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A PROCLAMATION TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA WHEREAS, it is found necessary to establish the Office of the President of the Federal Democratic Republic of
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2. The Office shall be accountable to the President. .4. Powers and Duties of the Office' The Office shall have the following powers and duties:
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