Qualifications
According to Article 10 of the FSM Constitution, people who fulfil the following requirements are eligible to serve as president. * Must be a Senator at-Large in the FSM Congress serving for four-year terms. * Must be a citizen of the FSM by birth. * Must be a resident of the FSM for at least 15 years. To become a member of the FSM Congress, either one elected on the basis of state equality (senator at-large) or one elected based on population, an individual must fulfil these following requirements according to Article 9 of the Constitution. * Must be at least 30 years of age upon the day of election. * Must be a resident of the state from which he or she is elected for at least 5 years. * Must be a citizen of the FSM for at least 15 years. * Must not be convicted of felony.Roles
Constitutional roles
* To execute and implement the provisions of the FSM National Constitution and national laws. * To receive foreign ambassadors and to conduct foreign affairs and national defense. * To grant pardons and reprieves. * To appoint ambassadors. * To appoint justices for the FSM Supreme Court and other courts prescribed by statute. * To appoint heads of the executive departments (FSM Cabinet).Insignia
Office
The Office of the President of the Federated States of Micronesia is located in the national capital of Palikir in Pohnpei State.List of presidents
The history of the office holders is as follows:See also
* Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia * High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific IslandsReferences
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