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( 1 ) If the President dies or resigns his office or ceases to hold office, the Council shall elect another person from amongst themselves as a President and such President shall hold office for the unexpired period of the term of office of the former President. ( 2 ) Subject to the provisions of sub-section ( 1 ), in the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the President under sub-section ( 1 ), the Vice-President shall discharge the functions of the President until a new President is elected. ( 3 ) When the President is unable to discharge the duties of his office owing to absence, illness or any other cause, the Vice-President shall discharge the functions of the President until the date on which the President resumes his duties.