Article 84 [Vacancy] (1) If, for any reason, a seat in the National Assembly becomes vacant before the end of the term, the vacancy is filled by election within two months from the date on which the Assembly declares the vacancy. The mandate of the new member lasts until the end of that of his predecessor. (2) If the vacancy occurs within six months prior to the expiry of the legislative term of the Assembly, no successor is elected. Article 85 [Annual Ordinary Session] The National Assembly has an annual session of not less than eight months. The said session may not be prorogued before the budget is approved. Article 86 [Start of Ordinary Session] The Assembly starts its ordinary session during the month of October of every year upon a convocation by the Amir. If the decree of convocation is not issued before the first of the said month, the time for the meeting is deemed to be 9 a.m. on the third Saturday of that month. If such day happens to be an official holiday, the Assembly meets on the morning of the first day thereafter. Article 87 [First Session] (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding two Articles, the Amir summons the National Assembly to hold its first meeting within two weeks of the end of the general election. If the decree of convocation is not issued within the said period, the Assembly is deemed to have been convoked for the morning of the day following these two weeks, due regard being given to the relevant provision of the preceding Article. (2) If the date of the meeting of the Assembly falls after the annual date mentioned in Article 86, the term of the session specified in Article 85 is reduced by the difference between the said two dates. Article 88 [Extraordinary Sessions] (1) The National Assembly is called by decree to an extraordinary session if the Amir deems it necessary, or upon the demand of the majority of the members of the Assembly. (2) In an extraordinary session, the Assembly may not consider matters other than those for which it has been convened except with the consent of the Cabinet. Article 89 [Prorogation of Sessions] The Amir announces the prorogation of ordinary and extraordinary sessions. 14