Monday, April 28, 2014

Article 69. The Powers of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament

According to Article 69 of the Somalia Constitution: The Powers of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament
(1) The House of the People of the Federal Parliament has legislative duties, including the duty:(a) To pass, amend or reject any law tabled before it; 

(b) To prepare laws, except laws related to the annual budget, which shall be formulated by the Council of Ministers.(2) The House of the People of the Federal Parliament has the following additional powers:(a) To approve the Independent Commissions brought before it by the Prime Minister;

(b) To hold accountable and monitor the national institutions, and to ensure the implementation of national laws;

(c) To summon the Prime Minister, members of the Council of Ministers and the Chairmen oft he Independent Commissions and Offices. The House of the People of the Federal Parliament has the authority to review the duties of any official who does not respond when summoned by the House of the People of the Federal Parliament;

(d) To give a vote of confidence in the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers, and in government projects, to be conducted by a simple majority vote of the total members(50%+1) by means of a show of hands to the Prime Minister and members of the Council of Ministers;

(e) To carry out a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister and his deputy or deputies by a simple majority vote of the total members (50% +1) to be conducted by means of a show of hands;

(f) To elect and dismiss the President of the Federal Republic as provided for by the Constitution;(g) To carry out other duties as provided for by the Constitution to ensure the proper implementation and review of the Constitution.

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