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CONTENTS

Proclamation No. 798/2013

Council of Constitutional Inquiry Proclamation .......................••.••..........••.••••... Pa e 7081

PROCLAMATION No. 798/2013

A PROCLAMATION TO RE-ENACT FOR THE STRENGTHENING AND SPECIFYING THE POWERS

AND DUTIES OF iHE COUNCIL OF CONSTITUTIONAL INQUIRY OF THE FEDERAL

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA

WHEREAS, it is believed that the full-fledged implementation of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the supreme law of the land, is a guarantee to the continuation \ofthe ongoing democratic system, development and

peace;

WHEREAS, the Council of Constitutional Inquiry is established by virtue of Article 82 of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to conduct constitutional ·inquiries and present its findings to the House of the Federation which is empowered to interpret the Constitution;

WHEREAS, the Council is empowered to

investigate constitutional disputes as per Article 84 of the Constitution which necessitates to have better practice and structure to respond to issues rehited to the interpretation ofthe Constitution efficiently;

WHEREAS, the Council needs to have its own supporting office so that it can discharge its duties efficiently while maintaining its constitutional

independence;

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proclaimed as follows:

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t. Short Title

. PART ONE

GENERAL

This Proclamation may be cited as the "Council

of Constitutional Inquiry Proclamation

No.798/20 13".

2. Definition

Unless the context otherwise requires, in th is

Proclamation:

1/ "Constitution" means the Constitution of

the Federal Democratic Republic of

Ethiopia; 2/ "House of the Federation" mean"s the

House of the Federation establi shed under

Article 53 of the Constitution ;

3/ "House of Peoples' Representatives" means the House of Peoples ' Representatives established under Art icle 53 of the Constitution;

4/ "Council" means the Council of

Constitutional Inquiry establi shed under

Article 82( I) of the Constitution;

5/ "state" means regional states referred to

under Article 4 7( 1) of the Constitution and

includes the Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa

city administrations;

6/ "government organ" means the

legislative, executive and judic iary organs

of the federal government or states;

7/ 'Sub-Inquiry Committee" means a

committee composed of at least three

members of the Counci l;

8/ "Office" means the Office of the Council;

9/ "person" means natural or juridical

person;

10/ "final decision" means a decision that has

been exhausted and against which no

appeal lies;

11/ any expression in the masculine gender

includes the feminine.

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PART TWO

INTERPRETATION OF THE CONSTITUTION

3. Principle

11 When the unconstitutional ity of any law or customary practice or decision of government organ or decision of government offici al is submitted in writing to the Council, it shall consider the matter. Should the Counc il , upon consideration of the matter, find it necessary to interprete the Constitution, it shall submit its recommendation thereon to the House of the Federation.

21 Issue of constitutional interpretation to be

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a) if it is justiciable matter of court, when

it has been brought to, and heard by,

the court having jurisdiction;

b) if it IS justiciable matter of

administrative organ, when a final

decision has been rendered by the

competent executive organ with due

hierarchy to consider it;

c) constitutional interpretation on any

unjusticiable matter may be submitted

to the Council by one-third or more

members of the federal or state

councils or by federal or state

executive organs.

4. Persons Competent to Submit Constitutional Interpretat ion on Issues Before Courts of Law

11 When constituti onal interpretation on

issues before courts of law arise, the court or the interested party may submit the issue

to the Council.

21 Without prejudice to the general ity of sub­

article ( I) of th is Article, the interested

party shall, before subm itti ng the issue to the Counci l, requi re the court that has

being see the case to refer the issue of constitutional interpretation to the Council.

31 The court being see the case shall refer the

issue of con titutional interpretation to the

Council when it believes that the

interpretation of the constitution is necessary to decide the case.

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41 The court being see the case shall limit

with the issue necessary for constitutional

interpretation in referring to the Council.

51 Where the court rejects the request, the

interested party shal l submit his case to the

Council within 90 days from the date he

knows such decision of the court.

61 The interested party in submitting his case

to the Council shall limit with the issue

necessary for constitutional interpretation.

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II Any person who alleges that his fundamental right and freedom provided under the Constitution have been violated due to the final decision rendered by government organ or official may submit his case to the Council for constitutional interpretation.

21 Issue of constitutional interpretation may

be submitted to the Council in accordance

with sub-article (I) of this Article, when a

fi nal decision has been rendered by

government organ having competency to

decide on the claim for violation of right

with due hierarchy to consider it.

31 Where any law issued by federal

government or state legislative organs is

contested as being unconstitutional, the

concerned court or interested party may

submit the case to the Council.

6. Pending of Cases

Until the Council decides after considering the matter on constitutional interpretation referred to it by court or submitted to it by interested party it may order the case to be pending at the court.

7. Application Procedure for Constit utional Interpretation

II The application procedure for

constitutional interpretation to be

submitted to the Council shall be pursuant

to the directive to be issued in accordance

with this Proclamation.

21 Application for

interpretation may be

representation.

consti tutional

submitted by

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The Chairperson of the Council shall first forward the cases submitted for constitutional interpretation to members of the Sub-Inquiry Committee qr experts of the Office for the preparation of professional opinion.

9, Gathering Professional Opinions

I I The Council may, before it gives decision

or submits its recommendation to the

House of the Federation on cases submitted to it for constitutional interpretation, call upon pertinent institutions or professionals,

to appear before it and give opinions.

21 When it deems necessary for investigating constitutional cases, the Counci I may require the presentation of any eyidence or professional and examine same.

3/ Any person requested by the Council to produce evidence shall have the obI igation

to give same immediately.

10. Order of Cases and Manner of Deliberation

1/ Unless the Chairperson of the Council decides for the prior examination of cases

due to the existence of special circumstance, cases submitted to the Council shall be examined · according to

their order of precedence.

21 The procedure of deliberation and making decision or submitting recommendation shall be determined by directive to be

issued by the Council. 31 Unless there has been a good cause, a case

before the Council may not be postponed

for repeated appointments.

4/ The Council may hear cases in a public

transparent manner according to Article 12( 1) of the Constitution. The particulars shall be determined by directive to be

issued by the Council.

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2/ The decision or recommendation of the

Council shall be passed by a maj ority vote .

3/ In case of a t ie, the Chai rperson shall have

a casting vote.

4/ The decision or recommendation of the . Council shall include the full names of the members of the Council presented at the meeting, the applicants or their representatives and persons who give opinion as well as details of the case, opinions and other particulars determined by directive to be issued by the Council.

5/ Decisions or recommendations of the

Council shall be signed by members of the

Council presented at the meeting.

12. Decision a nd Recommendation

II The Council, after exam ining the

application for constitutional interpretation,

shall:

a) reject the application and notify same

in writing to the applicant if it finds

there is no need for constitutional

interpretation;

b) submit its recommendation to the

House of the Federation together with

related information and documents if it

believes there IS a need for

constitutional interpretation.

2/ The decision or recommendation of the

Council shall clearly show the detailed

description of the case, the reason it

bel ieves there is a need or no need for .

constitutional interpretation and its

conclusion.

3/ The time limit within which the Council

notifies its decision to the applicant in

accordance with sub-article ( I )(a) of this

Article or submits its iecommenaation to

the House of the Federation in accordance

with sub-article ( 1 )(b) of this' Article shall

be detennined by d irective to be issued by

the Counci I.

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13. Writen Decision to be Given to the Interested Party

The interested party dissatisfied with the decision of the Council may req uire such decision given to him in writing., and the Head of the Office shall cause same to be given. The authenticity of such wri tten decision shall be approved hy the appropriate official of the Office.

14. Service Fee

Any case of constitutional interpretation submitted to the Council shall be free of service fee .

PART THREE STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCI L

CHAPTER ONE STRUCTURE, POWERS AND DUTIES OF

THE COUNCI L

15. Structure of the Council The Council shall have the following eleven members:

a) the President of the Federal Supreme Court..

...................... ...... ......... Chairperson;

b) the Vice President of the Federal Supreme

Court ...... ....... . ..... Deputy Chairperson;

c) six legal experts, appointed by the

President of the Republic on

recommendation by the House of Peoples'

Representatives, who shall have proven

professional competency and high moral

standing ......... . , .................... members;

d) three persons designated by the House of the Federation from among its members ... .... . .... . . ... . ..... . ......... .. ... members.

16. Powers and Duties of the Council

The Council shall have the powers and duties to: 1/ investigate constitutional Issues In

accordance with Article 84( 1) of the

Constitution and should it, upon

considerat ion of the matter, find it

necessary to interpret the Constitution, it

shall submit its recommendation of

const itutional interpretat ion to the House "

of the Federation: and when it finds that

the matter does not need constitutional

interpretation, it shall make a decision to

that effect ,

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2/ approve the organizational structure and working procedure of the Office submitted

by the Head of the Office, and follow up

the implementation of same;

3/ prepare' its budget and submit to the House

of Peoples' Representatives, and

implement same upon approval;

41 appoint and administer the Head and other officers of the Office;

5/ submit its own and that of the Offi ce

annual performance and financial activ ities reports to the House of the Federation;

'6/ prepare its rules of procedure and submit to

the House of the Federation, and

im plement same upon approval;

7/ enter into contract, sue and be sued in its own name, own property or possess

property in other way;

8/ perform other activities assigned to it by

the House of the Federation in relation to

constitutional interpretation.

17. Term of Office of Members of the Council

11 The term of office of the Chairperson and

Deputy Chairperson of the Counci I shall be the same as the term of their presidency

and vice-presidency, respectively, at the

Federal Supreme Court.

21 The term of office of members of the

Counci l designated by the House of the

Federation shall be the same as the term of

mandate of the House of the Federation.

31 The term of office of members of the

Council appointed by the President of the

Republic shall be six years.

4/ Notwithstanding the provision of sub­

article (2) and (3) of this Article, members

of the Council designated by the House of

the Federation and those appointed by .the

President of the Republic may be re­

elected.

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I t 1 Member of the Council shall t)e entitled to ji / t't, til l. 'l'(l'~,()l- 1', Cl t\ :,- II'I·Cl~tm- l)"lI{)Cl "" " per-diem and transport allowances

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21 Notwithstanding the provision of sub­article (1) of this Article, members of the Council designated to serve in Sub-Inquiry Committee may oot be entitled to per,-diem and transport allowances for their attendance at meetings of the Council and for the service they rendered in their capacity as members of the Council other than as member of the Sub-Inquiry Committee.

19. Removal of Members of the Council

1/ The Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson

of the Council may not be removed from

their position unless they are remov d from

presidency and vice-presidency of the

Federal Supreme Court, respectively.

21 With the exception of the Chairperson and

Deputy Chairperson of the C unci l, any

member of the Council may be removed

from membership by the designating or

appointing organ before the end of his

term. 3/ Any member of the Council, other than the

Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson, may

be removerl from membership due to the

following grounds;

a) when the member submits tender of

resignation to the organ designated or

appointed him;

b) when the mem ber is proven to have

committed disciplinary offence or the

member significantly lacks work

competence and efficiency as

confirmed by the Council and the

organ designated or appointed him

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20. Powers and Duties of the Chairperson of the Council

li The Chairperson of the Council shall have

the powers and duties to direct the Council,

coordinate the activities of members and

take appropriate measures to enable the

activities of the Council effective and

expeditious.

21 Without prejudice to the generality of the provision of sub-article ( I) of this Article, the Chairperson of the Counci l:

a) shall call and chair meetings of the

Counci l in accordance with the directive of the Council ;

b) shall ensure cases submitted, directly

or through Sub-Inquiry Committee, to

the Counci l are properly reached to

members;

c) may cause the preparation and presentation of opinion or draft

recommendation, as appropriate, from

among members of the Council on m'atters submitted by Sub-Inquiry

Committee; d) shall respect and ensure the

observance of directives and rules of

procedure of the Council; e) shall submit for approval by the

Counci l the organizational structure

and salary scale of the Office;

f) shall propose for approval by the

Council the benefits of members of the Council and employees of the Office;

g) shall nominate, for appointment by the

Council , the Head of the Office;

h) shall appoint di rectors of the Office

whose number determined as

appropriate; i) shall request the concerned organ for

appointment or designation of member

in accordance with this Proclamation

.in cases when membership of the

Council is vacant due to removal of

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j) shall direct and supervise the Office;

k) shall cause the decisions of the

Council to be communicated to the

concerned organs;

I) shall submit the annual performance

report of the Council to the House of

the Federation.

21. Powers and Duties of the Deputy Chair~rson of the Council 11 The Deputy Chairperson of the Council

shall act on behalf of the Chairperson in

the absence of the latter.

2/ The Deputy Chairperson of the Council shall carry out other responsibilities specifically entrusted to him by the

Chairperson or the Council.

3/ In the absence of both the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Council , the

Speaker of the House of the Federation shall assign the acting leader from among

the members ofthe Council.

22. Duties and Responsibilities of Members of the Council Every member of the Council shall: 1/ attend all meetings convened by the

Council unless prevented by good cause;

2/ in form the Chairperson of the Council in

advance when unable to attend meeting of

the Counci l due to good cause;

3/ participate in meeting of the Council with

adequate preparation on the proposed agenda and exert the necessary effort to discharge his responsibilities;

4/ in obeying and ensuri ng the abservance of the Constitution, discharge his respon ibilities In neutral and free conscience;

5/ maintain and cause the maintenance of the

reputation and honor of the Council;

6/ comply with the directive and rules of

procedures of the Council.

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II The Council shall hold regular meeting on . monthly basis.

21 The Chairperson of the Council may call

meeting of the Counci l within shorter period than provided under sub-article (I) of this Article as necessary.

31 Meetings of the Council shall be held in Addis Ababa; and as necessary it may be held in selected state.

24. Establishment of Sub-Inguiry Committee

I I Sub Inquiry Committee referred to as the Committee") is hereby accountable to the Council.

(hereinafter "Sub-Inquiry

established

21 The Sub-Inquiry Committee shall compose at least three members including its chairperson who are assigned by the Council from among its permanent ~erving members.

25. Duties and Responsibili ties of the Sub­Inguiry Committee The Sub-Inquiry Committee shall have the duty and responsibility to:

II organize, as directed by the Council , cases of constitutional interpretation in a manner suitable for decision making;

21 without prejudice to the generality of sub­article (I) of this Article, identify cases that need or not need constitutional interpretation, facts relevant for decision making, relevant laws, decisions and, to the extent necessary, relevant experiences and submit same to the Council along with study based clarification.

26. Working Condition and Remuneration of Members of the Sub-Inguiry Committee

I I The working condition of members of the Sub-Inquiry Committee shall be detennined by agreement to be entered in to by the Council and their employer based on joint employment principle if they are employee or appointee.

21 Members of the Council assigned to serve pennanently in the Sub-Inquiry Committee shall be entitled to remuneration and benefits allocated for the assigned work

position.

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27. Establishment of the Office 1/ Offic,e of the Council of Constitutional

Inquiry (hereinafter referred to as the "Office") is hereby established.

2/ The Office shall have: a) a Head appointed by the Council

based on the nomination by the Chairperson of the Council;

b) directors whose number detennined according to the necessity of the work; and

c) the necessary staff.

3/ The Office shall have its head office in Addis Ababa and may have branch offices

in cities of the states as necessary.

28. Powers and Duties of the Office In accordance with the direction of the Chairperson of the Council , the Offi ce shall:

J / provide general administrative services to members of the Council;

2/ provide research and study services to members of the Council;

3/ communicate notice of meeting to members of the Council and distribute

agenda and necessary documents;

4/ arrange translation service where members of the Counci I or parties attending at

meeting of the Council unable to understand the working language of the

Council; 5/ ensure the minutes, decisions and other

documents of the Council and the Office are kept recorded and organized;

6/ prepare journal and other artic.les issued by the Council as well as annual reports, and

ensure the publication and distribution of

same;

7/ issue communique or cause the issuance of

communique from time to time regarding

the work and decisions of the Council through the concerned department;

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8/ ensure interested parties are treated properly;

91 provide public awareness activities or cause the provision of public awareness in

collaboration with the concerned organs regarding the Constitution, constituti onal interpretation and other related subjects by

using various meanses and methods;

10/ provide training to drafters of petit ion of

constitutional interpretati on regarding submission of petition;

I 1/ execute internal and external relations of

the Council; 12/ perform other activities necessary for the

attainment of the objective of the Council.

29, Powers and Duties of the Head of the Office

The Head of the Office shall :

11 plan, direct, organize and control the

activities of the Office;

2/ oversee the execution of the decision of the Council on administrati ve affairs;

3/ prepare the budget of the Council and the

Office and implement same up on

approval ;

4/ exercise the powers and duties of the Office provided under Article 28 of this

Proclamation; 5/ represent the Office in its dealings with

third parties;

6/ employe and administer employees of the

Office in accordance with the federal civil

service laws;

7/ prepare and submit to the Council the organizationl structure and salary scale of

the Office and implement same up on

approval ; 8/ prepare and submit to the Chairperson of

the Council the annual work program of

the Office and implement same up on

approval;

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91 effect expenditure in accoJltlance with the

approved budget and work program of the

Office following the finance law;

101 prepare and submit to the Chairperson of

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I II perform other activities assigned to him by

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30,Administration of the Office

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the Office shall be prepared following the

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laws and implemented up on approval by

the Council. 21 The organizational structure and salary

scale of the Offi ce shall be prepared taking into account the economy capacity of the government and implemented upon approval by the Council.

PART FOUR MISCELLAN EOUS PROVISIONS

31. Budget of the Council ] I The budget of the Counci I shall be

allocated by the government.

21 The annual budget of the Counci I shall be

prepared by the Office and submitted to the

House of Peoples' Representatives and

implemented upon approval.

31 The Council shall keep, by means of the

Office, financial documents showing

budget utilization.

41 The books of accounts and financial documents of the Council shall be audited

annually by the Auditor General.

32. Duty to Cooperate Every person shall have the obligation to execute or cause the execution of order issued by the Council.

33. Power to Issue Regulation

The Counci l may issue directives necessary for the implementation ofthis Proclamation.

34. Repealed and Inapplicable Laws

11 The Council of Constitut ional Inquiry

Proclamation No.250/200 I IS hereby

repealed.

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2/ The provision of sub-article (I) and (2) of

Article 4 and the provisions from sub­article (4) to (6) of Article 4 of Proclamation No.556/2008 may not have applicability concerning this Proclamation.

3/ No law or customary practice may, in so f~r as it is inc;onsistent with this Proclamation, have applicability in respect of matters covered under this Proclamation.

35. Rights Emanating fro m Previous Laws

Unless provided otherwise, legal conditions resulting from previous laws before the coming in to force of this Proclamation shall remain effective notwithstanding the requirements under this Proclamation, are different from the previous ones.

36. Effective Date ~ ., This Proclamation shall enter into force upon

the' date of publication in the Federal Negarit Gazette.

tI Done at Addis Ababa, this 30th day of August, 2013.

GIRMA WOLDEGIORGIS ~

PRESIDENTUF THE FEDERAL

DEMOCRAT, C REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA

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