Difference between revisions of "Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia"
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ECONOMY | ECONOMY | ||
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The Kingdom of Cambodia shall adopt the market economy system. | The Kingdom of Cambodia shall adopt the market economy system. | ||
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The preparation and process of this economic system shall be determined by the law. | The preparation and process of this economic system shall be determined by the law. | ||
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Tax collection shall be in accordance with the law. The national budget shall be determined by law. | Tax collection shall be in accordance with the law. The national budget shall be determined by law. | ||
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Management of the monetary and financial system shall be defined by law. | Management of the monetary and financial system shall be defined by law. | ||
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State property notably comprises land, mineral resources, mountains, sea, underwater, continental shelf, coastline, airspace, islands, rivers, canals, streams, lakes, forests, natural resources, economic and cultural centers, bases for national defense and other facilities determined as State property. | State property notably comprises land, mineral resources, mountains, sea, underwater, continental shelf, coastline, airspace, islands, rivers, canals, streams, lakes, forests, natural resources, economic and cultural centers, bases for national defense and other facilities determined as State property. | ||
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The control, use and management of State properties shall be determined by law. | The control, use and management of State properties shall be determined by law. | ||
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The State shall protect the environment and balance of abundant natural resources and establish a precise plan of management of land, water, air, wind, geology, ecological system, mines, energy, petrol and gas, rocks and sand, gems, forests and forestry products, wildlife, fish and aquatic resources. | The State shall protect the environment and balance of abundant natural resources and establish a precise plan of management of land, water, air, wind, geology, ecological system, mines, energy, petrol and gas, rocks and sand, gems, forests and forestry products, wildlife, fish and aquatic resources. | ||
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Khmer citizens shall have the right to sell their product. The obligation to sell products to the State, or the temporary use of private or State properties shall be prohibited unless authorized by law under special circumstances. | Khmer citizens shall have the right to sell their product. The obligation to sell products to the State, or the temporary use of private or State properties shall be prohibited unless authorized by law under special circumstances. | ||
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The State shall promote economic development in all sectors and remote areas, especially in agriculture, handicrafts, industry, with attention to policies of water, electricity, roads and means of transport, modern technology and a system of credit. | The State shall promote economic development in all sectors and remote areas, especially in agriculture, handicrafts, industry, with attention to policies of water, electricity, roads and means of transport, modern technology and a system of credit. | ||
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The State shall pay attention and help solve production matters, protect the price of products for farmers, crafters, and find marketplace for them to sell their products. | The State shall pay attention and help solve production matters, protect the price of products for farmers, crafters, and find marketplace for them to sell their products. | ||
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The State shall respect market management in order to guarantee a better standard of living for the people. | The State shall respect market management in order to guarantee a better standard of living for the people. | ||
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The State shall ban and severely punish those who import, manufacture sell illicit drugs, counterfeit and expired goods which affect the health and life of the consumers. | The State shall ban and severely punish those who import, manufacture sell illicit drugs, counterfeit and expired goods which affect the health and life of the consumers. | ||
| − | CHAPTER VI | + | ==CHAPTER VI== |
EDUCATION, CULTURE, SOCIAL AFFAIRS | EDUCATION, CULTURE, SOCIAL AFFAIRS | ||
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The State shall protect and upgrade citizens' rights to quality education at all levels and shall take necessary steps for quality education to reach all citizens. | The State shall protect and upgrade citizens' rights to quality education at all levels and shall take necessary steps for quality education to reach all citizens. | ||
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The State shall respect physical education and sports for the welfare of all Khmer citizens. | The State shall respect physical education and sports for the welfare of all Khmer citizens. | ||
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The state shall establish a comprehensive and standardized educational system throughout the country that shall guarantee the principles of educational freedom and quality to ensure that all citizens have equal opportunity to earn a living. | The state shall establish a comprehensive and standardized educational system throughout the country that shall guarantee the principles of educational freedom and quality to ensure that all citizens have equal opportunity to earn a living. | ||
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The State shall adopt an educational program according to the principle of modern pedagogy including technology and foreign languages. | The State shall adopt an educational program according to the principle of modern pedagogy including technology and foreign languages. | ||
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The State shall control public and private schools and classrooms at all levels. | The State shall control public and private schools and classrooms at all levels. | ||
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The State shall provide free primary and secondary education to all citizens in public schools. | The State shall provide free primary and secondary education to all citizens in public schools. | ||
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The State shall disseminate and develop the Pali schools and the Buddhist Institute. | The State shall disseminate and develop the Pali schools and the Buddhist Institute. | ||
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The State shall preserve and promote national culture. | The State shall preserve and promote national culture. | ||
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The State shall preserve ancient monuments and artifacts and restore historic sites. | The State shall preserve ancient monuments and artifacts and restore historic sites. | ||
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Any offense affecting cultural artistic heritage shall carry a severe punishment. | Any offense affecting cultural artistic heritage shall carry a severe punishment. | ||
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The perimeter of the national heritage sites as well as heritage that has been classified as world heritage, shall be considered neutral zones where there shall be no military activity. | The perimeter of the national heritage sites as well as heritage that has been classified as world heritage, shall be considered neutral zones where there shall be no military activity. | ||
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The health of the people shall be guaranteed. The State shall give full consideration to disease prevention and medical treatment. Poor citizens shall receive free medical consultation in public hospitals, infirmaries and maternities. | The health of the people shall be guaranteed. The State shall give full consideration to disease prevention and medical treatment. Poor citizens shall receive free medical consultation in public hospitals, infirmaries and maternities. | ||
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The State shall establish infirmaries and maternities in rural areas. | The State shall establish infirmaries and maternities in rural areas. | ||
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The State shall give full consideration to children and mothers. the State shall establish nurseries, and help support women and children who have inadequate support. | The State shall give full consideration to children and mothers. the State shall establish nurseries, and help support women and children who have inadequate support. | ||
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The State shall assist the disabled and the families of combatants who sacrificed their lives for the nation. | The State shall assist the disabled and the families of combatants who sacrificed their lives for the nation. | ||
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The State shall establish a social security system for workers and employees. | The State shall establish a social security system for workers and employees. | ||
| − | + | ==CHAPTER VII== | |
| − | CHAPTER VII | ||
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY | THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY | ||
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The National Assembly consists of at least 120 members. | The National Assembly consists of at least 120 members. | ||
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Preparation for the election, procedure and electoral process shall be determined by an Electoral Law. | Preparation for the election, procedure and electoral process shall be determined by an Electoral Law. | ||
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The deputies in the National Assembly shall represent the entire Khmer people, not only Khmers from their constituencies. | The deputies in the National Assembly shall represent the entire Khmer people, not only Khmers from their constituencies. | ||
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Any imperative mandate shall be nullified. | Any imperative mandate shall be nullified. | ||
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The legislative term of the National Assembly shall be 5 years and terminates on the day when the new National Assembly convenes. | The legislative term of the National Assembly shall be 5 years and terminates on the day when the new National Assembly convenes. | ||
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Such an extension shall require at least a two-third vote of the entire National Assembly. | Such an extension shall require at least a two-third vote of the entire National Assembly. | ||
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The National Assembly mandate shall be incompatible with the holding of any active public function and of any membership in other institutions provided for in the Constitution, except when the assembly members (s) is (are) required to serve in the Royal Government. | The National Assembly mandate shall be incompatible with the holding of any active public function and of any membership in other institutions provided for in the Constitution, except when the assembly members (s) is (are) required to serve in the Royal Government. | ||
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In this circumstances, the said assembly member (s) shall retain the usual assembly membership but shall not hold any position in the Permanent Standing Committee and in other assembly commissions. | In this circumstances, the said assembly member (s) shall retain the usual assembly membership but shall not hold any position in the Permanent Standing Committee and in other assembly commissions. | ||
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The deputies shall enjoy parliamentary immunity. | The deputies shall enjoy parliamentary immunity. | ||
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In any case, detention or prosecution of a deputy shall be suspended by a 3/4 majority vote of the National Assembly members. | In any case, detention or prosecution of a deputy shall be suspended by a 3/4 majority vote of the National Assembly members. | ||
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The National Assembly shall have an autonomous budget to conduct its function. | The National Assembly shall have an autonomous budget to conduct its function. | ||
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The deputies shall have receive a remuneration. | The deputies shall have receive a remuneration. | ||
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The National Assembly shall hold its first session no later than sixty days after the election upon notice by the King. | The National Assembly shall hold its first session no later than sixty days after the election upon notice by the King. | ||
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All National Assembly members must take oath before taking office according to the text contained in Annex 5. | All National Assembly members must take oath before taking office according to the text contained in Annex 5. | ||
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The National Assembly shall hold its ordinary session twice a year. | The National Assembly shall hold its ordinary session twice a year. | ||
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In this case, the agenda with the conditions of the extraordinary session, shall be disseminated to the population as well as the date of the meeting. | In this case, the agenda with the conditions of the extraordinary session, shall be disseminated to the population as well as the date of the meeting. | ||
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Between the National Assembly sessions, the National Assembly Standing Committee shall manage the work of the National Assembly. | Between the National Assembly sessions, the National Assembly Standing Committee shall manage the work of the National Assembly. | ||
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The Permanent Standing Committee of the National Assembly consists of the Chairman of the National Assembly, the Vice-Chairmen, and the Chairmen of National Assembly Commissions. | The Permanent Standing Committee of the National Assembly consists of the Chairman of the National Assembly, the Vice-Chairmen, and the Chairmen of National Assembly Commissions. | ||
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The National Assembly sessions shall be held in the Royal Capital of Cambodia in the Assembly Hall, unless stipulated otherwise in the summons, due to special circumstances | The National Assembly sessions shall be held in the Royal Capital of Cambodia in the Assembly Hall, unless stipulated otherwise in the summons, due to special circumstances | ||
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Except where so stipulated and unless held at the place and date as stipulated, any meeting of the National Assembly shall be considered as illegal and void. | Except where so stipulated and unless held at the place and date as stipulated, any meeting of the National Assembly shall be considered as illegal and void. | ||
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If the country is in a state of emergency, the National Assembly shall meet every day continuously. The National Assembly has the right to terminate this state of emergency whenever the situation permits. | If the country is in a state of emergency, the National Assembly shall meet every day continuously. The National Assembly has the right to terminate this state of emergency whenever the situation permits. | ||
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During the state of emergency, the National Assembly shall not be dissolved. | During the state of emergency, the National Assembly shall not be dissolved. | ||
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The Chairman of the National Assembly shall chair the assembly session; receive draft bills and resolutions adopted by the National Assembly, ensure the implementation of the Internal Rules of Procedure and manage the assembly relations with foreign countries. | The Chairman of the National Assembly shall chair the assembly session; receive draft bills and resolutions adopted by the National Assembly, ensure the implementation of the Internal Rules of Procedure and manage the assembly relations with foreign countries. | ||
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In case of resignation or death of the Chairman or the Vice-Chairman (men), the National Assembly shall elect a new Chairman or Vice-Chairman (men). | In case of resignation or death of the Chairman or the Vice-Chairman (men), the National Assembly shall elect a new Chairman or Vice-Chairman (men). | ||
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The National Assembly sessions shall be held in public. | The National Assembly sessions shall be held in public. | ||
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The National Assembly meeting shall be considered as valid provided there is a quorum of 7/10 of all members. | The National Assembly meeting shall be considered as valid provided there is a quorum of 7/10 of all members. | ||
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Upon the request by at least 1/10 of its members the National Assembly shall invite a high-ranking official to clarify important special issues. | Upon the request by at least 1/10 of its members the National Assembly shall invite a high-ranking official to clarify important special issues. | ||
| − | Article 90 (As amended March 1999): | + | '''Article 90 (As amended March 1999):''' |
The National Assembly is the only an organ which has legislative power, and performs its duties as provided for in the Constitution and laws. | The National Assembly is the only an organ which has legislative power, and performs its duties as provided for in the Constitution and laws. | ||
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The National Assembly shall pass a vote of confidence in the Royal Government by a two-third majority of all members of the entire National Assembly membership. | The National Assembly shall pass a vote of confidence in the Royal Government by a two-third majority of all members of the entire National Assembly membership. | ||
| − | Article 91 (As amended March 1999): | + | '''Article 91 (As amended March 1999):''' |
The members of the Senate, the members of the National Assembly and the Prime Minister have the right to initiate legislation. | The members of the Senate, the members of the National Assembly and the Prime Minister have the right to initiate legislation. | ||
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Deputies have the right to propose amendments to the laws but these proposals cannot be accepted if they aim at reducing public income or increasing the burden on the people. | Deputies have the right to propose amendments to the laws but these proposals cannot be accepted if they aim at reducing public income or increasing the burden on the people. | ||
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Laws adopted by the National Assembly which run counter to the principles of preserving national independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and affect the political unity or the administration of the nation shall be annulled. The Constitutional Council is the only organ which shall decide upon this annulment. | Laws adopted by the National Assembly which run counter to the principles of preserving national independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and affect the political unity or the administration of the nation shall be annulled. The Constitutional Council is the only organ which shall decide upon this annulment. | ||
| − | Article 93 (As amended March 1999): | + | '''Article 93 (As amended March 1999):''' |
Any law approved by the National Assembly and finally reviewed by the Senate and signed by the King for its promulgation shall go into effect in Phnom Penh ten days after its signing and throughout the country twenty days after its signing. | Any law approved by the National Assembly and finally reviewed by the Senate and signed by the King for its promulgation shall go into effect in Phnom Penh ten days after its signing and throughout the country twenty days after its signing. | ||
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Laws that are signed by the King for their promulgation shall be published in the official journal and announced to the public throughout the country. | Laws that are signed by the King for their promulgation shall be published in the official journal and announced to the public throughout the country. | ||
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The National Assembly shall establish various necessary commissions. The organization and functioning of the National Assembly shall be determined by the Internal Rules of Procedure of the National Assembly. | The National Assembly shall establish various necessary commissions. The organization and functioning of the National Assembly shall be determined by the Internal Rules of Procedure of the National Assembly. | ||
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In case of death, resignation, or dismissal of an assembly deputy at least 6 months before the end of the mandate, a replacement shall be appointed in accordance with the Internal Rules of Procedure of the National Assembly and the Electoral Law. | In case of death, resignation, or dismissal of an assembly deputy at least 6 months before the end of the mandate, a replacement shall be appointed in accordance with the Internal Rules of Procedure of the National Assembly and the Electoral Law. | ||
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The deputies have the right to put a motion against the Royal Government. The motion shall be submitted in writing through the Chairman of the National Assembly. | The deputies have the right to put a motion against the Royal Government. The motion shall be submitted in writing through the Chairman of the National Assembly. | ||
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The National Assembly shall establish one day each week for questions and answers. There shall be no vote during any session reserved for this purpose. | The National Assembly shall establish one day each week for questions and answers. There shall be no vote during any session reserved for this purpose. | ||
| − | Article 97: | + | '''Article 97:''' |
The National Assembly commissions may invite any minister to clarify certain issues under his/her field of responsibility. | The National Assembly commissions may invite any minister to clarify certain issues under his/her field of responsibility. | ||
| − | Article 98: | + | '''Article 98:''' |
The National Assembly shall dismiss a member or members of the Royal Government or the whole Cabinet by the adoption of a motion of censure by 2/3 majority of the entire National Assembly. | The National Assembly shall dismiss a member or members of the Royal Government or the whole Cabinet by the adoption of a motion of censure by 2/3 majority of the entire National Assembly. | ||
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| − | CHAPTER VIII | ||
The Senate | The Senate | ||
| − | Article 99 - New (Added March 1999): | + | '''Article 99 - New (Added March 1999):''' |
The Senate is a body that has legislative power and performs its duties as determined in the constitution and law. | The Senate is a body that has legislative power and performs its duties as determined in the constitution and law. | ||
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A Senator can be re-nominated and reelected. | A Senator can be re-nominated and reelected. | ||
| − | Article 100 - New (Added March 1999): | + | '''Article 100 - New (Added March 1999):''' |
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The king shall nominate two Senators. | The king shall nominate two Senators. | ||
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Others shall be universally elected. | Others shall be universally elected. | ||
| − | Article 101 - New (Added March 1999): | + | '''Article 101 - New (Added March 1999):''' |
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The organization and operating procedures concerning the nomination and election of the Senators and the determination of the electors, election organisation and electoral constituencies shall be determined by law. | The organization and operating procedures concerning the nomination and election of the Senators and the determination of the electors, election organisation and electoral constituencies shall be determined by law. | ||
| − | Article 102 - New (Added March 1999): | + | '''Article 102 - New (Added March 1999):''' |
The term for Senators is six years and this term shall expire upon replacement by new Senators. | The term for Senators is six years and this term shall expire upon replacement by new Senators. | ||
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If the Senate cannot assemble due to the invasion of foreign troops the proclamation of the state of emergency shall be continuously in effect automatically. | If the Senate cannot assemble due to the invasion of foreign troops the proclamation of the state of emergency shall be continuously in effect automatically. | ||
| − | Article 103 - New (Added March 1999): | + | '''Article 103 - New (Added March 1999):''' |
The mandate of senators shall be incompatible with the holding of any active public function, with the functions of members of the National Assembly, and of any membership in other institutions provided for in the constitution. | The mandate of senators shall be incompatible with the holding of any active public function, with the functions of members of the National Assembly, and of any membership in other institutions provided for in the constitution. | ||
| − | Article 104 - New (Added March 1999): | + | '''Article 104 - New (Added March 1999):''' |
The Senator shall enjoy parliamentary immunity. | The Senator shall enjoy parliamentary immunity. | ||
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The decision made by the Standing Committee of the Senate shall be submitted to the Senate at its session for approval by a two-thirds majority vote of all senators. In any case, detention or prosecution of a Senator shall be suspended by a three-quarters majority vote of all senators. | The decision made by the Standing Committee of the Senate shall be submitted to the Senate at its session for approval by a two-thirds majority vote of all senators. In any case, detention or prosecution of a Senator shall be suspended by a three-quarters majority vote of all senators. | ||
| − | Article 105 - New (Added March 1999): | + | '''Article 105 - New (Added March 1999):''' |
The Senate shall have an autonomous budget to conduct its functions. | The Senate shall have an autonomous budget to conduct its functions. | ||
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Senators shall receive remuneration. | Senators shall receive remuneration. | ||
| − | Article 106 - New (Added March 1999): | + | '''Article 106 - New (Added March 1999):''' |
The Senate shall hold its first session no later that sixty days after the election upon notice by the King. | The Senate shall hold its first session no later that sixty days after the election upon notice by the King. | ||
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All Senators must take the oath before taking office according to the text contained in annex 7. | All Senators must take the oath before taking office according to the text contained in annex 7. | ||
| − | Article 107 - New (Added March 1999): | + | '''Article 107 - New (Added March 1999):''' |
The Senate shall hold its ordinary sessions twice a year. Each session shall last at least three months. If there is a proposal from the king or the prime Minister, or at least one-third of the senate, the Senate standing Committee shall call an extraordinary session of the Senate. | The Senate shall hold its ordinary sessions twice a year. Each session shall last at least three months. If there is a proposal from the king or the prime Minister, or at least one-third of the senate, the Senate standing Committee shall call an extraordinary session of the Senate. | ||
| − | Article 108 - New (Added March 1999): | + | '''Article 108 - New (Added March 1999):''' |
Between the senate sessions, the Senate Standing Committee shall mange the work of the Senate. | Between the senate sessions, the Senate Standing Committee shall mange the work of the Senate. | ||
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The permanent Standing Committee of the Senate consists of the President of the Senate and the Vice- presidents and the Presidents of the senate commissions. | The permanent Standing Committee of the Senate consists of the President of the Senate and the Vice- presidents and the Presidents of the senate commissions. | ||
| − | Article 109 - New (Added March 1999): | + | '''Article 109 - New (Added March 1999):''' |
The Senate sessions shall be held in the Royal capital of Cambodia in the Senate Hall, unless stipulated otherwise in the summons, owing to special circumstances. | The Senate sessions shall be held in the Royal capital of Cambodia in the Senate Hall, unless stipulated otherwise in the summons, owing to special circumstances. | ||
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Except where so stipulated and unless held at the place and date as stipulated any meeting of the Senate shall be considered as illegal and void. | Except where so stipulated and unless held at the place and date as stipulated any meeting of the Senate shall be considered as illegal and void. | ||
| − | Article 110 - New (Added March 1999): | + | '''Article 110 - New (Added March 1999):''' |
The president of the Senate shall chair the Senate sessions, receive draft bill and resolutions adopted by the senate, ensure the implementation of the internal rules of procedure and manage the senate's relations with foreign countries. | The president of the Senate shall chair the Senate sessions, receive draft bill and resolutions adopted by the senate, ensure the implementation of the internal rules of procedure and manage the senate's relations with foreign countries. | ||
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In case of resignation or death of the president or Vice Presidents, the Assembly shall elect a new President or Vice Presidents. | In case of resignation or death of the president or Vice Presidents, the Assembly shall elect a new President or Vice Presidents. | ||
| − | Article 111 - New (Added March 1999): | + | '''Article 111 - New (Added March 1999):''' |
The Senate sessions shall be held in public. | The Senate sessions shall be held in public. | ||
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The numbers of votes which are required for the Assembly approval as provided for in the Constitution, shall be applied to the Senate as well. | The numbers of votes which are required for the Assembly approval as provided for in the Constitution, shall be applied to the Senate as well. | ||
| − | Article 112 - New (Added March 1999): | + | '''Article 112 - New (Added March 1999):''' |
The Senate has the duties to coordinate the work between the Assembly and the Government. | The Senate has the duties to coordinate the work between the Assembly and the Government. | ||
| − | Article 113 - New (Added March 1999): | + | '''Article 113 - New (Added March 1999):''' |
The Senate shall examine and give a recommendation to a draft or proposed law that was firstly adopted by the Assembly and other matters that the Assembly submitted within no more than one month. If it is an emergency case that duration shall be reduced to seven days. | The Senate shall examine and give a recommendation to a draft or proposed law that was firstly adopted by the Assembly and other matters that the Assembly submitted within no more than one month. If it is an emergency case that duration shall be reduced to seven days. | ||
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The draft or the proposed laws adopted by the above method shall then be sent for promulgation. | The draft or the proposed laws adopted by the above method shall then be sent for promulgation. | ||
| − | Article 114 - New (Added March 1999): | + | '''Article 114 - New (Added March 1999):''' |
The Senate shall establish necessary commissions. The organizing and the functioning of the Senate shall be provided for in the Internal Rules of the Senate. These internal rules shall be approved by a two-third majority vote of all senators. | The Senate shall establish necessary commissions. The organizing and the functioning of the Senate shall be provided for in the Internal Rules of the Senate. These internal rules shall be approved by a two-third majority vote of all senators. | ||
