Part 5: President and Vice-President (Articles 61–71)
- Title
- Part 5: President and Vice-President (Articles 61–71)
- Description
Executive Organs: President & Vice-President
Part 5 (Articles 61–71) outlines the roles, qualifications, and selection processes for the ceremonial Head of State of Nepal.
Key Provisions
- Article 61 (President): The President is the Head of State and the symbol of national unity.
- Article 62 (Election): Elected by an Electoral College consisting of members of the Federal Parliament (House of Representatives + National Assembly) and the Provincial Assemblies.
- Article 63 (Term): The term of office is 5 years. A person who has been elected as President twice cannot be a candidate again.
- Article 64 (Qualifications): Must be a citizen of Nepal by descent, at least 45 years of age, and qualified to be a member of the Federal Parliament.
- Article 66 (Duties): The President must perform duties in accordance with the recommendation and consent of the Council of Ministers, except where executive functions are explicitly designated as discretionary.
- Article 70 (Gender Representation): The offices of the President and Vice-President must represent different sexes or communities.
- Part Number
- 5
- Article Range
- Art. 61–71
- Category
- State Organs