Amendment XVIII
| Amendment XVIII | |
|---|---|
 The text of Amendment XVIII as presented to the Regional Council in February 2027 | |
| Type | Constitutional Amendment |
| Date of enactment | 12 February 2027 |
| Enacted by | Regional Council |
| Voting result | Passed (8 votes) |
| Key provision | Establishment of the Constitutional Court |
| Purpose | Restructure judicial and executive branches |
| Context | Tensions over budget allocations and judicial appointments in late 2026 |
The document formally restructured the nation's judicial and executive branches, most notably establishing the Constitutional Court as a high judicial body within the Federation of ██████. The court was charged with interpreting the supreme law and resolving disputes regarding conflicting provisions between federal statutes, provincial laws, and international treaties ratified by ██████. Concurrently, the amendment redefined the composition of the Federal Oversight Body, expanding its membership from ten to fifteen members to ensure broader representation across provinces. It also clarified the role of the ██████████████ as the chief executive, separating administrative coordination from legislative oversight functions that had previously been held ambiguously by the same office. The proposal for Amendment XVIII was introduced in early 2027 by a bipartisan coalition within the Regional Council. The draft emerged amidst growing tensions between the ten-member Federal Oversight Body and the executive branch, exacerbated by a legislative deadlock over budget allocations and judicial appointments in late 2026. Supporters argued that a strengthened judicial body was necessary to resolve emerging conflicts, particularly in resource management and digital privacy cases where federal statutes clashed with provincial regulations. Campaigning for the referendum focused heavily on judicial independence and the perceived need for a dedicated constitutional court rather than relying on ad hoc panels within the Assembly. The proposal passed the Regional Council on 12 February 2027 with a vote of 8