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Vice-President of the Republic of Mauritius Vice-Président de la République
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Incumbent
Eddy Boissezon
since 2 December 2019
StyleHis Excellency
NominatorElected by members of the National Assembly on a motion made by the Prime Minister
Term length5 years, renewable indefinitely[1]
Formation1992
SalaryRs 2.5 Million[2]
WebsiteVice President of Mauritius
Politics of Mauritius
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Constitution
Presidency
Government
Legislature
Judiciary
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Administrative divisions
Foreign relations
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    Minister: Vishnu Lutchmeenaraidoo

The Vice-President of the Republic of Mauritius (French: Vice-Président de la République de Maurice) is the second-highest office of the Republic of Mauritius, after the President. Because Mauritius is a parliamentary republic, the Vice-President functions as a ceremonial figurehead, elected by the National Assembly, as set out by the Constitution of Mauritius.

Overview[edit]

In the event of the death, resignation or removal of the President, the Vice-President ascends to the presidency, which he or she holds as acting President. The Vice-President nevertheless cannot succeed to the presidency in case of dismissal, resignation or death of the head of state but he can be nominated by the parliament to succeed to the President and if elected, his term will start for a full mandate of five years.[3]

List of vice-presidents[edit]

A list of vice-presidents, since Mauritius became a republic on 12 March 1992.[4]

№IncumbentPortraitTenureElectedPolitical affiliation
(at time of appointment)
Took officeLeft office
Republic of Mauritius
1.Rabindrah Ghurburrun1 July 199230 June 19971992Militant Socialist Movement
2.Angidi Chettiar1 July 199717 February 20021997Labour Party
3.Raouf Bundhun8 March 200224 August 20072002Militant Socialist Movement
(2)Angidi Chettiar25 August 200715 September 2010
(died in office)		2007Labour Party
4.Monique Ohsan Bellepeau13 November 20103 April 20162010Labour Party
5.Barlen Vyapoory4 April 201626 November 20192016Militant Socialist Movement
6.Eddy Boissezon2 December 2019Incumbent2019Muvman Liberater[5]

See also[edit]

  • President of Mauritius
  • Prime Minister of Mauritius
  • Deputy Prime Minister of Mauritius
  • Vice Prime Minister of Mauritius
  • Government of Mauritius
  • Governor of Mauritius

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Election of the Vice President". Office of the Vice President.
  2. ^ "Rapport du Pay Research Bureau – Les gros salaires avoisineront Rs 200 000" (in French). Le Défi Media Group. Archived from the original on 21 December 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
  3. ^ "Constitution of Mauritius" (PDF). Government of Mauritius. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  4. ^ "Former Vice Presidents". Vice President website. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  5. ^ "Eddy Boissezon : de conseiller municipal à vice-président de la République". Le Defi Media Group.
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