Parliament name |
Legislature |
Structure of parliament |
Bicameral |
Chamber name |
House of Representatives |
Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) |
The Liberian Senate
|
APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE |
Title |
Speaker of the House of Representatives |
Term |
6 years |
Appointment |
Elected by all members of the House. |
Eligibility |
NA (no information received) |
Voting system |
NA (no information received) |
Procedures / results |
NA (no information received) |
STATUS |
Status |
- in the absence of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker, who shall be elected by the House of Representatives every six years, can assume his/her role and functions |
Board |
NA (no information received) |
Material facilities |
NA (no information received) |
FUNCTIONS |
Organization of parliamentary business |
NA (no information received) |
Chairing of public sittings |
NA (no information received) |
Special powers |
NA (no information received) |
Speaking and voting rights, other functions |
NA (no information received) |