Prime Minister of Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of Georgia |
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Administration of the Government of Georgia | |
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Reports to | Parliament |
Seat | State Chancellery |
Nominator | Parliament |
Appointer | President |
Term length | No fixed term length |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of Georgia |
Formation | 26 May 1918 |
First holder | Noe Ramishvili (Georgian Democratic Republic) |
Deputy | First Deputy Prime Minister |
Salary | 13,000 GEL/US$ 5,019 per month |
The prime minister of Georgia is the main leader of the government in Georgia. This person is in charge of running the country's daily affairs.
In Georgia, the president is mostly a symbolic leader. They act as a figurehead for the country. The real power to run the government belongs to the prime minister and their team. The prime minister organizes and guides the government's work. They also sign important laws and choose or remove government ministers. The prime minister represents Georgia in dealings with other countries. They are responsible for the government's actions to the Parliament of Georgia.
A political party that wins the most votes in the parliamentary election chooses the prime minister. This chosen person must then get a vote of confidence from the Parliament.
The current prime minister is Irakli Kobakhidze. He was chosen by the ruling Georgian Dream party on February 2, 2024. His government was officially approved on February 8, 2024.
History of the Prime Minister Role
The role of prime minister in Georgia began in May 1918. It was first called the "chairman of government." This happened when Georgia became an independent country. However, this role ended in February 1921 when the Soviet Union took control.
Georgia brought back the prime minister position in August 1991. This was after it became independent again. But the role was soon removed after a military coup in January 1992. It was officially removed from the Constitution in 1995.
The office of prime minister was brought back in February 2004. Changes made between 2012 and 2018 gave the prime minister more power. Before these changes, the president had most of the power. Now, Georgia is a parliamentary republic. This means the prime minister holds the main executive power.
Who Can Be Prime Minister?
To be the prime minister of Georgia, a person must be a citizen of Georgia. They cannot also be a citizen of another country at the same time.
How the Prime Minister is Chosen
The political party that wins the most votes in the parliamentary election chooses a person for prime minister. This person, along with their suggested ministers, must win a vote of confidence from the Parliament.
After winning the vote, the president of Georgia formally appoints them within two days. If the president does not do this, the prime minister is automatically appointed. If the Parliament does not approve the prime minister and their team, the president can dissolve Parliament. This means they end Parliament's term early. Then, new elections are called.
What the Prime Minister Does
The prime minister of Georgia leads the government. They are responsible for all government activities. They also choose and remove ministers. The prime minister must answer to the Parliament for the government's actions.
The prime minister signs the government's legal documents. They also approve some of the documents issued by the president.
During times of martial law (when the military takes control), the prime minister can use the defense forces. They do not need Parliament's approval for this. During martial law, the prime minister also joins the National Defense Council. This is a group that advises the president of Georgia. Even though the president is officially the commander-in-chief, the government and prime minister usually manage the military.
The prime minister also leads the National Security Council.
See also
In Spanish: Primer ministro de Georgia para niños