Article 59 [Powers of the Amir Specified by Law] The Law referred to in Article 4 specifies the conditions under which the Amir exercises his constitutional powers. Article 60 [Oath of the Amir’s Office] Before assuming his powers, the Amir takes the following oath at a special sitting of the National Assembly: "I swear by Almighty God to respect the Constitution and the laws of the State, to defend the liberties, interests, and properties of the people, and to safeguard the independence and territorial integrity of the Country." Article 61 [Deputy Amir] In the event of his absence outside the Country and the inability of the Heir Apparent to act as Deputy for him, the Amir shall appoint, by an Amiri Order, a Deputy who shall exercise his powers during his absence. The said Amiri Order may include a specified arrangement for the exercise of the said powers on behalf of the Amir, or a limitation of their scope. Article 62 [Qualification of Deputy Amir] The Deputy Amir has to satisfy the qualifications laid down in Article 82. If he is a Minister or a member of the National Assembly, he may not take part in the ministerial functions or in the work of the Assembly during the period he is acting as Deputy for the Amir. Article 63 [Oath of the Deputy Amir’s Office] (1) Before assuming his powers the Deputy Amir, at a special sitting of the National Assembly, takes the oath mentioned in Article 60 with the following phrase added thereto: " and be loyal to the Amir." (2) (2) In case the National Assembly is not in session, the Oath shall be taken before the Amir. Article 64 [Incompatibilities of the Deputy Amir] The provisions of Article 131 apply to the Deputy Amir. Article 65 [Promulgation of Laws, Initiative of the Amir] (1) The Amir has the right to initiate, sanction, and promulgate laws. Promulgation of laws takes place within thirty days from the date of their submission by the National Assembly to the Amir. This period is reduced to seven days in case of urgency. Such urgency is decided upon by a majority vote of the members constituting the National Assembly. (2) Official holidays are not counted in computing the promulgation. 10