The elected assembly would adopt the final constitution, but it would have to work within fixed rules.

The main aim however, was that of creating a final constitution.

The final constitution was to be drawn up by the two chambers of parliament - the Senate and National Assembly.

The Constitutional Assembly consisted of both houses sitting together, and was responsible for drawing up a final constitution within two years.

The parliament that emerged from the country's first democratic election on April 26-29 is mandated to rewrite the nation's final constitution over the next five years.

The draft from 2004 declared Solomon Islands a republic, and it is expected that this change will be part of the final new constitution.

Eventually, the previous compromise was agreed upon, and Article 9 of the final constitution stated:

"You can play with a plebiscite, and Kirkuk should be dealt with in the preparation of the final constitution."

A new parliament will appoint a body to write the final constitution, giving Amazigh an opportunity to press their case.

Under the rules agreed upon last year, the National Assembly is supposed to approve a final constitution by Monday.