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Article 63 of the Constitution of South Africa

Article
63
Chapter
CHAPTER 4 — PARLIAMENT
Index row title
(1) The National Council of Provinces may determine the time and duration of its
Source document
The South Africa Constitution
Provision ID
4d04c8b8-5cb6-4efd-b380-e46dcadf0653

70 words

Verbatim text

sittings and its recess periods. (2) The President may summon the National Council of Provinces to an extraordinary sitting at any time to conduct special business. (3) Sittings of the National Council of Provinces are permitted at places other than the seat of Parliament only on the grounds of public interest, security or convenience, and if provided for in the rules and orders of the Council. Chairperson and Deputy Chairpersons

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  • The index files this text under article 63 of the Constitution of South Africa.
  • The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER 4 — PARLIAMENT”.
  • The passage runs to about 70 words.

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