President of Montenegro facts for kids

Quick facts for kids President of Montenegro
Standard of the president of Montenegro
Incumbent Jakov Milatović since 20 May 2023
Residence	Blue Palace, Cetinje
Term length	Five years, renewable once consecutively
Constituting instrument	Constitution of Montenegro (2007)
Inaugural holder	Filip Vujanović
Formation	15 November 1943; 81 years ago (1943-11-15) 3 June 2006; 19 years ago (2006-06-03) (current from)
Salary	33,440 USD annually

The President of Montenegro is the main leader of the country of Montenegro. This person is the head of state, which means they represent Montenegro both inside the country and to other countries around the world. The current president is Jakov Milatović, who started his job on May 20, 2023. The president lives in an official home called the Blue Palace, located in Cetinje.

The president is elected by the people of Montenegro. They can serve for five years at a time. A person can only be elected president twice in a row. To become president, a person must be a citizen of Montenegro. They also need to have lived in Montenegro for at least ten of the past fifteen years.

How the President is Chosen

The President of Montenegro is elected for a period of five years. A person can only be elected president for two terms in a row. This means they can serve for a maximum of ten years if they are re-elected. The president officially starts their job after taking an oath in front of the members of the Parliament.

If there is a war or a state of emergency, the president's term can be extended. This extension can last for up to 90 days after the special situation ends. The President of Montenegro cannot hold any other public job while serving as president.

What the President Does

The Blue Palace in Cetinje, the official home of the President of Montenegro.

The "Jadranka" presidential yacht, used by the President.

The President of Montenegro has many important duties. These duties help the country run smoothly and represent Montenegro to the world. Here are some of the main things the president does:

• Represents Montenegro: The president acts as the face of Montenegro, both within the country and when dealing with other nations.
• Leads the Army: The president is in charge of the country's military, following decisions made by the Defense and Security Council.
• Approves Laws: After laws are passed by the Parliament, the president officially announces them.
• Calls for Elections: The president sets the dates for new elections for the Parliament.
• Suggests Important People: The president suggests candidates for important roles to the Parliament. These include the person who will be the prime minister, judges for the Constitutional Court, and the person who protects human rights.
• Appoints Diplomats: The president chooses and removes ambassadors and other leaders of Montenegro's diplomatic offices in other countries. This is done with advice from the government and Parliament.
• Welcomes Foreign Diplomats: The president accepts official papers from diplomats from other countries.
• Gives Awards: The president gives out medals and honors to people in Montenegro.
• Grants Amnesty: The president can forgive certain crimes, which is called granting amnesty.
• Other Duties: The president also performs other tasks that are written in the country's Constitution or other laws.

When the President Cannot Serve

If the President of Montenegro cannot do their job, or if their term ends before a new president is elected, another person steps in. In such cases, the President of the Parliament of Montenegro takes over the duties of the president temporarily.

How Laws Are Approved

The President of Montenegro plays a key role in making new laws official. After the Parliament passes a law, the president must announce it within seven days. If the law was passed very quickly, the president has only three days to announce it. The president can also send a law back to the Parliament if they want them to reconsider it. However, if the Parliament votes for the law again, the president must then announce it.

Past Presidents

Recent Elections

The most recent presidential election in Montenegro happened in 2023. In this election, Jakov Milatović was elected as the new President of Montenegro.

Presidential Symbols

The President of Montenegro has special flags, called standards, that represent their office. These flags are used on land and at sea.

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  Presidential Standard on Land

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  Presidential Standard Afloat

See also

In Spanish: Presidente de Montenegro para niños

• List of presidents of Montenegro
• Politics of Montenegro
• Prime Minister of Montenegro