This page lists the holders of the office of Head of the Government of Tunisia (French: chef du gouvernement tunisien). The post was called Prime Minister until the Revolution, though that title is still used by many sources outside Tunisia. The office was created in May 1922. Mustapha Dinguizli was thus Tunisia's first Prime Minister in the modern sense. Prior to that, Tunisia had traditional Muslim-style viziers.
Video Head of Government of Tunisia
Appointment
After the election, the President nominate the candidate of the party which gained the most votes to form a government within a month. The nominee must submit its program to the Assembly of the Representatives of the People and get the trust of the majority of its members before being formally appointed the Head of Government by the President. If it fails to form a government or if it does not get the confidence, the President initiates consultations with the political parties to find the best candidate. If, four months after the election, the Assembly did not give confidence in the Head of Government, the President can call new election.
The Head of the Government swears to the following oath in the presence of the President:
I swear by Almighty God to work faithfully for the good of Tunisia, to respect its Constitution and laws, scrupulously to their interests and serve loyally.
Maps Head of Government of Tunisia
Constitutional powers
The powers of the Head of Government are established by the current Constitution of Tunisia of 2014. Under Articles 91, 92 and 94, the Head of Government sets the State's general policy except for foreign policy and domestic security. They are responsible for:
- Creating, amending and dissolving ministries (Except ministries of Defence and Foreign Affairs which require the president's approval).
- Creating, amending and dissolving public institutions, public entities and administrative departments.
- Issuing governmental decrees after consulting the Council of Ministers.
- Shall endorse and sign, where appropriate, regulatory orders issued by ministers.
- Request the parliament to give vote of confidence to their government.
The Head of Government, together with the President, represent Tunisia at home and abroad.
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Timeline
Footnotes
See also
- Tunisia
- List of Beys of Tunis
- List of French residents-general in Tunisia
- President of Tunisia
- List of Presidents of Tunisia
- First Lady of Tunisia
- Lists of office-holders
- List of current heads of state and government
External links
- World Statesmen - Tunisia
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