Vice President of Abkhazia
| Vice President of the Republic of Abkhazia | |
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Incumbent Vitaly Gabnia since 25 September 2014 | |
| Appointer | popular vote |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Inaugural holder | Valery Arshba |
| Formation | 26 November 1994 |
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| This article is part of a series on the politics and government of Abkhazia |
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The Vice President of the Abkhaz Republic, an partially recognized state, internationally regarded as a part of Georgia, is the first in the presidential line of succession, becoming the new President of Abkhazia upon the death, resignation, or removal of the President. Additionally, the Vice President would assume the presidency in case the President becomes incapable of carrying out the presidential duties.
Eligibility
According to the article 54 of the Constitution of Abkhazia, a citizen of Abkhazia, no younger than 35 years old and no older than 65 years old, who is in possession of suffrage, may be elected Vice President. The Vice President shall not be member of the Parliament, or hold any other offices in state or public bodies as well as in businesses.
Election
The Vice President is elected simultaneously with the President. A candidate for Vice President is nominated by a candidate for President.
Duties
The Vice-President executes individual assignments on a commission of the President and acts for the President in his absence or in case when it is impossible for the President to attend to his duties.
List of people to hold the office
On 25 December 2013, Mikhail Logua announced his resignation as Vice President for health reasons.[1]
| # | Name | Entered office | Left office | President |
| 1 | Valery Arshba | 5 January 1995 | 12 February 2005 | Vladislav Ardzinba |
| 2 | Raul Jumka-ipa Khajimba | 14 February 2005 | 28 May 2009 | Sergei Bagapsh |
| Vacant | 28 May 2009 | 12 February 2010 | ||
| 3 | Alexander Ankvab | 12 February 2010 [2] | 29 May 2011 | |
| Vacant | 29 May 2011 | 26 September 2011 | Alexander Ankvab | |
| 4 | Mikhail Logua | 26 September 2011 | 25 December 2013 | |
| Vacant | 25 December 2013 | 1 June 2014 | ||
| 1 June 2014 | 25 September 2014 | Valeri Bganba | ||
| 5 | Vitaly Gabnia | 25 September 2014 | Present | Raul Jumka-ipa Khajimba |
See also
References
- ↑ "Вице-президент Михаил Логуа намерен оставить свой пост". Apsnypress. 25 December 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ↑ Выпуск №69-70 (in Russian). Apsnypress. 13 February 2010. Retrieved 13 February 2010.