President of Fiji | |
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Peresitedi ni Viti (Fijian) फिजी के राष्ट्रपति (Fiji Hindi) | |
since 12 November 2021 | |
Style | His Excellency |
Status | Head of state |
Residence | State House |
Appointer | Parliament of Fiji |
Term length | Three years, renewable once[1] |
Precursor | Monarchy of Fiji |
Inaugural holder | Penaia Ganilau |
Formation | 5 December 1987 |
Deputy | Vice-President of Fiji (1990–2013) Chief Justice of Fiji (2013–present) |
Salary | FJ$130,000 annually[2] |
The president of Fiji is the head of state of the Republic of Fiji. The president is appointed by the Parliament for a three-year term under the terms of the 2013 Constitution.[1] Although not entirely a figurehead, the role of president in the government is largely ceremonial, but there are important reserve powers that may be exercised in the event of a crisis. In addition, the president is the commander-in-chief of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces.