69 (5) In the exercise of his power to dissolve Parliament in terms of this section, the King shall act on the recommendation of the Prime Minister save that ­ (a) where the Prime Minister recommends a dissolution and the King considers that − (i) (ii) the government of Swaziland can be carried on without dissolution; or the dissolution would not be in the interests of Swaziland, the King may refuse to dissolve Parliament; or, (b) where the House passes a resolution of no confidence in the Government of Swaziland and the Prime Minister does not within three days after that resolution resign, the King may dissolve Parliament or Cabinet. (6) Where Parliament is dissolved in terms of subsection (1) (b) the members of Parliament shall be deemed to have vacated office on the day but one of the first meeting of the House after the general election. (7) Where Parliament is dissolved in terms of subsection (2), the members shall be deemed to have vacated office at the end of five years from the date of the first meeting of the House following a general election. Recalling Parliament in case of emergency 135. (1) Where, between a dissolution of Parliament and the next ensuing general election of the elected members of the House, an emergency arises of such a nature that in the opinion of the King, after consultation with the President and Speaker of the dissolved Parliament, it is necessary for the two chambers of Parliament to be summoned before that general election can be held, the King may, by proclamation published in the Gazette, summon the preceding chambers of Parliament as constituted immediately before that dissolution. (2) Where the King has recalled Parliament in terms of subsection (1), the two chambers of Parliament shall be deemed (except for purposes of section 136) not to have been dissolved but shall be deemed (except for the purposes of section 137) to be dissolved as soon as the emergency has been disposed of or on the date on which the next ensuing general election of elected members of the House is held. (3) For the purposes of this section “emergency” includes the necessity to enact a law. General elections 136. (1) A general election of elected members of the House shall be held at such time within sixty days after every dissolution of Parliament, as the King shall appoint by proclamation published in the Gazette. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament may enact laws for the conduct of elections and the qualification of voters. Filling of casual vacancies 137. (1) Where any person vacates a seat as a Senator for any reason other than a dissolution of Parliament ­ (a) the King shall appoint a person; or 69

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