Prerogative of Members of the National Legislature 100. Members of the National Legislature shall freely and responsibly express their opinions, subject only to the provisions of the regulations of the appropriate Chamber. No legal proceedings shall be initiated against any member, nor shall he/she be accountable before any court of law only by reason of views or opinions that he/she may have expressed in the course of performing his/her duties. Address by the President of the Republic 101 The President of the Republic may personally or by a message address the National Legislature or any of its Chambers. The National Legislature shall accord priority to such request over any other business. The President of the Republic may also request the opinion of the National Legislature on any subject. Addresses by the Two Vice Presidents and Statements by National Ministers and Governors 102 (1) Any of the two Vice Presidents of the Republic or the President of the Government of Southern Sudan may request to address either Chamber of the National Legislature. The concerned Chamber shall provide an opportunity for hearing such address as promptly as possible. (2) A national minister may request to deliver a statement before either Chamber of the National Legislature, whereas a Governor may request to make a statement before the Council of States. Addressing Questions by Members of the National Legislature 103 Members of the National Legislature may, in either Chamber, within the competence of that Chamber and subject to its regulations, address questions to a national minister on any subject relating to his/her duties; the said minister shall provide the appropriate Chamber with a prompt reply. 39