CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE
CHAPTER III
COUNCIL OF STATE
Article 164
Definition and Composition
1. The Council of State is a political body to advise the President of the Republic.
2. The Council of State shall be presided over by the President of the Republic
and it shall have the following composition:
a) the President of the Assembly of the Republic;
b) the Prime Minister;
c) the President of the Constitutional Council;
d) the Ombudsman;
e) the former Presidents of the Republic who were not dismissed from office;
f) the former Presidents of the Assembly of the Republic;
g) seven persons of recognised merit elected by the Assembly of the
Republic, for the length of the legislative term, on the basis of
parliamentary representation;
h) four persons of recognised merit appointed by the President of the
Republic, for the term of his office;
i) the runner-up of the Presidential elections.
Article 165
Taking Office and Status
1. The members of the Council of State shall take up office before the President
of the Republic.
2. The members of the Council of State shall continue to perform their functions
while they remain in their respective offices.
3. The members of the Council of State shall enjoy such privileges, immunities
and ceremonial treatment as the law may establish.
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