Nature of state (general)
Page 1, Untitled Preamble,
... 3 . At the conclusion of Garowe I, the Signatories announced that the next Constitutional Consultative Conference would be held in Garowe in early 2012 and would focus on the finalization and adoption of federalism. Because time is of the essence, it was agreed that three critical issues required consideration by the delegates to ensure the completion of the constitution making process and ending the transition on time, by August 20, 2012, as follows:
1. Federalism: The nature of federal structure the country would adopt, including the status of the capital city, Mogadishu;
Page 2, Untitled Preamble,... 5. Whereas the signatories reaffirm the unity of the Somali people, the political independence and territorial integrity of the Somali nation, the following principles were agreed by the delegates and signatories of the Roadmap.
State configuration
Page 1, Untitled Preamble,
... 3 . At the conclusion of Garowe I, the Signatories announced that the next Constitutional Consultative Conference would be held in Garowe in early 2012 and would focus on the finalization and adoption of federalism. Because time is of the essence, it was agreed that three critical issues required consideration by the delegates to ensure the completion of the constitution making process and ending the transition on time, by August 20, 2012, as follows:
... 2. System of Government and Electoral System Design: Consensus on the structure of the federal executive depending on whether the choice of system of government is parliamentary, presidential or hybrid; consensus on the related elements of electoral system design;
Page 2, 1. Federalism - Establishing the Federal States
The Transitional Federal Charter makes references to a federal state and the Consultative Draft Constitution refer to the establishment of a bicameral federal legislature. The Garowe I Principles reiterate this but to not specify any details. In Garowe II, the following aspects for establishing a federal system were agreed upon:
a. We recognise the Puntland State is a founding federal state and was an existing state upon the adoption of the Transitional Federal Charter in 2004. We further recognise that Galmudug State as a state within the federation, and it shall, as soon as is practical, fulfil all the requirements for becoming a full federal state as stipulated in the Transitional Federal Charter. The TFG and the International Community are called upon to extend all the necessary assistance to the Galmudug authorities in this regard.
b. The criteria for the formation of new state shall conform to the provisions stipulated in the Charter, which is based on two or more regions coming together.
Page 2-3, 1. Federalism - Establishing the Federal States
The Transitional Federal Charter makes references to a federal state and the Consultative Draft Constitution refer to the establishment of a bicameral federal legislature. The Garowe I Principles reiterate this but to not specify any details. In Garowe II, the following aspects for establishing a federal system were agreed upon:
... d. The creation of new states requires a sustainable regional reconciliation process. An independent commission shall access a state's conduct of such a process and the fulfilment of the above criteria. The new Somali Federal Parliament shall vote on ascension to statehood.
e. The federal fiscal system shall include financial transfers and assistance based on the principle of equalization and equity among states.
f. The federal structure shall respect states' rights in the assignment of competencies and responsibilities to the states. The national competences shall include essential issues of national interest, notably, but not limited to, foreign affairs, national defence, national monetary policy, national resources, wealth sharing, citizenship, and immigration.
State symbols
Page 3, 1. Federalism - Establishing the Federal States
The Transitional Federal Charter makes references to a federal state and the Consultative Draft Constitution refer to the establishment of a bicameral federal legislature. The Garowe I Principles reiterate this but to not specify any details. In Garowe II, the following aspects for establishing a federal system were agreed upon:
... Status of Mogadishu
g. Mogadishu is the capital city. Its status within the federal set-up shall be decided by the new parliament through the enactment of primary legislation.