Article II.
Legislative

Section 9. Term of office

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1982197118771868

Term of office

The term of office of Senators and Representatives shall commence on the first day of January next after their election.

1982197118771868

Term of office

The term of office of Senators and Representatives shall commence at the time of their election.

1982197118771868

Terms of office

The terms of office for Senators and members of the House of Representatives shall commence at the time of their election.

1982197118771868

Terms of office

The terms of office for Senators and members of the House of Representatives shall commence at the time of their election; and the term of office of those elected at the first election held under this Constitution shall terminate at the same time as if they had been elected, at the first ensuing regular election.

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