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provisions of sections 3 to 16 (inclusive) of this Constitution.  (3) If in any proceedings in any subordinate court any question arises as to the contravention of any of the provisions of sections 3 to 16 (inclusive) of this Constitution, the person presiding in that court may, and shall if any party to the proceedings so requests, refer the question to the High Court unless, in his or her opinion, the raising of the question is merely frivolous or vexatious.  (4) Parliament may confer upon the High Court such powers in addition to those conferred by this section as may appear to be necessary or desirable for the purpose of enabling that court more effectively to exercise the jurisdiction conferred upon it by this section.  (5) Rules of court making provision with respect to the practice and procedure of the High Court for the purposes of this section may be made by the person or authority for the time being having power to make rules of court with respect to the practice and procedure of that court generally.  19. Interpretation and savings   (1) In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires-  "court" means any court of law having jurisdiction in Botswana other than a court established by a disciplinary law, and in sections 4 and 6 of this Constitution a court established by a disciplinary law;  "disciplinary law" means a law regulating the discipline of any disciplined force;  "disciplined force" means-  (a) a naval, military or air force;  (b) a police force; or  (c) a prison service;  "legal representative" means a person entitled to practise in Botswana as an advocate or attorney;  "member", in relation to a disciplined force, includes any person who, under the law regulating the discipline of that force, is subject to that discipline.  (2) In relation to any person who is a member of a disciplined force raised under an Act of Parliament, nothing contained in or done under the authority of the disciplinary law of that force shall be held to be inconsistent with or in contravention of any of the provisions of this Chapter other than sections 4, 6 and 7.  (3) In relation to any person who is a member of a disciplined force raised otherwise than as aforesaid and lawfully present in Botswana, nothing contained in or done under the authority of the disciplinary law of that force shall be held to be inconsistent with or in contravention of any of the provisions of this Chapter. CHAPTER III Citizenship (ss 20-29: repealed)  20 to 29 inclusive. [Repealed.] CHAPTER IV The Executive (ss 30-56)  PART I The President and the Vice-President (ss 30-41) 30. Office of President   There shall be a President of the Republic of Botswana who shall be the Head of State.  31. First President   (1) The first President shall be the person who immediately before 30th September, 1966 holds the office of Prime Minister under the Constitution.  (2) The first President shall be deemed to have assumed office at the coming into operation of this Constitution.