chief
Justice.
Role of the President[edit]
Among the powers of the President:
The President promulgates laws.
The President may dissolve the House of Representatives of Malta acting on the
request of the Prime Minister of Malta or following the passage of a no confidence
motion in the Government.
The President names the Prime Minister with the President making his or her
decision based on the situation within the Maltese parliament.
The President names most members of constitutional bodies (with the assent of the
Prime Minister).
The President receives foreign ambassadors.
The President may grant a pardon (but not an amnesty) to convicted criminals; the
president can also lessen or suppress criminal sentences, acting on the advice of
Cabinet or the Minister delegated by Cabinet with such responsibility.
The President is ex officio Chairman of the Commission for the Administration of
Justice of Malta.
The President is ex officio Head of the Maltese Honours.
The President is ex officio Chairman of the Malta Community Chest Fund, a
charitable non-governmental institution aimed to help philanthropic institutions
and individuals. The Presidents spouse is the Deputy Chairperson.
The President authorises recognition in Malta of honours, awards and decorations.
No title of nobility, honour, award, decoration, membership or office may be used
in Malta unless it is authorised by the President. The names of those persons so
authorized are published in the Government Gazette.
The role of the President is detailed in a publication (in Maltese) called Il-
Manwal tal-President tar-Repubblika written by former President Ugo Mifsud Bonnici.
[4]
Official residences[edit]
The official office of the president is the Grandmaster's Palace in Valletta. Other
presidential residences include:
San Anton Palace at Attard - official residence.
Verdala Palace at Buskett - summer residence.
President's flag[edit]
The President of Malta used the national flag as their presidential standard prior
to 12 December 1998, when a proclamation established the Presidential Flag of
Malta. The flag is flown on the President's official residences and offices and on
all occasions at which they are present.[5]
Termination of appointment[edit]
The office of President shall become vacant:
If the President resigns his office;
On the expiration of five years from the date of the appointment to that office;
If the holder of the office is removed from office by Resolution of the House of
Representatives of Malta on the ground of inability to perform the functions of
their office (whether arising from infirmity of body or mind or any other cause) or
misbehaviour.
See also[edit]
List of Presidents of Malta
Prime Minister of Malta
List of heads of state of Malta
References[edit]
Jump up ^ CHAPTER 186 PRESIDENT OF MALTA AND OTHER OFFICERS (SALARIES) ACT
Jump up ^ Article 50 and the Second Schedule of the Constitution of Malta
Jump up ^ Articles 51, 96 and 78 of the Constitution of Malta
Jump up ^ Il-Manwal tal-President tar-Repubblika
Jump up ^ "Flags, Symbols, and their uses". About Malta. Government of Malta.
Retrieved 10 April 2014.
External links[edit]
Official Website
Maltese Honours System
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Heads of state and government of Europe
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