President of the Federated States of Micronesia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids President of the Federated States of Micronesia
Seal of Government of the Federated States of Micronesia
Incumbent Wesley Simina since 11 May 2023
Style	Mister President (informal) His Excellency (formal)
Seat	Palikir, Pohnpei
Nominator	FSM Congress
Term length	Four years, renewable once
Constituting instrument	FSM Constitution (1979)
Inaugural holder	Tosiwo Nakayama
Formation	11 May 1979; 46 years ago (1979-05-11)
Deputy	FSM Vice President
Salary	80,000 USD annually
Website	https://pio.gov.fm/

The President of the Federated States of Micronesia is like the top leader of the country. This person is both the head of state and the head of government. Think of them as the main boss who leads the country and its government. The President also leads the FSM Cabinet, which is a group of important advisors. They make sure the government runs smoothly. The President gets help from the Vice President. Both are chosen by the FSM Congress for four-year terms. The current President is Wesley Simina, who took office on May 11, 2023.

Becoming President: What It Takes

To become President of the Federated States of Micronesia, a person needs to meet certain requirements. These rules are written in the FSM Constitution.

Who Can Be President?

• You must be a Senator at-Large in the FSM Congress. These Senators serve for four years.
• You must be a citizen of the FSM since birth.
• You need to have lived in the FSM for at least 15 years.

What the President Does: Key Responsibilities

The President has many important jobs to do for the country. These roles are set out in the FSM Constitution.

Leading the Country

• The President makes sure that the FSM National Constitution and all national laws are followed.
• They welcome leaders from other countries and handle foreign affairs. This includes working with other nations and managing the country's defense.
• The President can grant pardons, which means forgiving someone for a crime.
• They choose ambassadors to represent the FSM in other countries.
• The President also appoints judges for the FSM Supreme Court and other courts.
• They pick the leaders for different government departments, forming the FSM Cabinet.

President's Symbol: The Seal

The President's office uses a special symbol called the Seal of the Federated States of Micronesia. It represents the government.

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  Seal of the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia

Where the President Works

The main office for the President of the Federated States of Micronesia is in the country's capital city.

The President's Office Location

The Office of the President is located in Palikir. This city is on Pohnpei island, which is part of the Federated States of Micronesia.

Past Presidents of Micronesia

Here is a list of the people who have served as President of the Federated States of Micronesia since the country was formed.

Status

     Denotes acting president

No.	Portrait	Name (Born–Died)	Election	Time in Office			Political party
				Started	Ended	Total Time
1		Tosiwo Nakayama (1931–2007)	1979 1983	11 May 1979	11 May 1987	8 years	Independent
2		John Haglelgam (1949–2024)	1987	11 May 1987	11 May 1991	4 years	Independent
3		Bailey Olter (1933–1999)	1991 1995	11 May 1991	8 November 1996	5 years, 181 days	Independent
—		Jacob Nena (1941–2022)	—	8 November 1996	8 May 1997	181 days	Independent
4				8 May 1997	11 May 1999	2 years, 3 days
5		Leo Falcam (1935–2018)	1999	11 May 1999	11 May 2003	4 years	Independent
6		Joseph Urusemal (born 1951)	2003	11 May 2003	11 May 2007	4 years	Independent
7		Manny Mori (born 1949)	2007 2011	11 May 2007	11 May 2015	8 years	Independent
8		Peter Christian (born 1947)	2015	11 May 2015	11 May 2019	4 years	Independent
9		David Panuelo (born 1963)	2019	11 May 2019	11 May 2023	4 years	Independent
10		Wesley Simina (born 1961)	2023	11 May 2023	Incumbent	2 years, 96 days	Independent

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Presidentes de los Estados Federados de Micronesia para niños

• Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia

External Links

• President of the FSM (official site)