President of Poland
| President of the Republic of Poland | |
|---|---|
| Prezydent Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (Polish) | |
since 6 August 2015 | |
| Executive branch of the Polish Government | |
| Style | Mr. President (informal) His Excellency (diplomatic) |
| Status | Head of state Commander-in-chief |
| Member of | |
| Residence | Presidential Palace (current) Belweder (alternative) |
| Appointer | Popular vote |
| Term length | Five years, renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Poland (1997) |
| Precursor | Chief of State |
| Formation | 11 December 192219 July 1989 (current form) |
| First holder | Gabriel Narutowicz |
| Deputy | Marshal of the Sejm |
| Salary | 294,000 zł annually |
| Website | Official website |
The president of Poland (Polish: Prezydent Polski [ˈprɛ.zɘ.dɛnt ˈpɔl.ski]), officially the president of the Republic of Poland (Polish: Prezydent Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (Prezydent RP)), is the head of state of Poland. His or her prerogatives and duties are determined in the Constitution of Poland. The president jointly exercises the executive power together with the Council of Ministers headed by the prime minister. The president has a right to dissolve both chambers of parliament in certain cases determined by the constitution, can veto legislation, represents the Republic on the international stage, and is the commander-in-chief of the nation's Armed Forces.