President of Sierra Leone
The President of the Republic of Sierra Leone is the head of state and the head of government of Sierra Leone, as well as the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces.
President of the Republic of Sierra Leone | |
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Style | His/ Her Excellency |
Residence | State House |
Term length | Five years (renewable only once) |
Inaugural holder | Christopher Okoro Cole (acting) |
Formation | Constitution of Sierra Leone 19 April 1971 |
Deputy | Vice President of Sierra Leone |
Salary | US$1000 (per month) |
Website | http://www.statehouse.gov.sl/ |
As the head of the executive branch of the Sierra Leone government, the president implements laws passed by parliament.
The president heads a Cabinet of ministers, which must be approved by the Parliament. The president is the most powerful, and the most influential person in the Government of Sierra Leone.