The president of the Federated States of Micronesia is the head of state and government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The FSM president, by virtue of their office, is the head of the FSM Cabinet and is in charge of the administration and operations of the National Government. The president is assisted by the vice president, both of whom are elected by the FSM Congress from among the at-large members to serve for four-year terms. The current and tenth president of the FSM is Wesley Simina, who replaced David Panuelo on 11 May 2023.
Qualifications According to Article 10 of the FSM Constitution, people who fulfil the following requirements are eligible to serve as president.
Must be a Senator at-Large in the FSM Congress serving for four-year terms. Must be a citizen of the FSM by birth. Must be a resident of the FSM for at least 15 years.
Roles Constitutional roles To execute and implement the provisions of the FSM National Constitution and national laws. To receive foreign ambassadors and to conduct foreign affairs and national defense. To grant pardons and reprieves. To appoint ambassadors. To appoint justices for the FSM Supreme Court and other courts prescribed by statute. To appoint heads of the executive departments (FSM Cabinet).
Office The Office of the President of the Federated States of Micronesia is located in the national capital of Palikir in Pohnpei State.
List of presidents The history of the office holders is as follows:
Status
Portrait Name Term of office Political party Election Vice President Took office Left office Time in office 1 Tosiwo Nakayama 11 May 1979 11 May 1987 years Independent 1979 Petrus Tun 1983 Bailey Olter 2 John Haglelgam 11 May 1987 11 May 1991 years Independent 1987 Hirosi Ismael 3 Bailey Olter 11 May 1991 8 November 1996 Independent 1991 Jacob Nena 1995 – Jacob Nena 8 November 1996 8 May 1997 Independent — 4 8 May 1997 11 May 1999 Leo Falcam 5 Leo Falcam 11 May 1999 11 May 2003 years Independent 1999 Redley A. Killion 6 Joseph Urusemal 11 May 2003 11 May 2007 years Independent 2003 7 Manny Mori 11 May 2007 11 May 2015 years Independent 2007 Alik Alik 2011 8 Peter M. Christian 11 May 2015 11 May 2019 years Independent 2015 Yosiwo George 9 David Panuelo 11 May 2019 11 May 2023 years Independent 2019 Aren Palik 10 Wesley Simina 11 May 2023 Incumbent Independent 2023
Timeline This is a graphical lifespan timeline of the presidents of the Federated States of Micronesia. They are listed in order of first assuming office.
The following chart lists leaders by lifespan (living leaders on the green line), with the years outside of their tenure in beige.
The following chart shows leaders by their age (living leaders in green), with the years of their tenure in blue.
Notes
See also Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
References
External links President of the FSM (official site)