(k) direct and supervise the foreign policy of the State and
ratify treaties and international agreements with the
approval of the National Legislature,
(l) seek the opinion of the Constitutional Court on any
matter in connection with the Constitution,
(m) any other functions as may be prescribed by this
Constitution or the law.
(2) Notwithstanding sub-Article (1) above, the President of the
Republic shall, in respect of the following matters, take
decisions with the consent of the First Vice President:(a) declaration and termination of a state of emergency,
(b) declaration of war,
(c) appointments that the President of the Republic is
required to make according to Appendix B1 of the
Comprehensive Peace Agreement,
(d) summoning, adjourning or proroguing the National
Legislature.
Vacancy of the Office of the President of the Republic
59 The Office of the President of the Republic shall fall vacant in any
of the following cases:(a) expiry of his/her tenure of office,
(b) death,
(c) mental infirmity or physical incapacity as determined by a
resolution of the National Legislature adopted by a threequarters majority of all members,
(d) impeachment in accordance with the provisions of this
Constitution,
(e) submission of his/her resignation to the National Legislature.
Immunity and Impeachment of the President and the First Vice
President
60 (1) The President of the Republic and the First Vice President
shall be immune from any legal proceedings and shall not be
charged or sued in any court of law during their tenure of
office.
(2) Notwithstanding sub-Article (1) above, and in case of high
treason, gross violation of this Constitution or gross
misconduct in relation to State affairs, the President or the
First Vice President may be charged before the Constitutional
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