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Prime Minister of Republic of Haiti
Premier ministre d'Haïti  ( French)
Premye Minis Ayiti ( Haitian Creole)
Incumbent
Michel Patrick Boisvert
Acting
 since 25 February 2024
Executive branch of the Haitian Government
Style His/Her Excellency
Status Head of government
Member of Council of Ministers
Seat Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Appointer President of Haiti
Inaugural holder Martial Célestin
Formation9 February 1988
Website primature.gouv.ht

The prime minister of Haiti ( French: Premier ministre d'Haïti, Haitian Creole: Premye Minis Ayiti) is the head of government of Haiti. The office was created under the 1987 Constitution; 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 Michel Patrick Boisvert, who has been serving as acting prime minister since 25 February 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

References

  1. ^ Mendonca, Duarte (25 April 2024). "Haiti's prime minister resigns as council sworn in to lead political transition in violence-ravaged nation". CNN. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Home". cnmp.gouv.ht.