Basic Law of Governance (issued by the Royal Decree No. A/90 dated 27/08/1412H (March 1, 1992))
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- Jurisdiction
- Saudi Arabia
- Provision
- 15
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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Provision text
Official sourceArticle 15
Shura Council shall express its opinion on State's general policies referred by Prime
Minister. The Council shall specifically have the right to exercise the following:
a. Discuss the general plan for economic and social development and give
view.
b. Revising laws and regulations, international treaties and agreements,
concessions, and provide whatever suggestions it deems appropriate.
c. Analyzing laws.
d. Discuss government agencies annual reports and attaching new proposals
when it deems appropriate.
Quorum for legislative sessions Article 16
A meeting of Shura Council shall not be valid without a quorum of at least two thirds
of members, including Speaker or whoever may deputizes. Resolutions shall not be
considered valid without members' majority approval.
Approval of general legislation
Initiation of general legislation
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