Prime Minister of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
The Prime Minister of the Republic of China (Taiwan) is the chairman of the Executive Yuan , the Cabinet of the Republic of China (Taiwan) . The current Prime Minister has been the DPP politician Su Tseng-chang since January 14, 2019 .
Political position and tasks
The Prime Minister is appointed directly by the President of the Republic and heads the Cabinet ( Executive Yuan ). His official title in Chinese is therefore 行政院 院長 ( Xíngzhèng Yuàn Yuànzhăng , "Chairman of the Executive Yuan"). One of the tasks of the prime minister is to propose the other cabinet members (the vice prime minister, ministers and other heads of department), who are then also appointed by the president. Since appointment and dismissal depend solely on the president, the term of office of the prime minister is not stipulated by law.
The Prime Minister represents the government's official acts in relation to parliament, the Legislative Yuan . He and his ministers are obliged to answer questions from parliamentarians in public questions. With the votes of a third of the MPs, a motion of no confidence can be initiated against the Prime Minister, which is voted on in Parliament and which requires a simple majority for its success. If the vote is successful, the Prime Minister must resign from office within ten days; his successor is also determined by the president.
Laws passed in parliament and presidential decrees must be countersigned by the prime minister. In the event of a vacancy in the offices of President and Vice President, the Prime Minister will act as Executive President for a maximum of three months.
See also
- List of Heads of Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
- Executive yuan
- President of the Republic of China (Taiwan)