Prime Minister of Syria facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of theSyrian Arab Republic |
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Seal of the prime minister of Syria
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| Council of Ministers of the Syrian Arab Republic Executive branch of the Syrian Government |
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| Style | Mr Prime Minister (informal) His Excellency (diplomatic) |
| Member of | Council of Ministers |
| Reports to | President |
| Residence | Government building, Damascus, Syria |
| Appointer | President |
| Term length | No term limits |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Syria |
| Inaugural holder | Ali Rikabi (kingdom) Saadallah al-Jabiri (republic) |
| Formation | 17 April 1946 |
| Deputy | Deputy Prime Minister |
| Salary | 18,285 USD annually |
The prime minister of Syria (Arabic: رئيس وزراء سوريا) is the head of Council of Ministers appointed by the President of the Syrian Arab Republic.
Nomination
The prime minister is appointed by the president of Syria, along with other ministers and members of the government that the new prime minister recommends.
The People's Assembly of Syria then approves the legislative program of the new government, before the new government formally take office.
There are no constitutional limits on a prime minister's term, and several of them served multiple non-consecutive terms. The Syrian Presidency retains the constitutional authority to appoint or remove the Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers.
Powers and removal
Powers:
- Enforcing laws
- Supervising government bodies
- Passing administrative decisions
- Advising the president
- Overseeing the Cabinet
Removal:
- Upon dismissal by the president
- Upon submission of resignation to the president
- Upon removal or resignation of the president
- Upon a vote of no-confidence by the legislature
See also
In Spanish: Primer ministro de Siria para niños
- List of prime ministers of Syria
- Deputy Prime Minister of Syria
- Politics of Syria
