Powers and Duties of the President of Singapore

Role of the Singapore President

The Constitution vests executive power in the President, exercised by Cabinet except for specific powers:

• Appoint Prime Minister and Ministers (on PM's advice)
• Dissolve Parliament
• Exercise Prerogative of Mercy (pardons, reprieves)
• Declare War and Peace (with Cabinet)
• Make and Ratify Treaties (with Cabinet)
• Issue Orders and Regulations
• Summon Parliament

Other Duties

• Represent Singapore abroad
• Attend state functions (e.g., National Day Parade)
• Award honors (Order of Temasek, Public Service Medal)
• Uphold the Constitution