Article XXI — Existing Instruments and Implementation

1. 1.

   An existing regulation, rule, order, standard, directive, or other administrative instrument shall continue according to its terms unless it is inconsistent with this Decree or is later amended, reclassified, or repealed.

2. 2.

   The Royal Chancellery may determine the proper classification of an existing subordinate instrument.

3. 3.

   The Royal Chancellery may issue General Regulations, Official Standards, and administrative instructions necessary to give effect to this Decree, including provisions concerning drafting, numbering, authentication, registration, publication, consolidation, and correction of clerical errors.

4. 4.

   Nothing in this Decree shall:

   1. transfer responsibility for executive policy from the Secretariat of State to the Royal Chancellery;

   2. transfer the lawful responsibilities of a specialised organ to the Royal Chancellery;

   3. give a recommending authority independent power to issue a General Regulation; or

   4. prevent the Sovereign from prescribing another form or means of issuing an instrument.