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President of Sierra Leone
head of state and head of government of Sierra Leone / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The President of the Republic of Sierra Leone is the head of state and the head of government of Sierra Leone, as well as the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces.
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Style | His/ Her Excellency |
Residence | State House |
Term length | Five years (renewable only once) |
Inaugural holder | Christopher Okoro Cole (acting) |
Formation | Constitution of Sierra Leone 19 April 1971; 53 years ago (1971-04-19) |
Deputy | Vice President of Sierra Leone |
Salary | US$1000 (per month) |
Website | http://www.statehouse.gov.sl/ |
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As the head of the executive branch of the Sierra Leone government, the president implements laws passed by parliament.
The president heads a Cabinet of ministers, which must be approved by the Parliament. The president is the most powerful, and the most influential person in the Government of Sierra Leone.