Prime Minister of Bancairn

The Prime Minister of Bancairn is the head of state and highest elected official in the Bancairn political system. The Prime Minister, styled "Prime" or "PM" is in charge of leading the Government, and acts as the nation's figurehead and leader. Prime Minister are elected by a popular vote at the same time as the other members of Government; they are often leaders of Government blocks, and popular figures of national politics. Many Prime Ministers have had extensive experience in either Houses of Parliament or in Government.

Powers & Duties

 * Article 8 of the Bill of Rights in the Bancairn Constitution states that:

"The Prime Minister is to ensure the well-being of his fellow citizens". This refers to his or her position as "Primus inter pares" and responsibility towards every Citizen of the Bancairn Republic, without exception.


 * The Prime Minister is responsible in front of the Parliament, the Government, and most importantly the people of Bancairn. He can be revoked by a vote of no confidence in the Full Parliament, though this has never occurred. Traditionally, Prime Ministers have a high profiel among the population and are rarely involved in controversy, with the exception of James Howard (in office 1956-1959) (see Randall Scandal).