Parliament name (generic / translated) |
Jirga / National Assembly |
Structure of parliament |
Bicameral |
Chamber name (generic / translated) |
Meshrano Jirga / House of Elders |
Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) |
Wolesi Jirga / House of the People
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APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE |
Title |
President of the House of Elders |
Term |
n/a |
Appointment |
n/a |
Eligibility |
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Voting system |
n/a |
Procedures / results |
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STATUS |
Status |
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Board |
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Material facilities |
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FUNCTIONS |
Organization of parliamentary business |
n/a |
Chairing of public sittings |
n/a |
Special powers |
n/a |
Speaking and voting rights, other functions |
n/a |