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Article 3. The Head Of State

Section 3.9. During the absence of the Head of State from Scotland, or inability to perform his or her duties, the constitutional powers and functions of the Head of State stated in Section (3) of this article may be delegated to a designated Commissioner. The Executive will appoint the Commissioner, on the nomination of the Parliamentary Bureau. No serving Member of Parliament, or Minister, may serve as the Commissioner.

Proposed Amendments to Section

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Original Version

  • Avatar admin
    Administrator #1  •  2020-08-20 17:39:43

    Section 3.9. Section 3.9. During the absence of the Head of State from Scotland, or inability to perform his or her duties, the constitutional powers and functions of the Head of State stated in Section (3) of this article may be delegated to a designated Commissioner. The Executive will appoint the Commissioner, on the nomination of the Parliamentary Bureau. No serving Member of Parliament, or Minister, may serve as the Commissioner.

Proposed Amendment to Section 3.9.

  • Roi Semo

    Presiding officer

    Section 3.9. Section 3.9. Section 3.9. During the absence of the President of the Republic from Scotland, or inability to perform his or her duties, the constitutional powers and functions of the President of the Republic stated in Section (3) of this article will be exercised by the Presiding Officer of the Parliament.

    While acting as President, the Presiding Officer will not exercise his or her powers as Presiding Officer or as an MSP.


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