Article 76: Sessions of Parliament

Chapter VI - Parliament

Each session of Parliament shall commence at such time as the President may by proclamation appoint and shall be held at such place or places as the President by proclamation, or as the House of Representatives in any manner it may deem appropriate, may from time to time appoint.

There shall be a session of Parliament once at least in every year, so that a period of twelve months shall not intervene between the last sitting of Parliament in one session and the first sitting thereof in the next session.

The House of Representatives shall meet not later than two months after the publication of the official result of any general election by the Electoral Commission on a day appointed by the President.

Notes

This article establishes provisions for the sessions of Parliament, including the requirement for at least one session per year, the timeframe for the first meeting after a general election, and the authority of the President to determine the time and place of sessions.