Chapter Nineteen
Transitional Provisions.
264. Transitional Government.
(1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, the Government
of the National Resistance Movement existing immediately before the
coming into force of this Constitution, in this Chapter referred to as “the
NRM Government” shall—
(a) continue in office until a new government is elected in
accordance with this Constitution;
(b) as far as possible, exercise its functions in such a manner and
with such modifications as are necessary to bring them into
conformity with the provisions of this Constitution.
(2) The elections provided for in clause (1) of this article shall be held
within nine months after the promulgation of this Constitution.
265. Particular functions of transitional Government.
The appropriate organs of the NRM Government shall take such measures
that are necessary or practical to give effect to the provisions of this
Constitution and, in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the
foregoing, shall—
(a) by law establish an Interim Electoral Commission whose
composition, appointment and functions shall, as far as possible,
conform to the provisions of articles 60 and 61 of this
Constitution;
(b) make interim laws for elections and other matters connected with
elections to any office under this Constitution;
(c) ensure that the tribunal for determination of disputes in respect of
demarcation of electoral areas is appointed;
(d) make laws for the expeditious disposal of appeals referred to in
article 64 of this Constitution;
(e) ensure that adequate resources and facilities are provided to the
Interim Electoral Commission in accordance with article 66 of
this Constitution.
266. Existing courts of judicature.
The Supreme Court and the High Court in existence immediately before the