Chancellor of Austria facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chancellor of Austria |
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Executive branch in Austrian Politics Chancellery of Austria |
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Style | Mister/Madam Chancellor (normal) His/Her Excellency (diplomatic) |
Member of | Cabinet European Council National Security Council |
Residence | Chancellery |
Seat | Ballhausplatz, Innere Stadt, Vienna |
Nominator | Political parties |
Appointer | President of Austria |
Term length | No fixed term (usually five years) |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of Austria |
Precursor | Minister-President of the Austrian Empire |
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First holder | Karl Renner |
Deputy | Vice-Chancellor of Austria |
Salary | €306,446 annually |
The Federal Chancellor is the head of government and chief executive of Austria. His or her deputy is the Vice-Chancellor. Before 1918, the office was the same as Minister-President of Austria. The Federal Chancellor is the de facto highest office in the state government.
The Chancellor is chosen by the President of Austria.
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