Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament.

(1) There shall be a Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament. (2) The Speaker and Deputy Speaker shall be elected by members of Parliament from among their number. (3) A person shall not be qualified to be elected a Speaker or Deputy Speaker if he or she is a Vice President or a Minister. (4) Subject to article 81(4) of this Constitution, no business shall be transacted in Parliament other than an election to the office of Speaker at any time that office is vacant. (5) The Chief Justice or a judge designated by the Chief Justice shall preside at an election of a Speaker, and the Speaker shall preside at an election of the Deputy Speaker. (6) An election to the office of Deputy Speaker shall be held at the first sitting of Parliament after that office becomes vacant. (7) The Speaker or Deputy Speaker shall vacate his or her office— (a) if he or she is appointed to any public office; (b) if he or she becomes a Minister; (c) if he or she resigns his or her office by writing signed by him or her addressed to the Clerk to Parliament; (d) if he or she ceases to be a member of Parliament; or (e) if he or she is removed by resolution of Parliament supported by not less than two-thirds of all members of Parliament. (8) The Speaker and Deputy Speaker shall receive such salaries, allowances and gratuities as may be prescribed by Parliament. (9) The salaries, allowances and gratuities of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund. (10) The Speaker and Deputy Speaker shall each, before assuming the duties of office, take and subscribe the oath of Speaker or Deputy Speaker specified in the Fourth Schedule to this Constitution.