The constitutional reform process, 1999-2000, and other measures spawned by the Herdmanston Accord, sought to bring to an end the 1997 post-election violence. President Janet Jagan resigned the Presidency due to ill-health and President Jagdeo assumed office in August, 1999. General elections were held in 2001 and the PPP was returned to office. After the third round of intense post-election violence in 2001, the Constitution was amended to implement the wide-ranging reforms, the vast majority of which were to introduce a system of cooperation and consultation. By 2002 the legislative process was complete and the constitutional and legislative bodies were being established.
