“Vice President” - this word often sounds from TV screens, on the radio and is found in the media. What does it mean? The word "vice" comes from the Latin language, where at one time it denoted certain duties, vices. Wizzerex was the acting king, then the governor. In modern dictionaries, you can read that this prefix implies a certain meaning of the word "substitute". In essence, the meaning remains the same as in ancient times. "Vice President" literally - Deputy President. The expression is applicable both to the head of state and to the head of a large company or organization.
This concept was first introduced by the
United States of America. It was here that such a state post appeared in 1789. John Adams served until 1797 as
head of state in his absence. The vice-president was elected in the same way and in the same ways as the head of state, and for the same length of time. By the way, this vice president of the United States soon became president of the United States.
It is worth noting that the performance of duties by the vice president occurs only to a limited extent, there are no full presidential powers.
For the first time the phrase "vice-president of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics" appeared in 1990, and "vice-president of Russia" in 1991. At that time, this post was occupied by Gennady Ivanovich Yanaev , who was elected by the Council of People's Deputies somewhat later than Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev.
Then, by popular vote in 1991, along with the election of President Yeltsin Boris Nikolayevich, the candidacy of Alexander Vladimirovich Rutsky was approved for the post of vice president.
In 1993, a constitutional crisis hit the country, and it was then that this position in the state was canceled.
Then, the Constitution of the Russian Federation excluded this state post from the list of state posts.
The experience of introducing this position revealed the following disadvantages:
Fuzzy alignment of duties of the second person of the state. The powers of the head of state were much wider than his deputy, and, therefore, the position played a shadow role rather than any specific one.
In the case of the resignation of the duties of the head of state, if there is a provision for the transfer of power to the vice president, the opponents of the new head have an excellent opportunity to agitate the former in their favor.
After the resignation of the head of state, his post was held by the vice president, both times, which led to clashes between supporters.
The position of "vice president of the company" has existed in the Russian Federation since the 18th century. The significance of the position is essentially the same as in the state - the deputy head. Those.
the acting president of the company in his absence or during his employment. As a rule, the vice-president of a company manages one of the company's lines of business, which is logical in order to avoid that very shadow role. Currently, companies such as Samsung, Microsoft, Kaspersky Lab, etc., have such a position in their staff.
This story has such a story. And if the state at one time resigned, the giants of domestic and foreign business successfully continue to implement. There is something to think about ...