Chancellor of Austria
The Federal Chancellor is the head of government and chief executive of Austria. His or her deputy is the Vice-Chancellor. Before 1918, the office was the same as Minister-President of Austria. The Federal Chancellor is the de facto highest office in the state government.
| Chancellor of Austria
Bundeskanzler der Republik Österreich | |
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| Executive Branch of Government Chancellery of Austria | |
| Style | Mr. Chancellor (standard) His Excellency (diplomatic) |
| Type | Head of government |
| Status | Supreme executive organ |
| Member of | Cabinet European Council National Security Council |
| Residence | Chancellery |
| Seat | Ballhausplatz, Innere Stadt, Vienna |
| Nominator | Political parties |
| Appointer | President of Austria |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Austria |
| Precursor | Minister-President of the Austrian Empire |
| Inaugural holder | Karl Renner |
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| Deputy | Vice Chancellor of Austria |
| Salary | €306,446 per annum[1] |
| Website | federal-chancellery |
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The Chancellor is chosen by the President of Austria.
References
- "Politikergehälter: Was der österreichische Bundeskanzler verdient!". www.bruttonetto-rechner.at (in German). Retrieved 1 June 2019.
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