Monday, February 07, 2011

The question the Egyptian vice president asks

"If President Mubarak would say that 'I'm leaving now,' who would take over?" Suleiman said on ABC.
Answer: Please read the Egyptian Constitution ....



Article 82
If on account of any temporary obstacle the President of the Republic is unable to carry out his functions, he shall delegate his powers to a vice-president.

Article 83
In case of resignation, the President shall address the letter of resignation to the People's Assembly.

Article 84
In case of the vacancy of the Presidential Office or the permanent disability of the President of the Republic, the President of the People's Assembly shall temporarily assume the Presidency; and, if at that time, the People's Assembly is dissolved, the President of the Supreme Constitutional Court shall take over the Presidency, however, on condition that neither one shall nominate himself for the Presidency. The People's Assembly shall then proclaim the vacancy of the office of President. The President of the Republic shall be chosen within a maximum period of sixty days from the day of the vacancy of the Presidential Office.

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