RESPECT FOR THE CONSTITUTION Sample Clauses

RESPECT FOR THE CONSTITUTION. The fundamental principles enacted by the stakeholders in their understanding of “respect for the Constitution” may essentially be summarized as follows: II.1. The stakeholders undertake to respect the Constitution of February 18, 2006, as amended in 2011, and the laws of the Republic; and to organize presidential elections, national and provincial legislative elections and local elections in accordance with said Constitution. Notwithstanding the provisions of article 5(1), they agree not to undertake or support any initiative to revise or change the Constitution. II.2. Regarding concerns about the third term for Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, President of the Republic, the stakeholders note the formal affirmation he made in the following terms before the Parliament sitting in Congress on November 15, 2016: “To everyone who seems to be concerned day in and day out about my political future, I would like to say—without neglecting to thank them—that the DRC is a constitutional democracy. All relevant issues about the fate of institutions and their leaders are adequately resolved by the Constitution.” Therefore, having completed two terms, he may not seek a third. II.3. The parties formally agree to respect the institutions and laws of the Republic, the Rule of Law, Human Rights, fundamental collective and individual freedoms, the separation of powers guaranteed by the Constitution and the right of opposition parties to exist and engage in their political activities. II.4. The parties renew their formal commitment to promote the independence of the judiciary; national cohesion; civil peace and democratic values, specifically, the democratic transfer of power resulting from credible, free, transparent and peaceful elections; national solidarity; political tolerance; the notion of compromise through dialogue; the equality of rights and opportunities; good governance; and accountability of leaders. II.5. The parties agree to carry out in good faith this compromise and the recommendations made by the National Council for Overseeing the Electoral Agreement and Process (CNSA). SECTION III: INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONING DURING THE PREELECTION AND ELECTION PERIODS III.1. Principles of governance III.1.1. As part of their constitutional and legal prerogatives, the most important duties of the country’s national and provincial institutions entail: - ensuring the continuity of the government; - organizing within the agreed-to time period presidential elections, national and provin...
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