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Article 32
 

(1) The members of the Parliament shall be elected for a period of four years.


(2) The King may at any time issue writs for a new election with the effect that the existing seats be vacated upon a new election. Provided that writs for an election shall not be issued after the appointment of a new Ministry until the Prime Minister has presented himself to the Parliament.


(3) The Prime Minister shall cause a general election to be held before the expiration of the period for which the Parliament has been elected.


(4) No seats shall be vacated until a new election has been held.


(5) Special rules may be provided by Statute for the commencement and determination of Faeroe Islands and Greenland representation in the Parliament.


(6) If a Member of the Parliament becomes ineligible his seating the Parliament shall become vacant.


(7) On approval of his election each new Member shall make a solemn declaration that he will adhere to the Constitution Act.