President of the Republic of Iraq رئيس جمهورية العراق (Arabic) سەرۆک کۆماری عێراق (Kurdish) | |
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Style | His Excellency |
Residence | Radwaniyah Palace Baghdad, Iraq |
Appointer | Parliamentary vote |
Term length | Four years, renewable once |
Inaugural holder | Muhammad Najib ar-Ruba'i |
Formation | July 14, 1958 |
Deputy | Vice President of Iraq |
The President of Iraq is the head of state of Iraq.[1]
The President is elected by the Council of Representatives by a two-thirds majority[2] and is limited to two four-year terms.[3] The President is responsible for fixing treaties and laws passed by the Council of Representatives.[4]