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The '''President of the Commonwealth of California''' is the head of state of {{JoW|California}}. The President is elected by the {{JoW|Federal Convention (California)|Federal Convention}}, a meeting of all members of the federal and state Parliaments, to a single six-year term. The President presides over the {{JoW|Federal Council (California)|Federal Council}} and is commander-in-chief of the {{JoW|Californian Defence Force}}. The functions of the President include appointing ministers, judges, and ambassadors; giving presidential assent to legislation passed by {{JoW|Parliament of California}}; issuing writs for election; and bestowing Californian honours.
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The '''President of the Commonwealth of California''' is the head of state of {{JoW|California}}. The President is elected by the {{JoW|Federal Convention (California)|Federal Convention}}, a meeting of all members of the federal and state Parliaments, to a single six-year term. The President presides over the {{JoW|Federal Council (California)|Federal Council}} and is commander-in-chief of the {{JoW|Californian Defence Force}}. The functions of the President include appointing ministers, judges, and ambassadors; giving presidential assent to legislation passed by {{JoW|Parliament of California|Parliament}}; issuing writs for election; and bestowing Californian honours.
   
 
In general, the President observes the conventions of the {{w|Westminster system}} and {{w|responsible government}}, maintaining political neutrality, and has almost always acted only on the advice of the chancellor or other ministers or, in certain cases, the Parliament. The President also has a ceremonial role: hosting events at the {{JoW|White House}} and travelling throughout California to open conferences, attend services and commemorations, and generally provide encouragement to individuals and groups who are contributing to their communities. When travelling abroad, the President is seen as the representative of California. The President is supported by a staff headed by the White House Chief of Staff.
  
In general, the President observes the conventions of the {{w|Westminster system}} and {{w|responsible government}}, maintaining political neutrality, and has almost always acted only on the advice of the chancellor or other ministers or, in certain cases, the Parliament. The President also has a ceremonial role: hosting events at the {{JoW|White House}} and travelling throughout California to open conferences, attend services and commemorations, and generally provide encouragement to individuals and groups who are contributing to their communities. When travelling abroad, the President is seen as the representative of California. The President is supported by a staff headed by the White House Chief of Staff.
   
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A President is elected for a term of six years, which is not renewable. Since 20 January 2013, the President has been {{JoW|John Boehner}}, the fourth person to serve in this role. Boehner's term is scheduled to expire in 2019, and {{JoW|Lindsey Graham}}, who was elected by the {{JoW|Californian presidential election, 2019|2019 Federal Convention}} to succeed him, will take office on 20 January 2019.
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A President is elected for a term of six years, which is not renewable. Since 20 January 2019, the President has been {{JoW|Joe Biden}}, the fifth person to serve in this role. Biden's term will last until 2025, when the next {{JoW|Federal Convention (California)|Federal Convention}} will be held to elect his successor.
   
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The {{JoW|Californian republic referendum, 1999|1999 republic referendum}} approved the proposal to abolish the {{JoW|Monarchy of California|Californian monarchy}} and replace the {{JoW|Governor General of California|Governorship General}} with the presidency. Immediately after the relevant constitutional revisions were made, the incumbent Governor General, {{JoW|Ted Kennedy}}, became the provisional president, pending the {{JoW|Californian Federal Convention, 2000|first Federal Convention at the end of 2000}}.
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The {{JoW|Californian republic referendum, 1999|1999 republic referendum}} approved the proposal to abolish the {{JoW|Monarchy of California|Californian monarchy}} and replace the {{JoW|Governor General of California|Governorship General}} with the presidency. Immediately after the relevant constitutional revisions were made, the incumbent Governor General, {{JoW|Ted Kennedy}}, became the provisional president, pending the {{JoW|Californian presidential election, 2001|first Federal Convention at the beginning of 2001}}.
   
 
==List of Presidents==
  
==List of Presidents==
 
{| class="wikitable heading-blue" style="text-align:center; width:100%; border:1px #AAAAFF solid"
  
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|-
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! colspan=9 | {{Color box|#3333ff}} {{JoW|Liberal Party (California)|Liberal}} {{Color box|#e81b23}} {{JoW|Conservative Party (California)|Conservative}}
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! colspan=10 | {{Color box|#E36FB9}} {{JoW|Progressive Party of California|Progressive}} {{Color box|#D94A4A}} {{JoW|Californian Democratic Party|Democratic}} {{Color box|#6495ED}} {{JoW|Liberal Party of California|Liberal}}
 
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! width=30% rowspan=2 |Name<br /><small>(Born–Died)</small>
  
! width=30% rowspan=2 |Name<br /><small>(Born–Died)</small>
 
! width=10% rowspan=2 | Prior office
  
! width=10% rowspan=2 | Prior office
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! width=25% colspan=2 |Term of Office
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! width=25% colspan=3 |Term of Office
 
! width=18% rowspan=2 |Political Party
  
! width=18% rowspan=2 |Political Party
 
! width=20% rowspan=2 colspan=2|{{JoW|Chancellor of California|Chancellor}}
  
! width=20% rowspan=2 colspan=2|{{JoW|Chancellor of California|Chancellor}}
 
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! Election
 
! Took Office
  
! Took Office
 
! Left Office
  
! Left Office
 
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| style="background:#3333ff; color:#fff;" | '''1'''
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| style="background:#D94A4A; color:#fff;" | '''1'''
 
| [[File:Ted Kennedy.jpg|100px]]
  
| [[File:Ted Kennedy.jpg|100px]]
 
| '''{{JoW|Ted Kennedy}}'''<br /><small>(1932&ndash;2009)</small>
  
| '''{{JoW|Ted Kennedy}}'''<br /><small>(1932&ndash;2009)</small>
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| 30th {{JoW|Governor General of California}}
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| 27th {{JoW|Governor General of California}}
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| &mdash;
 
| 23 July 2000
  
| 23 July 2000
 
| 20 January 2001
  
| 20 January 2001
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| {{JoW|Liberal Party (California)|Liberal}}
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| {{JoW|Californian Democratic Party|Democratic}}
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| style="background:#3333ff;" rowspan=2 |
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| style="background:#D94A4A;" rowspan=2 |
 
| rowspan=2 | {{JoW|Al Gore}}
  
| rowspan=2 | {{JoW|Al Gore}}
 
|-
  
|-
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| style="background:#3333ff; color:#fff;" rowspan=2 | '''2'''
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| style="background:#D94A4A; color:#fff;" rowspan=2 | '''2'''
 
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Jimmy Carter.jpg|100px]]
  
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Jimmy Carter.jpg|100px]]
 
| rowspan=2 | '''Jimmy Carter'''<br /><small>(born 1924)</small>
  
| rowspan=2 | '''Jimmy Carter'''<br /><small>(born 1924)</small>
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| rowspan=2 | 42nd {{JoW|Chancellor of California}}
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| rowspan=2 | 20th {{JoW|Chancellor of California}}
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| rowspan=2 | {{JoW|Californian presidential election, 2001|2001}}
 
| rowspan=2 | 20 January 2001
  
| rowspan=2 | 20 January 2001
 
| rowspan=2 | 20 January 2007
  
| rowspan=2 | 20 January 2007
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| rowspan=2 | {{JoW|Liberal Party (California)|Liberal}}
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| rowspan=2 | {{JoW|Californian Democratic Party|Democratic}}
 
|-
  
|-
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| style="background:#e81b23;" rowspan=2 |
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| style="background:#6495ED;" rowspan=2 |
 
| rowspan=2 | {{JoW|George W. Bush}}
  
| rowspan=2 | {{JoW|George W. Bush}}
 
|-
  
|-
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| style="background:#3333ff; color:#fff;" rowspan=2 | '''3'''
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| style="background:#D94A4A; color:#fff;" rowspan=2 | '''3'''
 
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Madeleine Jana Körbelová (MGS).jpg|100px]]
  
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Madeleine Jana Körbelová (MGS).jpg|100px]]
 
| rowspan=2 | '''Madeleine Albright'''<br /><small>(born 1937)</small>
  
| rowspan=2 | '''Madeleine Albright'''<br /><small>(born 1937)</small>
 
| rowspan=2 | 41st Minister for Foreign Affairs
  
| rowspan=2 | 41st Minister for Foreign Affairs
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| rowspan=2 | {{JoW|Californian presidential election, 2007|2007}}
 
| rowspan=2 | 20 January 2007
  
| rowspan=2 | 20 January 2007
 
| rowspan=2 | 20 January 2013
  
| rowspan=2 | 20 January 2013
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| rowspan=2 | {{JoW|Liberal Party (California)|Liberal}}
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| rowspan=2 | {{JoW|Californian Democratic Party|Democratic}}
 
|-
  
|-
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| style="background:#3333ff;" rowspan=2 |
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| style="background:#D94A4A;" rowspan=2 |
 
| rowspan=2 | {{JoW|Barack Obama}}
  
| rowspan=2 | {{JoW|Barack Obama}}
 
|-
  
|-
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| style="background:#e81b23; color:#fff;" rowspan=2 | '''4'''
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| style="background:#6495ED; color:#fff;" rowspan=2 | '''4'''
 
| rowspan=2 | [[File:John Boehner.jpg|100px]]
  
| rowspan=2 | [[File:John Boehner.jpg|100px]]
 
| rowspan=2 | '''John Boehner'''<br /><small>(born 1949)</small>
  
| rowspan=2 | '''John Boehner'''<br /><small>(born 1949)</small>
 
| rowspan=2 | 30th {{JoW|Speaker of the Californian House of Representatives|Speaker of the House of Representatives}}
  
| rowspan=2 | 30th {{JoW|Speaker of the Californian House of Representatives|Speaker of the House of Representatives}}
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| rowspan=2 | {{JoW|Californian presidential election, 2013|2013}}
 
| rowspan=2 | 20 January 2013
  
| rowspan=2 | 20 January 2013
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| rowspan=2 | '''Incumbent'''
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| rowspan=2 | 20 January 2019
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| rowspan=2 | {{JoW|Conservative Party (California)|Conservative}}
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| rowspan=2 | {{JoW|Liberal Party of California|Liberal}}
 
|-
  
|-
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| style="background:#3333ff;" |
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| style="background:#E36FB9;" rowspan=2 |
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| {{JoW|Bernie Sanders}}
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| rowspan=2 | {{JoW|Bernie Sanders}}
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|-
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| style="background:#D94A4A; color:#fff;" | '''5'''
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| [[File:Official portrait of Vice President Joe Biden.jpg|100px]]
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| '''{{JoW|Joe Biden}}'''<br /><small>(born 1942)</small>
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| 32nd {{JoW|Treasurer of California}}
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| {{JoW|Californian presidential election, 2019|2019}}
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| 20 January 2019
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| '''Incumbent'''
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| {{JoW|Californian Democratic Party|Democratic}}
 
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Revision as of 01:02, 29 January 2020

President of the
Commonwealth of California
Flag of the United States (1777-1795)
Flag of the President
Official portrait of Vice President Joe Biden
Incumbent
Joe Biden
since 20 January 2019
Style His Excellency the Honourable (formal)
Mr. President (spoken)
Member of Federal Council
Residence White House
Appointer Federal Convention
Term length 6 years
Not renewable
Inaugural holder Ted Kennedy
Formation 23 July 2000
23 years ago
Salary $425,000 annually
Website president.gov.ca

The President of the Commonwealth of California is the head of state of California. The President is elected by the Federal Convention, a meeting of all members of the federal and state Parliaments, to a single six-year term. The President presides over the Federal Council and is commander-in-chief of the Californian Defence Force. The functions of the President include appointing ministers, judges, and ambassadors; giving presidential assent to legislation passed by Parliament; issuing writs for election; and bestowing Californian honours.

In general, the President observes the conventions of the Westminster system and responsible government, maintaining political neutrality, and has almost always acted only on the advice of the chancellor or other ministers or, in certain cases, the Parliament. The President also has a ceremonial role: hosting events at the White House and travelling throughout California to open conferences, attend services and commemorations, and generally provide encouragement to individuals and groups who are contributing to their communities. When travelling abroad, the President is seen as the representative of California. The President is supported by a staff headed by the White House Chief of Staff.

A President is elected for a term of six years, which is not renewable. Since 20 January 2019, the President has been Joe Biden, the fifth person to serve in this role. Biden's term will last until 2025, when the next Federal Convention will be held to elect his successor.

The 1999 republic referendum approved the proposal to abolish the Californian monarchy and replace the Governorship General with the presidency. Immediately after the relevant constitutional revisions were made, the incumbent Governor General, Ted Kennedy, became the provisional president, pending the first Federal Convention at the beginning of 2001.

List of Presidents

     Progressive      Democratic      Liberal
# Portrait Name
(Born–Died) 		Prior office Term of Office Political Party Chancellor
Election Took Office Left Office
1 Ted Kennedy Ted Kennedy
(1932–2009) 		27th Governor General of California — 23 July 2000 20 January 2001 Democratic Al Gore
2 Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter
(born 1924) 		20th Chancellor of California 2001 20 January 2001 20 January 2007 Democratic
George W. Bush
3 Madeleine Jana Körbelová (MGS) Madeleine Albright
(born 1937) 		41st Minister for Foreign Affairs 2007 20 January 2007 20 January 2013 Democratic
Barack Obama
4 John Boehner John Boehner
(born 1949) 		30th Speaker of the House of Representatives 2013 20 January 2013 20 January 2019 Liberal
Bernie Sanders
5 Official portrait of Vice President Joe Biden Joe Biden
(born 1942) 		32nd Treasurer of California 2019 20 January 2019 Incumbent Democratic
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