CHAPTER FOUR CONVENING MEETINGS MEETINGS OF THE COMMISSION ARTICLE TEN: Quorum for the meetings of the Commissions shall be completed by the presence of five members. Decisions in the meetings shall be taken with majority votes of the present members. In case of even votes, the side with the chairman of the session’s votes, shall
CHAPTER THREE DUTIES AND AUTHORITIES OF THE COMMISSION DUTIES AND AUTHORITIES Article Eight: The Commission, in order to better oversee the implementation of the provisions of the Constitution shall have the Following duties and authorities: ……………. Overseeing observance and implementation of the provisions of the Constitution by the president, Government, National Assembly, Judiciary, administrative
CHAPTER TWO STRUCTURE OF THE COMMISSION STRUCTURE OF THE COMMISSION ARTICLE FOUR: The Commission, including its chairperson, consist of seven members, including women and men, who are appointed by the president, after receiving vote of confidence from the parliament, for a four-year term. The Commission has a Deputy and a Secretary, who are elected through
COMMISSION’S LAW Law on Independent Commission for Overseeing the Implementation of the Constitution CHAPTER ONE GENERAL PROVISIONS BASIS ARTICLE ONE: This Law is enacted in accordance with article One Hundred Fifty-Seven of the Constitution of Afghanistan, for the purpose of organizing affairs related to structure, authority, duties and working procedures of the Independent Commission for
Chapter XII Transitional Provisions Article 158 [Father of the Nation] The Title of the Father of the Nation and the privileges granted by the Emergency Grand Council [Loya Jirga] of 1381 (2002) to His Majesty Mohammad Zahir Former King of Afghanistan are preserved for him during his lifetime, in accordance with the provisions of this
Chapter XI Miscellaneous Provisions Article 151 [Economic Incompatibility] (1) The President, Vice Presidents, Ministers, Head and members of the Supreme Court, Head of the Central Bank, National Security Directorate, Governors and Mayors cannot engage in any profitable business contracts with the government or individuals during their term of office. (2) Contracts for the purpose of
Chapter X Amendments Article 149 [Islam, Fundamental Rights] (1) The provisions of adherence to the fundamentals of the sacred religion of Islam and the regime of the Islamic Republic cannot be amended. (2) The amendment of the fundamental rights of the people are permitted only in order to make them more effective. (3) Considering new
Chapter IX The State of Emergency Article 143 [Declaration] (1) If due to war, threat of war, serious rebellion, natural disasters, or situations similar to these protecting the independence or nation’s survival becomes impossible by following the provision of this Constitution, the President in confirmation of National Assembly shall declare a state of emergency in
Chapter VIII The Administration Article 136 [Principles] (1) The Administration of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan shall be based on central and local administrative units in accordance with the law. (2) The central administration is divided into a number of administrative units, each of which shall be headed by a minister. (3) The local administrative unit
Chapter VII The Judiciary Article 116 [Indpendence] (1) The judicial branch is an independent organ of the state of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. (2) The judicial branch consists of the Supreme Court (Stera Mahkama), High Courts, Appeal Courts. Structure of authorities of which are determined by law. (3) The Supreme Court as the highest