The president of Kiribati (Gilbertese: Beretitenti[2]) is the head of state and head of government of Kiribati.

[3][4] Following a general election, by which citizens elect the members of the House of Assembly, members select from their midst "not less than 3 nor more than 4 candidates" for the presidency.

No other person may stand as candidate.

The citizens of Kiribati then elect the president from among the proposed candidates with first-past-the-post voting.

[5] The highest rank of the Kiribati Scout Association is the President's Award.