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BAHRAIN
Majlis Al-Shura (Shura Council) PRESIDENCY OF THE PARLIAMENTARY CHAMBER

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Parliament name (generic / translated) Al-Majlis Al-Watani / National Assembly
Structure of parliament Bicameral
Chamber name (generic / translated) Majlis Al-Shura / Shura Council
Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) Majlis Al-Nuwab / Council of Representatives
APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE
Title Chairperson of the Shura Council
Term - Duration: 4 years (term of Chamber)
- Reasons for interruption of the term: resignation, loss of mandate as a member of the Chamber, impeachment, appointment to another office or position, conviction for illegal activities, dismissal or removal by the Head of State, death.
- The Speaker can be removed by members of the Chamber before the end of his/her mandate on condition that two thirds of the members so agree and if the Head of State approves the decision.
- In the case of a dissolution of the Chamber, the outgoing Speaker continues to act as Speaker.
Appointment - The Speaker is appointed by the Head of State after the first session of the Chamber.
Eligibility - Only members of the Chamber are eligible
- The Speaker's post is incompatible with positions in the Government.
- Former Speakers may be re-appointed as Speaker.
Voting system - There is no formal notification process for the candidate.
Procedures / results Not applicable.
STATUS
Status - The Speaker ranks fourth in the hierarchy of State.
- The Speaker of the Upper Chamber ranks higher in the hierarchy of State.
- The Speaker of the Upper Chamber presides over joint sittings of a bicameral Parliament.
- The Speaker may not act as the Head of State.
- In the absence of the Speaker, a Deputy Speaker assumes his/her role and duties.
Board No data received.
Material facilities - A special allowance due to his/her position
- Official car
- Security protection
- Additional staff (protocol officers and office management staff)
FUNCTIONS
Organization of parliamentary business No data received.
Chairing of public sittings No data received.
Special powers No data received.
Speaking and voting rights, other functions No data received.

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