Prime Minister of Haiti explained

Post:Prime Minister
Body:the Republic of Haiti
Native Name:French: Premier ministre d'Haïti(French)
Insignia:Coat of arms of Haiti.svg
Insigniasize:100px
Insigniacaption:National Emblem of the Republic of Haiti
Flag:Flag of Haiti.svg
Flagsize:120px
Flagcaption:Flag of Haiti
Flagborder:yes
Incumbent:Garry Conille
Incumbentsince:3 June 2024
Acting:yes
Style:His/Her Excellency
Status:Head of government
Member Of:Council of Ministers
Department:Executive branch of the Haitian Government
Seat:Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Appointer:President of Haiti
Formation:9 February 1988
Inaugural:Martial Célestin

The prime minister of Haiti (French: French: Premier ministre d'Haïti, Haitian; Haitian Creole: Premye Minis Ayiti) is the head of government of Haiti. The office was created under the Constitution of 1987; previously, all executive power was held by the president or head of state, who appointed and chaired the Council of Ministers. The office is currently held by Garry Conille who has been serving as acting prime minister since 28 May 2024.[1]

Appointment

The prime minister is appointed by the president and ratified by the National Assembly.

Duties and powers

The prime minister appoints the ministers and secretaries of state by consulting with the president, and goes before the National Assembly to obtain a vote of confidence for their declaration of general policy. The prime minister enforces the laws and, along with the president, is responsible for national defense. In addition, the prime minister oversees the National Commission on Government Procurement (CNMP), a decentralized body.[2]

Records

Gérard Latortue served the longest time as prime minister for a total of 1,550 days in office. Jacques-Édouard Alexis served the second-longest time in office. He held the position for 1,526 days during his two terms, and was the longest-serving prime minister appointed to the position by an elected president.

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Coto . Danica . Transitional council in Haiti selects new prime minister for a country under siege by gangs . 29 May 2024 . Associated Press . 29 May 2024.
  2. Web site: Home . cnmp.gouv.ht.