Cairo , Egypt ( CNN ) -- Egypt 's military has launched a plan to swiftly enact constitutional reforms , an important step to get the embattled Arab nation back in working order , political and military figures said Tuesday . The military has formed `` an apolitical and independent constitutional committee '' to propose constitutional reforms within 10 days , according to Wael Ghonim , the activist who spearheaded the protests that toppled of former President Hosni Mubarak 's regime . After that plan is forged , a referendum will be held on the measures within two months , Ghonim said in a statement on the social media website Facebook . State-run television said a retired judge , Tarek Beshri , will head the panel . It also reported that Mohammed Tantawi , head of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces , met Tuesday with the panel to make sure plans are on target for the reforms . This is the latest transitional step in Egypt , where the military has been in charge since Friday , after Mubarak 's resignation was announced . The top military leaders dissolved parliament , suspended the constitution and vowed to remain in charge until elections can be held in six months or so . The unprecedented changes in the most populous Arab nation have been watched closely throughout the Middle East and North Africa , where more unrest has unfolded in places such as Iran , Bahrain , Algeria and Yemen . The protests in Egypt are n't over either . State media reported Tuesday that 3,000 police officers protested outside police headquarters in the central city of Sohaj for better working conditions , pay raises and the removal of their superiors . The protesters attempted to storm the provincial police chief 's office , but he escaped out the back door . Representatives from the protesters met with officials and they were promised a review of policies and demands to be brought before the Interior Ministry , state media said . Ghonim learned about the constitutional referendum timetable on Monday during a meeting with members of the Egyptian military -- which assumed power last week when the nation 's longtime president stepped down after 18 days of tenacious anti-government street demonstrations . He and seven other leaders of the youth uprising sat down with two representatives of the Supreme Council of Armed Forces , a session `` to understand the Armed Forces ' perspective on things . '' `` We felt an honest desire to protect gains from the revolution and unprecedented respect for the opinions expressed by the youth , '' Ghonim said . `` We noticed the absence of the father-to-child-like instructions as they spoke to the youth . '' The meeting touched on many issues , according to Ghonim 's statement , and the officers ' comments provided an insight into the military 's stance and thinking . Ghonim said the military officials noted that they do n't want to rule the country and believe that developing a civilian government is the only option for moving Egypt forward . As for future voting , the military says citizens will use their national identification cards to vote on the constitutional reform referendum and presidential elections . They will use their voting cards to participate in elections for parliament . The only reason the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces took charge was to protect the `` legitimacy of the January 25th revolution , '' Ghonim said . They said they are working fast to achieve reform and normalcy . They urged the youth to take `` serious steps '' to establish political parties that reflect their opinions and the officers agreed to have regular meetings with the young people who participated in the uprising . Also , Ghonim said , the military vowed to search for people who went missing during the nation 's 18-day revolt , and a list of names of the missing will be published Tuesday . Touching on the damage to the economy , the military agreed to begin a campaign to collect 100 billion Egyptian pounds to rebuild the country . This comes as Egypt 's Central Bank announced in a statement Tuesday that banks will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday -- the last two days of the country 's work week . Military leaders also underscored the importance of returning to work and investing in Egypt in order to encourage the return of tourism -- an all-important industry for the country . The unrest has nearly emptied tourist hotels . In the Red Sea resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh , where Mubarak is reportedly holed up at a villa , `` We are losing daily something like $ 20 ( million ) to $ 30 million -- at least in this area , '' said Adel Shoukry , secretary general of the Egyptian Hotel Association . Meanwhile , the youth movement is n't the only sector in Egypt using social media . The country 's Interior Ministry is trying to connect with the public through Facebook -- which some credit with helping topple a regime of almost 30 years . The ministry created a Facebook page in an attempt to bring back `` good relations with the public and improve the image of Egyptian police , '' according to a statement carried by state media . CNN 's Amir Ahmed contributed to this report .
NEW : State media : 3,000 police officers protest for better working conditions . The chief of the armed forces meets with the constitutional committee . Comment: A referendum would be held within two months , he says .