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| Incumbent: Edward Fenech Adami |
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| Inaugural | Anthony Mamo |
| Formation | December 13, 1974 |
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The office of the President of Malta (Maltese: President ta' Malta), came into being on 13 December 1974, when Malta became a Commonwealth republic. Political parties in Malta lists political parties in Malta. Since World War II Maltese political culture has developed into a Two-party system History In its early years the party was divided between abstentionists and anti-abstentionists History Foundation (1920-1949 The inequalities that existed at the time led to the riots of 7 June 1919 ( Sette Giugno) - the importers Chairpersons Wenzu Mintoff 1989-1998 Harry Vassallo 1998-2008 Arnold Cassola 2008- Nova Europa The stated goal of the party is to unite all European natives under one flag hence the name "Imperium Europa" (Empire Europe leading to "a Malta elects on a national level the executive -(in essence the political party the leader of which becomes Prime Minister responsible for appointing the Ministers from among elected Members |-!style="background-color#E9E9E9" align=left valign=top|Party!style="background-color#E9E9E9" align=right|Votes!style="background-color#E9E9E9" align=right|%!style="background-color#E9E9E9" |-!style="background-color#E9E9E9" align=left valign=top|Party!style="background-color#E9E9E9" align=right|Votes!style="background-color#E9E9E9" align=right|%!style="background-color#E9E9E9" |-!style="background-color#E9E9E9" align=left valign=top|Party!style="background-color#E9E9E9" align=right|Votes!style="background-color#E9E9E9" align=right|%!style="background-color#E9E9E9" |-!style="background-color#E9E9E9" align=left valign=top|Party!style="background-color#E9E9E9" align=right|Votes!style="background-color#E9E9E9" align=right|%!style="background-color#E9E9E9" |-!style="background-color#E9E9E9" align=left valign=top|Party!style="background-color#E9E9E9" align=right|Votes!style="background-color#E9E9E9" align=right|%!style="background-color#E9E9E9" Malta has been inhabited since around 5200 BC from the Italian island of Sicily. |-!style="background-color#E9E9E9" align=left valign=top|Party!style="background-color#E9E9E9" align=right|Votes!style="background-color#E9E9E9" align=right|%!style="background-color#E9E9E9" Summary of the March 28 1966 House of Representatives of Malta election results |-!style="background-color#E9E9E9" align=left valign=top|Parties!style="background-color#E9E9E9" Results Summary of the June 14 1971 House of Representatives of Malta election results |-!style="background-color#E9E9E9" Results Summary of the September 18 1976 House of Representatives of Malta election results |-!style="background-color#E9E9E9" Although the Nationalist Party ( Partit Nazzjonalista) gained 51 The election using Single transferable vote gave a majority of the 65 district seats to the MLP despite a majority of votes going to the PN so the PN were given four bonus seats Results Summary of the February 22 1992 House of Representatives of Malta election results |-!style="background-color#E9E9E9" The election using Single transferable vote gave a majority of the 65 district seats to the PN despite a majority of votes going to the MLP so the MLP were given four bonus seats Results Summary of the September 5 1998 House of Representatives of Malta election results |-!style="background-color#E9E9E9" The 2003 Maltese European Union membership referendum took place on 8 March 2003 to decide whether Malta should join the European Union (EU General elections were held in Malta on 12 April 2003. They were won by the Nationalist Party (Malta on a pro-EU platform The European Parliament election of 2004 in Malta was the election of MEP representing Malta constituency for the 2004-2009 term of the European Parliament The latest Maltese general election for the renewal of the Parliament of Malta was held on March 8 2008 Since 1993, Malta has been subdivided into 68 local councils or localities (meaning municipalities Malta Electoral Districts The Republic of Malta, is divided in 13 electoral districts The European Union is a unique entity possessing elements of Intergovernmentalism, Supranationalism and a Multi-party Parliamentary democracy For several years after independence in 1964 Malta followed a policy of close co-operation with the United Kingdom and other NATO countries Information on politics by country is available for every Country, including both De jure and De facto independent Maltese (Maltese Malti is the National language of Malta, and a co-official language of the country alongside English, Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Malta, officially the Republic of Malta (Repubblika ta' Malta is a European Microstate, comprising an Archipelago of three islands A Commonwealth republic is any one of the 31 sovereign states of the Commonwealth of Nations with a Republican form of government Queen Elizabeth II ceased to be head of state (Queen of Malta), and the last Governor-General, Sir Anthony Mamo, became the first President of Malta. For the ship see RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Context States headed by Elizabeth II Head of state is the generic term for the individual or collective office that serves as the chief public representative of a Monarchic or Republican Nation-state This title of Queen of Malta (Maltese Reġina ta' Malta) was held by Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom between September 21, 1964 and The term governor general or governor-general refers to a vice-regal representative of a Monarch in an independent realm or a major colonial circonscription Sir Anthony Joseph Mamo, OBE, QC, ( 9 January 1909 &ndash 1 May 2008) was the first President of Malta
The President of Malta is the constitutional head of state, with executive powers remaining with the Prime Minister. Head of state is the generic term for the individual or collective office that serves as the chief public representative of a Monarchic or Republican Nation-state The Prime Minister of Malta is the Head of Government of Malta. The President is elected by the unicameral House of Representatives (Maltese: Kamra tar-Rappreżentanti) for a five year term. Unicameralism is the practice of having only one legislative or Parliamentary chamber The Parliament of Malta, the House of Representatives ( Il-Kamra tar-Rappreżentanti) currently has 69 members elected for a five year term Maltese (Maltese Malti is the National language of Malta, and a co-official language of the country alongside English, The first woman to hold the post of President was the late Agatha Barbara. Agatha Barbara (March 11 1923 &ndash February 4 2002 was the first and to date only female President of the Republic of Malta.
The President of Malta is also ex-officio Chairman of the Commission for the Administration of Justice of Malta.
Edward Fenech Adami is the current President of Malta. This Commission for the Administration of Justice of Malta is set up under the relevant provisions of the Constitution, and is chaired by the President of Malta. Edward Fenech Adami (born February 7, 1934, Birkirkara) was the Prime Minister of Malta from 1987 until 1996 and from 1998 until 2004
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Detailed Constitutional Powers
The constitutional attributions of the president are defined in Chapter V of the Constitution of Malta.
*48. (1) There shall be a President of Malta who shall be appointed by Resolution of the House of Representatives.
(2) A person shall not be qualified to be appointed to the office of President if - (a) he is not a citizen of Malta; or (b) he holds or has held the office of Chief Justice or other Judge of the Superior Courts; or (c) he is not eligible for appointment to or to act in any public office in accordance with articles 109, 118 and 120 of this Constitution.
(3) The office of President shall become vacant - (a) on the expiration of five years from the date of the appointment to that office; or (b) if the holder of the office is removed from office by Resolution of the House of Representatives on the ground of inability to perform the functions of his office (whether arising from infirmity of body or mind or any other cause) or misbehaviour.
49. Whenever the office of President is temporarily vacant, and until a new President is appointed, and whenever the holder of the office is absent from Malta or on vacation or is for any reason unable to perform the functions conferred upon him by this Constitution, those functions shall be performed by such person as the Prime Minister, after consultation with the Leader of the Opposition, may appoint or, if there is no person in Malta so appointed and able to perform those functions, by the Chief Justice.
*50. A person appointed to or assuming the functions of the office of President shall, before entering upon that office, take and subscribe the oath of office set out in the Second Schedule to this Constitution. Any person appointed to the office of President under sub-article (1) of article 48 of this Constitution shall take the oath of office before the House. [1]
Official Residences
The official office of the president is the Grandmaster's Palace in Valletta. The Grandmaster's Palace is a palace in Valletta, Malta, currently housing the House of Representatives of Malta and the office of the President of Other presidential residences include:
- San Anton Palace - It is the official residence. San Anton Palace is a palace located in Attard, Malta. It is the official residence of the President of Malta, and is surrounded by both private and public
- Verdala Palace - It is used as a summer residence.
Summary
Among the powers of the president:
- The president promulgates laws.
- The president may dissolve the House of Representatives of Malta acting on the request of the Prime Minister of Malta. The Parliament of Malta, the House of Representatives ( Il-Kamra tar-Rappreżentanti) currently has 69 members elected for a five year term The Prime Minister of Malta is the Head of Government of Malta.
- The president names the Prime Minister with the President making his or her decision based on the situation within the Maltese parliament.
- The president names most officials (with the assent of the Prime Minister of Malta). The Prime Minister of Malta is the Head of Government of Malta.
- The president receives foreign ambassadors.
- The president may grant a pardon (but not an amnesty) to convicted criminals; the president can also lessen or suppress criminal sentences.
President's Flag
Until 1988, there was no flag for the President of Malta, who instead used the national flag, but in that year a new flag was introduced, with the coat of arms on a blue field, and a traditional Maltese Cross in gold in each corner. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) The Maltese cross or Amalfi cross is identified as the symbol of an order of Christian warriors known as the Knights Hospitaller or Knights of Malta
List of Presidents
- 1974-1976: Anthony Mamo (1909-2008)
- 1976-1981: Anton Buttigieg (1912-1983)
- 1981-1982: Acting President Albert Hyzler (1916-1993)
- 1982-1987: Agatha Barbara (1923-2002)
- 1987-1989: Acting President Paul Xuereb (1923-1994)
- 1989-1994: Vincent Tabone (born 1913)
- 1994-1999: Ugo Mifsud Bonnici (born 1932)
- 1999-2004: Guido de Marco (born 1931)
- 2004-present: Edward Fenech Adami (born 1934)
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Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Sir Anthony Joseph Mamo, OBE, QC, ( 9 January 1909 &ndash 1 May 2008) was the first President of Malta Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Anton Buttigieg (Anton Buttiġieġ antɔn butigig ( 19 February 1912 - 5 May 1983) was a Maltese Political figure and Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 An Acting President is a person who temporarily fills the role of an organization's or country's President, either when the real president is unavailable (for example ill or Albert Victor Hyzler ( 20 November 1916, Valletta - 26 October 1993) son of Professor Giuseppe Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Agatha Barbara (March 11 1923 &ndash February 4 2002 was the first and to date only female President of the Republic of Malta. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) An Acting President is a person who temporarily fills the role of an organization's or country's President, either when the real president is unavailable (for example ill or Paul Xuereb ( 21 July 1923 - 6 September 1994) Maltese Political figure and Writer. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Vincent "Ċensu" Tabone tʃɛnsu(born March 30 1913 in Victoria, Gozo) is a Maltese political figure. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Dr Ugo Mifsud Bonnici (born 8 November 1932) was President of Malta from 1994 to 1999 Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Guido de Marco (born July 22, 1931) was President of Malta from 1999 to 2004 "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Edward Fenech Adami (born February 7, 1934, Birkirkara) was the Prime Minister of Malta from 1987 until 1996 and from 1998 until 2004Dapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic