Parliament name (generic / translated) |
Majlis Ash-Shura / Shura Council |
Structure of parliament |
Unicameral |
APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE |
Title |
President of the Consultative Council |
Term |
(information not available) |
Appointment |
Appointed and relieved by Royal orders |
Eligibility |
(information not available) |
Voting system |
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Procedures / results |
(information not available) |
STATUS |
Status |
- supervises all functions of the Majilis
- represents it at other agencies and organizations
- is its spokesman
- the Deputy Chairman of Majlis Ash-Shura assists the Chairman in his presence and assumes his duties in his absence |
Board |
- Steering Committee that consists of the Chairman of the Majlis, his Deputy and heads of specialized committees. |
Material facilities |
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FUNCTIONS |
Organization of parliamentary business |
- heads all sessions of the Majlis and the Steering Committee as well as any committee meetings he attends
- convenes sessions
- organizes the debates and sets speaking time
- authenticates the texts adopted and the records of debates |
Chairing of public sittings |
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Special powers |
(information not available) |
Speaking and voting rights, other functions |
(information not available) |