President of Malta

President of Malta President ta' Malta
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Incumbent Myriam Spiteri Debono since 4 April 2024
Style	His/Her Excellency
Residence	San Anton Palace
Appointer	House of Representatives
Term length	5 years
Inaugural holder	Anthony Mamo
Formation	13 December 1974
Salary	61,700 € / annually[1]
Website	https://president.gov.mt/

The President of Malta (Maltese: President ta' Malta) is the head of state of Malta. The President is appointed by a resolution of the House of Representatives of Malta for a five-year term, taking an oath to "preserve, protect and defend" the Constitution.^[2]

The President of Malta also resides directly or indirectly in all three branches of the state. They are part of Parliament and responsible for the appointment of the judiciary. They also help appoint the Prime Minister.^[3]

1. ↑ CHAPTER 186 PRESIDENT OF MALTA AND OTHER OFFICERS (SALARIES) ACT
2. ↑ Article 50 and the Second Schedule of the Constitution of Malta
3. ↑ Articles 51, 96 and 78 of the Constitution of Malta