Haitian President Rene Preval has called for a
constitutional amendment to allow presidents of the country to serve
consecutive terms.
He said this would bring more stability to the country which has been frequently mired in political chaos.
Mr. Preval proposed overhauling the country's entire constitution to give the government more flexibility to promote development and fight corruption.
He has suggested holding all national and local elections on the same day every five years, and recommended creating a constitutional court to interpret the country's laws.
One of Mr. Preval's most far reaching proposals is that the president should have the power to dismiss the prime minister.
Haitian prime ministers are now appointed by the executive but can only be removed by the parliament.
Current rules limit Haitian Presidents to two terms, with at least a five-year break in between.
He said this would bring more stability to the country which has been frequently mired in political chaos.
Mr. Preval proposed overhauling the country's entire constitution to give the government more flexibility to promote development and fight corruption.
He has suggested holding all national and local elections on the same day every five years, and recommended creating a constitutional court to interpret the country's laws.
One of Mr. Preval's most far reaching proposals is that the president should have the power to dismiss the prime minister.
Haitian prime ministers are now appointed by the executive but can only be removed by the parliament.
Current rules limit Haitian Presidents to two terms, with at least a five-year break in between.
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