constituteproject.org PDF generated: 18 Apr 2016, 15:13 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 Page 10