President of the Federated States of Micronesia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids President of theFederated States of Micronesia |
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Seal of Government of
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| Style | Mister President (informal) His Excellency (formal) |
| Seat | Palikir, Pohnpei |
| Nominator | FSM Congress |
| Term length | Four years, maximum 2 terms |
| Constituting instrument | FSM Constitution |
| Inaugural holder | Tosiwo Nakayama |
| Formation | 11 May 1979 |
| Deputy | FSM Vice President |
| Salary | 80,000 USD annually |
| Website | https://pio.gov.fm/ |
The president of the Federated States of Micronesia is the head of state and government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The FSM president, by virtue of his or her office, is the head of the FSM Cabinet and is in charge of the administration and operations of the National Government. The president is assisted by the vice-president, both of whom are elected by the FSM Congress from among the at-large members to serve for four-year terms. The current and tenth president of the FSM is Wesley Simina, who replaced David Panuelo on 11 May 2023.
Qualifications
According to Article 10 of the FSM Constitution, people who fulfil the following requirements are eligible to serve as president.
- Must be a Senator at-Large in the FSM Congress serving for four-year terms.
- Must be a citizen of the FSM by birth.
- Must be a resident of the FSM for at least 15 years.
Roles
Constitutional roles
- To execute and implement the provisions of the FSM National Constitution and national laws.
- To receive foreign ambassadors and to conduct foreign affairs and national defense.
- To grant pardons and reprieves.
- To appoint ambassadors.
- To appoint justices for the FSM Supreme Court and other courts prescribed by statute.
- To appoint heads of the executive departments (FSM Cabinet).
Insignia
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Seal of the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia
Office
The Office of the President of the Federated States of Micronesia is located in the national capital of Palikir in Pohnpei State.
List of presidents
The history of the office holders is as follows:
- Status
Denotes Acting President
| No. | Portrait | Name (Birth–Death) |
Election | Term of office | Political party | ||
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| Took office | Left office | Time in office | |||||
| 1 |  |
Tosiwo Nakayama (1931–2007) |
1979 1983 |
11 May 1979 | 11 May 1987 | 8 years | Independent |
| 2 |  |
John Haglelgam (born 1949) |
1987 | 11 May 1987 | 11 May 1991 | 4 years | Independent |
| 3 |  |
Bailey Olter (1932–1999) |
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 | 1 year, 3 days |
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| 5 |  |
Leo Falcam (1935–2018) |
1999 | 11 May 1999 | 11 May 2003 | 4 years | Independent |
| 6 |  |
Joseph Urusemal (born 1952) |
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 1964) |
2019 | 11 May 2019 | 11 May 2023 | 4 years | Independent |
| 10 |  |
Wesley Simina (born 1961) |
2023 | 11 May 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 196 days | Independent |
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Presidentes de los Estados Federados de Micronesia para niños
- Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia
- High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
