NationMaster - Encyclopedia: President of Malta

The office of the President of Malta (Maltese: President ta' Malta), came into being on 13 December 1974, when Malta became a Commonwealth republic. Queen Elizabeth II ceased to be head of state (Queen of Malta), and the last Governor-General, Sir Anthony Mamo, became the first President of Malta. Introduction Dr Edward Fenech-Adami, also known as Eddie, (born February 7, 1934) was the Prime Minister of Malta from 1987 until 1996 and from 1998 until 2004. ... The Prime Minister of Malta is the most powerful figure within the government of Malta, although the President of Malta has a higher rank. ... Lawrence Gonzi (born July 1, 1953) is the Prime Minister and finance minister of Malta. ... Tonio Borg is the Deputy Prime Minister of Malta. ... The Parliament of Malta, the House of Representatives (Il-Kamra tar-Raprezentanti), has 65 members, elected for a five year term in 13 5-seat constituencies with a possibility of rewarding bonus members for the popular largest party which doesnt succeed in getting absolute majority in parliament. ... Political parties in Malta lists political parties in Malta. ... The Nationalist Party (PN, Maltese: Partit Nazzjonalista) is one of two major contemporary political parties in Malta, along with the Malta Labour Party. ... The Malta Labour Party (MLP, Maltese: ) is one of two major contemporary political parties in Malta, along with the Nationalist Party. ... The Democratic Alternative (Alternattiva Demokratika) is an ecologist political party in Malta. ... National Action (Maltese: , AN) is a Maltese political party founded in June 2007. ... Imperium Europa (European Empire in Latin) is a movement in Malta. ... Politics of Malta Categories: Election related stubs | Elections in Malta ... General elections were held in Malta on 12 April 2003. ... Elections to the European Parliament were held in Malta on June 13, 2004. ... Since 1993, Malta has been subdivided into 68 local councils or localities. ... The European Union or EU is a supranational and international organization of 27 member states. ... For the first several years of independence, Malta followed a policy of close co-operation with the United Kingdom and other NATO countries. ... Information on politics by country is available for every country, including both de jure and de facto independent states, inhabited dependent territories, as well as areas of special sovereignty. ... is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... The Commonwealth republics, shown in pink A Commonwealth republic is any one of the 31 sovereign states of the Commonwealth of Nations that have a republican form of government. ... Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor; born 21 April 1926) is Queen of sixteen sovereign states, holding each crown and title equally. ... For the comedy film of the same name, see Head of State (film). ... The Flag of the Queen of Malta This title was given to Elizabeth II who was Queen of Malta between 1964 and 1974. ... Governor-General (or Governor General) is a term used both historically and currently to designate the appointed representative of a head of state or their government for a particular territory, historically in a colonial context, but no longer necessarily in that form. ... Sir Anthony Mamo (born 1909) was the first President of Malta when the country became a republic on December 13th, 1974, and held the office until 1976. ...

The President of Malta is the constitutional head of state, with executive power remaining with the Prime Minister. The President is elected by the unicameral House of Representatives (Maltese: Kamra tar-Rappreżentanti) for a five year term. The first woman to hold the post of President was the late Agatha Barbara. ghghghjhjgj The Prime Minister of Malta is the most powerful figure within the government of Malta, although the President of Malta has a higher rank. ... Unicameralism is the practice of having only one legislative or parliamentary chamber. ... The Parliament of Malta, the House of Representatives (Il-Kamra tar-Raprezentanti), has 65 members, elected for a five year term in 13 5-seat constituencies with a possibility of rewarding bonus members for the popular largest party which doesnt succeed in getting absolute majority in parliament. ... Agatha Barbara (March 11, 1923 â€“ February 4, 2002) was the first woman president of Malta. ...

The President of Malta is also ex-officio Chairman of the Commission for the Administration of Justice of Malta.

Edward Fenech Adami is the current President of Malta. Edward Fenech Adami (Dwardu Fenech Adami, born February 7, 1934, Birkirkara) was the Prime Minister of Malta from 1987 until 1996 and from 1998 until 2004. ...

Detailed Constitutional Powers

The constitutional attributions of the president are defined in Chapter V of the Constitution of Malta.

*48. (1) There shall be a President of Malta who shall be appointed by Resolution of the House of Representatives.

(2) A person shall not be qualified to be appointed to the office of President if - (a) he is not a citizen of Malta; or (b) he holds or has held the office of Chief Justice or other Judge of the Superior Courts; or (c) he is not eligible for appointment to or to act in any public office in accordance with articles 109, 118 and 120 of this Constitution.

(3) The office of President shall become vacant - (a) on the expiration of five years from the date of the appointment to that office; or (b) if the holder of the office is removed from office by Resolution of the House of Representatives on the ground of inability to perform the functions of his office (whether arising from infirmity of body or mind or any other cause) or misbehaviour.

49. Whenever the office of President is temporarily vacant, and until a new President is appointed, and whenever the holder of the office is absent from Malta or on vacation or is for any reason unable to perform the functions conferred upon him by this Constitution, those functions shall be performed by such person as the Prime Minister, after consultation with the Leader of the Opposition, may appoint or, if there is no person in Malta so appointed and able to perform those functions, by the Chief Justice.

*50. A person appointed to or assuming the functions of the office of President shall, before entering upon that office, take and subscribe the oath of office set out in the Second Schedule to this Constitution. Any person appointed to the office of President under sub-article (1) of article 48 of this Constitution shall take the oath of office before the House.^[1]

Official Residences

The official office of the president is the Grandmaster's Palace in Valletta. Other presidential residences include: The Grandmasters Palace is a palace in Valletta, Malta, currently housing the House of Representatives of Malta. ...

San Anton Palace, Malta, is a palace built at the time of the Knights as one of the residences for the Grand Master. ... Buskett Gardens with Verdala Palace Buskett, in Rabat, Malta is the only woodland area in Malta and is overlooked by Verdala Palace. ...

President's Flag

Until 1988, there was no flag for the President of Malta, who instead used the national flag, but in that year a new flag was introduced, with the coat of arms on a blue field, and a traditional Maltese Cross in gold in each corner. Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... The Maltese Cross (âœ ) has been the symbol of the Christian warrior since the First Crusade. ...

List of Presidents

Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... Sir Anthony Mamo (born 1909) was the first President of Malta when the country became a republic on December 13th, 1974, and held the office until 1976. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Anton Buttigieg (1912 - 1983) was a Maltese political figure and poet. ... AUGUST 25 1981 US Marine Sean Vance is Born on the 25th of August {ear nav|1981}} Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... An Acting president is a person who temporarily fills the role of an organizations president, either when the real president is unavailable (for example ill or on vacation) or when the post is vacant (for example because of death, injury, resignation, or dismissal). ... Albert Victor Hyzler (20 November 1916, Valletta - 26 October 1993) served as Acting President of Malta from 27 December 1981 to 15 February 1982. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Agatha Barbara (March 11, 1923 â€“ February 4, 2002) was the first woman president of Malta. ... Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ... An Acting president is a person who temporarily fills the role of an organizations president, either when the real president is unavailable (for example ill or on vacation) or when the post is vacant (for example because of death, injury, resignation, or dismissal). ... Paul Xuereb (or Xureb) (1923-1994), Maltese political figure; acting president of Malta 1987-1989. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... Vincent Censu Tabone (born 1913) is a Maltese political figure. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... Guido de Marco (born July 22, 1931) was President of Malta from 1999 to 2004. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Introduction Dr Edward Fenech-Adami, also known as Eddie, (born February 7, 1934) was the Prime Minister of Malta from 1987 until 1996 and from 1998 until 2004. ...

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Official Residences

President's Flag

List of Presidents

External links

Detailed Constitutional Powers