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(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
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