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the executive can convoke the Chambers to any extraordinary 
meeting. 
It gives them% reason for this measure by a message. 
It can also, as the case may require, convoke the Senate 
alone, during its adjournment. 
80. The President of Hayti can also prorogue the legislative 
session, provided it takes place at another period, in the same year. 
81. The Chamber of Representatives can be dissolved by the 
President of Hayti; but, in this case, he is bound to convoke a 
new one within a delay of three months at the utmost; and then 
the elections must take place according to the requirements of 
Articles 52 and 53. 
82. The Legislative Chambers represent the entire nation. 
83. The Chamber of Representatives verifies the commis¬ 
sions of its members and decides all controversies which may 
arise on the subject. 
The Senate likewise examines and decides whether the elec¬ 
tion of the Senators has taken place in conformity to the Con¬ 
stitution. 
84. The members of each Chamber take individually the 
oath to maintain the rights of the people, and to be faithful to 
the Constitution. 
85. The sittings of the Chambers are public; nevertheless, 
each forms itself into a secret committee whenever it thinks 
proper. 
The deliberation which arises in a secret committee is made 
public, if the Chamber so decides. 
86. No one can be at the same time a member of both 
Chambers. 
87. The Legislature makes laws on all objects of public 
interest. 
The initiative belongs to each of the two Chambers and to 
the Executive. Nevertheless, every law relating to public re¬ 
ceipts and expenses must first be voted by the Chamber of Rep¬ 
resentatives. 
