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| President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana | |
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| Style | His Excellency |
| Status | Head of state Head of government |
| Residence | State House, Georgetown |
| Seat | Georgetown |
| Term length | Five years, renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Guyana |
| Precursor | Queen of Guyana |
| Inaugural holder | Arthur Chung |
| Formation | 17 March 1970 |
| Succession | Prime Minister of Guyana (as First Vice President) |
| Deputy | Vice Presidents of Guyana |
| Website | https://motp.gov.gy/ |
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| Constitution |
 Guyana portal |
The president 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.[1] Concurrent with their constitutional role as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the president does not appoint a separate Minister of Defence. That portfolio is held by the president who fulfils all responsibilities designated to a minister of defence under the Defence Act.[2]
- ^ "Ramotar blasts arbitrary handout of national awards". Guyana Times. 29 May 2015. Archived from the original on 13 June 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
...according to the Constitution of the Orders of Guyana, the president is the Chancellor of the Orders of Guyana and custodian of the insignia, ribbons and records of the orders.
- ^ "Pres Granger presents Brig. Godfrey Bess with Instruments of Commission – Department of Public Information". Department of Public Information – DPI, Guyana, Government, Media, News. July 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2021.