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President of Guyana

President of the
Co-operative Republic of Guyana
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Presidential Coat of arms
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Presidential Standard
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Incumbent
David Granger

since 16 May 2015
Style His / Her Excellency
Residence State House, Georgetown
Term length Usual term of 5 years, renewable once
Inaugural holder Arthur Chung
Formation 17 March 1970
Succession Prime Minister of Guyana
Deputy Prime Minister of Guyana (as First Vice-President)
Website http://www.op.gov.gy

The President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana is the head of state and the head of government of Guyana, as well as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the Republic, according to the Constitution of Guyana. The President is also the Chancellor of the Orders of Guyana.

When Guyana was declared a republic in 1970, the president was elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term and possessed largely ceremonial powers. After a 1980 referendum, the constitution was amended to make the president an executive post, and the president became known as the executive president. The leader of the party receiving the most votes in a General and Regional Election becomes president, and holds office for the legislature's duration—in practice, five years.

Presidents are counted beginning with President Arthur Chung in 1970. Executive presidents are counted beginning with President Forbes Burnham (first executive president) in 1980.


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