As part of the territory's move towards market based reforms, it was modified on 30 June 2000.
The constitution provides for a separation of powers between judicial, legislative, and executive branches.
It further establishes Transnistria as an independent sovereign country with a multiparty democracy and a market economy.
[3] A referendum was planned for 24 January 2010,[4] but the proposal failed in parliament on 18 November.
[5] In June 2011, the parliament adopted, and in July, the president signed the new amendments,[6] abolishing the post of Vice President and establishing the post of Prime Minister.