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They are the guarantor of national independence, of territorial integrity, of the
security of people and assets throughout the entire national territory and of respect
for international commitments.
Article 27
• Designation of commander in chief
The Head of State of the Transition is the Supreme Commander of the Armed
Forces. They head the Supreme Councils and Committees of National Defense.
They ensure the maintenance of public security and order.
Article 28
• Head of state powers
• Judicial independence
The Head of State of the Transition is the guarantor of judicial independence. They
monitor the proper execution of judicial decisions.
• Power to pardon
They exercise the right of pardon.
• Cabinet removal
• Cabinet selection
• Head of government selection
Article 29
The Head of State of the Transition approves the nomination of the Prime Minister,
Head of Government, in accordance with the Libreville Agreements of January 11th
2013. On proposal of the Prime Minister, they appoint the members of the
Government of the Transition and terminate their mandates.
Article 30
• Head of state powers
The Head of State of the Transition chairs the Council of Ministers. They monitor the
implementation of the Transition’s roadmap by the Government.
• Head of government decree power
• Head of state decree power
The Head of State of the Transition promulgates laws and signs Decrees agreed on in
the Council of Ministers. The signing of Decrees agreed on in the Council of
Ministers is subject to countersigning by the Prime Minister and the relevant
Minister.
The relevant Minister countersigns Decrees in matters relevant to his competences.
• Approval of general legislation
• Veto override procedure
Article 31
The Head of State of the Transition promulgates laws within fifteen (15) days
following the transmission to the Government of the definitive adoption of the law
by the National Council of the Transition. During this delay, the Head of State of the
Transition, on their own initiative or under proposal of the Prime Minister, can ask
for a new deliberation on the law or on certain articles. The demand must be
substantiated. The new deliberation cannot be refused. If the National Council of the
Transition is nearly out of session, this second deliberation, with an absolute
majority of attending members, automatically takes place during the next ordinary
session.
If it is not promulgated within the required delays, the law automatically comes into
force after a finding by the Constitutional Court of the Transition.
Article 32
• Head of government decree power
• Head of state decree power
Decrees are taken in the Council of Ministers by consensus. In case of emergency,
Decrees can be taken through a joint decision by the Head of State of the Transition,
the Prime Minister and the relevant Minister.
Central African Republic 2013
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