The implementation of the presidential decree before the inauguration ceremony is a critical aspect of Iran’s political system. According to Paragraph 9 of Article 110 of the Iranian Constitution, this act is one of the duties and powers of the Leader of the Islamic Republic. This procedure is essential and does not merely have a ceremonial aspect; it has significant legal implications. Until the Leader of Iran enforces the ruling of the elected president, the latter does not preside over the executive branch.
Legal and Constitutional Framework
The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran outlines the process and significance of the presidential decree. Legally, even after the majority of people vote for a presidential candidate, the president-elect only assumes office after the confirmation of the election’s correctness by the Guardian Council and the implementation of the presidential decree by the Leader. The President of Iran, as the second highest political official after the Leader, oversees the executive branch, which is one of the three branches of government. The president is elected for a four-year term and may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.