Constitution

Haiti 1987 Constitution (reviewed 2012)

Table of Contents

TITLE XIV. Temporary Provisions

Article 285

[Abrogated by the Constitutional Law of 9 May 2011 / 19 June 2012]

Article 285-1

[Abrogated by the Constitutional Law of 9 May 2011 / 19 June 2012]

Article 286

[Abrogated by the Constitutional Law of 9 May 2011 / 19 June 2012]

Article 287

[Abrogated by the Constitutional Law of 9 May 2011 / 19 June 2012]

Article 288

[Abrogated by the Constitutional Law of 9 May 2011 / 19 June 2012]

Article 289

Awaiting the establishment of the Permanent Electoral Council provided for in this Constitution, the National Council of Government shall set up a Provisional Electoral Council of nine (9) members, charged with drawing up and enforcing the Electoral Law to govern the next elections, who shall be designated as follows:

  1. one for the Executive Power, who is not an official;
  2. one for the Episcopal Conference;
  3. one for the Advisory Council;
  4. one for the Supreme Court;
  5. one for agencies defending human rights, who may not be a candidate in the elections;
  6. one for the Council of the University;
  7. one for the Journalists Association;
  8. one for the Protestant religions;
  9. one for the National Council of Cooperatives.

Article 289-1

Within two weeks following ratification of this Constitution, the bodies or organizations concerned shall inform the Executive of the name of their representative.

Article 289-2

If any of the above bodies or organizations does not appoint a member, the Executive shall fill the vacancy or vacancies.

Article 289-3

The mission of the Provisional Electoral Council shall end when the President- elect takes office.

Article 290

The members of the first Permanent Electoral Council shall divide among them by lot the terms of nine (9), six (6), and three (3) years, stipulated for replacement of the Council by thirds (1/3).

Article 291

[Abrogated by the Constitutional Law of 9 May 2011 / 19 June 2012]

Article 292

[Abrogated by the Constitutional Law of 9 May 2011 / 19 June 2012]

Article 293

[Abrogated by the Constitutional Law of 9 May 2011 / 19 June 2012]

Article 293-1

[Abrogated by the Constitutional Law of 9 May 2011 / 19 June 2012]

Article 294

[Abrogated by the Constitutional Law of 9 May 2011 / 19 June 2012]

Article 295

[Abrogated by the Constitutional Law of 9 May 2011 / 19 June 2012]

Article 295-1

[Inserted by the Constitutional Law of 9 May 2011 / 19 June 2012]

At the time of the first composition of the Constitutional Council, the first three members appointed from the list of the Executive Power, of the National Assembly, and of the Superior Council of the Judicial Power will be for nine (9) years, the second three members for six (6) years and the other three for three (3) years.