Chairman of the Election Commission shall submit reports to the presiding officers of the Olbiil Era Kelulau and to the President of the Republic of Palau not later than ninety (90) days after the referendum, accotmting for all sums expended, !'Jry funds authorized and appropriated by this Section and remaining tmobligated or tmexpended as of thirty (30) days after the referendum shall lapse and revert to the National Treasury. Section 12. Proce.dures for Implementation of the Compact of Free Association with the United States. If the Compact of Free Association is approved by the requisite majority of the citizens of Palau in a plebiscite held for such purpose: (1) Upon receiving the certification of the Election Commissioner to such effect, the President of the Republic of Palau shall i.lllnediately certify such results to the President of the United States. (2) The President of the Republic shall negotiate with the United States and enter into an agreement setting forth the date on which the Compact of Free Association and its related Subsidiary Agreements shall become effective and such other matters as shall be appropriate to bring into effect the Compact of Free Association and its Subsidiary Agreements; -25-RPPL NO. ~~-3~-1:-0 ___ _ (Intro. as H. B. NO. 3-56-3, HD2, SD3, CD!) provided, however, that the Compact of Free Association and its relat~d Subsidiary Agreements shall not come into effect tmless and until the Government of the United States has enacted into law the provisions of House Joint Resolution No. 175 in substantially the same form as introduced into the lOlst United States Congress, and provided, further, that the Compact of Free Association and its Subsidiary Agreements shall come into effect as to the Republic of Palau and the United States on the same date. 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to the political and governance aspects of Palau, specifically regarding the referendum and the Compact of Free Association with the United States. It outlines procedures for implementation, certification, and effectiveness of the compact, which suggests a focus on international relations and governance.

**Category**
International trade, Government and Politics