NA Agenda: Election of President of the Republic

 

 Thursday, 15 February 2018] No 1–2018] FIFTH SESSION, FIFTH PARLIAMENT

 

PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA _________________ NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ================ AGENDA

 

THURSDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2018

 

Chamber of National Assembly: 14:00

 

 

1. When the bells are rung at 13:50, members of the National Assembly meet in the Chamber of the National Assembly.

 

2. The Speaker takes the Chair.

 

3. Prayers or meditation.

 

4. The Speaker invites the Chief Justice to preside.

 

5. The Presiding Officer announces the purpose of the meeting as well as the appointment of the Returning Officer and Assistant Returning Officers.

 

ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC

6. The Presiding Officer calls for nominations of candidates for election as President.

 

7. The Presiding Officer announces the names of the persons duly nominated.

 

(1) If only one valid nomination is received, the Presiding Officer declares the nominated candidate to be duly elected.

 

(2) If more than one valid nomination is received, a vote is taken by secret ballot and proceedings are suspended until the result of the voting can be made known.

 

8. The Speaker takes the Chair and invites the President-elect to address the House.

 

9. The Speaker adjourns the House.