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President of East Timor
the head of state in East Timor, elected by popular vote for a five-year term / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The President of East Timor, officially the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste (Portuguese: Presidente da República Democrática de Timor-Leste, Tetum: Prezidente Republika Demokratika Timor-Leste), is the head of state in East Timor.
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President of East Timor Portuguese: Presidente da República Tetum: Prezidente Republika | |
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Style | His Excellency |
Residence | Nicolau Lobato Presidential Palace |
Appointer | Direct election |
Term length | Five years Renewable |
Inaugural holder | Francisco Xavier do Amaral |
Formation | 28 November 1975 |
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The president is elected by popular vote for a five-year term. Their powers are somewhat limited, though they are able to veto legislation. Following elections, the president usually appoints as the prime minister, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition.