IPU Logo    INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION
>>> VERSION FRANÇAISE  
   HOME -> PARLINE -> PALAU (House of Delegates)
Print this pagePrint this page
PARLINE database new searchNew search
PALAU
House of Delegates (House of Delegates)
PRESIDENCY OF THE PARLIAMENTARY CHAMBER

Compare data for parliamentary chambers in the Presidency module

Parliament name (generic / translated) Olbiil Era Kelulau / National Congress
Structure of parliament Bicameral
Chamber name House of Delegates
Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) Senate
APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE
Title Speaker of the House of Delegates
Term - duration: 4 years (term of House)
- reasons for interruption of the term: resignation, death, dissolution
Appointment - elected by all the Members of the House
- after validation of mandates
- after Members are sworn in
Eligibility - the Temporary Speaker moves the election of the Speaker
- the motion is immediately put to the vote
Voting system NA (no information received)
Procedures / results - the Temporary Speaker who is the youngest Member presides over the House during the voting
- the Temporary Speaker announces the results without any delay
STATUS
Status - represents the House with the public authorities
- in the absence of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker can assume his/her role and functions
Board
Material facilities NA (no information received)
FUNCTIONS
Organization of parliamentary business - convenes sessions, in exceptional case only
- refers texts to a committee for study
Chairing of public sittings - can open, adjourn and close sittings
- ensures respect for provisions of the Constitution and Standing Orders
- makes announcements concerning the House
- takes disciplinary measures in the event of disturbance, and lifts such measures
- establishes the list of speakers, gives and withdraws permission to speak
- calls for a vote, decides how it is to be carried out, verifies the voting procedure and cancels a vote in the event of irregularities
- checks the quorum
- authenticates the adopted texts and the records of debates
- interprets the rules or other regulations governing the life of the House
Special powers - is responsible for establishing the budget
- recruits, assigns and promotes staff
- appoints the Presidents of the various committees of the House
- is responsible for safety, and in this capacity, can call the police in the event of disturbance in the House
Speaking and voting rights, other functions NA (no information received)

Copyright 1996-2016 Inter-Parliamentary Union