Constitución en Inglés

138 constituteproject.org Colombia 2021 Chapter III The Vice President T he Vice President of the Republic shall be elected by popular vote on the same day and in the same manner as the President of the Republic. The candidates for the runoff election, if any, should be the same that took part in the first election. The Vice President shall hold office for the same term as the President and shall replace the President in case of temporary or permanent presidential vacancy, even if such a vacancy should occur before the President’s assumption of office. In case of a temporary vacancy in the position of President of the Republic, it shall be sufficient for the Vice President to take possession of the President’s position as soon as possible so that he/she may exercise it as many times as necessary. In case of a permanent vacancy in the position of the President of the Republic, the Vice President shall assume the office until the end of the term. The President of the Republic may entrust to the Vice President missions or special duties and to assign to him/her any responsibility of the executive branch. The Vice President may not assume the functions of Minister-Delegate. ARTICLE 202