Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Concadia

The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Concadia, more commonly referred to as the Prime Minister of Concadia, is the head of government for the Federal Republic of Concadia. The Prime Minister, often informally abbreviated to PM, is the head of the Cabinet and the most senior official of the Executive Branch. They report to the President and are in charge of the Cabinet. The Prime Minister advises the President on Cabinet appointments as well as diplomatic appointments. The Prime Minister is accountable to the President, Parliament and the electorate.

The office of Prime Minister was established under Article_ of the Constitution of Concadia and is designated as the individual who can command the support of the House of Commons. In modern politics, this has become the leader of the largest party in the House of Commons.

The most significant piece of legislation regarding the office of Prime Minister was the Prime Ministers Act 1815, which stated that the Prime Minister must be a member of the House of Commons. Previously there had been several Senators who had assumed the role.

By virtue of being Prime Minister, the individual who holds that office is also the Chief Commissioner of the Treasury and the Minister for the Civil Service. The Prime Minister acts as the Vice-Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

Prime Minister The Rt. Hon. Oliver Slaughter MP took office on 3 May 2030following a success in the federal general election on 2 May 2030. They became the 79th Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Concadia.

Roles
The Prime Minister is the head of government, meaning they are in charge of the legislative agenda. The Prime Minister advises the President on appointments. As the Prime Minister commands the support of the House of Commons, they can shape the legislative agenda of the House of Commons. The Prime Minister, along with Cabinet Ministers, can propose Bills to the House of Commons. The Prime Minister selects the Cabinet and can dismiss Cabinet Ministers. The Prime Minister is a representative of the Government both at home and abroad, and is responsible for representing Concadia at the United Nations and the European Union. The Prime Minister faces questions once a week in the House of Commons by other MPs and the Leader of the Opposition.

Leadership
By convention, the Prime Minister is also the leader of their political party.

The Prime Minister acts as the primary representative of the Republic overseas and often receives foreign diplomats and leaders at their official residence.

The Prime Minister chairs the Cabinet.

Election
The Prime Minister is not directly elected. Instead, they are appointed following a general election in which their party has received the most seats and is in a position to form a government. The Prime Minister usually represents a constituency. There has never been a situation when a Prime Minister has been a list MP, although it is not impossible. The Prime Minister is appointed the day after an election by the President if a clear winner has emerged. If not, the Prime Minister is appointed once one party leader can prove they command the support of the Commons. There is no ceremony for the inauguration of the Prime Minister. Instead, they visit the President who asks them to form a government.

Incumbency
There is no term of office for the Prime Minister. An individual can hold the position at the pleasure of the President as long as they command the support of the Commons. In practice, this means the Prime Minister serves until a general election, at which point they must stand for reelection and may be returned to power. There are no term limits for Prime Ministers. They serve until they resign or lose an election. The President has never dismissed a Prime Minister.

Impeachment
A Prime Minister can be impeached, although this is much more difficult than impeaching a President. The same process applies for impeaching a Prime Minister as for any other state officer.

Succession
Under the Prime Ministerial Succession Act 1860, the following line of succession for the Prime Minister was established:


 * First Secretary
 * Foreign Secretary
 * Interior Secretary
 * Chancellor of the Republic
 * Justice Secretary
 * Defence Secretary
 * Leader of the House of Commons
 * Health Secretary
 * Business Secretary
 * International Trade Secretary
 * PM Presser.pngtion Secretary
 * Welfare Secretary
 * Environment Secretary
 * Local Government Secretary
 * Transport Secretary
 * Culture Secretary
 * Magic Secretary
 * Sanctuary Secretary
 * Equalities Secretary

Residence
The Prime Minister’s official residence is Cliffside House, located in the capital city, Artovia.