(3) The state legislature shall have law-making competence in
respect of the functional areas listed in Schedules C and D
read together with Schedules E and F herein.
(4) The state legislature shall decide its own rules of procedure,
appoint its committees and elect its speaker and other
officers.
(5) Governors and members of state councils of ministers and
legislatures shall have immunities as are provided for by
law.
State Judiciary
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(1) The state constitution shall provide for the establishment of
such state courts by the state judiciary as necessary.
(2) State courts shall have civil and criminal jurisdiction in
respect of state, Southern Sudan, and national laws, save
that a right of appeal shall lie as provided in this
Constitution, the Interim Constitution of Southern Sudan
whenever applicable, however, national legislation shall
determine the civil and criminal procedures in respect of
litigation or prosecution under National laws in accordance
with this Constitution.
(3) State legislations shall provide for:(a) the appointment and dismissal of lay magistrates,
(b) guarantees for the independence and impartiality of
state judiciary and ensure that Judges are not
subjected to any interference.
(4) The structures and powers of the courts of the states of
Southern Sudan shall be subject to the provisions of this
Constitution and the Interim Constitution of Southern Sudan
and the constitution of the state concerned.
Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile States
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(1) Without prejudice to any of the
provisions of this
Constitution, the Agreement on the Resolution of the
Conflict in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile States, shall
apply with respect to those two states.
(2) Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in Southern
Kordofan and Blue Nile States shall be subject to popular
consultation by the people of the two states through their
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