Legislative term
- The Constitution and Laws of the Democratic Republic of East Timor
Legislative term
CHAPTER III
ORGANISATION AND FUNCTIONING
Section 99
(Legislative term)
1. The legislative term shall comprise five legislative sessions, and each
legislative session shall have the duration of one year.
2. The regular period of functioning of the National Parliament shall be
defined by the Rules of Procedure.
3. The National Parliament convenes on a regular basis following notice by
its Speaker.
4. The National Parliament convenes on an extraordinary basis whenever so
deliberated by the Standing Committee, at the request of one third of Members
or following notice of the President of the Republic with a view to addressing
specific issues.
5. In case of dissolution, the elected National Parliament shall commence a
new legislative term, the length of which shall be increased by the time needed
to complete the legislative session in progress at the date of the election.
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