The President of the Republic of Surea is, according to the Constitution of the Republic of Surea, chief executive of the government, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, and the head of state of the Republic of Surea. The President is directly elected to a five-year term with no possibility of re-election. If a presidential vacancy should occur, a successor must be elected within sixty days, during which time presidential duties are to be performed by the prime minister or other senior cabinet members in the order of priority as determined by law. While in office, the chief executive lives in Sunshuden Palace and is exempt from criminal liability except for insurrection or treason.