President of Mongolia

Election

Powers of the president

• Nominating a candidate for the office of Prime Minister, who is then approved or rejected by the State Great Khural. This is largely a ceremonial responsibility, as the Khural will most likely reject any nominee who is not its own choice – in effect, the prime minister is appointed by the Khural.
• Vetoing the Khural's legislation
• Approving judicial appointments
• Appointing the chief judge of the Supreme Court of Mongolia
• Chairing the National Security Council of Mongolia
• Acting as commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
• Nominates the prosecutor general, the official in charge of implementing the laws, who is then approved or rejected by the Khural.
• Provides guidelines for the activities of the Government.

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