constitute a nucleus of the post-referendum army of the
Sudan, should the result of the referendum confirm unity;
otherwise they would be dissolved and the component parts
integrated into their respective forces.
(2) Character, functions, size and deployment of the
Joint/Integrated Units shall be governed by the
Comprehensive Peace Agreement.
Command and Control of Joint/Integrated Units and
Coordination between the Armed Forces
146 (1) The Joint Defence Board, that shall be established in
accordance with the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, shall
assume command and control of the Joint/Integrated Units.
(2) Coordination between the Sudan Armed Forces and the
Sudan People’s Liberation Army shall be the function of the
Joint Defence Board.
The Permanent Ceasefire
147 (1) The permanent ceasefire, provided for in the
Comprehensive Peace Agreement, shall be fully enforced.
(2) The permanent ceasefire shall be internationally monitored
and fully respected by all Sudanese.
CHAPTER II
THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
The Police
148 (1) The Police is a regular service force whose mission is to
maintain law and order; its service shall be open to all
Sudanese to reflect the diversity and multiplicity of the
Sudanese society; it shall discharge its duties with
impartiality and integrity in compliance with the law and the
nationally and internationally accepted standards.
(2) The Police shall be decentralized in accordance with the
Comprehensive Peace Agreement as follows:
(a) The national level, the powers and functions of which
shall be prescribed by law in accordance with this
Constitution,
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