ARTICLE 23: CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW & AMENDMENT, ARTICLE 24: COALITIONS, ALLIANCES AND MERGERS

i. Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the National Congress and/or the National Executive Board may amend any provisions of this Constitution and the Schedules hereto.

ii. A resolution for amendment of this Constitution, except as otherwise provided for in this Constitution at any party meeting, shall not have effect unless it has been debated and endorsed by the National Congress of National Executive Board.

iii. Notice of any proposed amendment by any member or organ of the Party shall be given to the National Secretary at least twenty-one (21) days before the date of the National Congress. The notice, which shall be in writing, shall contain a clear statement of the proposed amendment and reasons thereof.

iv. Notice of proposed amendment(s) shall be served on the members of the National Executive Board at least fourteen (14) days before the date of the meeting at which the .proposed amendment is to be considered. Publication of the notice of the .proposed amendments in a National Newspaper shall be deemed to be sufficient Notice.

v. The Constitution, or any part thereof, shall stand amended if a proposed amendment is
supported by at least two thirds of the delegates present and voting.

vi. Where new positions and offices are created as a result of the amendment of this Constitution, the relevant Executive Committee shall fill such positions and offices in an interim capacity until the next Congress.

ARTICLE 24: COALITIONS, ALLIANCES AND MERGERS

The Party shall be opened to the formation of coalitions, alliances and mergers with other political parties, organisations, agencies and associations both nationally and internationally based on the mutual interest/benefit of all stakeholders as well as the interest of the Republic of The Gambia. The terms and conditions of such coalitions, alliances and mergers shall be based on collective agreement of all the stakeholders.