President of the Republic of Nauru President Ribulik Naoero |
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Seal of Government of
the Republic of Nauru |
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Residence |
State House Anetan District |
Appointer | Parliament of Nauru |
Term length | Three years renewable, can be removed by a majority of Parliament |
Inaugural holder |
Hammer DeRoburt 31 January 1968 |
Formation | Constitution of Nauru |
Website | [1] |
The President of Nauru is elected by Parliament from among its members, and is both the head of state and the head of government of Nauru. Nauru's unicameral Parliament has 19 members, with an electoral term of 3 years. Political parties only play a minor role in Nauru politics, and there have often been periods of instability in the Presidential office. Shifting allegiances among a small number of individuals can lead to frequent changes in the makeup of the government of the day, including the presidential position itself.