| Captains Regent of San Marino | |
|---|---|
| Capitani Reggenti di San Marino | |
 | |
since 1 October 2024 | |
| Style | The Most Excellent |
| Type | Head of state |
| Seat | Palazzo Pubblico |
| Appointer | Grand and General Council Two-round system |
| Term length | 6 months, reeligible after 3-year respite |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of San Marino Declaration on the Rights of the Citizens |
| Formation | 13th century |
| Salary | €6,000 per month[1] |
Captains Regent (Italian: Capitani Reggenti) are the two heads of state of the Republic of San Marino. They are elected every six months by the Grand and General Council, the country's legislative body. Normally the Regents are chosen from parties in coalition and serve a six-month term. The investiture of the Captains Regent takes place on 1 April and 1 October every year. This tradition dates back at least to 1243.[2]
The practice of dual heads of government (diarchy) is derived directly from the customs of the Roman Republic, equivalent to the consuls of ancient Rome. The Captains Regent are not heads of government, but only heads of state without executive power.
- ^ Galullo, Roberto (8 November 2012). "A San Marino un candidato ogni 88 residenti. Il parlamentare guadagna mille euro al mese" [In San Marino one candidate for every 88 residents. The parliamentarian earns a thousand euros a month]. Il Sole 24 ORE (in Italian).
- ^ "Captains Regent — Repubblica di San Marino, portale ufficiale". Retrieved 31 January 2016.