Oath of the President 99. The President of the Republic of South Sudan shall, before assuming office, take the following oath before the public: “ I……….…………., do hereby swear by the Almighty God/ solemnly affirm, that as the President of the Republic of South Sudan, I shall be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Republic of South Sudan and shall diligently and honestly discharge my duties and responsibilities in a consultative manner to foster the development and welfare of the people of South Sudan; that I shall obey, preserve and defend the Constitution and abide by the law; and that I shall protect and promote the unity of the people of South Sudan and consolidate the democratic decentralized system of government and preserve the integrity and dignity of the people of South Sudan; so help me God.” Tenure of the Office of the President 100. The tenure of the office of the President of the Republic of South Sudan shall be four years, commencing from July 9, 2011. Functions of the President 101. The President shall perform the following functions: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) preserve the security of South Sudan and protect its territorial integrity; supervise constitutional and executive institutions and provide exemplary leadership in public affairs; appoint constitutional and judicial posts holders in accordance with this Constitution and the law; preside over the National Council of Ministers; declare and terminate a state of emergency in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and the law; initiate constitutional amendments and legislation and assent to and sign into law bills passed by the National Legislature; convene, summon, adjourn or prorogue the National Legislature in consultation with the Speaker; confirm death sentences, grant pardons, and remit convictions or penalties according to this Constitution and the law; appoint Presidential Advisors; appoint ad hoc commissions and committees; establish independent institutions and commissions; confer honours; generally represent the Government and the people of South Sudan; declare war in accordance with this Constitution and the law; represent the State in its foreign relations, appoint ambassadors of the State and accept credentials of foreign ambassadors; direct and supervise foreign policy and ratify treaties and international agreements with the approval of the National Legislative Assembly; 33