In one of the chapters of the Transitional Federal Charter of the Somali Republic, Puntland would not qualify as a State Government if it chooses to remain so organized; additionally, it also defines a Ministry of Commission on Election and Secretary-General to implement such affairs.
It also defines a Ministry of Federal and Constitutional Affairs to implement such affairs. It also calls for a national census to be conducted and a new Constitution to be drafted by a Federal Constitution Commission, and for the Constitution to be approved by a national referendum. 
