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Article 157: Referendum
The President of the Republic may call for a referendum on issues relating to the
supreme interests of the country without prejudice to the provisions of the
Constitution.
If the call for a referendum relates to more than one issue, the people must vote on
each individual issue.
Article 158: Resignation
The President of the Republic may submit his resignation to the House of
Representatives. If the House is dissolved, he submits it to the General Assembly of
the Supreme Constitutional Court.
• Cabinet removal
• Head of government removal
• Head of state removal
Article 159: Prosecution
A charge of violating the provisions of the Constitution, high treason or any other
felony against the President of the Republic is to be based on a motion signed by at
least a majority of the members of the House of Representatives. An impeachment is
to be issued only by a two-thirds majority of the members of the House of
Representatives and after an investigation to be carried out by the Prosecutor
General. If there is an impediment, he is to be replaced by one of his assistants.
As soon as an impeachment decision has been issued, the President of the Republic
ceases all work; this is treated as a temporary impediment preventing the President
from carrying out presidential duties until a verdict is reached in the case.
• Establishment of judicial council
• Courts for judging public officials
The President of the Republic is tried before a special court headed by the president
of the Supreme Judicial Council, and with the membership of the most senior deputy
of the president of the Supreme Constitutional Court, the most senior deputy of the
president of the State Council, and the two most senior presidents of the Court of
Appeals; the prosecution to be carried out before such court by the Prosecutor
General. If an impediment exists for any of the foregoing individuals, they are
replaced by order of seniority. The court verdicts are irrevocable and not subject to
challenge.
The law organizes the investigation and the trial procedures. In the case of
conviction, the President of the Republic is relieved of his post, without prejudice to
other penalties.
• Head of state replacement
Article 160: Vacancy
If on account of a temporary impediment, the President of the Republic is rendered
unable to carry out the presidential functions, the Prime Minister acts in his place.
If the Presidential office becomes vacant, due to resignation, death, permanent
disability to work or any other reason, the House of Representatives announces the
vacancy of the office. If the vacancy occurs for any other reason, the House
announces it with a two-thirds majority. The House notifies the National Elections
Commission, the Speaker of the House of Representatives temporarily assumes
presidential powers.
In the event the House of Representatives is dissolved, the General Assembly of the
Supreme Constitutional Court and its chairman replace the House of
Representatives and its Speaker.
In all cases, a new president must be elected during a period not exceeding 90 days
from the date the office becomes vacant. In such a case, the presidential term
commences as of the date the result of elections is announced.
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