Oath of office of the
President and Vice
President
114.
An incoming President or Vice President shall assume
office upon taking and subscribing, before the Chief
Justice or his designate, at a sitting of the People’s
Majlis, the relevant oath of office set out in Schedule 1
of this Constitution.
Powers and
responsibilities of
the President
115.
In addition to the duties and powers otherwise
expressly conferred on the President by this
Constitution and the law, the President is entrusted
pursuant to this Constitution with carrying out the
duties specified herein and shall have the following
powers to do so:
(a) to faithfully implement the provisions of this
Constitution and the law, and to promote
compliance by organs of the State and by the
people;
(b) to supervise the efficient and harmonious
functioning of all departments of Government;
(c) to promote the rule of law, and to protect the
rights and freedoms of all people;
(d) to guarantee the independence and territorial
integrity of the Maldives, and to promote respect
for national sovereignty in the international
community;
(e) to formulate fundamental policies of the State,
and to submit policies and recommendations to
the appropriate agencies and institutions of
Government;
(f) to appoint, dismiss and accept the resignation of
members of the Cabinet, and such officials
necessary for the proper functioning of the
duties of his office;
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