Section 52: Temporary filling of vacancy.

(1) Whenever the President is absent from Sierra Leone or is by reason of illness or any other cause unable toperform the functions conferred upon him by this Constitution, those functions shall be performed by the Vice- President. (2) Upon assumption of office under subsection (1), the Vice-President shall not take and subscribe the oath of office of President. P ART II — EXECUTIVE POWERS Exercise of executive authority in Sierra Leone.