Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, 2005 54. 55. eSwatini (3) At least one of the members of the Board shall have such qualification as is required for appointment as a Judge of the High Court. (4) The Chairman and members of the Board shall hold office for a period not exceeding five years and shall be eligible for a single re-appointment. (5) The Chairman and members of the Board may be removed from office by the King on the advice of the Minister responsible for incapacity (whether from infirmity of the body or mind) or for misbehaviour. (6) A person who has a case before the Board shall have the right to be heard and to be represented by a legal practitioner at the hearing. (7) All matters submitted for consideration by the Board shall be finalised within a period of six months. Certificate of citizenship (1) The Board shall cause to be issued on request to a citizen of Swaziland a certificate of citizenship in prescribed form certifying that that person is a citizen of Swaziland. (2) A certificate of citizenship shall be the property of Goverrnment and shall be delivered up on demand by or on behalf of the Board. (3) The Board may revoke a certificate of citizenship for good cause. Provision for other matters (1) Subject to the provisions of this Chapter Parliament may make law relating to the acquisition or loss of citizenship by registration or naturalisation, including but not limited to, the following— (a) keeping of record of citizens; (b) registration of births abroad; (c) certificate of citizenship; (d) offences; and (e) incidental matters to the above. Chapter V Directive Principles of State Policy and duties of the citizen 56. General objectives (1) The Directive Principles of State Policy contained in this Chapter shall guide all organs and agencies of the State, citizens, organisations and other bodies and persons in applying or interpreting this Constitution or any other law and in taking and implementing any policy decisions, for the establishment of a just, free and democratic society. (2) The Prime Minister shall report to Parliament at least once a year all the steps taken to ensure the realization of the directive principles contained in this Chapter. (3) The provisions of sections 57 to 63 inclusive are not enforceable in any court or tribunal. (4) The distribution of powers and functions as well as checks and balances provided for in this Constitution among the various organs and institutions of Goverrnment shall be supported through the provision of adequate resources for their effective functioning at all levels. By Laws.Africa and contributors. Licensed under CC-BY. Share widely and freely. 23

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