8.
Vice President. (Articles 108(2) and (3))
The President of Uganda shall appoint the Vice President with the approval of Parliament,
who shall be his or her deputy and perform other duties as may be given to him or her by the
President or by the law.
9.
Qualifications of the Vice President. (Article 108(4))
The qualifications for the President apply to the Vice President.
10.
Vacation of office of the Vice President. (Article 108(5))
The office of the Vice President shall become vacant if he or she is removed by the President
or upon resignation or death.
11.
Prime Minister. (Article 108A (1))
The Prime Minister is appointed by the President with approval of Parliament from among
members of Parliament or persons qualified to be elected as members of Parliament.
12.
Duties of the Prime Minister. (Article 108A (2))
The Prime Minister is the leader of government business in Parliament and coordinates and
implements Government policies in Ministries and public institutions and performs such
other duties assigned to him or her by the President or by law.
13.
Vacation of the office of Prime Minister. (Article 108A (4))
The office of Prime Minister becomes vacant if he or she is removed by the President or on
resignation or death or if he or she becomes disqualified as member of Parliament.
14.
State of emergency. (Article 110)
The President may, in consultation with Cabinet, declare that a state of emergency exists in
Uganda or any part of Uganda if he or she is satisfied that circumstances exist in Uganda or
that part of Uganda—
(a)
in which Uganda or that part of it is threatened by war or external attack;
(b)
in which security or economic life of the country or that part is threatened by
internal conflicts or natural disaster; or
(c)
which make it necessary to take measures which are required to secure public
safety, defence of Uganda and maintenance of public order and services
essential to the life of the community.
15.
Cabinet. (Articles 111 and 113)
(1)
The Cabinet consists of the President, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ministers.
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