National Council of Regions and Districts explained

National Council of Regions and Districts
Native Name:المجلس الوطني للجهات والأقاليم
Native Name Lang:ar
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Coa Pic:Coat of arms of Tunisia.svg
House Type:Upper house
Foundation:25 July 2022
Leader1 Type:President of the National Council of Provinces and Territories
Party1:independent
Election1:19 April 2024
Leader2 Type:First Vice President of the Council
Leader2:Zakiya Maaroufi
Party2:independent
Election2:19 April 2024
Leader3 Type:Second Vice President of the Council
Leader3:Youssef Barkaoui
Party3:independent
Election3:19 April 2024
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Voting System1:Indirect two-round system
Last Election1:29 March 2024
Session Room:Tunis Chambre des conseillers.jpg
Meeting Place:Bardo Palace, Le Bardo (near Tunis)
Constitution:Constitution of the Republic of Tunisia

The National Council of Regions and Districts is the upper house of the Parliament of Tunisia since the promulgation of the New Constitution approved during the constitutional referendum of 25 July 2022.[1]

Role and functions

According to article 84 of the Tunisian Constitution of 2022 projects relating to the state budget and regional development plans must be submitted to the National Council to ensure a balance between the regions and territories. The National Council of Regions and Districts is responsible for legislative power. According to article 85 of the Constitution, it exercises a control function regarding the implementation of budgets and development plans.[2]

Voting method

The National Council of Regions and Districts is made up of deputies elected indirectly by members of the regional and district councils, with three seats per region and one seat per district. Members of each regional council elect three members by multi-member majority vote, while those of each district council elect one member by first-past-the-post majority vote.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 22 July 2022 . Référendum en Tunisie : que prévoit le projet de Constitution du président Kaïs Saïed ? TV5MONDE – Informations . 2024-03-12 . information.tv5monde.com . fr.
  2. Web site: La fonction législative – Le Conseil national des régions et des districts – Constitution de la République Tunisienne 2022 – Tunisie . 2024-03-12 . www.jurisitetunisie.com.