Grand Viziers of Jakania

The Grand Vizier is the head of government of Jakania. The Grand Vizier is appointed by the Pharaoh on the advice of the Grand National Assembly, for six years with no term limits. In order to remain in office, the Grand Vizier has to retain the support of the Grand National Assembly and the people of Jakania.

Ordinary Duties and Functions
The Grand Vizier possesses ultimate executive authority and military authority as commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Jakania. The Grand Vizier is also obliged to keep the Pharaoh informed on matters of domestic and foreign policy.

Functions
The main functions are:

Chief Executive
The Grand Vizier heads the Executive branch of the government, which includes the Cabinet and all executive departments. The executive power, as such, is vested on the Grand Vizier alone as representative of the pharaoh.

The Grand Vizier has the power to grant reprieves, commutations, and pardons, and remit fines and forfeitures, after conviction by final judgment.

The Grand Vizier has the power to contract or guarantee foreign loans on behalf of thePharaoh and of the Grand National Assembly. The Grand Vizier exercises general supervision over local government units.

Commander-in-chief
The Grand Vizier is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Jakania. As Commander-in-Chief, the Grand Vizier can call out such armed forces to prevent or suppress lawless violence, invasion or rebellion. In case of invasion or rebellion, when the public safety requires it, he or she may, for a period not exceeding sixty days, suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus or place Jakania or any part thereof under martial law.