Committees of the National Legislature
95 (1) Each Chamber, in accordance with its internal regulations,
shall have standing specialized committees and ad hoc
committees.
(2) The two Chambers may form inter-chamber standing or ad hoc
committees for specific matters that are of concern to the two
Chambers.
Regulations of the National Legislature
96 (1) Each Chamber of the National Legislature shall, on the
initiative of its Speaker, make regulations for the conduct of
its business.
(2) The National Legislature shall make internal regulations on
the initiative of the Speakers of the two Chambers.
Quorum
97 (1) The ordinary quorum for the sittings of the National Assembly
shall be more than half of the members; however, internal
regulations may provide for a reduced quorum that may not
apply for the final presentation of bills.
(2) The quorum for the sittings of the Council of States shall be
more than half of the representatives.
Publicity of Sittings of the National Legislature
98 The sittings of the National Legislature and either of the two
Chambers shall be open to the public; their proceedings shall be
published and may also be broadcast. However, the National
Legislature or either Chamber, may decide according to its
internal regulations that certain deliberations take place in camera.
Passing Legislative Resolutions
99 Resolutions of the National Legislature and either Chamber shall,
whenever possible, be taken by unanimity or consensus.
Alternatively, resolutions shall be passed by simple majority of
those present, save in cases where this Constitution provides
otherwise.
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