The president is the head of state and commander-in-chief; officiates over the Supreme Judiciary Council, the Supreme Police Council, and the Cabinet of Ministers; and can appoint and recall one or more vice-presidents at his sole discretion. He also appoints the prime minister and senior ministers, and must approve all other ministers, ambassadors, and state representatives.
如此宽松的程序却与总统的权力形成了鲜明的对比。总统身为国家首脑和军队司令，全权管辖最高司法委员会、最高警察委员会和部长内阁，可以全权决定一个或多个副总统的任命或罢免。总统也负责任命总理和高级部长，且必须批准所有的部长、大使和政府代表的任命。他可以召集大选、宣布战争、执行紧急状态和颁布有法律效力的政令。