Section 4.15. If Parliament, by a two-thirds majority vote of its members, passes a resolution calling for its own dissolution, in order to resolve an impasse or to seek a fresh mandate from the people, the Presiding Officer will dissolve parliament. Writs will therefore be issued for a general election to be held within a thirty day period.
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Section 4.15. Section 4.15. If Parliament, by a two-thirds majority vote of its members, passes a resolution calling for its own dissolution, in order to resolve an impasse or to seek a fresh mandate from the people, the Presiding Officer will dissolve parliament. Writs will therefore be issued for a general election to be held within a thirty day period.
Section 4.15. Section 4.15. Notwithstanding Section 4.13, if Parliament, by a two-thirds majority vote of its members, passes a resolution calling for its own dissolution, in order to resolve an impasse or to seek a fresh mandate from the people, the Presiding Officer will instruct the Head of State to dissolve parliament. Writs will therefore be issued for a general election to be held within a thirty day period.
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Section 4.15. Section 4.15. If Parliament, by a two-thirds majority vote of its members, passes a resolution calling for its own dissolution, in order to resolve an impasse or to seek a fresh mandate from the people, the Presiding Officer will dissolve parliament. Writs will therefore be issued for a general election to be held within a thirty day period.
Section 4.15. Affected by my comments made earlier in this constitution exercise.
Proposed Amendment to Section 4.15.
Section 4.15. Section 4.15. Notwithstanding Section 4.13, if Parliament, by a two-thirds majority vote of its members, passes a resolution calling for its own dissolution, in order to resolve an impasse or to seek a fresh mandate from the people, the Presiding Officer will instruct the Head of State to dissolve parliament. Writs will therefore be issued for a general election to be held within a thirty day period.