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Vice-President
- English
The President of the Republic is elected for five years by universal direct suffrage. ...
He chooses a Vice President of the Republic, in accordance with the Parliament.
... (Art. 55) - French
Le Président de la République est élu pour cinq ans au suffrage universel direct. ...
Il choisit un vice-Président de la République, en accord avec le Parlement.
... (Art. 55)
Vice-President
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3. Every presidential candidate shall declare who shall be his or her First Vice-President if he or she is elected at the time of his or her nomination.
4. The First Vice-President shall be elected concurrently with the President and the name of a candidate for the First Vice-President shall appear on the same ballot paper as the name of the Presidential candidate who nominated him.
5. Where the President considers it desirable in the national interest so to do, he or she may appoint a person to the office of Second Vice-President and may do so upon taking his or her oath of office or at any time thereafter or upon a vacancy in the office of Second Vice-President; …
6. Notwithstanding any provision of this Constitution to the contrary, a person shall only be qualified for nomination for election as President or First Vice-President or for appointment as First Vice-President or Second Vice-President if that person—
a. is a citizen of Malawi by birth or descent; and
b. has attained the age of thirty-five years.
… (Sec. 80)
Vice-President
- EnglishThere shall be established in the Republic of South Sudan a National Executive consisting of the President, Vice President, Ministers, and Deputy Ministers. (Art. 95)
Vice-President
- English
The Vice President of the Republic is not a member of the Government. He represents the President of the Republic, at [his] demand, inside or outside of the national territory.
… (Art. 54-1) - French
Le vice-président de la République n’est pas membre du Gouvernement. Il représente le Président de la République, à la demande de celui-ci, à l’intérieur ou à l’extérieur du territoire national.
... (Art. 54-1)
Vice-President
- EnglishThe President of the Republic also exercises the following powers:
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f) The President of the Republic freely appoints and dismisses the Vice President of the Republic. The Vice President of the Republic must belong to the party of the President of the Republic.
… (Art. 41) - SpanishEl Presidente de la República ejerce además los siguientes poderes:
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f) El Presidente de la República nombra y separa libremente al Vice-Presidente de la Republica. El Vice-Presidente de la República debe pertenecer al partido del Presidente de la República.
… (Art. 41) - FrenchLe Président de la République exerce en outre les pouvoirs suivants :
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f) Le Président de la République nomme et révoque librement le Vice-président de la République. Le Vice-président de la République doit appartenir au parti du Président de la République.
… (Art. 41)
Vice-President
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(3) Without derogating from the generality of the functions and powers contemplated by Sub-Article (1) hereof, the President shall preside over meetings of the Cabinet and shall have the power, subject to this Constitution to:
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(i) appoint the following persons:
(aa) the Vice-President;
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(3A) In the appointment of the Vice-President, the President shall have due regard for the need to obtain a balanced reflection of the national character of the people of Namibia.
… (Art. 32)
Vice-President
- English1. There shall be a Vice President of Uganda.
2. The President shall, with the approval of Parliament by a simple majority, appoint a Vice President.
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4. The qualifications prescribed for the office of President by article 102 of this Constitution shall apply to the office of Vice President.
… (Art. 108)