| Type of parliamentary body |
Multifunctional |
| Nature |
Permanent |
| Related to chambers |
Riigikogu
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| Date of creation |
The Constitutional Committee was established in 1992 pursuant to the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure Act. |
| Last renewal date |
N/A |
| Mandate |
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| Membership |
Riigikogu factions propose standing committee members and the Board of the Riigikogu confirms their appointment, based on proportionality and representation of political parties in the legislature. The Constitutional Committee has 9 members; the Board of the Riigikogu determines its composition for a period of four years. Members are replaced on the initiative of the factions, not according to an electoral cycle.
Composition by sex: 8 men (88.9%), 1 woman (11.1%). |
| Working methods |
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| Relations with other parliamentary bodies |
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| Relations with external bodies |
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| Subjects dealt with |
The Committee recently discussed the European Parliament and the European Council's decision on the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All (2007) Towards a Just Society. |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Main address |
Constitutional Committee
Riigikogu
Lossi plats 1A
15165 Tallinn
Estonia |
| Phone |
+372 631 6442
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| Fax |
+372 631 6334 |
| E-mail |
pohiseaduskomisjon@riigikogu.ee
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| Website |
http://www.riigikogu.ee/en/parliament-of-estonia/committees/constitutional-committee/
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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| Name |
Mr. Kalle Laanet |
| Notes |
Chairperson |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
+372 631 6615 |
| Fax |
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| E-mail |
kalle.laanet@riigikogu.ee |
| Website |
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| Name |
Mr. Jüri Adams |
| Notes |
Deputy Chairperson |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
+372 631 6663 |
| Fax |
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| E-mail |
jyri.adams@riigikogu.ee |
| Website |
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SECRETARY
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