| Acting President of Turkey | |
|---|---|
| Executive branch in Turkish Politics | |
| Status | Acting Head of State Acting Head of Government |
| Member of | Government National Security Council |
| Term length | Situational |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Turkey |
The acting president of Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye cumhurbaşkanı vekili) is a temporary post provided by the Constitution of Turkey. The acting president is a person who fulfills the duties and powers of the president of Turkey when cases of incapacity and vacancy occur.
In cases where the President of Turkey temporarily leaves his office due to illness or going abroad, the oldest Vice President of Turkey shall act for the President and exercise the powers of the President. If the office of the President becomes vacant, the Presidential election is held within 45 days. Until a new one is elected, the Vice President acts as the President and exercises the powers of the President.[1]
- ^ "Duties and Powers". tccb.gov.tr. Presidency of the Republic of Turkey. Retrieved 9 September 2022.