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Article 205 — Interpretation

Article
205
Chapter
CHAPTER V — The Legislature
Index row title
Interpretation
Source document
nigerian constitution
Provision ID
d811266f-ad68-4eeb-b82c-ad486ef6033b

150 words

Verbatim text

In this Part of this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires – (a) any reference to “ ex-officio member ” shall be construed as a reference to a person who is a member by virtue of his holding or performing the functions of an office in the public service of a State; (b) “office ” means an office in the public service of a State; (c) any reference to “ member ” of any of the bodies established by section 197 of this Constitution shall be construed as including a reference to the Chairman of that body; and (d) “misconduct ” means breach of the Oath of Allegiance or oath of office of a member or a breach of the provisions of this Constitution or bribery or corruption or false declaration of assets and liabilities or conviction for treason or treasonable felony. C - The public service of a State

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  • The index files this text under article 205 of the Constitution of Nigeria.
  • The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER V — The Legislature”.
  • The row is titled “Interpretation”.
  • The passage runs to about 150 words.

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