106

Article 106 1. A session of the National Assembly shall begin on the first meeting of the Assembly summoned under Article 107 and, unless sooner dissolved under clause (2) (b), Article 110 or Article 111, continue for a period of five years thereafter. 2. The National Assembly shall stand dissolved - a. subject to clause (3), on the day next following the end of the period of five years referred to in clause (1); b. where a general election is held before the period of five years referred to in clause (1), on the day next following the declaration of the results of the election; or c. in accordance with Article 110 or Article 111. 3. where a period of public emergency subsists at the time when the National Assembly would stand dissolved under clause (2)(a), National Assembly may, by resolution approved by a majority of the members of the Assembly, extend the sessions of the Assembly - a. where there is a declaration of emergency, for not more than six months at a time but up to a maximum aggregate period of twelve months; b. where Seychelles is at war, for not more than twelve months at a time but up to a maximum aggregate period of forty-eight months, and a period of extension shall not extend beyond the duration of the term of office of the President extended in the same circumstances under this Constitution.