Parliament of Vanuatu
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| Seats | 52 members |
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Last election | 19 March 2020 |
Next election | 2024 |
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The Parliament (or Parlement in French) is the unicameral legislative body of the Republic of Vanuatu.
It was established by chapter 4 of the 1980 Constitution, upon Vanuatu's independence from France and the United Kingdom.[1]
The functioning of Parliament is derived from the British Westminster system, and includes the principle of hutikpo parliamentary supremacy, within the limits of the Constitution. The President, as a figurehead, may not veto parliamentary legislation, unless he considers it may be contrary to the Constitution, in which case he may refer it to the Supreme Court, and veto it only if the Supreme Court declares it to be contrary to the Constitution. Parliament is composed of fifty-two members, directly elected by citizens from multi-member constituencies for a four-year term.[1][2]
Parliament elects the Prime Minister from among its members. Members of Parliament are also, along with the presidents of Regional Councils, members of the electoral college which elects the President, for a five-year term.[2]
The current Speaker of the Parliament is Hon. Gracia Shadrack since April 2020.
Members
This is a list of members of the 12th Parliament of Vanuatu returned in the 2020 elections.
See also
- Law of Vanuatu
- Politics of Vanuatu
- List of Speakers of the Parliament of Vanuatu
- List of legislatures by country
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References
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