The President of Kiribati (Beretitenti in I-Kiribati) is the head of state

Head of State

A head of state is the individual that serves as the chief public representative of a monarchy, republic, federation, commonwealth or other kind of state. His or her role generally includes legitimizing the state and exercising the political powers, functions, and duties granted to the head of...

 and head of government

Head of government

Head of government is the chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet. In a parliamentary system, the head of government is often styled prime minister, chief minister, premier, etc...

 of Kiribati

Kiribati

Kiribati , officially the Republic of Kiribati, is an island nation located in the central tropical Pacific Ocean. The permanent population exceeds just over 100,000 , and is composed of 32 atolls and one raised coral island, dispersed over 3.5 million square kilometres, straddling the...

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Following a general election, by which citizens elect the members of the House of Assembly

House of Assembly of Kiribati

The House of Assembly of Kiribati has 46 members, 44 elected for a four year term in single-seat and multi-seat constituencies, 1 delegate from Banaba Island and 1 ex-officio member .Created with the Constitution of 12 July 1979, its new seat is at Ambo since October 2000, on South Tarawa...

, members select from their midst "not less than 3 nor more than 4 candidates" for the presidency. No other person may stand as candidate. The citizens of Kiribati then elect the President from among the proposed candidates.

List of Presidents of Kiribati

#	Incumbent	Tenure		Political Affiliation	Vice President Vice President of Kiribati The Vice President of Kiribati is the vice head of State of the Republic of Kiribati. His or her constitutional functions are to exercise the duties of the President of Kiribati, temporarily or permanently, should the latter be unable to do so, and to "be responsible for such business of the...
		Took Office	Left Office
1	Ieremia Tabai Ieremia Tabai Sir Ieremia Tienang Tabai GCMG AO was the first President of Kiribati. He had been described as being the most able leader of the Pacific island states.... , President	12 July 1979	10 December 1982	National Progressive Party National Progressive Party (Kiribati) The National Progressive Party is a political party in Kiribati without parliamentary representation. Its leader Harry Tong joined the Maneaban Te Mauri before the 2003 elections....	Teatao Teannaki Teatao Teannaki Teatao Teannaki is an I-Kiribati political figure.He was first elected to represent Abiang in the House of Assembly of Kiribati. Later, beginning in 1979, he served as Vice president of Kiribati under Ieremia Tabai...
	Rota Onorio, Chairman of the Council of State (Acting)	10 December 1982	18 February 1983	Non-partisan
	Ieremia Tabai Ieremia Tabai Sir Ieremia Tienang Tabai GCMG AO was the first President of Kiribati. He had been described as being the most able leader of the Pacific island states.... , President	18 February 1983	4 July 1991	National Progressive Party National Progressive Party (Kiribati) The National Progressive Party is a political party in Kiribati without parliamentary representation. Its leader Harry Tong joined the Maneaban Te Mauri before the 2003 elections....	Teatao Teannaki
2	Teatao Teannaki Teatao Teannaki Teatao Teannaki is an I-Kiribati political figure.He was first elected to represent Abiang in the House of Assembly of Kiribati. Later, beginning in 1979, he served as Vice president of Kiribati under Ieremia Tabai... , President	4 July 1991	24 May 1994	National Progressive Party National Progressive Party (Kiribati) The National Progressive Party is a political party in Kiribati without parliamentary representation. Its leader Harry Tong joined the Maneaban Te Mauri before the 2003 elections....	Taomati Iuta Taomati Iuta Taomati Iuta, born 2 May 1939 on Beru Island, is an I-Kiribati politician. He is the current Speaker of the House of Assembly of Kiribati for the Ninth Parliament...
	Tekiree Tamuera, Chairman of the Council of State	24 May 1994	28 May 1994	Non-partisan
	Ata Teaotai, Chairman of the Council of State	28 May 1994	1 October 1994	Non-partisan
3	Teburoro Tito Teburoro Tito Teburoro Tito was the President and foreign minister of Kiribati from October 1, 1994 to March 28, 2003. He was elected for the first time in 1994. He was reelected in 1998 with 52% of the vote. His main opponent was Harry Tong, who later ran against his brother, current President Anote Tong... , President	1 October 1994	28 March 2003	Christian Democratic Party Christian Democratic Party Christian democratic parties are those political parties that seek to apply Christian principles to public policy. The underlying Christian democracy movement emerged in 19th-century Europe, largely under the influence of Catholic social teaching, and it continues to be influential in Europe and...  (Maneabau Te Mauri)/Protect the Maneaba Protect the Maneaba Protect the Maneaba is a political party in Kiribati created by the merger of the National Progressive Party and the Christian Democratic Party....  (Maneaban Te Mauri)	Tewareka Tentoa (1994-2000) Beniamina Tinga (2000-2002)
4	Tion Otang Tion Otang Tion Otang is a politician of Kiribati. On March 28, 2003, Teburoro Tito, President of Kiribati was removed from power by a motion of no confidence in the House of Assembly of Kiribati. Otang became acting President as chairman of the Public Service Commission. He remained in power until July,... , Chairman of the Council of State	28 March 2003	10 July 2003	Non-partisan
5	Anote Tong Anote Tong Anote Tong is an I-Kiribati politician with Chinese heritage. He is the current President of Kiribati. He won the election in July 2003 with a slim plurality of votes cast against his brother, Dr. Harry Tong and the private lawyer Banuera Berina... , President	10 July 2003	Present	Pillars of Truth Pillars of Truth Pillars of Truth is a political party in Kiribati.The party was created through a split in the National Progressive Party, which was the first party to rule after Independence in 1979....  (Boutokaan Te Koaua)	Teima Onorio Teima Onorio Teima Onorio is the current Vice President of the Republic of Kiribati. She served a first term of Vice President from 2003 to 2007, before being reappointed.She is also Minister for Education, Youth and Sports Development...

The highest rank of the Kiribati Scout Association

Kiribati Scout Association

The Kiribati Scout Association is the national Scouting organization of Kiribati. It was founded in 1993, and the island nation joined the World Organization of the Scout Movement in the same year. With its close link with Scouts Australia since 1986, Kiribati Scouts have been represented in...

 is the President's Award

President's Award

The President's Award may refer to:*Gaisce, The President's Award, Republic of Ireland*NAACP Image Award - President's Award, United States*Rashtrapati Award - Award given by the President of India*the highest rank of the Kiribati Scout Association...

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