| Vice President of the Liberal Democratic Party | |
|---|---|
| 自由民主党副総裁 | |
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| Liberal Democratic Party | |
| Appointer | President of the Liberal Democratic Party |
| Inaugural holder | Banboku Ōno |
| Formation | 1955 |
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The vice president of the Liberal Democratic Party (自由民主党副総裁, Jiyū-Minshutō Fuku Sōsai) is a high-ranking member within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the deputy to the party president.
The vice president is appointed the president and approved by the LDP Convention. According to the LDP constitution, the vice president assists the president in their duties and acts on their behalf in the event the president cannot fulfill their duties or if the office becomes vacant.[1] The vice president is considered to be a mostly ceremonial role,[2] and has been called by The Japan Times as an effectively being a "pre-retirement job for elder statesmen".[3] The current vice president is Tarō Asō, appointed on 8 October 2021.
- ^ "LDP Constitution: Chapter II Executive Bodies". Liberal Democratic Party. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ Johnston, Eric (22 September 2021). "The LDP's secretary-general: A combination of CEO and diplomat". The Japan Times. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ Bosack, Michael MacArthur (2 March 2022). "LDP power broker Taro Aso's fortunes begin to fade". The Japan Times. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
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