NICARAGUA

Asamblea Nacional

NATIONAL DEFENCE COMMITTEE

Functions of the Committee

The National Assembly exercises oversight over national defence policy through the defence and domestic affairs committee.

Powers of the Committee

The committee has, among other things, to consider law proposals regarding the defence forces, public order, the political and administrative division of the country, state symbols, the granting or cancellation of legal status to various bodies and transit questions.

Composition of the Committee

The composition of the committee reflects the numerical strength of each party in the National Assembly.


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