Date of election

The election of the President of the State shall be held no (Amendment No. 8) earlier than ninety days, and no later than thirty days before the expiration of the term of the serving President. Should the position of the President of the State fall vacant before the expiration of his term of office, the election shall be held within forty-five days from the day on which his position fell vacant. The Speaker of the Knesset, in consultation with the Deputy Speakers, shall set the election day, and shall inform all the Members of the Knesset in writing thereof, at least three weeks in advance. Should the date of the election fall outside one of the Knesset sessions, the Speaker of the Knesset shall convene the Knesset for the purpose of electing the President of the State.