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Constitution of Hayti. 
scribed in the preceding article, prove a residence of four years 
in the Republic, in order to obtain election as Senator. 
71. The functions of Senator are incompatible with all other 
public functions, except those-of Secretary of State, and of 
Agents of the Republic abroad. 
Nevertheless, a soldier may be appointed Senator; but if he 
accept the office, he ceases to exercise every military function, 
and must choose between the emolument of Senator and that of 
his rank. 
72. Any Senator who accepts, during his term of service, 
the office of Secretary of State, ceases thenceforth to be a 
member of the Senate, unless, offered again as candidate by the 
executive, he be re-elected by the Chamber of Representatives. 
To. Every Senator receives from the public treasury a salary 
of two hundred gourdes a month. 
74. The sessions of the Senate are permanent. They may, 
however, be adjourned at any time except during the legislative 
session. 
75. On the adjournment of the Senate, a permanent com¬ 
mittee shall be left in its place. This committee shall be unable 
to pass any resolution except for the convocation of the Senate. 
SECTION III. 
Of the Exwcise of Legislative Power. 
76. The seat of the legislative power is the Capitol of the 
Republic. 
Each Chamber has its own place of meeting. 
77. The Chamber of Representatives meets every year on 
the first Monday in April. 
The opening of its session may be made by the President of 
Hayti in person. 
78. The legislative session lasts three months. In case of 
need, it can be prolonged to four, either by the legislative body 
or by the executive. 
79. In the interval of the sessions, and in case of emergency, 
