(1) Every member and every alternate shall meet the conditions for eligibility throughout their term of office.
(2) The seat in the National Assembly of a member or of an alternate shall automatically become vacant if, after the proclamation of the results of election, it is established that such member or alternate was ineligible or if during his/her term of office s/he is no longer eligible for membership under the conditions laid down in this law.
(3) The seat of a Member of Parliament shall be declared vacant by the Constitutional Council, at the behest of the Bureau of the National Assembly. That of the alternate member shall be automatic.
(4) Where a Member of Parliament is convicted and declared ineligible after an election, the Constitutional Council shall establish such vacancy.
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In force from 19-04-2012 (date unconfirmed)Source page 47
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