President of Iraq

President of Iraq
Official emblem
Incumbent Jalal Talabani since April 7, 2005
Style	His Excellency
Residence	Radwaniyah Palace Baghdad, Iraq
Appointer	Parliamentary vote
Term length	Four years, renewable once
Inaugural holder	Muhammad Najib ar-Ruba'i
Formation	July 14, 1958

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The President of Iraq is the head of state of Iraq and "safeguards the commitment to the Constitution and the preservation of Iraq's independence, sovereignty, unity, the security of its territories in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution." The President is elected by the Council of Representatives by a two-thirds majority, and is limited to two four-year terms. The President ratifies treaties and laws passed by the Council of Representatives, issues pardons on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, and performs the "duty of the Higher Command of the armed forces for ceremonial and honorary purposes."

See also

• List of Presidents of Iraq
• Presidency Council of Iraq
• List of Prime Ministers of Iraq
• List of Kings of Iraq