Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996)Chapter 6 : ProvincesProvincial Legislatures110. Sittings and recess periods |
| (1) | After an election, the first sitting of a provincial legislature must take place at a time and on a date determined by a judge designated by the Chief Justice, but not more than 14 days after the election result has been declared. A provincial legislature may determine the time and duration of its other sittings and its recess periods. |
| (2) | The Premier of a province may summon the provincial legislature to an extraordinary sitting at any time to conduct special business. |
| (3) | A provincial legislature may determine where it ordinarily will sit. |