Powers
While the president is the head of state, they have no real power over the government. The president should not be in any political party while serving, though many served in a party in some other posting.
His or her job is to represent the country on international basis but not govern the country, it is the Prime Minister who governs. He nevertheless earns the highest salary in the government service.
The president resides at the Château of Réduit with his partner and the general secretary.
If the president does not agree to sign a bill, amendment or act on the second time that it has been put before them, they are given no other choice but to leave the office to make way for a new president. The president is nominated and elected by the National Assembly.
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