Constitution of the Republic of Singapore
—(1) The President shall hold office for a term of 6 years from
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20.—(1) The President shall hold office for a term of 6 years from
the date on which he assumes office.
(2) The person elected to the office of President shall assume office
on the day his predecessor ceases to hold office or, if the office is
vacant, on the day following his election.
(3) Upon his assumption of office, the President shall take and
subscribe in the presence of the Chief Justice or of another Supreme
Court Judge the Oath of Office in the form set out in the
[38/2019]
Discharge and performance of functions of President
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