constituteproject.org PDF generated: 14 Apr 2014, 20:52 On proposal of the Prime Minister, he appoints the Ministers to whom he may delegate[,] by decree[,] certain of his powers. The Prime Minister [being] consulted, he terminates their functions. The Prime Minister and the Ministers are responsible before [devant] the President of the Republic. The President of the Republic communicates with the Parliament through messages. These messages do not lead to any debate. Article 31 The President of the Republic can, after consultation with the Prime Minister and the Presidents of the Assemblies, pronounce the dissolution of the National Assembly. The general elections take place at least thirty (30) days and at most sixty (60) days after the dissolution. The National Assembly meets of plain right fifteen (15) days after its election. If this meeting takes place outside of the periods specified for the ordinary sessions, a session is opened of right for a duration of fifteen (15) days. A new dissolution cannot proceed during the twelve (12) months following these elections. Article 32 The President of the Republic promulgates the laws within the time established in Article 70 of this Constitution. He exercises [dispose] the regulatory power, and can delegate all or part of it to the Prime Minister. He appoints to the civil and military offices. Article 33 The decrees of a regulatory character are countersigned, the case arising, by the Prime Minister and the Ministers charged with their execution. Article 34 The President of the Republic is the Supreme Head of the Armed Forces. He presides over the Superior Councils and Committees of the National Defense. Article 35 The President of the Republic accredits the ambassadors and the extraordinary envoys to foreign powers. The ambassadors and extraordinary envoys are accredited to him. Article 36 The President of the Republic signs and ratifies the treaties. Article 37 The President of the Republic exercises [dispose] the right of pardon and of the right to remit or to commute a sentence. Article 38 The President of the Republic can, on any question of national importance, refer the people to [a matter] by way of referendum. Mauritania 1991 (rev. 2012) Page 7