Politics of Georgia (country) - Executive Branch

Executive Branch

See also: List of Georgian rulers

The head of state is the President, who is elected for a term of five years. His constitutional successor is the Chairman of the Parliament. The president appoints a Prime Minister, who serves as the head of government.

Main office holders
Office Name Party Since
President Mikheil Saakashvili United National Movement 20 January 2008
Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili Georgian Dream 25 October 2012

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