Constitution of the Republic of Singapore
—(1) The President is to be elected by the citizens of
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17A.—(1) The President is to be elected by the citizens of
Singapore in accordance with any law made by the Legislature.
[28/2016]
(2) Any poll for the election of President must be held as follows:
(a) in the case where the office of President becomes vacant
prior to the expiration of the term of office of the
incumbent and a writ for the election has not been issued
before such vacation of office or, if so issued, has already
been countermanded — within 6 months after the date the
office of President becomes vacant; or
(b) in any other case — not more than 3 months before the date
of expiration of the term of office of the incumbent.
[28/2016]
Presidential Elections Committee
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