Constitutional Court of Mongolia
| Constitutional Court of Mongolia | |
|---|---|
| Монгол Улсын Үндсэн хуулийн цэц | |
 Emblem of the Constitutional Court of Mongolia | |
| Established | 1992 |
| Location | Ulaanbaatar |
| Composition method | Appointed by State Great Khural upon nomination from State Great Khural, President and the Supreme Court |
| Authorized by | Constitution of Mongolia |
| Judge term length | 6 years |
| Number of positions | 9 |
| Website | conscourt |
| Chairperson | |
| Currently | Vacant Sh.Solongo (Acting) |
The Constitutional Court of Mongolia is the highest court in Mongolia responsible for the interpretation of the constitution. Thus, the Constitutional Court has supreme power over the implementation of the Mongolian Constitution. The Court delivers decisions on violations of constitutional procedures and resolves constitutional disputes. All governmental action is subject to the Court.[1]
The Constitutional Tsets consists of nine members.[1] A member of the Tsets must be a citizen of Mongolia who has high legal and political professional standing, is without a criminal record against and has reached 40 years of age. In accordance with the law, the members of the Constitutional Court are appointed by the State Great Khural for a term of six years, with three of them to be nominated by the State Great Khural, three by the President of Mongolia and three by the Supreme Court of Mongolia.[1]
Questions regarding laws other than the Constitution are the province of the Supreme Court of Mongolia.[2]
Organization[edit]
The term of office of the newly appointed or filled in vacancy, member of the Tsets commences on the day of appointment and continues until the expiration of their term of office as provided for in the Constitution. The Chairman of the Constitutional Court co-ordinates its activities. Nine members of the Tsets propose from among themselves the name of a person who is to be elected Chairperson and elect the person who receives the majority of votes as the Chairperson. The Chairperson of the Tsets is elected for a term of three years and may be re-elected only once. The State Great Hural determines and adopts the funds for the budget of the Tsets, the salary fund for the Tsets, and the salaries of members of Tsets upon the proposal of the Chairperson.
Current membership[edit]
| Name | Recommended by | Education | Appointed on | End of term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shilagaridyn Solongo (born 1962) |
State Great Khural | Moscow State University | 24 May 2018 | 24 May 2024 |
| Batsükhiin Buyandelger (born 1960) |
President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga | Irkutsk State University | 24 May 2018 | 24 May 2024 |
| Gombojavyn Tuulkhüü (born 1961) |
President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga | National University of Mongolia | 24 May 2018 | 24 May 2024 |
| Gungaagiin Bayasgalan (born 1964) |
State Great Khural | Moscow State University | 6 June 2019 | 6 June 2025 |
| Juujaagiin Erdenebulgan (born 1970) |
Supreme Court of Mongolia | National University of Mongolia | 26 March 2021 | 26 March 2027 |
| Dashbalbaryn Gangabaatar (born 1978) |
Supreme Court of Mongolia | Institute of Foreign language National University of Mongolia Nagoya University |
7 October 2021 | 7 October 2027 |
| Luvsandorjiin Ölziisaikhan (born 1975) |
State Great Khural | National University of Mongolia | 16 November 2023 | 16 November 2029 |
| Odonkhüügiin Mönkhsaikhan (born 1983) |
Supreme Court of Mongolia | National University of Mongolia Nagoya University |
16 November 2023 | 16 November 2029 |
| Erdeneegiin Enkhtuya (born 1977) |
President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh | National University of Mongolia Kyushu University |
16 November 2023 | 16 November 2029 |
Symbol[edit]
The Constitutional Court has its own emblem and its members wear judicial robes in line with international standards and Mongolian statehood traditions.
“The symbol of the Constitutional Court of Mongolia” is round-shaped and carries the words “Constitutional Court of Mongolia” in Cyrillic around the edge with male and female fish on the top, and the combination of scale with black and white cups and stretched bow and arrow in the center. The male and female fish on the top expresses the idea that the Constitutional Court shall safeguard vigilantly the nation’s Constitution without blinking the eyes and shall act while balancing the scales of truth. The balancing scale with black and white cups symbolizes that the Constitutional Court shall consider any constitutional disputes basing on strict observance of the law, and using the best of intellectual brain and issue honest and accurate decision. The stretched bow and arrow symbolized that the Constitutional Court decision shall be precise, sharp and fair. The words “Constitutional Court of Mongolia”, male and female fish image and the frame around shall be in golden color symbolizing the ever shining sun, while the scale, the stretched bow and arrow shall be placed on blue round-shaped background representing the eternal blue sky.
See also[edit]
- Constitution
- Constitutionalism
- Constitutional economics
- Jurisprudence
- Judiciary
- Rule of law
- Rule According to Higher Law
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Montsame News Agency. Mongolia. 2006, ISBN 99929-0-627-8, p. 42
- ^ Montsame News Agency. Mongolia. 2006, ISBN 99929-0-627-8, p. 45