Article 58
(As amended by the Constitutional Law of October 17, 1927
And the constitutional law of September 21,1990)
By means of a decree issued after the approval of the Council of Ministers, the
President of the Republic may put into effect any bill which has been previously declared to
be urgent by the government with the approval of the Council of Minister in the decree of its
transmission to the Chamber, and on which the Chamber has not given a decision within forty
days following its communication to the Chamber, and including it in the agenda of a general
meeting and reading it therein.
Article 59
(As amended by the Constitutional Law of October 17, 1927)
The President of the Republic may adjourn the Chamber for a period not exceeding
one month. He may not do so twice during the same session.
Article 60
(As amended by the Constitutional Law of January 21, 1947)
While performing his functions, the President of the Republic shall not be held
responsible except when he violates the constitution or in the case of high treason.
However, responsibility with respect to ordinary crimes shall be subject to the
ordinary laws. For such crimes, as well as for violation of the constitution and for high
treason, he may not be impeached except by a two thirds majority of the total members of the
Chamber of Deputies. He shall be tried by the Supreme Council provided for in Article 80.
The functions of Public Prosecutor of the Supreme Council shall be performed by a judge
appointed by the Supreme Court formed all its chambers.
Article 61
Should the President of the Republic be impeached, he shall be suspended from his
functions. The presidency shall remain vacant until the Supreme Council has settled the
matter.
Article 62
(As amended by the Constitutional Law of September 21, 1990)
Should there be a vacancy in the Presidency for any reason whatsoever, the Council
of Ministers shall exercise the authorities of the President by delegation.
Article 63
The remuneration of the President of the Republic shall be determined by a law. It
may not be increased or reduced during his term of office.