Representation Of The People

(1) The power of self-governance begins and ends with the people, who have the power, where necessary, to hold public institutions and public servants accountable. (2) The public representation system shall be open and shall give everyone the opportunity to participate. Its procedures and rules shall be simple and understandable. (3) The peoples representation system shall be able to satisfactorily and reasonably prevent any crises that may arise as a result of political contests and election results. Title Two: Elections

The regulations concerning political parties, their registration, elections at the Federal Government level and the National Independent Electoral Commission shall be defined in special laws enacted by the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia