First Secretary of State of Rutania

The Prime Minister of Rutania is the head of government of Rutania. The Prime Minister co-leads the executive branch along with the President of the federal government and presides over the Cabinet. The Prime Minister is responsible for assisting the President in conducting and carrying out government policies.

On December 1, 3519, Imelda Gould became the current prime minister.

=Powers and Duties= The prime minister has various powers and duties attached to the job and these are outlined in Article VI of the Constitution. The Prime Minister is charged with being the Head of Government of the country which means he/she is responsible for presiding over the cabinet and ensuring government policy is carried out. When the position is shared with the Head of State, the Prime Minister takes on the role of that position.

However, when the positions are split, the Prime Minister possesses limited powers and serves as a check to the President.

Powers of the Prime Minister
 * Preside over the cabinet
 * Ensure government policy is carried out
 * Pardon people convicted of felonies
 * Call emergency cabinet meetings

=Selection Process=

Eligibility
In order to become Prime Minister, a person must adhere to several requirements:


 * Must be 30 years of age
 * A legal citizen of Rutania for at least 10 years
 * Have attained no convictions or felonies

Election
Unlike other candidates for federal office, the Prime Minister is required to be a member of the Parliament. The position is selected whenever a cabinet proposal is submitted to the Parliament. A cabinet proposal must be passed by a simple majority vote.

Term and Tenure
The term of the prime minister varies and at times, can be cut short if a vote of no confidence is successfully passed by the Parliament.

=Compensation= The position is payed a yearly salary of 5,700 RUT. The salary for the position can only be raised (or lowered) by approval from the Parliament.

=List of Rutanian Prime Ministers=

=Links= Government of Rutania

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