The National President, on assuming his office, takes before the National Assembly the following oath:
I swear to devote all my energy to the welfare of the German People, to increase their prosperity, to protect them from injury, to preserve the Constitution and the laws of the Commonwealth, to perform my duties conscientiously, and to deal justly with all.
The addition of a religious affirmation is permitted.
ARTICLE 43
The term of the National President is seven years. He is eligible for re-election.
The President may be removed before the end of his term by vote of the People on proposal of the National Assembly. The act of the National Assembly in such case requires a two-thirds majority vote. Upon such action the President is suspended from further exercise of his office. A refusal by the People to remove the President has the effect of a new election and entails the dissolution of the National Assembly.
The National President shall not be subject to criminal prosecution without the consent of the National Assembly.
ARTICLE 44
The National President may not at the same time be a member of the National Assembly.