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Article 104: Oath
Prior to the start of his tenure, a member of the House of Representatives takes the
following oath: “I swear by Almighty God to loyally uphold the republican system, to
respect the Constitution and the law, to fully look after the interests of the people,
and to safeguard the independence and territorial integrity of the nation.”
• Compensation of legislators
Article 105: Remuneration
Members shall receive a remuneration defined by law. In the event that the
remuneration is modified, the modification does not come into effect until the
legislative term following the one when it was adopted begins.
Article 106: Term
• Term length for first chamber
The term of membership in the House of Representatives is five calendar years,
commencing from the date of its first session.
• Scheduling of elections
Elections for a new House are held during the 60 days preceding the end its term.
Article 107: Validity of Membership
• Structure of the courts
• Supreme court powers
The Court of Cassation has jurisdiction over the validity of membership of members
of the House of Representatives. Challenges shall be submitted to the Court within a
period not exceeding 30 days from date on which the final election results are
announced. A verdict must be passed within 60 days from the date on which the
challenge is filed.
In the event a membership is deemed invalid, it becomes void from the date on which
the verdict is reported to the House.
• Replacement of legislators
Article 108: Vacancy
If a House of Representatives member’s seat becomes vacant at least six months
before the end of his term, the vacant position must be filled in accordance with the
law within 60 days from the date on which the vacancy is first reported by the
House.
Article 109: Restrictions on economic activity, financial
disclosure
No House of Representatives member may, throughout his tenure, whether in
person or through an intermediary, purchase or rent any piece of state property, or
any public-law legal persons, public sector companies, or the public business sector.
Nor is he allowed to lease, sell or barter with the state any part of his own property,
nor conclude a contract with the state as vendors, suppliers, contractors or others.
Any such actions shall be deemed void.
• Earnings disclosure requirement
A member must submit a financial disclosure upon taking office, upon leaving it and
at the end of every year.
If, because of or in relation to his membership, he should receive cash or in-kind gifts,
ownership thereof reverts to the state treasury.
The foregoing is organized by law.
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