259. Functions and procedure of Commissions. 260. Commissions to report annually to Parliament. PART II INTERNATIONAL LAW 261. Application of international law. 262. Effect of international treaties, etc. PART III GENERAL PROVISIONS 263. Diligent performance of constitutional obligations. 264. Disclosure of assets by public officers. 265. Funding for political parties. 266. Alteration in conditions of service of State employees. 267. Pensions 268. Commencement of this Constitution, transitional provisions and savings. PART IV INTERPRETATION 269. Application of Part III. 270. Definitions. 271. References to Chapters, sections, etc. 272. Words in singular to include plural, and vice versa. 273. Tables and headings. 274. References to time. 275. Calculation of person's age. 276. References to holders of office. 277. Appointments. 278. Resignations. 279. Exercise of functions, etc. 280. When person not regarded as holding public office. 281. Quorum and provisions regarding membership of constitutional bodies. 282. Interpretation of regulations, etc., made under Constitution. 283. Power to make Acts of Parliament for matters dealt with under Constitution. 284. Inconsistencies between different texts of Constitution. SCHEDULES overleaf FIRST SCHEDULE: Oaths and Affirmations. SECOND SCHEDULE: Limitation on Rights During Emergencies. - 12 -