Constitution of the Republic of Singapore
—(1) The President must —
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19A.—(1) The President must —
(a) not hold any other office created or recognised by this
Constitution;
(b) not actively engage in any commercial enterprise;
(c) not be a member of any political party; and
(d) if he is a Member of Parliament, vacate his seat in
Parliament.
[28/2016]
(2) Nothing in clause (1) is to be construed as requiring any person
exercising the functions of the office of President under Article 22N
or 22O to —
(a) if he is a member of any political party, resign as a member
of that party; or
(b) vacate his seat in Parliament or any other office created or
recognised by this Constitution.
[28/2016]
Reserved election for community that has not held office of
President for 5 or more consecutive terms
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