President of the Republic of Mauritius | |
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Président de la République de Maurice | |
since 6 December 2024 | |
Style | His Excellency |
Residence | State House (Official) |
Nominator | Elected by members of the National Assembly on a motion made by the Prime Minister |
Term length | 5 years, renewable once |
Inaugural holder | Sir Veerasamy Ringadoo |
Formation | 12 March 1992 |
Deputy | Vice President of Mauritius |
Salary | Rs 3.74 Million[1] |
Website | Official website |
Constitution |
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The president of the Republic of Mauritius (French: Président de la République de Maurice) is the head of state of the Republic of Mauritius.[2] Mauritius is a parliamentary republic, and the president functions as a ceremonial figurehead, elected by the National Assembly as set out by the Constitution of Mauritius. [3] The current office-holder is Dharam Gokhool. He was elected by the National Assembly on 6 December 2024. The president's official residence is the State House.[4]