The Prime Minister of Bancairn is the head of state and highest elected official in the Bancairn political system. The Prime Minister, styled "Prime" or "PM" is in charge of leading the Government, and acts as the nation's figurehead and leader. Prime Minister are elected by a popular vote at the same time as the other members of Government; they are often leaders of Government blocks, and popular figures of national politics. Many Prime Ministers have had extensive experience in either Houses of Parliament or in Government. The current Prime Minister of Bancairn is Sarah Hoddings.