Parliament name (generic / translated) |
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw / Assembly of the Union |
Structure of parliament |
Bicameral |
Chamber name (generic / translated) |
Pyithu Hluttaw / House of Representatives |
Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) |
Amyotha Hluttaw / House of Nationalities
|
APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE |
Title |
Speaker of the House of Representatives |
Term |
5 years |
Appointment |
Speaker is elected from among the members. |
Eligibility |
n/a |
Voting system |
n/a |
Procedures / results |
n/a |
STATUS |
Status |
n/a |
Board |
n/a |
Material facilities |
n/a |
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 |