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
- 19
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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Official sourceArticle 19
Shura Council shall form the necessary specialized committees amongst its members
to exercise power within its jurisdiction. Further, it may form ad hoc committees to
review any item on its agenda.
Legislative committees Article 20
Shura Council's committees may seek non-council members assistance of whomever
fit upon Speaker's approval.
Legislative committees Article 21
Shura Council shall have Steering Committee composed of Speaker, Vice Speaker,
and heads of specialized committees.
Cabinet removal Article 22
Speaker shall submit to Prime Minister requesting accountability of ministers. A
minister shall have the right to participate in the deliberation but not the right to
vote.
Initiation of general legislation Article 23
Shura Council shall have the jurisdiction to propose a draft of a new law or an
amendment of an enacted law and study them within the Shura Council. Speaker
shall submit the Shura Council's resolution of the new or amended law to the king.
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