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Basic Law of Governance (issued by the Royal Decree No. A/90 dated 27/08/1412H (March 1, 1992))

19

Jurisdiction
Saudi Arabia
Provision
19
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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Article 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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Basic Law of Governance (issued by the Royal Decree No. A/90 dated 27/08/1412H (March 1, 1992)) · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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