President of Ciarnesia

The President of Ciarnesia is the official head of state of the Commonwealth of Ciarnesia. The president is officially elected into a two year term which is renewable four times for a possible total of ten years served as president.

The current President of Ciarnesia is Elena Katulak since January 26, 2010.

History
Elected presidents were first introduced to Ciarnesia with the formation of the Charnezhyian SSR in 1956. However, the position of General of the Republic in the Charnezhyian SSR was considered a major opponent in the democratic process as the General was appointed forcefully as a strictly Slavic adviser to the nation.

It was not until Ciarnesia's independence and the adaptation of the Constitution of the Ciarnesian Commonwealth in 1992 that a truly democratic election was held in Ciarnesia.

Suspension
An incumbent President who severely violates the Constitution of the Ciarnesian Commonwealth can be suspended from office by the Parliament in joint session. If the suspension motion passes, there is a call for a referendum of dismissal within no more than 30 days from the suspension.

Succession
Should the office of the President become vacant due to resignation, suspension, permanent inability to perform the duties of office, or death, the Minister of the State shall step in as Ad Interim President of Ciarnesia