IPU PARLINE database: IRAQ (Council of Representatives of Iraq), Presidency

IRAQ
Council of Representatives of Iraq (Council of Representatives of Iraq)

PRESIDENCY OF THE PARLIAMENT

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Parliament name Council of Representatives of Iraq

Structure of parliament Unicameral

APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE

Title President of the Council of Representatives

Term N/A

Appointment - elected by all the Members
- after Members are sworn in

Eligibility - any Member can be a candidate

Voting system - formal vote by secret ballot
- absolute majority

Procedures / results - The eldest member presides over the Council during the voting. The Council first elect by absolute majority its president, then a first deputy and a second deputy by direct, secret balloting.

STATUS

Status NA (no information received)

Board NA (no information received)

Material facilities NA (no information received)

FUNCTIONS

Organization of parliamentary business - convenes sessions
- organizes the debates and sets speaking time
- refers texts to a committee for study

Chairing of public sittings NA (no information received)

Special powers NA (no information received)

Speaking and voting rights, other functions NA (no information received)

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