Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution, the provisions of Schedule 2 shall have effect on the coming into force of this Constitution. Trans- 232. Itional And cones Quential Provision SCHEDULE 1 DIMENSIONS OF THE NATIONAL FLAG The National Flag of The Gambia shall be a flag of the following design: The flag shall measure twenty-seven units across and eighteen units down. It shall be divided into horizontal stripes which shall have the following Colours and dimensions from the top to the bottom: Red- six units one third White- one unit Blue- four units one third White- one unit Green- six units one third. SCHEDULE 2 TRANSITIONAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL PROVISION Interpretation 1. in this Schedule, “existing” means in being, or as the case may be, having the force of law, immediately before the coming into force of this Constitution. Election of first President 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution, the person duly elected President of The Gambia in accordance with the Elections Decree, 1996 shall be the first President of the Second Republic of The Gambia and shall assume office as President on the date he or she is sworn in. The first President shall hold the office of President in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution. This constitution shall come into effect upon the swearing in of the first President.