Prime Minister of the Marit Islands

Prime Minister of the Marit Island Federation
Official Seal of the Prime Minister
Incumbent Jennifer Huot since January 1, 2184
Style	The Honorable
Residence	The Residence, Van Batenburg, Hoeksma Island
Term length	Three years, renewable
Inaugural holder	Matthew Nelson Hewitt June 2, 2013
Formation	2075 Constitution (Office established) 2177 Constitution (Current office revised)

The Prime Minister of the Marit Island Federation (Dutch: Minister-President van de Marit Eilanden Federatie) is the head of government and of the Federal Cabinet of the Marit Island Federation. The position was established in the 2075 Constitution to combat a powerful president. For 101 years, the Prime Minister was the most powerful politician in the nation. In constrast with the President who served as the most senior public official, but whose powers were strictly ceremonial. The 2177 Constitution transitioned the country into a semi-presidential system splitting executive power between the President and the Prime Minister and is in current use.

From the Constitution, the Prime Minister is selected by the President to carryout the day to day responsibilities of the executive branch. In practice, the leader of the largest political party in the House of Representatives is selected to serve as Prime Minister. Domestic policy is largely under the administration of the Prime Minister, while foreign policy is usually carried out by the President.

The current Prime Minister is Hon. Jennifer Huot (DA).

List of Prime Ministers

Prime Ministers Under the 2075 Constitution

The 2075 Constitution established the office of Prime Minister to minimize the power of the President after the De Kuiper Coup. Hon. Matthew Nelson Hewitt served as the official opposition against President Gersum de Kuiper, drafted the national referendum and constitution and was elected to serve as the first Prime Minister.

     National State Party
     Labor & Worker's Party
     Social Democratic Party
     Democratic Alliance
     Civil Action Party

No.	Prime Minister	Took Office	Time in Office	Description
1	Matthew Nelson Hewitt	Jan 1, 2176	5 yrs & 1 mo (1 1/3 term)	English
2	Ariane Watters	Feb 3, 2081	11 months	English; first female PM
3	Thomas Nixon	Jan 1, 2082	6 yrs (2 terms)	English; only serving LWP PM
2	Ariane Watters	Jan 1, 2088	3 years (1 term)	English; first to serve non-consecutively
4	Perry Solomon	Jan 1, 2091	3 years (1 term)	English; African-Marit Islander; established SDP
2	Ariane Watters	Jan 1, 2094	2 yrs, 7 mos, 21 days	English; only to serve 3 nonconsecutive terms; resigned
5	Charles Cantu	Aug 22, 2096	4 mos, 9 days	English; shortest serving PM
4	Perry Solomon	Jan 1, 2097	6 yrs (2 terms)	English
6	Mouaad Barentsen	Jan 1, 2103	6 yrs (2 terms)	Dutch
7	George Lee Hires	Jan 1, 2109	12 yrs (4 terms)	English; 2nd longest serving PM
8	Guylian Pelt	Jan 1, 2121	5 yrs, 3 mos, 20 days	Dutch; lost party election to No. 9
9	Annemarie Regeling	Apr 20, 2126	3 years, 2 mos, 10 days	Dutch; 2nd female; lost party election to No. 10
10	David Yi	Jul 1, 2129	6 yrs, 5 mos	English; Chinese-Marit Islander
11	Ken Sutherland	Jan 1, 2136	6 yrs (2 terms)	English; oldest serving
12	Leon Ford	Jan 1, 2142	6 yrs (2 terms)	English & Maori; Maori
13	Sean Le Galliene	Jan 1, 2148	3 yrs (1 term)	English; youngest serving
14	Gerardino Ricci	Jan 1, 2151	9 yrs (3 terms)	English; Italian-Marit Islander
15	Maiky van Peer	Jan 1, 2160	13 yrs, 11 mos, 21 days	Dutch; longest serving; vote-of-no-confidence
16	Audric Blais	Jan 1, 2174	4 yrs (1 term; special)	French; elected President

Prime Ministers Under the 2177 Constitution

The Constitution of 2177 transitioned the nation into a semi-presidential system of government, wherein the Prime Minister is now not the head of the executive branch.

No.	Prime Minister	Took Office	Time in Office	Description
17	Andrew Anderson	Jan 1, 2178	6 years (2 terms)	English; elected President
18	Jennifer Huot	Jan 1, 2184	Incumbent	English; 3rd female