SECTION 65

(1) At any time prior to promulgation, the President of the Republic may request a second reading of any text adopted by Parliament. (2) Such request for a second reading shall be made within 15 (fifteen) days following the transmission of the text to the President of the Republic by the President of the National Assembly. For the purpose of a second reading, the National Assembly shall follow the same procedure as for the first reading. Adoption of the text on second reading shall be by absolute majority of Members of the National Assembly. (3) The President of the Republic shall promulgate into law the bills adopted by Parliament within 15 (fifteen) days of transmission if he does not request a second reading or if he does not refer the matter to the Constitutional Council. Should he not act within this time-limit, the President of the National Assembly may act in his stead. (4) In all cases, laws shall be published in the 2 (two) official languages of the Republic and inserted in the Official Gazette. PRESIDENCE DE LA REPUBLIQUE SECRETARIAT GENERAL