| | On June 28, 2004, the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) transferred administrative authority to the Iraqi Interim Government (IIG). Based on the provisions adopted in the Transitional Administrative Law (TAL) and outlined in United Nations Security Resolution (UNSCR) 1546, direct democratic elections for a Transitional National Assembly (TNA) were held on January 30, 2005. The TNA, which inter alia, had responsibility for forming a transitional government, is also charged with drafting a permanent constitution for Iraq, leading to a constitutionally elected government by December 31, 2005. Further to the TAL, the TNA will complete a draft constitution no later than August 15, 2005 and that constitution will then be presented in a nationwide referendum by October 15, 2005, resulting in elections for a constitutionally elected government no later than December 15, 2005. The elected government shall assume office no later than December 31, 2005. |