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The president of the Republic of Azerbaijan is the
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of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The
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states that the president is the embodiment of
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, commander-in-chief, "representative of Azerbaijan in
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and
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policies", and "shall have the right of immunity rom prosecution" The president rules through his executive office, the Presidential Administration, consisting of a group of secretaries and departmental ministers. Additionally, there is a Cabinet of Ministers regarding economic and social policy and a Security Council regarding foreign, military, and judicial matters. The primary workplace is the presidential building (also known as the presidential apparatus) on Istiglaliyyat Street in
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. Ilham Aliyev, son of the former president, Heydar, was elected the 4th and current president on 31 October 2003 after his father's resignation due to his deteriorating health.


Selection process and term


Eligibility

Candidates for the position must be Azerbaijani citizens without age restrictions and have lived in Azerbaijan for at least 10 years. According to the Constitution of Azerbaijan, the same person can be on the post of President an unlimited number of terms.


Election

Each faction in the
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has the right to nominate a candidate for the presidential elections. The minimum number of signatures for a presidential candidate fielded by a political party with no parliamentary representation is 40,000, before amendments to the law.


Term of office

Prior to 2009, the term of office was five years, with a maximum of two terms. A referendum in 2009 removed the limit on the number of terms, and in 2016, another referendum increased the term to seven years. According to the Azerbaijani administration, a longer term would provide for more continuity in decision-making. The
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, of which Azerbaijan is a member, warned that this and other provisions of the referendum gave "unprecedented" authority to the president, and could severely upset the balance of power.


Inauguration

The official inauguration ceremony of the president is not publicly held, occurring with the participation of officials of the Azerbaijan state (representatives of political parties, public organizations, military personnel, religious figures), members of the government, deputies of the National Assembly, members of the president's family, as well as foreign representatives and other invited guests. It is held within three days after the confirmation of the elected president by the Constitutional Court, during which the president takes the following oath: Then the person elected president of Azerbaijan puts his right hand on the Koran and takes the following oath: Then the president-elect of Azerbaijan bows and kisses the Azerbaijani flag. The ceremony ends with a speech by the president-elect of Azerbaijan. The following is a list of presidential inaugurations:


Powers and duties


Guarantor of the Constitution

As the guarantor of the Constitution and the entire system of constitutional law, the president ensures that the constitutions, laws and regulations of the constituent territories of the Azerbaijan be in full compliance with the country's Constitution and federal laws.


Foreign policy

The president is invested with extensive rights to implement the state's foreign policy. The president determines Azerbaijan's position in international affairs and represents the state in international relations, conducts negotiations and signs
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documents.


Military policy

The president serves as the supreme commander-in-chief of the
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. In this capacity, he has the power to declare a martial law.


Agencies under the president


Presidential Administration

The Office of the President of Azerbaijan is the executive administration of the president, and is in charge of fulfilling the constitutional responsibilities of the president. The headquarters of office is located on Istiglaliyyat Street in
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. It is currently headed by Samir Nuriyev.


Security Council

The Security Council (''Təhlükəsizlik Şurası'') is an advisory body to the president, established on 10 April 1997. The Security Council ensures the creation of conditions for the President to exercise his constitutional powers in the field of security. The chairman of the Security Council under the president of Azerbaijan is the president of Azerbaijan. The following people are members of the council: Chief military advisors to the president of Azerbaijan have included Nuraddin Sadigov (1993–1999), Tofig Aghahuseynov (1997–2002) and National Security Vahid Aliyev (since April 2002).


Symbols

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Standard

After the oath of office has been taken by the elected president, the standard is handed over to the president. These devices are used to display the rank of his office and are used on special occasions. The standard is a square version of the Azerbaijani flag, charged in the center with the Azerbaijani coat of arms. Golden fringe is added to the standard. Copies of the standard are used inside his office, other state agencies, and while the president is traveling in a vehicle inside Azerbaijan. A 2:3 ratio version of the flag is used when the President is at sea. This is the most used symbol to denote the presence of the Azerbaijan president.


Military flag

The flag of the supreme commander-in-chief of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces was approved by the decree of President Ilham Aliyev on 11 April 2019. The flag of the supreme commander-in-chief is the official military symbol of the president of Azerbaijan, with the original being kept in the service room of the president located in the Presidential Palace. It resembles the army flag but with the words "Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan".


Badge

The badge of the president (Prezidentinin döş nişanı) was approved by decree on September 15, 2008. It is in the shape of an octagonal star made of 18 carat gold, placed in a circle with a diameter. In the center is a mined image of the State Emblem of Azerbaijan, which is surrounded by two rings and 60 diamonds are lined up between the rings.


Residences

The main (since 2008) presidential residence is '' Zagulba'' (). Also, the president has several part-time residences outside of Baku: * Youth Presidential Palace * Presidential Mountain Palace in Qabala * "Freedom" Guest House * Palace of Happiness * Gulustan Palace * Presidential Library * "Marxal" Treatment and Recreation Complex As well as several vacation residences: * ''Novkhani'' (), Novkhani, Absheron Rayon * ''Khoshbulaq'' (), Daşkəsən, Dashkasan District *Göy Saray in
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*Vahdat Presidential Summer Palace in Shamakhi *"Ulduz" Guest House * "Youth" Guest House


Transport and security

National transport services for the Azerbaijan president are provided by the Special Purpose Garage, which is a unit within the Special State Protection Service.Heydar Aliyev's Heritage International Online Library: Speech by President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev, the High Chief in a ceremony marking the 5th anniversary of the founding of the National Guard - National Guard headquarters in Azerbaijan, 25 December 1996
* Limousines ** Maybach 62 ** Mercedes-Benz W221 *Honorary escort (motorcycles) **
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* Airplanes for long-distance travel * Boeing 767-300ER 4K-AI01 "Baku-1" Main aircraft * Airbus A319-100 4K-AI02 "Baku-2" * Gulfstream G550 4K-AI06 The presidential aircraft uses the same colour scheme as standard AZAL aircraft, except for the use of the Azerbaijan coat of arms or the
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on the empennage instead of the flag of Azerbaijan.


Presidents of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1990–present)


Timeline


Latest election


See also

* Vice President of Azerbaijan *
Prime Minister of Azerbaijan The prime minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan () is the head of government of Azerbaijan. The current prime minister is Ali Asadov on 8 October 2019 following the removal of Novruz Mammadov. Due to the central role of the President of Azer ...


References


External links


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