less than 30 days and not more than 90 days after the date on which this Constitution comes into
effect.
In all cases, the following electoral procedures shall commence within a period not exceeding six
months as of the date on which the Constitution comes into effect.
Article (231)
The presidential term following the effective date of this Constitution shall commence as of the
date on which the final result of the election is announced.
Article (232)
The Interim President of the Republic shall continue to exercise presidential powers stipulated
herein until the elected President of the Republic takes the constitutional oath.
Article (233)
If the Interim President of the Republic is rendered unable to exercise his powers by reason of a
temporary impediment, the Prime Minister shall replace him.
If the Interim Presidential office becomes vacant due to resignation, death, permanent disability
or any other reason, the most senior Vice-President of the Supreme Constitutional Court shall
replace him with the same powers.
Article (234)
The Minister of Defense shall be appointed upon the approval of the Supreme Council of the
Armed Forces. The provisions of this article shall remain in force for two full presidential terms
starting from the date on which this Constitution comes into effect.
Article (235)
In its first legislative term following the effective date of this Constitution, the House of
Representatives shall issue a law to regulate constructing and renovating churches, in a manner
that guarantees the freedom to practice religious rituals for Christians.
Article (236)
The State shall guarantee setting and implementing a plan for the comprehensive economic and
urban development of border and underprivileged areas, including Upper Egypt, Sinai, Matrouh,
and Nubia. This shall be made with the participation of the residents of these areas in the
development projects, and they shall be given a priority in benefiting therefrom, taking into
account the cultural and environmental patterns of the local community, within ten years from
the date that this Constitution comes into effect, as regulated by Law.
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