Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, 1977
-(1) The tenure of office of a Minister or a Deputy Minister shall
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Official source57.-(1) The tenure of office of a Minister or a Deputy Minister shall
office of commence on the date he is appointed to hold that office.
Ministers and
Deputy (2) The Office of a Minister or a Deputy Minister shall become vacant
Ministers upon the occurrence of any of the following:
Act No.15 (a) if the incumbent resigns or dies;
of 1984 (b) where the incumbent ceases to be a Member of Parliament for any
Art.9;
Act No.20 reason not connected with the dissolution of Parliament;
of 1992 (c) where the President revokes the appointment thereby removing the
Art.9; incumbent from office;
Act No.20 (d) where he is elected Speaker;
of 1992 (e) where the Prime Minister resigns or his office becomes vacant for
Art.11
Act No.12 any other reasons;
of 1995 (f) immediately before the President elect assumes office; or
Art.8 (g) where the Ethics Tribunal makes a decision confirming that he has
contravened the law concerning ethics of public leaders.
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