Singapore legislation

Article 19A

of Constitution of the Republic of Singapore

Article 19A

Disabilities of President

Amended by28/201628/2016

Quoted provision

Clause 1

Amended by28/2016

The President must —

(a)

not hold any other office created or recognised by this Constitution;

(b)

not actively engage in any commercial enterprise;

(c)

not be a member of any political party; and

(d)

if he is a Member of Parliament, vacate his seat in Parliament.

Quoted provision

Clause 2

Amended by28/2016

Nothing in clause (1) is to be construed as requiring any person exercising the functions of the office of President under Article 22N or 22O to —

(a)

if he is a member of any political party, resign as a member of that party; or

(b)

vacate his seat in Parliament or any other office created or recognised by this Constitution.