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 (As First Vice-President)
Website	http://www.op.gov.gy

Guyana
This article is part of a series on the politics and government of Guyana
Constitution President (list) Donald Ramotar Prime Minister Sam Hinds National Assembly Speaker: Raphael Trotman Political parties Recent elections General: 2011 2015 Administrative divisions Regions Neighborhood Councils Foreign relations
Other countries Atlas Politics portal

The President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana is the head of state, head of government and commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Guyana. The President is also the Chancellor of the Orders of Guyana.^[1]

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 an executive post, and the president became known as the executive president. The leader of the party receiving the most votes in a General and Regional Election becomes president, and holds office for the legislature's duration—in practice, five years.

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

External links

• Office of the President

References

Guyana topics History Dutch Guiana Essequibo Demerara Berbice Berbice Slave Uprising (1763–1764) British Guiana (1831–1966) Venezuela Crisis of 1895 World War II Geography Environmental issues Fauna Flora National parks Subdivisions Administrative regions Cities Neighbourhood Councils World Heritage Sites Politics Constitution Elections Foreign relations Political parties Military National Assembly Presidents Prime Ministers Supreme Court Economy Agriculture Companies Guyana Sugar Corporation Dollar (currency) Energy Science and technology Stock exchange Telecommunications .gy (Internet domain) Transport Society Crime Demographics Education Indigenous peoples Languages Religion Culture Anthem Cinema Coat of arms Cuisine Flag Heritage Literature Media Music Public holidays Sport Outline Index Category Portal WikiProject

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