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Constitution of the Independent
State of Samoa
any such purpose is supported at its third reading by the votes of
not less than two-thirds of the total number of Members of
Parliament (including vacancies) and if not fewer than 90 days
elapse between the second and third readings of that bill:
PROVIDED THAT no bill amending, repealing or adding to the
provisions of Article 102 or the provisions of this proviso shall be
submitted to the Head of State for assent until it has been submitted
to a poll of the electors on the rolls for the electoral constituencies
established under the provisions of Article 44 and unless it has been
supported by two-thirds of the valid votes cast in such a poll.
(Note – the use of the term “electoral constituencies” formerly known as “territorial
constituencies” as amended by the Constitution Amendment Act (No.3) 2019, No.10
only comes into effect on the day the Head of State dissolves the Legislative Assembly
under Article 63(4) of the Constitution for the 2021 general elections as per Article
1(2) of the Constitution Amendment Act (No.3) 2019, No. 10).
(2) A certificate under the hand of the Speaker that a bill has been
passed under the provisions of clause (1) shall be conclusive and
shall not be questioned in any Court.
110. Power of pardon - (1) The Head of State shall have power
to grant pardons, reprieves and respites, and to remit, suspend or
commute any sentence passed by any Court, tribunal or authority
established under the law.
(2) In the exercise of the powers conferred on him or her under
the provisions of clause (1), the Head of State shall act in his or her
discretion after consultation with such Minister as the Prime
Minister shall designate from time to time.
111. Interpretation - (1) In this Constitution, unless it is
otherwise provided or the context otherwise requires:
“Act” or “Act of Parliament” means an Act of the Parliament
of Samoa; and includes any Ordinance of the Legislative
Assembly of the Trust Territory constituted under the
provisions of the Samoan Amendment Act 1957.
“Cabinet” means the Cabinet of Ministers.
“Chief Justice” means the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
of Samoa.
“Court of Appeal” means the Court of Appeal of Samoa.
“Employee of the Public Service” means a person employed
in the Public Service.
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