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Article 60: Incompatibility of Seimas Membership

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Constitution Text

“The duties of the Members of the Seimas, with the exception of their duties at the Seimas, shall be incompatible with any other duties at state institutions or organisations, or with work in business, commercial, or other private establishments or enterprises. During their term of office, the Members of the Seimas shall be exempt from the duty to perform national defence service. A Member of the Seimas may be appointed only either as the Prime Minister or a Minister. The work of the Members of the Seimas, as well as all expenses relating to their parliamentary activities, shall be remunerated from the State Budget. A Member of the Seimas may not receive any other remuneration, with the exception of remuneration for creative activities. The duties, rights, and guarantees of the activities of a Member of the Seimas shall be established by law.”

Summary

The duties of a Member of the Seimas are incompatible with any other position in state institutions and with work in private enterprises. A Member may be appointed only as Prime Minister or Minister and is exempt from national defence service during the term. Their work is paid from the State Budget, and other pay is allowed only for creative activities.

Key Points

  • •A Member's duties are incompatible with other duties at state institutions and with work in private establishments or enterprises.
  • •A Member of the Seimas may be appointed only as Prime Minister or Minister.
  • •During the term, a Member is exempt from the duty to perform national defence service.
  • •A Member's work and parliamentary expenses are remunerated from the State Budget.
  • •A Member may not receive any other remuneration except for creative activities.

Practical Example

An elected business owner must step down from posts in their company, but a Member may at the same time serve as a minister or receive a fee for a book they have written.

Exam Tips

Memorise the only permitted additional office - Prime Minister or Minister - and the only permitted additional income - remuneration for creative activities.

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