 In May 1999, Azali decreed a constitution that gave him both executive and legislative powers.Bowing somewhat to international criticism, Azali appointed a civilian Prime Minister, Bainrifi Tarmidi, in December 1999; however, Azali retained the mantle of Head of State and army Commander.In December 2000, Azali named a new civilian Prime Minister, Hamada Madi, and formed a new civilian Cabinet.