Chapter XVI. Transitional Provisions
Article 154
This Constitution, after its adoption, shall be declared by the King of Cambodia to be in force with immediate effect.
Article 155
After this Constitution comes into force, the Constituent Assembly shall become the National Assembly.
The Internal Regulations of the National Assembly shall come into force after adoption by the National Assembly.
If the National Assembly is not yet functional, the President, the First and Second Vice- President of the Constituent Assembly shall participate in the performance of duties in the Council of the Throne if so required by the situation in the country.
Article 156
After this Constitution comes into force, the King shall be elected in accordance with the conditions stipulated in Articles 13 and 14.
Article 157
The first term of the Senate shall be five years and shall end when the new Senate takes office.
For the first term of the Senate:
- The King shall appoint two Senators, as well as the President, the First Vice-President and the Second Vice-President of the Senate.
The other Senators shall be appointed by the King upon request by the President of the Senate and the President of the National Assembly from among members of political parties which have seats in the National Assembly. The Congress of the National Assembly and the Senate shall be chaired by the Presidents of these institutions.
Article 158
Laws and regulations in Cambodia that guarantee and protect State properties, rights and freedom and legal private properties of persons, and which are in conformity with national interests shall continue to remain in force until amended or repealed by new laws and regulations, except those provisions that are contrary to the spirit of this Constitution.
