Constitution of the Republic of Singapore · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 5 · The Government
20. Term of office
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The President shall hold office for a term of 6 years from the date on which he assumes office.
President
“President” means the President of Singapore elected under this Constitution and includes any person for the time being exercising the functions of the office of President;
The person elected to the office of President shall assume office on the day his predecessor ceases to hold office or, if the office is vacant, on the day following his election.
Upon his assumption of office, the President shall take and subscribe in the presence of the Chief Justice or of another Supreme Court Judge the Oath of Office in the form set out in the First Schedule.
Supreme Court Judge
“Supreme Court Judge” means the Chief Justice, a Justice of the Court of Appeal, a Judge of the Appellate Division or a Judge of the High Court;