President of Heigard

The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Heigard is the Head of government and Head of the Legislative (Stougarth Parliament). The office was created in 1812, only to support the Monarch in the role of governing the country, or when the it was abscent for any reason. Throughout the years the office has evolved in duties and benefits.

From the 10 official political parties, one person per party is elected in closed primaries, and then all the representatives of each party participate in popular elections along with the Vice-Prime Minister. To apply to the office of Prime Minister, the individual needs to have served at least once in a public charge.

The current Prime Minister of Heigard is Ulrich Meukervan, leader of the Monarchist Party.



History
In 1812, a few time after the Assassination of Björn Dieumondroit, Lady Mary Wehring zu Gerthburg-Paxony was elected as Queen of Heigard. The responsibility of leading a growing and developing country was getting to heavy for a single person, so she created the office of Prime Minister, to divide the gubernative task. The Heigardian Chamber was created to replace the College of Electors, and to serve as the legislative body of the Kingdom.

Sir Peter Merzilliger, Mayor of Königberg, was chosen to be the first Prime Minister. His experience in politics granted him the opportunity of being a close friend of the Queen, and to lead the contry towards modernization.