LAW N°39/2013 OF 16/06/2013 ESTABLISHING THE RWANDAN ELDERS ADVISORY FORUM AND DETERMINING ITS MISSION, ORGANISATION AND FUNCTIONING
This article says the law establishes REAF and gives it administrative and financial autonomy.
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This article says the law establishes REAF and gives it administrative and financial autonomy. This article defines “Elders” as men and women of irreproachable moral and social values who are at least 50 years old and have experience in leadership. REAF is supervised by the Office of the President of the Republic. REAF’s head office must be in Kigali, and it may be moved elsewhere in Rwanda if necessary. REAF must advise the Government on national issues, political orientation, and challenges in governance, justice, the economy, and social welfare.
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Provisions of LAW N°39/2013 OF 16/06/2013 ESTABLISHING THE RWANDAN ELDERS ADVISORY FORUM AND DETERMINING ITS MISSION, ORGANISATION AND FUNCTIONING
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Icyo iri tegeko rigamije
AI-assisted research summary: This article says the law establishes REAF and gives it administrative and financial autonomy.
Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo iri tegeko rigamije Article One: Purpose of this Law Article premier: Objet de la présente loi Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo iri tegeko rigamije Article One: Purpose of this Law Article premier: Objet de la présente loi Iri tegeko rishyiraho Urubuga Ngishwanama rw’Inararibonye z’u Rwanda, rwitwa “REAF” mu magambo y’Icyongereza, rikanagena inshingano, imiterere n’imikorere byarwo. ahinnye This Law establishes the Rwandan Elders Advisory Forum, abbreviated as “REAF” and determines its mission, organization and functioning. loi porte création du Forum La présente Consultatif des Sages Rwandais, dénommé « REAF » en sigle anglais, et détermine sa mission, son organisation et son fonctionnement. REAF ifite ubwigenge mu miyoborere no mu micungire y’umutungo n’abakozi bayo. REAF shall have administrative and financial autonomy. REAF est doté de l’autonomie financière et administrative. - 2 Verify source ↗
Igisobanuro cy’ijambo
AI-assisted research summary: This article defines “Elders” as men and women of irreproachable moral and social values who are at least 50 years old and have experience in leadership.
Ingingo ya 2: Igisobanuro cy’ijambo Article 2: Definition of a term Article 2: Définition d’un terme Ingingo ya 2: Igisobanuro cy’ijambo Article 2: Definition of a term Article 2 : Définition d’un terme ijambo tegeko, “Inararibonye” Muri iri n’abagore abagabo risobanura b’inyangamugayo, bafite nibura imyaka mirongo itanu ubunararibonye y’amavuko, n’uburambe mu miyoborere y’Igihugu cyangwa y’izindi nzego. (50) As used in this Law, the term “Elders” means wise men and women of irreproachable moral and social values, aged at least fifty (50) years with experience and expertise in the leadership of the Country or other institutions. Aux fins de la présente loi, le terme « Sages » signifie les hommes et femmes intègres de valeurs morales et sociales irréprochables, âgés d’au moins cinquante (50) ans ayant l’expérience et l’expertise en matière de leadership national ou d’autres institutions. - 3 Verify source ↗
Urwego rureberera REAF
AI-assisted research summary: REAF is supervised by the Office of the President of the Republic.
Ingingo ya 3: Urwego rureberera REAF Article 3: Supervising authority of REAF Article 3: Autorité de tutelle du REAF Ingingo ya 3: Urwego rureberera REAF Article 3: Supervising authority of REAF Article 3: Autorité de tutelle du REAF REAF irebererwa n’Ibiro bya Perezida wa Repubulika. REAF shall be supervised by the Office of the President of the Republic. REAF est placé sous la tutelle de la Présidence de la République. - 4 Verify source ↗
Icyicaro cya REAF
AI-assisted research summary: REAF’s head office must be in Kigali, and it may be moved elsewhere in Rwanda if necessary.
Ingingo ya 4 : Icyicaro cya REAF Article 4: Head office of REAF Article 4: Siège du REAF UMUTWE WA II: INSHINGANO ZA REAF N’IMIKORANIRE YARWO N’IBIRO BYA PEREZIDA WA REPUBULIKA CHAPTER II: MISSION OF REAF AND ITS RELATIONS WITH THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC CHAPITRE II : MISSION DU REAF ET SES RELATIONS AVEC LA PRESIDENCE DE LA REPUBLIQUE Ingingo ya 4 : Icyicaro cya REAF Article 4: Head office of REAF Article 4: Siège du REAF Icyicaro cya REAF kiri mu Mujyi wa Kigali, Umurwa Mukuru wa Repubulika y’u Rwanda. The head office of REAF shall be located in the City of Kigali, the Capital of the Republic of Le siège du REAF est établi dans la Ville de Kigali, Capitale de la République du Rwanda. Il 7 Official Gazette Nº 29 of 22 July 2013 Gishobora kwimurirwa ahandi hose mu Rwanda bibaye ngombwa. Rwanda. It may be transferred elsewhere in Rwanda whenever necessary. peut, en cas de nécessité, être transféré en tout autre lieu du territoire du Rwanda. UMUTWE WA II: INSHINGANO ZA REAF N’IMIKORANIRE YAYO N’IBIRO BYA PEREZIDA WA REPUBULIKA CHAPTER II: MISSION OF REAF AND ITS RELATIONS WITH THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC CHAPITRE II : MISSION DU REAF ET SES RELATIONS AVEC LA PRESIDENCE DE LA REPUBLIQUE - 5 Verify source ↗
Inshingano za REAF
AI-assisted research summary: REAF must advise the Government on national issues, political orientation, and challenges in governance, justice, the economy, and social welfare.
Ingingo ya 5: Inshingano za REAF Article 5: Mission of REAF Article 5 : Mission du REAF Ingingo ya 5: Inshingano za REAF Article 5: Mission of REAF Article 5 : Mission du REAF ifite inshingano yo kugira REAF inama Guverinoma ku bibazo by’Igihugu, ku murongo wa politiki Igihugu kigenderaho ndetse no ku mbogamizi zo mu rwego rw’imiyoborere myiza, ubutabera, n’imibereho myiza y’abaturage. ubukungu The mission of REAF shall be to advise the Government on national topical issues, national political orientation and challenges pertaining to good governance, justice, economy and social welfare. La mission du REAF est de conseiller le Gouvernement sur des questions d’actualité nationale, sur la politique l’orientation de nationale et sur les défis en matière de la bonne gouvernance, la justice, l’économie et le bien-être social. REAF ikora ibisabwe cyangwa ibyibwirije. REAF shall act either on request or on its own initiative. REAF agit sur demande ou de sa propre initiative. - 6 Verify source ↗
Imikoranire ya REAF n’Ibiro
AI-assisted research summary: REAF must submit its action plan and activity report to the Office of the President of the Republic every year and whenever necessary.
Ingingo ya 6: Imikoranire ya REAF n’Ibiro bya Perezida wa Repubulika Article 6: Relations between REAF and the Office of the President of the Republic Article 6: Relations entre REAF et Présidence de la République la UMUTWE WA III: INZEGO ZIGIZE REAF N’INSHINGANO ZAZO CHAPTER III: ORGANS OF REAF AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES CHAPITRE III: ORGANES DU REAF ET LEURS ATTRIBUTIONS Ingingo ya 6: Imikoranire ya REAF n’Ibiro bya Perezida wa Repubulika Article 6: Relations between REAF and the Office of the President of the Republic Article 6: Relations entre REAF et Présidence de la République la REAF ishyikiriza, buri mwaka n’igihe cyose bibaye ngombwa, Ibiro bya Perezida wa Repubulika gahunda na raporo by’ibikorwa byerekeranye n’inshingano zayo. REAF shall submit to the Office of the President of the Republic the action plan and activity report related to its mission every year and whenever necessary. REAF soumet, chaque année et chaque fois que nécessaire, à la Présidence de la République le plan d’action et le rapport d’activités relatifs à sa mission. UMUTWE WA III: INZEGO ZIGIZE REAF N’INSHINGANO ZAZO CHAPTER III: ORGANS OF REAF AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES CHAPITRE III: ORGANES DU REAF ET LEURS ATTRIBUTIONS - 7 Verify source ↗
Inzego za REAF
AI-assisted research summary: REAF must have two organs, and a Presidential Order may create additional organs.
Ingingo ya 7: Inzego za REAF Article 7: Organs of REAF Article 7 : Organes du REAF 3 Official Gazette Nº 29 of 22 July 2013 Icyiciro cya mbere: Inama y’Inararibonye Section One: Council of Elders Section première : Conseil des Sages Ingingo ya 7: Inzego za REAF Article 7: Organs of REAF Article 7 : Organes du REAF REAF igizwe n’inzego ebyiri (2) zikurikira: REAF shall have the following two (2) organs: REAF est doté de deux (2) organes suivants: 1° Inama y’Inararibonye; 1° Council of Elders; 1° Conseil des Sages; 8 Official Gazette Nº 29 of 22 July 2013 2° Biro ya REAF. 2° Bureau of REAF. 2° Bureau du REAF. Iteka rya Perezida rishobora kugena izindi nzego za REAF. A Presidential Order may determine other organs of REAF. Un arrêté présidentiel peut déterminer d’autres organes du REAF. Icyiciro cya mbere: Inama y’Inararibonye Section One: Council of Elders Section première : Conseil des Sages - 8 Verify source ↗
Inshingano z’Inama
AI-assisted research summary: The Council of Elders is REAF’s supreme organ and must carry out specified governance tasks.
Ingingo ya 8: Inshingano z’Inama y’Inararibonye Article 8: Responsibilities of the Council of Elders Article 8 : Attributions du Conseil des Sages Ingingo ya 8: Inshingano z’Inama y’Inararibonye Article 8: Responsibilities of the Council of Elders Article 8 : Attributions du Conseil des Sages Inama y’Inararibonye ni rwo rwego rukuru rwa REAF. The Council of Elders shall be the supreme organ of REAF. Le Conseil des Sages est l’organe suprême du REAF. Inama y’Inararibonye ifite inshingano zikurikira: The Council of Elders shall have the following responsibilities: Le Conseil des Sages a les attributions suivantes: 1° gusuzuma no gutanga umuti cyangwa inama ku bibazo byugarije Igihugu, ku murongo Igihugu kigenderaho ndetse no ku mbogamizi zo mu rw’imiyoborere myiza, ubutabera, ubukungu n’imibereho myiza y’abaturage ; politiki rwego wa 1° to examine and propose solutions or give advice on national topical issues, national political challenges pertaining to good governance, justice, economy and social welfare; orientation and 1° examiner et proposer des solutions ou donner des conseils sur des questions d'actualité nationale, sur l'orientation politique et sur les défis en matière de la bonne gouvernance, la justice, l’économie et le bien-être social ; 2° gukora ubushakashatsi bukenewe kugira 2° ngo bubafashe gutanga inama ikwiriye; to conduct necessary research for the purposes of providing adequate advice; 2° mener des nécessaires recherches permettant de proposer des conseils adéquats ; 3° kwemeza gahunda y’ibikorwa bya buri REAF y’ingengo mwaka bya n’imbanzirizamushinga y’imari yayo; 3° to approve the annual plan of action and the draft budget proposal of REAF; 3° approuver le plan d’action annuel et l’avant-projet de budget du REAF; 4° kwemeza raporo y’ibikorwa bya REAF; 4° to approve the activity report of REAF; 4° approuver le rapport d’activités du REAF; 9 Official Gazette Nº 29 of 22 July 2013 5° kwemeza amategeko ngengamikorere ya 5° REAF ; to adopt the Internal Rules and Regulations of REAF; 5° adopter le Règlement d’Ordre Intérieur du REAF; 6° gufata ibyemezo ku bindi bibazo byose 6° bijyanye n’inshingano za REAF. to make decisions on any other issues relating to the mission of REAF. 6° prendre des décisions sur toutes autres la mission du questions relevant de REAF. - 9 Verify source ↗
Abagize Inama y’Inararibonye
AI-assisted research summary: The Council of Elders must have seven members, including a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, and at least 30% of members must be women.
Ingingo ya 9: Abagize Inama y’Inararibonye Article 9: Members of the Council of Elders Article 9: Membres du Conseil des Sages Ingingo ya 9: Abagize Inama y’Inararibonye Article 9: Members of the Council of Elders Article 9: Membres du Conseil des Sages Inama y’Inararibonye igizwe n’abantu barindwi (7), barimo Perezida na Visi Perezida. The Council of Elders shall be comprised of seven (7) Elders including the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson. Le Conseil des Sages est composé de sept (7) Sages dont le Président et le Vice-président. Nibura mirongo itatu ku ijana (30%) muri bo bagomba kuba ari abagore. At least thirty per cent (30%) of members of the Council of Elders must be females. Au moins trente pour cent (30%) des membres du Conseil des Sages doivent être de sexe féminin. Iteka rya Perezida rishobora kongera umubare w’Inararibonye, bitewe n’ibyo Igihugu gikeneye. A Presidential Order may increase the number of Elders depending on the needs of the Country. Un arrêté présidentiel peut augmenter le nombre de Sages selon les besoins du Pays. - 10 Verify source ↗
Manda y’abagize Inama
AI-assisted research summary: Members of the Council of Elders serve a five-year term that may be renewed.
Ingingo ya 10: Manda y’abagize Inama y’Inararibonye Article 10: Term of office of members of the Council of Elders Article 10: Mandat des membres du Conseil des Sages Ingingo ya 10: Manda y’abagize Inama y’Inararibonye Article 10: Term of office of members of the Council of Elders Article 10: Mandat des membres du Conseil des Sages Abagize Inama y’Inararibonye bagira manda y’imyaka itanu (5) ishobora kongerwa. The term of office of members of the Council of Elders shall be five (5) years renewable. Les membres du Conseil des Sages ont un mandat de cinq (5) ans renouvelable. - 11 Verify source ↗
Ibigenderwaho mu guhitamo
AI-assisted research summary: Members of the Council of Elders are selected from people who meet listed criteria, including being at least 50 years old. The appointing authority may also appoint another person if it considers that necessary.
Ingingo ya 11: Ibigenderwaho mu guhitamo Inararibonye Article 11: Criteria of selection of Elders Article 11: Critères de sélection des Sages Ingingo ya 11: Ibigenderwaho mu guhitamo Inararibonye Abagize Inama y’Inararibonye batoranywa mu bantu bujuje ibi bikurikira: Article 11: Criteria of selection of Elders Article 11: Critères de sélection des Sages Members of the Council of Elders shall be selected from among following those meeting conditions: the Les membres du Conseil des Sages sont choisis parmi les personnes remplissant les conditions suivantes: 1° kwemera kuba mu bayigize; 1° accepting membership; 1° accepter d’être membre ; 10 Official Gazette Nº 29 of 22 July 2013 2° kuba yaragize uruhare rugaragara mu 2° having played an important role in kubaka no guteza imbere Igihugu; building and developing the Country; 2° avoir joué un rôle important dans la construction et le développement du Pays; 3° kuba afite uburambe n’ubushobozi mu 3° having proven experience and ability in 3° avoir eu l’expérience et la capacité à gukemura ibibazo by’Igihugu; solving national problems; résoudre des problèmes nationaux ; 4° kuba yarabaye umuyobozi mu Nzego 4° having occupied a senior position in the 4° avoir occupé un poste de responsabilité Nkuru z’Igihugu; high institutions of the Country; dans les hautes instances du pays; 5° kuba yararanzwe n’ubwitange mu kazi; 5° having demonstrated throughout his/her career; commitment 5° avoir prouvé l’engagement tout au long de sa carrière ; 6° kuba yubahiriza amahame remezo 6° respecting fundamental principles of the 6° respect des principes fondamentaux du Igihugu kigenderaho; country; pays ; 7° kuba afite nibura imyaka mirongo itanu 7° being aged at least fifty (50) years. 7° être âgé de cinquante (50) ans au moins. (50) y’amavuko Mu bubasha n’ubushishozi bwe, Umuyobozi ushyiraho y’Inararibonye, ashobora kandi gushyiraho undi wese yasanga ari ngombwa. abagize Inama The appointing authority of members of the Council of Elders may also use his/her power and diligence to appoint any other person as he/she deems necessary. L’autorité de nomination des membres du Conseil des Sages peut également user de son pouvoir et de sa diligence pour nommer toute autre personne qu’il juge nécessaire. - 12 Verify source ↗
Impamvu zo kuva mu Nama
AI-assisted research summary: A member of the Council of Elders loses membership if one of the listed grounds applies.
Ingingo ya 12: Impamvu zo kuva mu Nama y’Inararibonye Article 12: Grounds for losing membership in the Council of Elders Article 12: Raisons de perte de la qualité de membre du Conseil des Sages Ingingo ya 12: Impamvu zo kuva mu Nama y’Inararibonye Article 12: Grounds for losing membership of the Council of Elders Article 12: Raisons de perte de la qualité de membre du Conseil des Sages Kuva mu Nama y’Inararibonye bituruka kuri imwe mu mpamvu zikurikira: A member of the Council of Elders shall lose membership on any of the following grounds: Un membre du Conseil des Sages perd sa qualité de membre pour l’une des raisons suivantes: 1° manda irangiye; 2° yeguye ku bushake; 1° his/her term of office expires; 1° expiration du mandat ; 2° he/she voluntarily resigns; 2° démission volontaire; 3° atagishoboye kuzuza inshingano ze bitewe n’uburwayi cyangwa ubumuga; 3° if he/she can no longer perform his/her duties due to illness or disability; 3° s’il ne peut plus remplir ses fonctions suite à une maladie ou une incapacité ; 11 Official Gazette Nº 29 of 22 July 2013 4° agaragaweho imyitwarire itajyanye 4° he/she demonstrates behaviour 4° s’il affiche un comportement n’inshingano ze; incompatible with his/her duties; incompatible avec ses fonctions; 5° atacyujuje ibyashingiweho ashyirwa mu Nama y’Inararibonye; 5° he/she no longer fulfils the requirements time of his/her the considered appointment to the Council of Elders; at 5° s’il ne remplit plus les conditions requises pour sa nomination au Conseil des Sages; 6° akatiwe burundu cy’igifungo kingana cyangwa kirengeje amezi atandatu (6) nta hanagura busembwa ryabayeho; igihano 6° he/she has been finally sentenced to a term of imprisonment equal to or greater than six (6) months without rehabilitation; 6° s’il est condamné définitivement à une peine d’emprisonnement supérieure ou égale à six (6) mois sans réhabilitation; 7° apfuye. 7° he/she dies. 7° s’il décède. ku Ukwegura kw’Inararibonye bushake kugezwa kuri Perezida wa Repubulika mu ibaruwa ishinganye mu iposita cyangwa itanzwe mu ntoki ifite icyemezo cy’iyakira. Voluntary resignation by an Elder shall be tendered to the President of the Republic by registered mail or by hand-delivery with acknowledgment of receipt. La démission volontaire d’un Sage est présentée au Président de lettre recommandée à la poste ou remise en main avec accusé de réception. la République par - 13 Verify source ↗
Appointment and removal of the
AI-assisted research summary: Members of the Council of Elders are appointed and removed by Presidential Order.
Ingingo ya 13: ry’abagize Inama y’Inararibonye Ishyirwaho n’ivanwaho Article 13: Appointment and removal of the members of the Council of Elders Article 13: Nomination et révocation des membres du Conseil des Sages Ingingo ya 13: ry’abagize Inama y’Inararibonye Ishyirwaho n’ivanwaho Article 13: Appointment and removal of the members of the Council of Elders Article 13: Nomination et révocation des membres du Conseil des Sages Abagize bakanavanwaho n’Iteka rya Perezida. Inama y’Inararibonye bashyirwaho Members of the Council of Elders shall be appointed and removed by a Presidential Order. Les membres du Conseil des Sages sont nommés et révoqués par arrêté présidentiel. - 14 Verify source ↗
Indangagaciro z’ingenzi mu
AI-assisted research summary: Members of the Council of Elders must show certain values while carrying out their duties.
Ingingo ya 14: Indangagaciro z’ingenzi mu kazi k’abagize Inama y’Inararibonye Article 14: Key values guiding members of the Council of Elders in their duties Article 14: Principales valeurs guidant les membres du Conseil des Sages dans leurs fonctions Ingingo ya 14: Indangagaciro z’ingenzi mu kazi k’abagize Inama y’Inararibonye Article 14: Key values guiding members of the Council of Elders in their duties Article 14: Principales valeurs guidant les membres du Conseil des Sages dans leurs fonctions Mu kazi kabo, abagize Inama y’Inararibonye bagomba cyane n’indangagaciro zikurikira: kurangwa cyane In discharging their duties, members of the Council of Elders must particularly demonstrate the following values: Dans l’exercice de leurs fonctions, les membres du Conseil des Sages doivent être guidés par les valeurs suivantes: 1° kutabogama; 1° being impartial; 1° être impartiaux; 2° kubaha no kubahiriza inzego ziyobora 2° respecting and ensuring respect for 2° respecter et faire respecter les institutions 12 Official Gazette Nº 29 of 22 July 2013 igihugu; Government institutions; de l’Etat; 3° gushishikazwa no icyahungabanya n’Abanyarwanda; gukumira Igihugu 3° being committed to preventing anything that may undermine the integrity of the country and that of the Rwandan people; 3° être déterminés à lutter contre tout ce qui peut porter atteinte à l’intégrité du pays et de la population rwandaise; 4° gushishikazwa no kubungabunga indangagaciro z’umuco nyarwanda. 4° being committed Rwandan cultural values. to preserving the 4° être déterminés à sauvegarder les valeurs culturelles rwandaises. - 15 Verify source ↗
Ibigenerwa abagize Inama
AI-assisted research summary: A Presidential Order determines the benefits given to members of the Council of Elders.
Ingingo ya 15: Ibigenerwa abagize Inama y’Inararibonye Article 15: Benefits allocated to members of the Council of Elders Article 15: Avantages alloués aux membres du Conseil des Sages Icyiciro cya 2: Biro ya REAF n’inshingano zayo Section 2: Bureau of REAF and responsibilities its Section 2: Bureau du REAF et ses attributions Ingingo ya 15: Ibigenerwa abagize Inama y’Inararibonye Article 15: Benefits allocated to members of the Council of Elders Article 15: Avantages alloués aux membres du Conseil des Sages Iteka rya Perezida rigena imiterere y’ibigenerwa abagize Inama y’Inararibonye kugira ngo barangize neza inshingano zabo. A Presidential Order shall determine the nature of benefits allocated to members of the Council of Elders in order to fulfill their duties. Un arrêté présidentiel détermine la nature des avantages alloués aux membres du Conseil des Sages pour l’accomplissement de leurs fonctions. Icyiciro cya 2: Biro ya REAF n’inshingano zayo Section 2: Bureau of REAF and responsibilities its Section 2: Bureau du REAF et ses attributions - 16 Verify source ↗
Abagize Biro ya REAF
AI-assisted research summary: The REAF Bureau is made up of a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson.
Ingingo ya 16: Abagize Biro ya REAF Article 16: Members of the Bureau of REAF Article 16: Composition du Bureau du REAF Ingingo ya 16: Abagize Biro ya REAF Article 16: Members of the Bureau of REAF Article 16: Composition du Bureau du REAF Biro ya REAF igizwe na Perezida na Visi Perezida. The Bureau of REAF shall be composed of the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson. Le Bureau du REAF est composé du Président et du Vice-Président. - 17 Verify source ↗
Inshingano za Biro za REAF
AI-assisted research summary: The Bureau of REAF must head REAF’s activities, prepare meetings of the Council of Elders, ensure implementation of its resolutions, and monitor REAF’s relations with other organs.
Ingingo ya 17: Inshingano za Biro za REAF Article 17: Responsibilities of the Bureau of REAF Article 17: Attributions du Bureau du REAF Ingingo ya 17: Inshingano za Biro za REAF Article 17: Responsibilities of the Bureau of REAF Article 17: Attributions du Bureau du REAF Inshingano za Biro za REAF ni izi zikurikira : The responsibilities of the Bureau of REAF shall be the following: Les attributions du Bureau du REAF sont les suivantes : 1° kuyobora imirimo ya REAF; 1° to head activities of REAF; 1° diriger les activités du REAF; 2° gutegura inama z’Inama y’Inararibonye; 2° to prepare meetings of the Council of 2° préparer les réunions du Conseil des Elders; Sages; 13 Official Gazette Nº 29 of 22 July 2013 3° gushyira mu bikorwa by’Inama y’Inararibonye; ibyemezo 3° to ensure the implementation of the 3° veiller à la mise en application des resolutions of the Council of Elders; résolutions du Conseil des Sages; 4° gukurikirana imikoranire ya REAF 4° to monitor REAF’s relations with other 4° faire le suivi des relations du REAF avec n’izindi nzego. organs. d’autres organes. - 18 Verify source ↗
Inshingano za Perezida wa
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson of REAF must carry out listed duties, including chairing meetings, coordinating REAF’s activities, representing REAF, and signing its documents.
Ingingo ya 18: Inshingano za Perezida wa REAF Article 18: Duties of the Chairperson of REAF Article 18: Attributions du Président du REAF 4 Official Gazette Nº 29 of 22 July 2013 Ingingo ya 18: Inshingano za Perezida wa REAF Article 18: Duties of the Chairperson of REAF Article 18: Attributions du Président du REAF Inshingano za Perezida wa REAF ni zikurikira: izi The duties of the Chairperson of REAF shall be the following: Les attributions du Président du REAF sont les suivantes: 1° gutumiza no kuyobora inama z’Inama 1° to convene and chair meetings of the 1° convoquer et présider les réunions du y’Inararibonye; Council of Elders; Conseil des Sages; 2° guhuza ibikorwa bya REAF; 2° to coordinate activities of REAF; 2° coordonner les activités du REAF; 3° guhagararira REAF mu Gihugu no mu 3° to represent REAF within the country and mahanga; abroad; 3° représenter REAF à l’extérieur du pays; l’intérieur et à 4° kuba umuvugizi wa REAF; 4° to be the spokesperson of REAF; 4° servir de porte-parole du REAF; 5° gushyikiriza Ibiro bya Perezida wa 5° to transmit reports of REAF to the Office 5° transmettre les rapports du REAF à la Repubulika raporo za REAF; of the President of the Republic; Présidence de la République; 6° gushyira umukono ku nyandiko zose 6° to be a signatory to all documents and n’amabaruwa bya REAF; correspondence of REAF; 6° signer tous les actes et correspondances du REAF; toutes les 7° gukora imirimo yose yasabwa n’inama ijyanye y’Inararibonye y’Inama n’inshingano za REAF. 7° to perform any other duties related to the mission of REAF as may be assigned by the Council of Elders. 7° exécuter toute autre tâche rentrant dans la mission du REAF qui lui serait confiée par le Conseil des Sages. 14 Official Gazette Nº 29 of 22 July 2013 - 19 Verify source ↗
Inshingano za Visi Perezida
AI-assisted research summary: The Vice Chairperson of REAF must assist the Chairperson, deputize when absent, act as rapporteur for Council of Elders meetings, prepare activity reports, and do other REAF-related tasks assigned by the Council or the Chairperson.
Ingingo ya 19: Inshingano za Visi Perezida wa REAF Article 19: Duties of the Vice Chairperson of REAF Article 19: Attributions du Vice-Président du REAF UMUTWE WA IV: IMIKORERE Y’INAMA Y’INARARIBONYE CHAPTER IV: FUNCTIONING OF THE COUNCIL OF ELDERS CHAPITRE IV: FONCTIONNEMENT DU CONSEIL DES SAGES Ingingo ya 19: Inshingano za Visi Perezida wa REAF Article 19: Duties of the Vice Chairperson of REAF Article 19: Attributions du Vice-Président du REAF Inshingano za Visi Perezida ni izi zikurikira: The duties of the Vice Chairperson shall be the following: Les attributions du Vice-Président sont suivantes : les 1° kunganira Perezida no kumusimbura 1° to assist the Chairperson and to deputize 1° assister le Président dans ses fonctions et igihe adahari ; for him/her in case of absence; le remplacer en cas d’absence; 2° kuba Umwanditsi w’inama y’Inama y’ 2° to act as the rapporteur of meetings of the 2° servir de rapporteur des réunions du Inararibonye ; Council of Elders; Conseil des Sages ; 3° gukora raporo z’ibikorwa bya REAF; 3° to prepare activity reports of REAF; 3° préparer les rapports d’activités du REAF; 4° gukora indi mirimo yose yasabwa n’Inama y’Inararibonye cyangwa na Perezida ijyanye n’inshingano za REAF. 4° to perform such other duties related to the mission of REAF as may be assigned by the Council of Elders or the Chairperson. 4° exécuter toute autre tâche relevant de la mission du REAF qui lui serait confiée par le Conseil des Sages ou le Président. UMUTWE WA IV: IMIKORERE Y’INAMA Y’INARARIBONYE CHAPTER IV: FUNCTIONING OF THE COUNCIL OF ELDERS CHAPITRE IV: FONCTIONNEMENT DU CONSEIL DES SAGES Ingingo y’Inararibonye ya 20: Inama z’Inama - 20 Verify source ↗
Inama z’Inama y’Inararibonye
AI-assisted research summary: The Council of Elders meets whenever needed, and its meetings are convened and chaired by the Chairperson or, if absent, the Vice Chairperson. If both are absent, the oldest elder convenes the meeting, which then chooses a chair and rapporteur. The Council may invite experts, but invited persons may not vote. Meeting agenda materials must be sent to members at least 3 days before the meeting unless it is urgent.
Ingingo ya 20: Inama z’Inama y’Inararibonye Article 20: Meetings of the Council of Elders Article 20: Réunions du Conseil des Sages 21: Ingingo n’inyandikomvugo ya Ifatwa ry’ibyemezo Article 20: Meetings of the Council of Elders Article 20: Réunions du Conseil des Sages Inama y’Inama y’Inararibonye iterana igihe cyose bibaye ngombwa. Itumizwa kandi ikayoborwa na Perezida cyangwa Visi Perezida igihe Perezida adahari. The Council of Elders shall meet whenever necessary. The meeting shall be convened and presided over by the Chairperson or the Vice Chairperson in case of absence of the Chairperson. Le Conseil des Sages se réunit chaque fois que de besoin. Il est convoqué et présidé par le Président ou le Vice-Président en cas d’absence du Président. Iyo Perezida na Visi Perezida badahari, umukuru mu myaka mu nararibonye atumiza inama y’Inama y’Inararibonye ikitoramo uyiyobora n’umwanditsi wayo. Inama y’Inararibonye ishobora gutumira mu In case of absence of the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson, the oldest among Elders shall convene the Council of Elders’ meeting which shall elect from among its members the chair and rapporteur. The Council of Elders may invite to its meetings En cas d’absence du Président et du Vice- Président, le doyen d’âge des sages convoque la réunion du Conseil des sages qui élit en son sein le Président de la séance et son rapporteur. Le Conseil des Sages peut inviter à ses réunions 15 Official Gazette Nº 29 of 22 July 2013 nama zayo umuntu wese ufite ubuhanga bwihariye kugira ngo ayungure ibitekerezo. any person with special expertise for advice. toute personne ayant une expertise particulière pour avis. Uwatumiwe ntiyemerewe gutora mu gihe cy’ifata ry’ibyemezo, kandi akurikirana gusa ingingo zerekeranye n’ibyo yasabwe gutangaho ibitekerezo. The invited person shall not be allowed to vote during decision-making and shall only participate in debates related to items for which he/ she is requested to offer advice. La personne invitée n’a pas le droit de vote lors de la prise des décisions et participe uniquement aux débats concernant les points pour lesquels elle est consultée. Ibiri ku murongo w’ibyigwa n’izindi nyandiko zose zigomba kuganirwaho zohererezwa buri wese mu bagize Inama y’Inararibonye hasigaye nibura iminsi itatu (3) ngo inama iterane, keretse iyo inama itumijwe ku buryo bwihutirwa. The items on the agenda and any other documents to be discussed by the Council of Elders, shall be transmitted to each member of the Council of Elders at least three (3) days before the meeting, in urgent unless circumstances. is convened the meeting tous jour ainsi que les autres L’ordre du documents de discussion sont envoyés à chaque membre du Conseil des Sages au moins trois (3) jours avant la tenue de la réunion, sauf en cas de convocation urgente de la réunion. Ingingo 21: n’inyandikomvugo ya Ifatwa ry’ibyemezo - 21 Verify source ↗
Decision-making and minutes
AI-assisted research summary: Council of Elders resolutions are to be made by consensus, or by an absolute majority of members present if consensus is not possible. Meeting minutes are to be approved at the next meeting and signed by the chairperson and rapporteur.
Article 21: Decision-making and minutes Article 21: Prise de décisions et procès-verbal Article 21: Decision-making and minutes Article 21: Prise de décisions et procès-verbal Ibyemezo by’Inama y’Inararibonye bifatwa ku bwumvikane busesuye. Iyo bidashobotse bifatwa ku bwiganze burunduye bw’amajwi y’abari mu nama. Resolutions of the Council of Elders shall be taken by consensus. If not possible, they shall be taken through an absolute majority vote of the members present. Les résolutions du Conseil des Sages sont prises par consensus. Dans le cas contraire, elles sont prises à la majorité absolue des membres présents à la réunion. y’inama Inyandikomvugo y’Inama y’Inararibonye yemezwa mu nama ikurikira igashyirwaho n’uwayiyoboye umukono n’umwanditsi wayo. The minutes of the Council of Elders’ meeting shall be adopted in the next meeting and signed by the chairperson of the meeting and its rapporteur. Le procès-verbal de la réunion du Conseil des Sages est approuvé lors de la réunion suivante et signé conjointement par celui qui l’a présidée et son rapporteur. - 22 Verify source ↗
Amategeko ngengamikorere
AI-assisted research summary: REAF must establish its internal rules and regulations and publish them in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda.
Ingingo ya 22: Amategeko ngengamikorere Article 22: Internal rules and regulations Article 22: Règlement d’ordre intérieur UMUTWE V: N’UMUTUNGO BYA REAF WA ABAKOZI CHAPTER V: STAFF AND PROPERTY OF REAF CHAPITRE PATRIMOINE DU REAF V: PERSONNEL ET Ingingo ya 22: Amategeko ngengamikorere Article 22: Internal rules and regulations Article 22 : Règlement d’ordre intérieur Bitabangamiye ibiteganywa n’iri tegeko, REAF ishyiraho amategeko ngengamikorere ayigenga atangazwa mu Igazeti ya Leta ya Repubulika y’u Rwanda. Without prejudice to the provisions of this Law, REAF shall establish internal rules and regulations which shall be published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda. its Sans préjudice des dispositions de la présente loi, REAF établit son règlement d’ordre intérieur qui est publié au Journal Officiel de la République du Rwanda. 16 V: UMUTWE N’UMUTUNGO BYA REAF WA ABAKOZI CHAPTER V: STAFF AND PROPERTY OF REAF Official Gazette Nº 29 of 22 July 2013 CHAPITRE PATRIMOINE DU REAF V: PERSONNEL ET - 23 Verify source ↗
Imicungire y’abakozi ba
AI-assisted research summary: REAF must have support and technical staff, and those staff are governed by the General Statute for Rwanda Public Service.
Ingingo ya 23: Imicungire y’abakozi ba REAF Article 23: Management of the staff of REAF Article 23: Gestion du personnel du REAF Ingingo ya 23: Imicungire y’abakozi ba REAF Article 23: Management of the staff of REAF Article 23: Gestion du personnel du REAF REAF igira abakozi bo mu rwego rwunganira n’urwa tekiniki bagengwa na Sitati rusange y’abakozi ba Leta. REAF shall have support and technical staff governed by the General Statute for Rwanda Public Service. REAF est doté d’un personnel d’appui et technique régi par le Statut Général de la Fonction Publique Rwandaise. - 24 Verify source ↗
Inkomoko y’umutungo wa
AI-assisted research summary: REAF’s property includes movable and immovable assets, comes from the State budget, and may also come from partners’ grants, donations, and bequests.
Ingingo ya 24: Inkomoko y’umutungo wa REAF Article 24: Sources of the property of REAF Article 24: Sources du patrimoine du REAF Ingingo ya 24: Inkomoko y’umutungo wa REAF Article 24: Sources of the property of REAF Article 24: Sources du patrimoine du REAF Umutungo wa REAF byimukanwa n’ibitimukanwa. ugizwe n’ibintu The property of REAF shall be comprised of movable and immovable assets. Le patrimoine du REAF est composé de biens meubles et immeubles. Umutungo wa REAF ukomoka ku ngengo y’imari ya Leta. The property of REAF shall come from the State budget. Le patrimoine du REAF provient du budget de l’Etat. Ushobora gukomoka kandi ku nkunga, impano n’indagano z’abafatanyabikorwa. It may also come from grants, donations and bequests from partners. Il peut également provenir des subventions, dons et legs des partenaires. - 25 Verify source ↗
Imikoreshereze, imicungire
AI-assisted research summary: REAF’s property must be used, managed, and audited according to the relevant legal provisions.
Ingingo ya 25: Imikoreshereze, imicungire n’imigenzurire by’umutungo Article 25: Use, management and audit of the property Article 25: Utilisation, gestion et audit du patrimoine UMUTWE WA VI: INGINGO ZISOZA CHAPTER VI: FINAL PROVISIONS CHAPITRE VI : DISPOSITIONS FINALES Ingingo ya 25: Imikoreshereze, imicungire n’imigenzurire by’umutungo Article 25: Use, management and audit of the property Article 25: Utilisation, gestion et audit du patrimoine Imikoreshereze, n’imigenzurire imicungire by’umutungo wa REAF bikorwa hakurikijwe amategeko abigenga. The use, management and audit of the property of REAF shall be carried out in accordance with the relevant legal provisions. L’utilisation, la gestion et l’audit du patrimoine du REAF aux dispositions légales en la matière. conformément effectués sont UMUTWE WA VI: INGINGO ZISOZA CHAPTER VI: FINAL PROVISIONS CHAPITRE VI : DISPOSITIONS FINALES - 26 Verify source ↗
Itegurwa, isuzumwa n’itorwa
AI-assisted research summary: This Law was drafted in English, considered in English, and adopted in Kinyarwanda.
Ingingo ya 26: Itegurwa, isuzumwa n’itorwa ry’iri tegeko Article 26: Drafting, consideration and adoption of this Law Article 26: Initiation, examen et adoption de la présente loi Ingingo z’amategeko zinyuranyije n’iri tegeko Ivanwaho 27: ya ry’ingingo Ingingo ya 26: Itegurwa, isuzumwa n’itorwa ry’iri tegeko Article 26: Drafting, consideration and adoption of this Law Article 26: Initiation, examen et adoption de la présente loi Iri tegeko ryateguwe mu rurimi rw’Icyongereza, This Law was drafted in English, considered and La présente loi a été initiée en Anglais, examinée 17 risuzumwa rw’Ikinyarwanda. kandi ritorwa mu rurimi adopted in Kinyarwanda. et adoptée en Kinyarwanda. Official Gazette Nº 29 of 22 July 2013 Ingingo z’amategeko zinyuranyije n’iri tegeko Ivanwaho 27: ya ry’ingingo - 27 Verify source ↗
Repealing provision
AI-assisted research summary: This article repeals any earlier legal provisions that conflict with this Law.
Article 27: Repealing provision Article 27: Disposition abrogatoire Article 27: Repealing provision Article 27: Disposition abrogatoire Ingingo zose z’amategeko abanziriza iri tegeko kandi zinyuranyije na ryo zivanyweho. All prior legal provisions inconsistent with this Law are hereby repealed. Toutes contraires à la présente loi sont abrogées. les dispositions légales antérieures - 28 Verify source ↗
Igihe iri tegeko ritangira
AI-assisted research summary: This law starts to apply on the date it is published in the Official Gazette of Rwanda.
Ingingo ya 28: Igihe iri tegeko ritangira gukurikizwa Article 28: Commencement Article 28: Entrée en vigueur 5 Official Gazette Nº 29 of 22 July 2013 RYO KUWA N°39/2013 ITEGEKO 16/06/2013 URUBUGA RISHYIRAHO NGISHWANAMA RW’INARARIBONYE RIKANAGENA Z’U IMITERERE INSHINGANO, N’IMIKORERE BYARWO RWANDA OF N°39/2013 16/06/2013 LAW ESTABLISHING THE RWANDAN ELDERS ADVISORY FORUM AND DETERMINING ITS MISSION, ORGANISATION AND FUNCTIONING LOI N° 39/2013 DU 16/06/2013 PORTANT CREATION DU FORUM CONSULTATIF DES ET SAGES SON DETERMINANT SON ORGANISATION FONCTIONNEMENT RWANDAIS SA MISSION, ET Twebwe, KAGAME Paul, Perezida wa Repubulika; We, KAGAME Paul, President of the Republic; Nous, KAGAME Paul, Président de la République; ISHINGA INTEKO AMATEGEKO YEMEJE, NONE NATWE DUHAMIJE, DUTANGAJE ITEGEKO RITEYE RITYA KANDI DUTEGETSE KO RYANDIKWA MU IGAZETI YA LETA YA REPUBULIKA Y’U RWANDA THE PARLIAMENT HAS ADOPTED AND SANCTION, PROMULGATE THE WE FOLLOWING LAW AND ORDER IT BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA LE PARLEMENT A ADOPTE ET NOUS SANCTIONNONS, PROMULGUONS LA LOI DONT LA TENEUR SUIT ET ORDONNONS QU’ELLE SOIT PUBLIEE AU JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU RWANDA INTEKO ISHINGA AMATEGEKO: THE PARLIAMENT: LE PARLEMENT: Umutwe w’Abadepite, mu nama yawo yo kuwa 27 Gicurasi 2013 ; The Chamber of Deputies, in its session of 27 May 2013; La Chambre des Députés, en sa séance du 27 mai 2013; Umutwe wa Sena, mu nama yawo yo kuwa 24 Gicurasi 2013; Ishingiye ku Itegeko Nshinga rya Repubulika y’u Rwanda ryo kuwa 04 Kamena 2003 nk’uko ryavuguruwe kugeza ubu, cyane cyane mu ngingo zaryo, iya 62, iya 66, iya 67, iya 88, iya 89, iya 90, iya 92, iya 93, iya 94, iya 95, iya 108, iya 113, iya 176, iya 183, n’iya 201; The Senate, in its session of 24 May 2013; Le Sénat, en sa séance 24 mai 2013; Pursuant to the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda of 04 June 2003 as amended to date, especially in Articles 62, 66, 67, 88, 89, 90, 92, 93, 94, 95, 108, 113, 176, 183 and 201; Vu la Constitution de la République du Rwanda du 04 juin 2003 telle que révisée à ce jour, spécialement en ses articles 62, 66, 67, 88, 89, 90, 92, 93, 94, 95, 108, 113, 176, 183 et 201; 6 YEMEJE: ADOPTS: ADOPTE: Official Gazette Nº 29 of 22 July 2013 UMUTWE WA MBERE: RUSANGE INGINGO CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL PROVISIONS CHAPITRE PREMIER: DISPOSITIONS GENERALES Ingingo ya 28: Igihe iri tegeko ritangira gukurikizwa Article 28: Commencement Article 28: Entrée en vigueur tegeko ritangira gukurikizwa ku munsi Iri ritangarijweho mu Igazeti ya Leta ya Repubulika y’u Rwanda. This Law shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda. La présente loi entre en vigueur le jour de sa publication au Journal Officiel de la République du Rwanda. Kigali, kuwa 16/06/2013 Kigali, on 16/06/2013 Kigali, le 16/06/2013 18 Official Gazette Nº 29 of 22 July 2013 (sé) KAGAME Paul Perezida wa Repubulika (sé) KAGAME Paul President of the Republic (sé) KAGAME Paul Président de la République (sé) Dr. HABUMUREMYI Pierre Damien Minisitiri w’Intebe (sé) Dr. HABUMUREMYI Pierre Damien Prime Minister (sé) Dr. HABUMUREMYI Pierre Damien Premier Ministre Bibonywe kandi bishyizweho Ikirango cya Repubulika: Seen and sealed with the Seal of the Republic: Vu et scellé du Sceau de la République : (sé) BUSINGYE Johnston Minisitiri w’Ubutabera/Intumwa Nkuru ya Leta (sé) BUSINGYE Johnston (sé) BUSINGYE Johnston Minister of Justice / Attorney General Ministre de la Justice/Garde des Sceaux 19
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