The
President of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay is the
head of state of
Uruguay. His or her rights are determined in the
Constitution of Uruguay. Conforms with the Secretariat of the Presidency, the Council of Ministers and the Director of the Office of Planning and Budget, the
executive branch. In case of absence, his office is exercised by the
Vice President. In turn, the President of the Republic is the Commander in Chief of the
Armed forces.