TITLE XI

REVISION OF THE CONSTITUTION

Article 99: The initiative for revision of the Constitution belongs jointly to the President of the Republic and to the members of parliament. No proposed revision presented by the members of parliament may be debated if it has not been signed by at least one-third (1/3) of the members of one of the assemblies. Any proposed revision must be passed by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the deputies in the National Assembly and a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the senators in the Senate in order for it be submitted for a referendum. No procedure for revision may be initiated, if it challenges the exercise of the State or undermines the integrity of the territory, the republican form of government or the pluralistic character of Mauritanian democracy.

Article 100: The revision of the Constitution shall be complete when approved by a simple majority of the votes cast in a referendum.

Article 101: However, the proposed revision shall not be presented for a referendum when the President of the Republic has decided to submit it to the parliament convened in congress, in this case, the proposed revision shall be approved only if it receives a three-fifths (3/5) majority of the votes cast. The bureau of the Congress is that of the National Assembly.