Art. 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.

Art. 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.

Art. 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.