The President of the European Council is elected by the members of the European Council and can serve for a maximum of five years.
Is iad comhaltaí na Comhairle Eorpaí a thoghann Uachtarán na Comhairle Eorpaí agus bíonn sé nó sí in oifig do thréimhse cúig bliana ar a mhéid.