Clause 5

It shall be lawful for the President to raise and maintain an Army reserve consisting of such number of officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and men as may from time to time be provided for by Parliament.

The President may, by order signified under the hand of the Minister, make orders with respect to the government, discipline, and pay of the Army reserve and with respect to other matters and things relating to the Army reserve.

All orders made under this section shall be presented to Parliament as soon as may be after they are made if Parliament be then sitting, or if Parliament be not sitting, then as soon as practicable after the beginning of the then next session of Parliament.