Inaugural holder Ieremia Tabai | Formation 12 July 1979 | |
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Term length Four years, renewable twice | ||
The President of Kiribati (Beretitenti in I-Kiribati) is the head of state and head of government of Kiribati.
Following a general election, by which citizens elect the members of the House of Assembly, members select from their midst "not less than 3 nor more than 4 candidates" for the presidency. No other person may stand as candidate. The citizens of Kiribati then elect the President from among the proposed candidates.
List of Presidents
The highest rank of the Kiribati Scout Association is the President's Award.
References
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