Prime Minister of Mongolia

The Prime Minister of Mongolia (Mongolian: Монгол Улсын Ерөнхий Сайд, Mongol Ulsyn Yerönkhii Said) is the highest member of the Mongolian government's executive arm, and heads the Mongolian cabinet. The Prime Minister is appointed by Parliament, and can be removed by a vote of no confidence.

Powers

The Prime Minister appoints the governors of the 21 aimags of Mongolia, as well as the governor of the capital, Ulaanbaatar.

History

The office of Prime Minister was established in 1912, shortly after Mongolia first declared independence from the Manchu Empire. This was not recognised by many nations. By the time of Mongolia's second (and more generally recognised) declaration of independence in 1921, the office was controlled by a communist group known as the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party. 1924 the party established the Mongolian People's Republic, and the Prime Minister's post was superseded by one known by the title "Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars". This was changed to "Chairman of the Council of Ministers" in 1946. The title of Prime Minister was only revived in 1990, when the People's Revolutionary Party gradually released its hold on power. Regardless of the changes of name, however, the modern Mongolian government recognises the office as having existed continuously since 1912, and counts all holders of the office as Prime Ministers.

There is some confusion as to the first holder of the office. A lama named Tseren (or Tserenchimed) held office as "Prime Minister" during a provisional government, and is sometimes cited as the first holder of the modern office. However, the current Mongolian government considers Tögs-Ochiryn Namnansüren, the first formal office-holder, to be the first. There is also some confusion over the status of Tsengeltiin Jigjidjav - some consider him to have only been acting Prime Minister, while some consider him to have been a full Prime Minister. The Mongolian government takes the latter view.

Heads of government from 1912 to present

#	Name	Picture	Took Office	Left Office	Party
Prime Ministers
1	Tögs-Ochiryn Namnansüren		November 1912	April 1919	None
2	Gonchigjalzangiin Badamdorj		1919	January 1921	None
3	Sambadondovyng Tserendorj		13 March 1921	16 April 1921	People's Revolutionary Party
4	Dogsomyn Bodoo		16 April 1921	7 January 1922	People's Revolutionary Party
5	Jalkhanz Khutagt Sodnomyn Damdinbazar		3 March 1922	23 June 1923	People's Revolutionary Party
Chairmen of the Council of People's Commissars
6	Balingiin Tserendorj		28 September 1923	13 February 1928	People's Revolutionary Party
7	Anandyn Amar, 1st time		21 February 1928	27 April 1930	People's Revolutionary Party
8	Tsengeltiin Jigjidjav		27 April 1930	2 July 1932	People's Revolutionary Party
9	Peljidiin Genden		2 July 1932	2 March 1936	People's Revolutionary Party
10	Anandyn Amar, 2nd time		22 March 1936	7 March 1939	People's Revolutionary Party
Chairmen of the Council of Ministers
11	Khorloogiin Choibalsan	File:Choibalsan.jpg	24 March 1939	26 January 1952	People's Revolutionary Party
12	Yumjaagiin Tsedenbal		26 January 1952	11 June 1974	People's Revolutionary Party
13	Jambyn Batmönkh		11 June 1974	12 December 1984	People's Revolutionary Party
14	Dumaagiin Sodnom		12 December 1984	21 March 1990	People's Revolutionary Party
Prime Ministers
15	Sharavyn Gungaadorj		21 March 1990	11 September 1990	People's Revolutionary Party
16	Dashiin Byambasüren		11 September 1990	21 July 1992	People's Revolutionary Party
17	Puntsagiin Jasrai		21 July 1992	19 July 1996	People's Revolutionary Party
18	Mendsaikhany Enkhsaikhan		19 July 1996	23 April 1998	Democratic Party
19	Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, 1st time		23 April 1998	9 December 1998	Democratic Party
20	Janlavyn Narantsatsralt		9 December 1998	22 July 1999	Democratic Party
	Nyam-Osoryn Tuyaa (acting)		22 July 1999	30 July 1999	Democratic Party
21	Rinchinnyamyn Amarjargal		30 July 1999	26 July 2000	Democratic Party
22	Nambaryn Enkhbayar		26 July 2000	20 August 2004	People's Revolutionary Party
23	Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, 2nd time		20 August 2004	13 January 2006	Democratic Party
24	Miyeegombyn Enkhbold		25 January 2006	22 November 2007	People's Revolutionary Party
25	Sanjaagiin Bayar		22 November 2007	29 October 2009	People's Revolutionary Party
26	Sükhbaataryn Batbold		29 October 2009	Present	People's Revolutionary Party

See also

• President of Mongolia
• List of Presidents of Mongolia

External links

• Official website of the Mongolian government (in Mongolian)
• List and photos of former Prime Ministers (in Mongolian)