(5)
If the constitutional panel convicts the President, it shall communicate its final
verdict to the Assembly, and he or she shall be deemed to have forfeited the
office.
(6)
If the notice for the removal of the President is on the grounds of mental infirmity
or physical incapacity, it shall be based on a report submitted to the Assembly by
a medical board consisting of five qualified and eminent specialists from the
Medical Commission in respect of the alleged infirmity or incapacity.
(7)
The President shall submit himself or herself to the medical board for necessary
examination as required.
(8)
If the medical board determines that the President, by reason of mental infirmity
or physical incapacity is unable to perform the functions of the office of the
President, it shall communicate its findings to the Assembly for information, and
he or she shall be deemed to have forfeited the office.
Contesting Acts of the President
104.
Any person aggrieved by an act of the President may contest such act before:
(a)
(b)
the Supreme Court, if the alleged act involves a violation of this
Constitution, a state constitution, the Bill of Rights, or the decentralized
system of government; or
any other competent court of law, if the allegation is based on any other
legal grounds.
Appointment and Removal of the Vice President
105.
(1)
The Vice President shall be appointed by the President subject to approval by a
two-thirds majority of all members of the National Legislative Assembly.
(2)
The Vice President may be removed by the President or by a decision passed by
two-thirds majority of all members of the National Legislative Assembly on a
vote of no confidence.
(3)
If the post of the Vice President falls vacant for any reason, the President shall
appoint a replacement.
(4)
The Vice President shall fulfill the conditions of eligibility for the office of the
President as prescribed by this Constitution.
(5)
To assume office, the Vice President shall take, before the President, the same
oath taken by the President as prescribed by this Constitution.
Functions of the Vice President
106.
The Vice President shall perform the following functions:
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