THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA Article 125. The National Reserve (1) A law enacted by the Federal Parliament shall establish a National Reserve. That law shall also determine legitimate revenue collection and expenditure disbursement relating to institutions at all levels within the Federal Republic of Somalia. That law shall be based on an accountability system that has been tested worldwide and is known to have standards related to financial reserve and expenditure that can equally be implemented in every part of the Federal Republic of Somalia. (2) The National Reserve shall ensure the implementation of the principle stated in Clause 1 and it shall stop disbursement of funds to any government department that commits major violations or constantly violates the law of National Reserve. CHAPTER 14: PEACE AND SECURITY Article 126. Ensuring Security of the Federal Republic of Somalia (1) The Federal Government shall guarantee the peace, sovereignty and national security of the Federal Republic of Somalia and the safety of its people through its security services, including: (a) The armed forces;; (b) The intelligence services;; (c) The police force;; and (d) The prison forces. (2) The deployment of the security forces shall be determined by law. (3) The armed forces of the Federal Republic of Somalia have the mandate to guarantee the sovereignty and independence of the country and to defend its territorial integrity. (4) The federal police force has the mandate to protect the lives and property, the peace and security of the citizens and other residents of the Federal Republic of Somalia. (5) The police forces established by the laws of the Federal Member States have the mandate to protect lives and property and preserve peace and security locally, alone or in cooperation with the federal police force. (6) The armed national security agencies shall be controlled by civilian agencies. Article 127. (1) Principles for the Security Forces The security forces must respect the following principles: (a) Professionalism, discipline and patriotism;; (b) Respect for the rule of law, democratic institutions and fundamental rights;; (c) A commitment to uphold the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia;; 45

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