IN ADDITION TO READING THE "FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT (FA)

Please read the entire FA first, then the following text.

Consult with the Constitution of Macedonia last then you conclude:

The FA is .."a rape of Macedonia..."

Following shows the current relevant articles in the constitution.  
Underneath each is the proposed amendment contained in the Framework
Agreement (FA).  This FA also proposes legislative modifications to a number
of laws.  Please not the proposed changes to the "Rules of the Assembly"
(which expressly allow for the use of the "Albanian" language!).  Full text
is available on www.ok.mk.


Current
Article 7
The Macedonian language, written using its Cyrillic alphabet, is the official
language in the Republic of Macedonia.
In the units of local self-government where the majority of the inhabitants
belong to a nationality, in addition to the Macedonian language and Cyrillic
alphabet, their language and alphabet are also in official use, in a manner
determined by law.
In the units of local self-government where there is a considerable number of
inhabitants belonging to a nationality, their language and alphabet are also
in official use, in addition to the Macedonian language and Cyrillic
alphabet, under conditions and in a manner determined by law.

Proposed under the FA
Article 7

(1) The Macedonian language, written using its Cyrillic alphabet, is the
official language throughout the Republic of Macedonia and in the
international relations of the Republic of Macedonia.

(2) Any other language spoken by at least 20 percent of the population is
also an official language, written using its alphabet, as specified below.

(3) Any official personal documents of citizens speaking an official language
other than Macedonian shall also be issued in that language, in addition to
the Macedonian language, in accordance with the law.

(4) Any person living in a unit of local self-government in which at least 20
percent of the population speaks an official language other than Macedonian
may use any official language to communicate with the regional office of the
central government with responsibility for that municipality; such an office
shall reply in that language in addition to Macedonian. Any person may use
any official language to communicate with a main office of the central
government, which shall reply in that language in addition to Macedonian.

(5) In the organs of the Republic of Macedonia, any official language other
than Macedonian may be used in accordance with the law.

(6) In the units of local self-government where at least 20 percent of the
population speaks a particular language, that language and its alphabet shall
be used as an official language in addition to the Macedonian language and
the Cyrillic alphabet. With respect to languages spoken by less than 20
percent of the population of a unit of local self-government, the local
authorities shall decide on their use in public bodies.



Current
Article 8
The fundamental values of the constitutional order of the Republic of
Macedonia are:

- the basic freedoms and rights of the individual and citizen, recognized in
international law and set down in the Constitution;
- the free statement of national identity;
- the rule of law;
- the division of state powers into legislative, executive and judicial;
- political pluralism and free, direct and democratic elections;
- the legal protection of property;
- the freedom of the market and entrepreneurship;
- humanism, social justice and solidarity;
- local self-government;
- proper urban and rural planning to promote a congenial human environment,
as well as ecological protection and development; and
- respect for the generally accepted norms of international law.
Anything that is not prohibited by the Constitution of by law is permitted in
the Republic of Macedonia.


FA
Article 8

(1) The fundamental values of the constitutional order of the Republic of
Macedonia are:

- the basic freedoms and rights of the individual and citizen, recognized in
international law and set down in the Constitution;

- equitable representation of persons belonging to all communities in public
bodies at all levels and in other areas of public life;

. . . .[remainder is as per the existing constitution]



Current
Article 19
The freedom of religious confession is guaranteed.
The right to express one's faith freely and publicly, individually or with
others is guaranteed.
The Macedonian Orthodox Church and other religious communities and groups are
separate from the state and equal before the law.
The Macedonian Orthodox Church and other religious communities and groups are
free to establish schools and other social and charitable institutions, by
way of a procedure regulated by law.

FA
Article 19

(1) The freedom of religious confession is guaranteed.

(2) The right to express one's faith freely and publicly, individually or
with others is guaranteed.

(3) The Macedonian Orthodox Church, the Islamic Religious Community in
Macedonia, the Catholic Church, and other Religious communities and groups
are separate from the state and equal before the law.

(4) The Macedonian Orthodox Church, the Islamic Religious Community in
Macedonia, the Catholic Church, and other Religious communities and groups
are free to establish schools and other social and charitable institutions,
by ways of a procedure regulated by law.


Current
Article 48
Members of nationalities have a right freely to express, foster and develop
their identity and national attributes.
The Republic guarantees the protection of the ethnic, cultural, linguistic
and religious identity of the nationalities.
Members of the nationalities have the right to establish institutions for
culture and art, as well as scholarly and other associations for the
statement, fostering and development of their identity.
Members of the nationalities have the right to instruction in their language
in primary and secondary education, as determined by law. In schools where
education is carried out in the language of a nationality, the Macedonian
language is also studied.

FA
Article 48

(1) Members of communities have a right freely to express, foster and develop
their identity and community attributes, and to use their community symbols.

(2) The Republic guarantees the protection of the ethnic, cultural,
linguistic and religious identity of all communities.

(3) Members of communities have the right to establish institutions for
culture, art, science and education, as well as scholarly and other
associations for the statement, fostering and development of their identity.

(4) Members of communities have the right to instruction in their language in
primary and secondary education, as determined by law. In schools where
education is carried out in another language, the Macedonian language is also
studied.



Current
Article 56
All the natural resources of the Republic of Macedonia, the flora and fauna,
amenities in common use, as well as the objects and buildings of particular
cultural and historical value determined by law, are amenities of common
interest for the Republic and enjoy particular protection.
The Republic guarantees the protection, promotion and enhancement of the
historical and artistic heritage of the Macedonian people and of the
nationalities and the treasures of which it is composed regardless of their
legal status. The law regulates the mode and conditions under which specific
items of general interest for the Republic can be ceded for use.

FA
Article 56

. . .

(2) The Republic guarantees the protection, promotion and enhancement of the
historical and artistic heritage of Macedonia and all communities in
Macedonia and the treasures of which it is composed, regardless of their
legal status. The law regulates the mode and conditions under which specific
items of general interest for the Republic can be ceded for use.


Current
Article 69
The Assembly may work if its meeting is attended by a majority of the total
number of Representatives. The Assembly makes decisions by a majority vote of
the Representatives attending, but no less than one-third of the total number
of Representatives, in so far as the Constitution does not provide for a
qualified majority

FA
Article 69

. . .

(2) For laws that directly affect culture, use of language, education,
personal documentation, and use of symbols, the Assembly makes decisions by a
majority vote of the Representatives attending, within which there must be a
majority of the votes of the Representatives attending who claim to belong to
the communities not in the majority in the population of Macedonia. In the
event of a dispute within the Assembly regarding the application of this
provision, the Committee on Inter-Community Relations shall resolve the
dispute.



Current
Article 77
The Assembly elects the Public Attorney.
The Public Attorney protects the constitutional and legal rights of citizens
when violated by bodies of state administration and by other bodies and
organizations with public mandates.
The Public Attorney is elected for a term of eight years, with the right to
one reelection.
The conditions for election and dismissal, the sphere of competence and the
mode of work of the Public Attorney are regulated by law.

FA
Article 77

(1) The Assembly elects the Public Attorney by a majority vote of the total
number of Representatives, within which there must be a majority of the votes
of the total number of Representatives claiming to belong to the communities
not in the majority in the population of Macedonia.

(2) The Public Attorney protects the constitutional rights and legal rights
of citizens when violated by bodies of state administration and by other
bodies and organizations with public mandates. The Public Attorney shall give
particular attention to safeguarding the principles of non-discrimination and
equitable representation of communities in public bodies at all levels and in
other areas of public life.

. . . .




Current
Article 78
The Assembly establishes a Council for Inter-Ethnic Relations.
The Council consists of the President of the Assembly and two members each
from the ranks of the Macedonians, Albanians, Turks, Vlachs and Romanies, as
well as two members from the ranks of other nationalities in Macedonia.
The President of the Assembly is President of the Council.
The Assembly elects the members of the Council.
The Council considers issues of inter-ethnic relations in the Republic and
makes appraisals and proposals for their solution.
The Assembly is obliged to take into consideration the appraisals and
proposals of the Council and to make decisions regarding them.

FA
Article 78

(1) The Assembly shall establish a Committee for Inter-Community Relations.

(2) The Committee consists of seven members each from the ranks of the
Macedonians and Albanians within the Assembly, and five members from among
the Turks, Vlachs, Romanies and two other communities. The five members each
shall be from a different community; if fewer than five other communities are
represented in the Assembly, the Public Attorney, after consultation with
relevant community leaders, shall propose the remaining members from outside
the Assembly.

(3) The Assembly elects the members of the Committee.

(4) The Committee considers issues of inter-community relations in the
Republic and makes appraisals and proposals for their solution.

(5)The Assembly is obliged to take into consideration the appraisals and
proposals of the Committee and to make decisions regarding them.

(6) In the event of a dispute among members of the Assembly regarding the
application of the voting procedure specified in Article 69(2), the Committee
shall decide by majority vote whether the procedure applies.


Current
Article 84
The President of the Republic of Macedonia
- nominates a mandator to constitute the Government of the Republic of
Macedonia;
- appoints and dismisses by decree ambassadors and other diplomatic
representatives of the Republic of Macedonia abroad;
- accepts the credentials and letters of recall of foreign diplomatic
representatives;
- proposes two judges to sit on the Constitutional Court of the Republic of
Macedonia;
- proposes two members of the Republican Judicial Council;
- appoints three members to the Security Council of the Republic of Macedonia;
- proposes the members of the Council for Inter-Ethnic Relations;
- appoints and dismisses other holders of state and public office determined
by the Constitution and the law;
- grants decorations and honours in accordance with the law;
- grants pardons in accordance with the law; and
- performs other duties determined by the Constitution.


FA
Article 84
The President of the Republic of Macedonia
. . .
- proposes the members of the Council for Inter-Ethnic Relations;(to be
deleted) . . . .

Current
Article 86
The President of the Republic is President of the Security Council of the
Republic of Macedonia.
The Security Council of the Republic is composed of the President of the
Republic, the President of the Assembly, the Prime Minister, the Ministers
heading the bodies of state administration in the fields of security, defence
and foreign affairs and three members appointed by the President of the
Republic.
The Council considers issues relating to the security and defence of the
Republic and makes policy proposals to the Assembly and the Government.

FA
Article 86

(1) The President of the Republic is President of the Security Council of the
Republic of Macedonia.

(2) The Security Council of the Republic is composed of the President of the
Republic, the President of the Assembly, the Prime Minister, the Ministers
heading the bodies of state administration in the fields of security, defence
and foreign affairs and three members appointed by the President of the
Republic. In appointing the three members, the President shall ensure that
the Security Council as a whole equitably reflects the composition of the
population of Macedonia.

3) The Council considers issues relating to the security and defence of the
Republic and makes policy proposals to the Assembly and the Government.
Current
Article 104
The Republican Judicial Council is composed of seven members.
The Assembly elects the members of the Council.
The members of the Council are elected from the ranks of outstanding members
of the legal profession for a term of six wears with the right to one
reelection.
Members of the Republican Judicial Council are granted immunity. The Assembly
decides on their immunity.
The office of a member of the Republican Judicial Council is incompatible
with the performance of other public offices, professions or membership in
political parties.

FA
Article 104

(1) The Republican Judicial Council is composed of seven members.

(2) The Assembly elects the members of the Council. Three of the members
shall be elected by a majority vote of the total number of Representatives,
within which there must be a majority of the votes of the total number of
Representatives claiming to belong to the communities not in the majority in
the population of Macedonia.

. . . .


Current
Article 109
The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Macedonia is composed of nine
judges.
The Assembly elects the judges to the Constitutional Court by a majority vote
of the total number of Representatives. The term of office of the judges is
nine years without the right to reelection.
The Constitutional Court elects a President from its own ranks for a term of
three years without the right to reelection.
Judges of the Constitutional Court are elected from the ranks of outstanding
members of the legal profession.

FA
Article 109

(1) The Constitutional Court of Macedonia is composed of nine judges.

(2) The Assembly elects six of the judges to the Constitutional Court by a
majority vote of the total number of Representatives. The Assembly elects
three of the judges by a majority vote of the total number of
Representatives, within which there must be a majority of the votes of the
total number of Representatives claiming to belong to the communities not in
the majority in the population of Macedonia.

. . . .



Current
Article 114
The right of citizens to local self-government is guaranteed.
Municipalities are units of local self-government.

Within municipalities forms of neighbourhood self-government may be
established.
Municipalities are financed from their own sources of income determined by
law as well as by funds from the Republic.
Local self-government is regulated by a law adopted by a two-thirds majority
vote of the total number of Representatives.


FA
Article 114

. . .

(5) Local self-government is regulated by a law adopted by a two-thirds
majority vote of the total number of Representatives, within which there must
be a majority of the votes of the total number of Representatives claiming to
belong to the communities not in the majority in the population of Macedonia.
The laws on local finances, local elections, boundaries of municipalities,
and the city of Skopje shall be adopted by a majority vote of the
Representatives attending, within which there must be a majority of the votes
of the Representatives attending who claim to belong to the communities not
in the majority in the population of Macedonia.


Current
Article 115
In units of local self-government, citizens directly and through
representatives participate in decision-making on issues of local relevance
particularly in the fields of urban planning, communal activities, culture,
sport, social security and child care, preschool education, primary
education, basic health care and other fields determined by law.
The municipality is autonomous in the execution of its constitutionally and
legally determined spheres of competence; supervision of the legality of its
work is carried out by the Republic.
The carrying out of specified matters can by law be entrusted to the
municipality by the Republic.


FA
Article 115

(1) In units of local self-government, citizens directly and through
representatives participate in decision-making on issues of local relevance
particularly in the fields of public services, urban and rural planning,
environmental protection, local economic development, local finances,
communal activities, culture, sport, social security and child care,
education, health care and other fields determined by law.
. . . .

Current
Article 131
The decision to initiate a change in the Constitution is made by the Assembly
by a two-thirds majority vote of the total number of Representatives.
The draft amendment to the Constitution is confirmed by the Assembly by a
majority vote of the total number of Representatives and then submitted to
public debate.
The decision to change the Constitution is made by the Assembly by a
two-thirds majority vote of the total number of Representatives.
The change in the Constitution is declared by the Assembly.


FA
Article 131

(1) The decision to initiate a change in the Constitution is made by the
Assembly by a two-thirds majority vote of the total number of
Representatives.

(2) The draft amendment to the Constitution is confirmed by the Assembly by a
majority vote of the total number of Representatives and then submitted to
public debate.

(3) The decision to change the Constitution is made by the Assembly by a
two-thirds majority vote of the total number of Representatives.

(4) A decision to amend the Preamble, the articles on local self-government,
Article 131, any provision relating to the rights of members of communities,
including in particular Articles 7, 8, 9, 19, 48, 56, 69, 77, 78, 86, 104 and
109, as well as a decision to add any new provision relating to the subject
matter of such provisions and articles, shall require a two-thirds majority
vote of the total number of Representatives, within which there must be a
majority of the votes of the total number of Representatives claiming to
belong to the communities not in the majority in the population of Macedonia.

(5) The change in the Constitution is declared by the Assembly.