President Aoun sent a letter to Berri and stressed the need for a meeting of the Council of Ministers

The President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, in a letter addressed today to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Nabih Berri, to discuss the Council of Representatives in accordance with the principles set forth in Article 95 of the Constitution, in particular paragraph "B" under the heading "During the transitional period" The Constitution is in accordance with the rules of constitutional interpretation in order to preserve our Charter, our national consensus and our common life, which are essential to the rule of law. the existence of Lebanon and, above all, while preserving our constitutional right and duty of our position, our role and our division. President Aoun expressed the hope that the interpretation of the House of Representatives would contribute to his overall understanding and to any constitutional authority over the issues mentioned in the letter.
The letter from President Aoun came in the light of the confusion that accompanied the adoption of Article 80 of the 2019 budget, in particular the last paragraph of it, which called for clarification, in particular the fact that a lively debate has taken place between the political components on the imbalance in the adoption of the results of the matches included in article 80 mentioned in the finance law for 2019 and the designed solutions – or being innovated – to avoid this imbalance before the intervention of the legislator, as well as the draft decrees in question have not been taken because of the imbalance mentioned by the flagrant.

Message text
Following is the text of President Aoun's message to President Berri and members of the House of Representatives:
Article (95) of the Constitution, in particular paragraph (B), under the title "During the transitional period", where "the rule of sectarian representation is abolished and competence in public functions and institutions judicial and military and security and public and mixed institutions is adopted, is based on paragraph j of the preamble of the Constitution, which states that "there is no legitimacy for any authority in contradiction with the Charter of Coexistence ".
Reference: Article 53 (paragraph 10) of the Constitution and Rule 145 of the Rules of Procedure of the House of Representatives.

After hailing the presidency of the Council of Representatives and its respected members,
In accordance with Article 53 (paragraph 10) of the Constitution and Rule 145 of the Rules of Procedure of the House of Representatives,
We would like to convey to your honorable council the following letter to take the position, action or appropriate decision on this matter:
Article 80 of Law No 144 of 31/7/2019 (the general budget and the budgets annexed to 2019) provides for a final section stating that "the right of successful matches and examinations organized by the Council of the public service is preserved in accordance with the decision of the Council of Ministers and duly announced by their appointment in the relevant departments ", as an exception to the provisions of Article 80 of the termination of employment and contracting in public administrations and institutions,
Since the text of this text, the launching of this text means the full implementation of these results, without any consideration or reservation, either with regard to the legal deadline or the possibility of an error or effects any legal recourse or any repercussions on the regularity of the administrative work in the light of the events. The needs of the relevant departments and their evolution or decline after a while on match results, or, and that is the most important, which directly means your Karim Board, in terms of results 'anti-match'. "national agreement", which must be taken into account in the abolition of the rule of sectarian representation and the adoption of competence and efficiency in the public service What As stated in the & # 39; Article 95 of the Constitution is based on paragraph (j) of its Introduction, particularly in the light of its effects on the public service within the meaning of the subject of our mission. These,
As Article 95 of the Constitution mentions a "progressive plan" leading to the abolition of sectarianism, the abolition of sectarianism is not limited to political sectarianism, in the light of expression explicit text. To the requirements of national reconciliation "except for the functions of the first category or the equivalent when they are equal between Christians and Muslims, which requires the determination of this phase of transition with respect to the Absence or absence of an action aimed at developing the "Interim Plan" or the formation of the National Commission for the Abolition of Sectarianism, This and its transition period has not started yet ,
As Article 95 of the Constitution is based on paragraph j of its preamble, which states that "the authority of any authority contrary to the Charter of Coexistence is not legit", it is This is an article of the Charter that differs from the National Reconciliation Document, Chapter 2 – Political Reforms, which calls for "the abolition of political sectarianism". The document considers that this cancellation is a national objective which must be pursued according to a phased plan,
The preamble of the Constitution being drawn literally from the introduction of the document of the National Agreement entitled "General Principles and Reforms", the set of principles on which our political system is based,
Since these principles and provisions of the Charter are the basis of our national consensus and became a constitution by the constitutional amendment of 21/09/1990,
Since the preamble to our Constitution explicitly states in paragraph (e) that "the system is based on the principle of the separation of powers, their balance and cooperation". The Constitution imposes the power to legislate into a single body, the Council of Representatives, the procedural authority of the Council of Ministers and the President of the Republic, Credit and under oath, including procedural in the space left to its discretion and its appropriation under the ordinary decree, which can not be circumvented or reduced or reduced under a given name, as is the case when creating rights and legal status for public posts Without the first category, the posts concerned by the last section of article 80 of the law n ° 144 of 31/7/2019 (general budget and budgets appended to 2019)
All the above is corroborated by the fact that the political components have largely discussed the methacological imbalance when adopting the results of the games appearing in article 80 of the 2019 budget law and have devised solutions – or were innovating – to avoid this imbalance, before the legislator intervenes In addition to the confusion that occurred when adopting this article,
The draft decrees concerned were not taken because of the aforementioned imbalance,
As President of the Republic, we refer you to this letter, which must be considered in the House of Representatives in accordance with the principles and take a stand, an action or a decision on it, requiring the interpretation of the Constitution, Article 95, paragraph (j), It is to preserve our Charter, our national consensus and our life together: it is the cornerstone of Lebanon's existence and above all, while preserving our right and our constitutional duty to our position, our role and our division, taking the measures we consider to be in conformity with the Constitution. Albedo sufficient for us and for all relevant issues mentioned constitutional authority.

Please accept respect
General Michel Aoun
President of the Lebanese Republic "

Legal signing of the budget and groups of accounts
President Aoun signed Law No. 143 on the publication of the budget for the year 2019, establishing the accounts and establishing the necessary resources for the Office of Audit.
The law also signed the number 144 containing the general budget and the budgets attached to 2019. The House of Representatives approved laws 143 and 144 at its meeting on Friday, July 19th.
The following is the text of both laws:
Law No. 143
Representatives room,
The President of the Republic publishes the following law:
Single material:
First, unlike any other provision prohibiting such work, the Government must, within one month of the coming into force of this Act, provide the human and financial resources required to enable the Audit Directorate to fulfill its audit task for the final financial accounts up to and including 2017.
Second, exceptionally, and for the needs of the regulation of public finances, the 2019 budget law and the budgets annexed thereto are published. The government is completing all final and audited financial accounts from 1993 to 2017 inclusive. Bills are submitted no later than six months from the date of effect of this law.
Thirdly: This law will enter into force as soon as it is published in the Official Journal.
Law No. 144
Representatives room,
The President of the Republic publishes the following law:
the first chapter
Budgeting material
Article 1: Determination of budget figures
The budget numbers and budgets appended for the financial year beginning on January 1, 2019 and ending on December 31, 2019 shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Articles 2 and 3 of this Law.
Article 2: Credits
In the general budget and the subsidiary budgets, the following credits are opened:
Year 2019 (read)
General budget
The first part is 21.649.457.549.000
Part II 1.456.117.181.000
The total budget is 23,105,574,730,000

Attached budgets
Direction of the National Lottery 92.000.000.000
General Directorate of Cereals and Sugar Beet 31,301,901,000
Communications 2,275,628,125,000
Total attached budgets: 2,398,930,026,000
Total 25,504.504,756,000

In accordance with Tables 1, 2, 3 and 4 attached to this Act.
Article 97: Publication of the law
This law shall enter into force as soon as it is published in the Official Journal.
The meetings of the Baabda Palace
In addition, Baabda Palace has been the scene of political, diplomatic and judicial meetings on several topics.

Minister of Communication
On the political front, President Aoun received the Minister of Information, Jamal Jarrah, and spoke with him on current political developments and developments after the approval of the budget in 2019. He said he had discussed with President Aoun a number of issues concerning the ministry, including the situation on Lebanese television and the need to speed up the appointment of a new board of directors. administration to ensure the regularity of the work and allow it to play its role.
In political affairs, he presented to His Excellency the latest developments and the positions of the parties, including the confirmation of His Excellency of the need to convene the Council of Ministers as soon as possible to discuss the topics on his agenda and defend the interests of the people ".

Ambbadador of France
Diplomatic President Aoun met with French Minister of Presidential Affairs Salim Griissati and French Foreign Minister Bruno Fuchia, who also discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to develop them in all areas.
President of the Supreme Judicial Council
Judge Aoun received Judge Jean Fahed, President of the Superior Council of the Judiciary, and presented him with court cases and the work of the courts.

Representative of the Supreme Shiite Islamic Council of Canada
President Aoun received the representative of the Supreme Shia Islamic Council in Canada, Mr. Nabil Abbas, accompanied by Mr. Mustapha Ramal and Osama Husseini, and briefed them on the situation of the Lebanese community in Canada and the activities advice.