Vice President of Abkhazia
- Vice President of Abkhazia
The Vice President of the Abkhaz Republic, an unrecognized state, internationally regarded as a part of Georgia, is the first in the presidential line of succession, becoming the new President of Abkhazia upon the death, resignation, or removal of the President. Additionally, the Vice President would assume the presidency in case the President becomes incapable of carrying out the presidential duties.
Eligibility
According to the article 54 of the , a citizen of Abkhazia, no younger than 35 years old and no older than 65 years old, who is in possession of suffrage, may be elected Vice President. The Vice President shall not be member of the Parliament, or hold any other offices in state or public bodies as well as in businesses.
Election
The Vice President is elected simultaneously with the President. A candidate for Vice President is nominated by a candidate for President.
Duties
The Vice-President executes individual assignments on a commission of the President and acts for the President in his absence or in case when it is impossible for the President to attend to his duties.
Vice Presidents of Abkhazia
*Valery Arshba (1994 – 2004)
*Raul Khadjimba (2005 – present)
ee also
*List of Presidents of Abkhazia
*List of Prime Ministers of Abkhazia
*List of foreign ministers of Abkhazia
External links
* [http://www.abkhaziagov.org/en/ President of the Republic of Abkhazia. Official site]
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