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Next key dates in Iraq’s transition to democracy:
Mid-February — Target for National Assembly to convene. Will name presidential council, which picks prime minister and Cabinet, subject to assembly’s approval.
Aug. 15 — Deadline for assembly to draft permanent constitution.
Oct. 15 — National referendum on draft constitution.
Dec. 15 — If constitution approved, national election for permanent government. If charter rejected, elections for new transitional assembly.
Dec. 31 — Permanent government seated, if constitution in place.