President of Serbia
The President of Serbia (Serbian: Председник Србијe / Predsednik Srbije), officially styled as the President of the Republic, is the head of state of Serbia.
The current office holder is Tomislav Nikolić who was elected on 20 May 2012.
Duties and competences
Largely a ceremonial position, the duties and competences of the President as stipulated in chapter 5, article 112 of the Constitution:
Represent Serbia at home and abroad,
Propose laws upon his/her decree, in accordance with the Constitution,
Propose an individual for the position of Prime Minister to Parliament,
Propose to the National Assembly holders of positions, in accordance with the Constitution
Appoint and dismiss, upon his/her decree, ambassadors of Serbia, upon the proposal of the Government,
Receive letters of credit and revocable letters of credit of foreign diplomatic representatives,
Grant amnesties and award honours,
Administer other affairs stipulated by the Constitution.
Oath of office
While assuming the office, the President of the Republic shall take the following oath before the National Assembly: