President of Mauritius

President of the Republic of Mauritius
Président de la République de Maurice
Presidential coat of arms
Presidential standard of Mauritius
since 2 December 2019
StyleHis Excellency
ResidenceState House (Official)
NominatorElected by members of the National Assembly on a motion made by the Prime Minister
Term length5 years, renewable once
Inaugural holderSir Veerasamy Ringadoo
Formation12 March 1992; 32 years ago (1992-03-12)
DeputyVice President of Mauritius
SalaryRs 3.74 Million[1]
WebsiteOfficial website
Politics of Mauritius
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The President of the Republic of Mauritius (French: Président de la République de Maurice) is the head of state of the Republic of Mauritius.[2] Mauritius is a parliamentary republic, and the president functions as a ceremonial figurehead, elected by the National Assembly as set out by the Constitution of Mauritius. The current office-holder is Prithvirajsing Roopun. He took the office on 2 December 2019.[3] The president's official residence is the State House.[4]

  1. ^ "Salaires revus pour ministres, députés et président" (in French). L'Express (Mauritius). Retrieved 14 June 2013.
  2. ^ "The President of the Republic". Presidency website. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
  3. ^ "Mauritius: National Assembly Elects chatwa Roopun As President of the Republic of Mauritius". AllAfrica. 2 December 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  4. ^ "Profile of the President". Presidency website. Archived from the original on 8 May 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2015.