Tunisia-What are the jurisdictions of newly elected president Kais Saied ?

As Kais Saied is properly set to take the oath and his executive presidency promptly appointing him the 7th elected president of Tunisia, The new president will a have wide considerable variety of exclusive jurisdictions. The president‘s key role and powers are adequately described in title four, part one of the constitution. In addition to being the head of state, the president is also commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Underneath is a comprehensive glimpse at some of the define jurisdictions in the constitution which will be properly exercised by Kais Saied.

Article 77 designates that the president is accountable for the general state of defence, foreign policy and national security, after consultation with the head of government.

Article 78 specifies that the president is responsible for delegating and removing:

• The General Mufti of the Tunisian Republic
• Individuals in senior positions in the Presidency of the Republic and dependent institutions.
• Individuals in senior military and diplomatic positions, and related to national security, after consultation with the Head of Government.
• The head of the central bank, upon proposal from the head of government after approval from the Assembly of the Representatives of the People.

Article 80 specifies that in exceptional circumstances, the president, after consultation with the government and the president of the Assembly, may take steps forced by the circumstances.

Article 81 specifies that the president has the duty of signing laws, and secure their publication. Except for draft constitutional laws, the president has the right to return laws to the assembly with an explanation. A returned law necessitates consent by an absolute majority of assembly members (as opposed to a majority of members present), or in the case of an organic law, three-fifths of the assembly members.

Article 82 specifies that the president may in exceptional circumstances put certain draft laws to a referendum.

Article 87 specifies that the president enjoys legal immunity while in office.