pursuant to the declaration shall cease to have effect. Public announcement of expiry of state of emergency 260. The President must publicly announce the expiration of the declaration of a state of emergency. CHAPTER XII AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION Amendment of the Constitution 261. The Constitution may be amended by a Bill passed by a Assent of President 262. three quarters majority of the total membership of the People’s Majlis. (a) The Bill amending the Constitution passed by the People’s Majlis shall come into force upon obtaining the written assent of the President. (b) Despite the provisions of article (a) above, the President shall give written assent to any amendments made by the People’s Majlis to the following provisions of this Constitution only after a public referendum decides so by a majority of the votes cast. 1. Any of the provisions contained in Chapter II (The Maldivian Charter of Rights and Freedoms) of this Constitution; 2. Article 79(a) (Term of Majlis); 91