Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda
Dissolution of the Chamber of Deputies due to serious matters of
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- Rwanda
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- 133
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- English
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- in force
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(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of
Article 79 of this Constitution, the
President of the Republic, after
consultation with the Prime Minister,
the Speaker of the Chamber of
Deputies, the President of the Senate
and the President of the Supreme Court,
may dissolve the Chamber of Deputies
due to serious matters of national
concern.
(2) Election of Deputies takes place within
90 days following the dissolution of the
Chamber of Deputies due to serious
matters of national concern. The elected
Deputies serve the remainder of the
term of office.
(3) The President of the Republic cannot
dissolve, more than once during his or
her term of office, the Chamber of
Deputies due to serious matters of
national concern.
(4) The Senate cannot be dissolved.
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