Singapore legislation
Article 19A
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.