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Consolidated Constitution including Acts XXXIX of 2025, IX of 2026 and XVI of 2026

85

CHAPTER VII

Jurisdiction
Malta
Provision
85
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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85. (1) In the exercise of his functions the President shall act in accordance with the advice of the Cabinet or a Minister acting under the general authority of the Cabinet except in cases where he is required by this Constitution or any other law to act in accordance with the advice of any person or authority other than the Cabinet: Provided that the President shall act in accordance with his own deliberate judgment in the performance of the following functions Acting PrimeMinister. Substituted by: LVIII.1974.36 . TemporaryMinisters. Amended by: LVIII. 1974.37. Exercise of functions of President. Amended by: LVIII. 1974.38. Exercise of Prime Minister’s functions. article 83 of this Constitution (which relates to the performance of the functions of the Prime Minister during absence, vacation or illness) in the circumstances described in the proviso to sub-article (2)of that article;

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Consolidated Constitution including Acts XXXIX of 2025, IX of 2026 and XVI of 2026 · legislation.mt · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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