Head of State
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada was designated as the first in the order of succession of the next head of state with limited authority (1992-1996 and 2004-2010) while new presidential elections are conducted. Actions not allowed to be performed by the acting president include:
- disbanding the parliament;
- appointing or submitting candidates for parliamentary approval of government posts;
- granting military ranks or state orders;
- exercising the right of pardon.
No provisions for presidential succession are included in case both the president's and chairman's positions are vacant.
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