Prime Minister of Haiti facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of Republic of Haiti |
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National Emblem of the Republic of Haiti
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 Ariel Henry since 20 July 2021 .jpg) Serving with Michel Patrick Boisvert Acting since 25 February 2024 |
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| Executive branch of the Haitian Government | |
| Style | His/Her Excellency |
| Member of | Council of Ministers |
| Seat | Port-au-Prince, Haiti |
| Appointer | President of Haiti |
| Inaugural holder | Martial Célestin |
| Formation | 9 February 1988 |
The prime minister of Haiti (French: Premier ministre d'Haïti, Haitian Creole: Premye Minis Ayiti) is the head of government of Haiti. The office was created under the 1987 Constitution; previously, all executive power was held by the president or head of state, who appointed and chaired the Council of Ministers. The office is currently held by Ariel Henry, having been sworn in as acting prime minister on 20 July 2021.
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Appointment
The prime minister is appointed by the president and ratified by the National Assembly.
Duties and powers
The prime minister appoints the ministers and secretaries of state by consulting with the president, and goes before the National Assembly to obtain a vote of confidence for their declaration of general policy. The prime minister enforces the laws and, along with the president, is responsible for national defense. In addition, the prime minister oversees the National Commission on Government Procurement (CNMP), a decentralized body.
Records
Gérard Latortue served the longest time as prime minister for a total of 1,550 days in office. Jacques-Édouard Alexis served the second-longest time in office. He held the position for 1,526 days during his two terms, and was the longest-serving prime minister appointed to the position by an elected president.
See also
In Spanish: Primer ministro de Haití para niños
