Vice President

The Vice President of Valoria (French: vice-président de la valorie) is a Valorian public official most important for being the president's designated successor.

As the office requires little active duties, the vice presidency has always been held in conjunction with a secretary position in the president's cabinet.

Since 2021, the office has been held by Henry Grant, who also serves as Secretary of Foreign Affairs.

Role and Duties

Presidential Succession

The vice president is the president's designated successor in the case of one's death, incapacitation, impeachment, or resignation. In such a scenario, the vice president succeeds the president to the office, becoming president in their own right, and serving out the rest of the term. Succession is effective immediately upon the president's departure from office.

Acting President

The vice president can serve as acting president in temporary situations where the president is "unable to fulfill their role," such as when undergoing anesthesia for surgical procedures or a period of unconsciousness. The role of acting president can also be invoked by the president, in case they know such a role will be necessary for a short period of time (such as before undergoing surgery). When the role of acting president is invoked, the vice president does not become president in their own right, and the powers of the presidency are restored to the president once they are able to fulfill their role once more.

The vague language of this power leaves room for interpretation for each president and vice president, however generally this power is rarely exercised, with the vice president instead acting "in lieu" of the president if the latter is unable to fulfill their role.

Ceremonial Duties

The vice president can stand in for the president in ceremonial duties, and serves as their primary representative in public affairs. Although the vice president is unable to undertake most ceremonial functions in their own right, such as conducting or hosting state visits, or sending or receiving state gifts, in practice, they are granted permission from the president to conduct such business in lieu.