34. The President shall also be able to summon an extraordinary meeting
of the Volksraad.
35. The President shall have the power to fill up all empty posts in the
public offices, which fall vacant between the times of the meeting of
the Volksraad, subject to the ratification of that body.
36. The President shall have the right to suspend public officials.
37. The President with a majority of the Executive Council shall
exercise the right of mercy in all criminal sentences.
38. The President with the consent of the Volksraad declares war and
makes peace.
39. The President shall be able to make conventions, subject to the
consent of the Volksraad.
40. The President shall not be able to make any treaty without consent
of the Volksraad.
41. The President, or any member of the Executive Council, shall have
the right at all times to inspect the state of the finances, as also the
books of the officials.
_Chapter VI.--Executive Council._
42. There shall be an Executive Council, consisting of the Landrost of
the capital, the Secretary of the Government, and three unofficial
members, chosen by the Volksraad, to assist the President with advice
and assistance.
The President shall be the Chairman, and have a decisive vote.
43.
Pages:
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90