“ The candidate or candidates elected for each province are designated in the order of the votes obtained. In the event of a tie, the oldest candidate wins. Each senator is entitled to only one vote. Article 90 The election of co-opted senators is confirmed by the Senate by a secret ballot and a simple majority. If this majority is not obtained in favor of one or more of them, one or more new elections shall be held, as the case may be. The co-opted Senators shall not have the right to vote until all the seats have been filled. ”

“ The President of a provincial government or the Speaker of an assembly may request the Constitutionality Chamber to rule on any law or ordinance-law. Any law or ordinance-law declared to be inconsistent shall be repealed by operation of law. 3. The Chamber of Constitutionality may rule on edicts. It can also verify whether they are not contrary to the provincial constitutions as well as to the laws, ordinance-laws, regulations and ordinances in matters falling within the competence of both the central and the provincial authorities and without prejudice to the application of Article 232. ”

“ Section II. Relations between the Government and the Parliament Article 42 After its constitution, the Government presents itself to each of the Houses in order to obtain confidence. Confidence is acquired by an absolute majority of the votes of all the members of each House. ”

“ Article 16 The three branches of the central legislative power each have the right of initiative. In each province, this right of initiative belongs to the provincial assembly and government. Article 17 The executive power as regulated by this law belongs to the Head of State under the countersignature of the responsible Minister. The provincial executive power is exercised in each province by the provincial government. Article 18 Judicial power is exercised by the courts and tribunals. ”

“ Article 191 In the Congo there are courts of appeal, courts of first instance, district courts, police courts and customary courts. Their organization and jurisdiction are regulated by law. Laws shall regulate the organization of military courts, their powers, the rights and obligations of the members of these courts and the duration of their functions. Article 192 The status of magistrates is regulated by law. Judges are irremovable within the framework of their status. They can only be moved by a new appointment and with their consent ”

“ The Chamber of Administration rules by means of a ruling on appeals for annulment for violation of the formalities, either substantial or prescribed on pain of nullity, excess or misuse of power, lodged against the acts and regulations of the various administrative authorities or against contentious administrative decisions. Title VII. Finance Article 237 The franc is the monetary unit of the Congo. Its weight in gold is fixed by law. On this basis, the Head of State has the right to mint metallic gold coins of which he determines the type, diameter, imprints and all other characteristics. ”

“ Article 153 The Assembly votes annually and in public session the budget of the province's expenses for the following fiscal year and the means to meet them.
Article 154 Any amendment to the draft budget proposed by a provincial councilor that results in an increase in expenditure must provide for the necessary ways and means, and any amendment that results in a decrease in revenue that will upset the balance of the budget must provide for a corresponding decrease in expenditure or new revenue. ”

“ Votes are cast either aloud or by sitting or standing. All laws are voted on by roll call and by voice vote. Votes may also be cast by a technical system that provides identical guarantees. 2. Nevertheless, each House may decide to vote by secret ballot on a specific resolution. In no case may this decision apply to a vote of confidence, a motion of no confidence or censure and the approval of the budget. Nominations and elections of candidates shall be by secret ballot. ”

“ Article 209 Without prejudice to the application of Article 150, the Chambers and the Provincial Assembly may legislate, each within its own jurisdiction, on any matter not included in the list of those exclusively assigned to them. ”

“ The office of member of the central or provincial government is incompatible with the office of director or commissioner in a company that has a concession from the Congolese government or in which he or she has a stake. ”

“ When the number of candidates exceeds the number of seats to be conferred, the electoral operations are carried out according to the system of proportional representation organized by articles 47 to 50 of the electoral law of March 23, 1960. ”

“ Article 3 The following provisions shall remain in force until the establishment of the public institutions which shall have been organized by the Constitution. The Houses may only modify the present law by the majority provided for in Article 99. Article 4 The Head of State and the two Chambers constitute the constituent power. ”

“ He may, after giving a warning, expel immediately any member of the public who disturbs the order or who gives signs of approval or disapproval. Any person who refuses to comply with an expulsion order may be punished by a term of penal servitude of up to one month and a fine not exceeding one thousand francs or either of these penalties. ”