The president of Mongolia is the executive head of state of Mongolia. The current president is Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh. The president is currently elected to a single six-year term by direct popular vote.

Election and term

Candidates are nominated by political parties with representation in the State Great Khural, but the president-elect must suspend their membership of any political party before assuming the office. The president was originally limited to two four-year terms, but this was changed to a non-renewable six-year term starting with the 2021 presidential election. Presidential elections are conducted by nationwide direct popular vote. If no candidate achieves an absolute majority of votes cast, a runoff is held between the top two candidates. The president can be removed from office if two-thirds of the Khural find them guilty of abusing their powers or violating their oath.

Powers of the president

  • Nominating a candidate for the office of Prime Minister, who is then approved or rejected by the State Great Khural (parliament). This is a ceremonial responsibility, as the Khural will most likely reject any nominee who is not its own choice – in effect, the prime minister is appointed by the Khural.
  • Vetoing the Khural's legislation (can be overridden with a two-thirds majority)
  • Approving judicial appointments
  • Appointing the chief judge of the Supreme Court of Mongolia
  • Chairing the National Security Council of Mongolia
  • Represent the State with full authority in foreign relations, and, in concurrence with the State Great Khural (Parliament), to conclude international treaties on behalf of Mongolia.
  • Appoint and recall the heads of plenipotentiary missions of Mongolia to foreign countries, in concurrence with the State Great Khural (Parliament). The residence is located next to the mansions of the Speaker of Parliament and Prime Minister. It is located in the heart of the capital between Peace Avenue and Seoul Street (next to the 1st School and the Russian Embassy). The two story-building was built in 1947 as the residence of Marshal Khorloogiin Choibalsan. It has two luxury rooms and five other rooms as well as 52–80 person capacity banqueting hall.

List of presidents

See also

  • List of heads of state of Mongolia
  • Vice President of Mongolia
  • Chairman of the State Great Khural
  • Prime Minister of Mongolia

Notes

References

Bibliography

  • Official website
  • Official website (2008)