An acting president is a
person who temporarily fills the role of a country's
president
President most commonly refers to:
*President (corporate title)
* President (education), a leader of a college or university
*President (government title)
President may also refer to:
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when the
incumbent
The incumbent is the current holder of an office or position, usually in relation to an election. In an election for president, the incumbent is the person holding or acting in the office of president before the election, whether seeking re-el ...
president is unavailable (such as by illness or a vacation) or when the post is vacant (such as for death, injury,
resignation
Resignation is the formal act of leaving or quitting one's office or position. A resignation can occur when a person holding a position gained by election or appointment steps down, but leaving a position upon the expiration of a term, or choos ...
, dismissal). The following articles detail the constitutional role of an acting president in various countries:
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Vice President of Chile
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Acting President of France
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Acting President of Georgia
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Acting Head of State of Germany
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Interim and Acting President of Israel
Interim President of the Israel and Acting President of Israel are temporary posts established by Israeli Basic Law for the State of Israel. These are two different offices, the Interim President in case of presidential vacancy, and Acting Pres ...
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Acting President of Italy
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Acting President of Moldova
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Acting President of Pakistan
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Acting President of Poland
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Acting President of Rus