President of Guyana

President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Presidential Coat of arms
Incumbent Donald Ramotar since 3 December 2011
Style	His / Her Excellency
Residence	State House, Georgetown
Term length	Usual term of 5 years, renewable once.
Inaugural holder	Edward Luckhoo
Formation	23 February 1970
Succession	Prime Minister of Guyana
Deputy	Prime Minister of Guyana
Website	http://www.op.gov.gy

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The President of the Republic of Guyana is the head of state and head of government of Guyana and is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Republic.

When Guyana was declared a republic in 1970, the president was elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term and possessed largely ceremonial powers. After a 1980 referendum, the constitution was amended to make the president chief executive officer, and the president became known as the executive president. The president is elected for a five-year term on the basis of the parliamentary elections.

Presidents are counted beginning with President Arthur Chung in 1970. Executive presidents are counted beginning with President Forbes Burnham (first executive president) in 1980.

Presidents of Guyana (1970–present)

See also

• List of Governors of British Guiana
• List of heads of state of Guyana
• List of Prime Ministers of Guyana

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v t e Heads of State of Guyana (List) Monarchy Elizabeth II Republic Edward Luckhoo^* Arthur Chung Forbes Burnham Desmond Hoyte Cheddi Jagan Sam Hinds Janet Jagan Bharrat Jagdeo Donald Ramotar ^* Acting President