Section 40: Office of President.

(1) There shall be a President of the Republic of Sierra Leone who shall be Head of State, the supreme executive authority of the Republic and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. (2) The President shall be the Fountain of Honour and Justice and the symbol of national unity and sovereignty. (3) The President shall be the guardian of the Constitution and the guarantor of national independence and territorial integrity, and shall ensure respect for treaties and international agreements. (4) Notwithstanding any provisions of this Constitution or any other law to the contrary, the President shall, without prejudice to any such law as may for the time being be adopted by Parliament, be responsible, in addition to the functions conferred upon him in the Constitution, for— a. all constitutional matters concerning legislation; b. relations with Foreign States; c. the reception of envoys accredited to Sierra Leone and the appointment of principal representatives of Sierra Leone abroad; d. the execution of treaties, agreements or conventions in the name of Sierra Leone; e. the exercise of the Prerogative of Mercy; f. the grant of Honours and Awards; g. the declaration of war; and h. such other matters as may be referred to the President by Parliament: Provided that any Treaty, Agreement or Convention executed by or under the authority of the President which relates to any matter within the legislative competence of Parliament, or which in any way alters the law of Sierra Leone or imposes any charge on, or authorises any expenditure out of, the Consolidated Fund or any other fund of Sierra Leone, and any declaration of war made by the President shall be subject to ratification by Parliament— i. by an enactment of Parliament; or ii. by a resolution supported by the votes of not less than one-half of the Members of Parliament.