§ Article 115(untitled)

Seeking Non-Confidence Against the Prime Minister

1. A draft decision of the National Assembly on seeking non-confidence against the

Prime Minister may be submitted by at least one third of the total number of Deputies

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only in the case when a candidate for a new Prime Minister is simultaneously

nominated by the draft decision.

2. The draft decision of the National Assembly on seeking non-confidence against the

Prime Minister shall be put to vote not earlier than forty-eight and not later than

seventy-two hours upon the submission thereof. The decision shall be adopted by

majority of votes of the total number of Deputies, by roll-call voting. In case of

adoption of the decision, the Prime Minister is considered to have submitted

resignation. The provisions of parts 2-4 of Article 149 of the Constitution shall not be

applicable in this case.

3. Non-confidence may be sought against the Prime Minister not earlier than one

year after his or her appointment. In case the draft decision of the National Assembly

on seeking non-confidence against the Prime Minister is not adopted, such draft may

be submitted not earlier than after six months.

4. A draft decision of the National Assembly on seeking non-confidence against the

Prime Minister may not be submitted or discussed during state of emergency or

martial law.