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CONSTITUTION OF ERITREA
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However, where it is deemed necessary to lift his immunity,
such a member may be charged in accordance with
procedures determined by the National Assembly.
No member of the National Assembly may be charged or
otherwise be answerable for statements made or submitted by
him at any meeting of the National Assembly or any meeting
of its committees or any utterance or statement made outside
the National Assembly in connection with his duty as member
thereof.
The duties, responsibilities, immunities and compensation of
the members of the National Assembly shall be determined by
law; and all members shall be entitled to the protection of
such immunities.
CHAPTER V: THE EXECUTIVE
Article 39 - The President: Head of State and Government
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The President of Eritrea is the Head of the State and the
Government of Eritrea and the Commander-in-Chief of the
Eritrean Defence Forces.
The executive authority is vested in the President, which he
shall exercise, in consultation with the Cabinet, pursuant to
the provisions of this Constitution.
The President shall ensure respect of the Constitution; the
integrity and dignity of the State; the efficient management of
the public service; and the interests and safety of all citizens,
including the enjoyment of their fundamental rights and
freedoms recognised under this Constitution.
Article 40 - Qualification to be a Candidate to the Office of the
President
Any member of the National Assembly who seeks to be a
candidate to the office of the President of Eritrea shall be a citizen
of Eritrea by birth.
Article 41 - Election and Term of Office of the President
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The President shall be elected from amongst the members of
the National Assembly by an absolute majority vote of its