Circumstances

Whenever the President transmits to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives his or her written declaration that he or she is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his or her office, and until he or she transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, such powers and duties are discharged by the Vice-President as acting President (Article 7, paragraph 11 of the Constitution). Whenever a majority of all members of the cabinet transmit to the same persons their written declaration to Whenever the President transmits to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives his or her written declaration that he or she is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his or her office, and until he or she transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, such powers and duties are discharged by the Vice-President as acting President (Article 7, paragraph 11 of the Constitution). Whenever a majority of all members of the cabinet transmit to the same persons their written declaration to that effect, the Vice-President immediately assumes the powers and duties of office as acting President.

Modalites

Thereafter, when the President transmits to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives his or her written declaration that no inability exists, he or she reassumes the powers and duties of his or her office. Meanwhile, should a majority of all members of the cabinet transmit within five days to the same persons their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his or her office, Congress decides the issue. For that purpose, Congress convenes, if it is not already in session, within 48 hours, in accordance with its rules and without need of being summoned.

Consequences

In case of death, permanent disability, removal from office, or resignation of the President, the Vice-President becomes the President to serve the unexpired term. In case of death, permanent disability, removal from office, or resignation of the President and Vice-President, the President of the Senate or, in case of his inability, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, then acts as President until the President or Vice-President have been elected and qualified.