| Article 171 - | A High Islamic Council is instituted to the President of the Republic and is trusted, in particular, with: |
| encouraging and promoting "Ijtihad";
expressing its views in comparison with religious precepts on matters submitted to it;
presenting a periodic report of activity to the President of the Republic. |
| Article 172 - | The High Islamic Council is composed of fifteen (15) members, including a president appointed by the President of the Republic among national personalities highly qualified in various fields of science. |
| Article 173 - | A High Security Council presided by the President of the Republic is instituted. Its task is to express views on all the issues related to national security. |
| The President of the Republic defines the modes of organization and functioning of the High Security Council. |
