| Parliament name (generic / translated) |
Cámara de los Représentantes del Pueblo / House of Peoples' Representatives |
| Structure of parliament |
Unicameral |
| APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE |
| Title |
Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Peo |
| Term |
- duration: 5 years (term of House)
- reasons for interruption of the term: resignation, death, dissolution
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| Appointment |
- based on lists presented by the political parties
- after validation of mandates
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| Eligibility |
NA (no information received) |
| Voting system |
- elected by acclamation or by secret ballot
- in the case of a secret ballot : absolute majority in the first round, relative majority in the second round
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| Procedures / results |
NA (no information received) |
| STATUS |
| Status |
- represents the House with the public authorities
- in the absence of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker can assume his/her role and functions
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| Board |
- the Board is regulated by the Standing Orders
- consists of the Speaker, two Deputy Speakers, two Members and two Secretaries
- meets at the request of the Speaker
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| Material facilities |
NA (no information received) |
| FUNCTIONS |
| Organization of parliamentary business |
- convenes sessions
- establishes and modifies the agenda within the framework of the Board
- can convene and chair committees
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| Chairing of public sittings |
- can open, adjourn and close sittings
- ensures respect for provisions of the Constitution and Standing Orders
- makes announcements concerning the House
- takes disciplinary measures in the event of disturbance, and lifts such measures
- calls for a vote, decides how it is to be carried out, verifies the voting procedure and cancels a vote in the event of irregularities
- The Board can :
* authenticates the adopted texts and the records of debates
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| Special powers |
- is responsible for safety, and in this capacity, can call the police in the event of disturbance in the House |
| Speaking and voting rights, other functions |
- takes the floor in legislative debates, provided that he leaves his/her seat and does not resume it until the debate has ended |
