PART III THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY 111 Composition of National Assembly (1) The National Assembly consists of two hundred and ten members who are elected in accordance with the Electoral Law, by secret ballot, from the two hundred and ten constituencies into which Zimbabwe is divided. (2) The qualifications for election as a Member of the National Assembly are set out in the Third Schedule. 112 Election of Speaker (1).At its first sitting after a general election, and before proceeding to any other business, the National Assembly must elect a presiding officer to be known as the Speaker. (2) Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of Speaker, the National Assembly must without delay elect a person to fill the vacancy. (3) A person is qualified for election as Speaker if he or she is a Member of the National Assembly or is qualified to be elected to that House. (4) An election to the office of Speaker must be conducted in accordance with Standing Orders. (5) Before commencing his or her duties as such, the Speaker must take the oath or affirmation of office in the form set out in the First Schedule. 113 Speaker not a Member of National Assembly If a Member of the National Assembly is elected as Speaker, he or she ceases to be a Member of that House. 114 Resignation and vacation of office by Speaker (1) The Speaker may resign his or her office by announcing his or her resignation in person to the National Assembly or by giving notice in writing to the Clerk of Parliament. (2) The Speaker must vacate his or her office— (a) at the beginning of the day on which the National Assembly first meets after a general election; (b) upon accepting any other public office or upon entering employment with any other person, (c) upon becoming a Member of Parliament or the President of the Senate; (d) if circumstances stances arise that would require him or her to vacate his or her seat, if he or she were a Member of the National Assembly; or (e) if a resolution for his or her removal from office is passed by at least two-thirds of the total membership of the National Assembly. 115 Deputy Speaker (1) As soon as practicable after electing a Speaker following a general election, the National Assembly must elect one of its Members to be the Deputy Speaker. (2) Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of Deputy Speaker, the National Assembly must without delay elect a person to fill the vacancy. - 50 -