Chapter 5. Amending the Constitution
Article 80
- A proposal for amending the Constitution can be submitted to the People’s Assembly by at least a third of the members of the People’s Assembly, or by at least a third of the members of the Constituent Assembly, or by the President of the Republic.
- To be considered final, the proposal for amending the Constitution must be approved by a three quarters majority of the People’s Assembly, endorsed by a three quarters majority of the Constituent Assembly, then signed by the President of the Republic and promulgated.
- If the proposal for amending the Constitution is not endorsed by the Constituent Assembly, such proposal shall be withdrawn and not considered further.
Chapter 6. Concluding and Transitional Provisions
Article 81
Laws and other legal acts passed before this Constitution comes into force shall apply until amended in accordance with the Constitution. The respective amendments shall be made within no longer than one year from the date the Constitution comes into force.
Article 82
The term in office of the current President of the Republic shall be 7 years from the swearing-in date. He has the right to run again for President of the Republic. The President’s term in office as stated in this Constitution shall apply to him as of the next presidential elections.
Article 83
Elections for the first People’s Assembly under this Constitution shall be held after the term of the previous People’s Assembly expires.
Article 84
The Constituent Assembly shall be formed within no more than one year from the date the Constitution comes into force.
Article 85
The Constitution shall come into force on the day of its promulgation after the referendum.
Presented by Russian officials at Syrian peace negotiations (Draft of 23 Jan 2017)
