TITLE XV — CONSTITUTIONAL CONTINUITY AND FINAL PROVISIONS

Chapter I — Continuity of the State

Article 213 — Constitutional Continuity

This Constitution shall constitute the fundamental law in force in the Principality of Carlisne.

Its written consolidation shall enshrine and clarify the existing constitutional organisation. It shall constitute neither a new foundation of the State nor an interruption of its institutional order.

Article 214 — Continuity of the Institutions

The Crown, the Chancellery, the Government, Parliament, the courts and the territorial authorities shall continue their activities in accordance with the Constitution.

Constitutional consolidation shall not, in itself, entail any dissolution or automatic termination of lawfully exercised functions.

Article 215 — Continuity of the Chancellery

For as long as the Throne remains vacant, the Chancellor shall exercise the powers granted by the Constitution.

Duke Arnick Kiranov shall retain the office of Chancellor until his coronation or until the lawful termination of his functions in accordance with the constitutional provisions.

Exercise of the office of Chancellor shall not constitute early accession to the Throne.

Chapter II — Legal Continuity

Article 216 — Validity of Earlier Acts

Laws, regulations, administrative decisions, appointments and institutional acts duly adopted before consolidation shall remain applicable, subject to their compatibility with the Constitution.

Their validity may not be challenged solely on the grounds of written consolidation.

Article 217 — Continuity of Terms of Office

Lawfully appointed or elected holders of national or territorial public office shall retain their functions.

The constitutional rules concerning the duration of terms and conditions for renewal shall apply in accordance with lawfully established transitional provisions.

No term of office may be extended indefinitely solely on the grounds of constitutional consolidation.

Article 218 — Continuity of Rights and Obligations

Lawfully acquired rights, contracts, public commitments and obligations duly established shall remain recognised.

Their preservation shall be subject to compliance with the Constitution and applicable judicial decisions.

Consolidation shall not, in itself, have retroactive effect.

Chapter III — Hierarchy and Application of Legal Norms

Article 219 — Constitutional Supremacy

The Constitution shall constitute the supreme legal norm of the Principality.

Every law, regulation or public act must comply with it.

National and territorial authorities shall be required to ensure compliance with it.

Article 220 — Adaptation of Existing Legislation

The competent authorities shall, where necessary, adapt existing legislative and regulatory provisions.

Constitutional incompatibilities shall be resolved through the applicable legal and judicial procedures.

The Constitutional Court shall retain the powers defined in Title VII.

Article 221 — Organic Laws

The organic laws prescribed by the Constitution shall specify the organisation and functioning of the institutions.

They shall be adopted in accordance with the applicable constitutional procedures and may not amend the provisions of the Constitution.

The temporary absence of an organic law shall not suspend directly applicable constitutional provisions.

Chapter IV — Final Provisions

Article 222 — Official Consolidation

The consolidated text of the Constitution shall be authenticated and published by the Chancellery.

This publication shall establish an official reference version without constituting a new founding promulgation.

Every subsequent amendment must comply with the amendment procedure prescribed by Title XIV.

Article 223 — Constitutional Interpretation

Constitutional provisions shall be interpreted with due respect for the sovereignty of the Principality, dynastic continuity, institutional balance, the autonomy of the fiefs and fundamental rights.

In the event of a constitutional dispute, the Constitutional Court shall exercise the powers assigned to it.

Article 224 — Permanence of the Constitutional Order

The continuity of the Principality and its constitutional order shall be guaranteed regardless of changes in the Sovereign, Government or holders of public office.

No institutional vacancy may be interpreted as entailing the disappearance of the State or its Constitution.