President of Serbia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids President of the Republic of Serbia
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Incumbent Aleksandar Vučić since 31 May 2017
Office of the President of Serbia
Style	His Excellency
Seat	Novi Dvor, 1 Andrićev Venac, Belgrade
Nominator	Political parties represented in the National Assembly
Appointer	Direct popular vote
Term length	Five years renewable once
Inaugural holder	Siniša Stanković (1945) Boris Tadić (5 June 2006; current constitution)
Deputy	President of the National Assembly
Salary	199,126.45 RSD

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The President of Serbia (Serbian: Председник Србије, romanized: Predsednik Srbije) is the main leader of Serbia. This person is officially called the President of the Republic (Serbian: Председник Републике, romanized: Predsednik Republike). They are the head of state, which means they represent the country.

The current President is Aleksandar Vučić. He was chosen by the people in an election on April 2, 2017. He started his job on May 31, 2017.

Before 1974, the leader of Serbia was the speaker of the Serbian parliament. Later, Serbia became part of bigger countries like Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The President's job changed over time.

The President is chosen directly by the people for a five-year term. They can only be elected two times. The President is also the leader of the Armed Forces. They help choose the prime minister and have a say in how Serbia deals with other countries. The President's office is in a building called Novi Dvor in Belgrade.

What the President Does

The President's job is mostly to represent Serbia. Here are some of their main duties, as written in the country's Constitution:

• Represent Serbia both inside the country and when dealing with other nations.
• Announce new laws after they have been passed.
• Suggest a person to become the Prime Minister to the Parliament.
• Suggest people for other important jobs to the National Assembly.
• Choose and remove Serbia's ambassadors to other countries. This is done with the help of the Government.
• Welcome ambassadors and representatives from other countries.
• Give pardons (forgive people for crimes) and give out awards.
• Handle other tasks listed in the Constitution.

The President also leads the Army and chooses, promotes, or removes Army officers.

Taking the Oath

When a new President starts their job, they must take an oath. This is a special promise they make in front of the National Assembly. The oath says:

I, <name>, do solemnly swear that I will devote all my efforts to preserve the sovereignty and integrity of the territory of the Republic of Serbia, including Kosovo and Metohija as its constituent part, as well as to provide exercise of human and minority rights and freedoms, respect and protection of the Constitution and laws, preservation of peace and welfare of all citizens of the Republic of Serbia and perform all my duties conscientiously and responsibly.

This promise means the President will work hard to protect Serbia, its people, and its laws.

How Long the President Serves

The President serves for five years. Their term starts on the day they take the oath.

A person can only be elected President two times. If a war or emergency happens, the President's term can be extended for up to three months after the war or emergency ends.

A President's term can end in a few ways:

• When their five years are over.
• If they decide to resign (quit their job).
• If they are removed from their job.

If the President resigns, they give their resignation to the President of the National Assembly.

President's Team

The President has a team of people who help them. These helpers are called advisers. They do research, give advice, and help the President work with the Government and the Parliament.

Other important people who help the President include:

• The Chief of Staff, who manages the President's office.
• The Secretary-General, who leads the President's special office (secretariat).

Past Presidents

Latest Elections

See also

• List of presidents of Serbia
• Politics of Serbia
• Prime Minister of Serbia