(d) (4) and the law; perform any other relevant function as may be prescribed by law. The structure, composition, powers and terms and conditions of service of the Commission shall be regulated by law. PART FIFTEEN MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Coming into Force of this Constitution 196. This Constitution shall be assented to and signed by the President of the Government of Southern Sudan, and shall come into force on July 9, 2011. Amendment of this Constitution 197. This Constitution shall not be amended unless the proposed amendment is approved by two-thirds of all members of each House of the National Legislature sitting separately and only after introduction of the draft amendment at least one month prior to the deliberations. Continuity of Laws and Institutions 198. All current Laws of Southern Sudan shall remain in force and all current institutions shall continue to perform their functions and duties, unless new actions are taken in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution. PART SIXTEEN TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS AND THE PERMANENT CONSTITUTION PROCESS CHAPTER I TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS Transitional Provisions 199. (1) Upon the Declaration of Independence and statehood of the Republic of South Sudan, on July 9, 2011, the President of the Government of Southern Sudan shall: (a) (b) assent to and sign into law the amended Interim Constitution of Southern Sudan, 2005, after its adoption by the Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly, which shall thereafter be known as the Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan, 2011; be sworn in as the President of the Republic of South Sudan in the same ceremony; 75