Puerto Rico Constitution Article IX - Transitory Provisions
Article IX – Transitory Provisions of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico contains temporary measures designed to ensure a smooth transition from previous legal and governmental systems to the newly established constitutional framework.
📜 Overview of Article IX – Transitory Provisions:
These provisions were adopted to:
Ensure continuity of government,
Provide for the implementation of new constitutional requirements,
Address any legal or administrative gaps resulting from the adoption of the Constitution.
🔑 Key Elements Typically Included (Summary):
While the full official text contains specific details, Article IX generally addresses:
Continuation of Laws and Government Structure
Existing laws and executive departments remain in effect unless inconsistent with the new Constitution.
Government officials serving before the Constitution’s adoption continue in office until their terms expire or successors are appointed.
Budget and Fiscal Provisions
Provisions to ensure financial operations continue without interruption during the changeover.
Judicial Continuity
Judges and courts existing before the Constitution’s enactment continue under the new framework, subject to any structural changes.
Civil Service and Employee Rights
Civil servants retain their positions and protections under the new Constitution.
Implementation Timeline
Specifies effective dates for different parts of the Constitution and allows time to enact necessary legislation.
📅 Historical Context:
These provisions were crucial in 1952, when Puerto Rico’s new Constitution transformed its status to a Commonwealth (Estado Libre Asociado), establishing self-governance under U.S. sovereignty.
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