In December 1991 - January 1992 (in two rounds), the elections of the first President of the Republic was held in Adygea.

By the adoption of the new constitution after the numerous discussions the powers and the duties of the President of Adygea was fixed.

This law establishes until January 1, 2015 a long period during which the constitutions and charters of the Russian federal subjects must be brought into line with it.

The Head of the Republic is elected by the members of the State Council of Adygea from candidates submitted by the President of Russia.

[1] The head of the Republic shall take office at the meeting of the state Council, the day in which he was elected.