Turn over the constitution to reveal the powers and duties of senators in addition to participating in voting for the Prime Minister What is the duty yet!
In the midst of monitoring the attitude of the senators (senators) in voting for the prime minister That will happen on July 13th, this raises the question of whether in addition to raising hands to vote for the Prime Minister. What other responsibilities does the Senate have?
However, the duties and powers of the Senate According to the 2017 Constitution, Thailand has a democratic system of government with the King as Head of State in the parliamentary system. with the parliament consisting of House of Representatives 500 people and senator 200 people, but in the transitional chapter, there are 250 senators in the initial term (within the first 5 years)
Senators confirm the principle of voting for the prime minister According to the majority of the House of Representatives
“Step forward with confidence campaign time Senators support Phitha as Prime Minister
by the Senate according to the main provisions The powers and duties can be summarized as follows:
legal consideration and screening
The 2017 constitution provides for the Senate to have duties and powers. in considering and scrutinizing the law By prescribing that the Senate has the duty and power to consider laws together with the House of Representatives as the National Assembly. and scrutinizing laws that the House of Representatives have already approved
1. Consideration of the organic law bill
In which section 132 of the constitution stipulates that the proposition of the organic law bill must be presented to the parliament. And allow the National Assembly to meet together to complete their consideration within 180 days.
2. Scrutinize the Bill
in the case of a general bill The constitution prescribes that it must be submitted to the House of Representatives first. when voting for approval It must be presented to the Senate and the Senate must complete its consideration within 60 days, but if the case is a money bill must complete the consideration within 30 days. The constitution has provided for submission to the House of Representatives for consideration. When the draft law was approved to submit to the Senate for consideration The Senate has time to consider whether or not to approve or not within 20 days.
3. Approval of the Royal Decree
The constitution stipulates that the Cabinet Propose the decree to the parliament for approval or disapproval of the decree as soon as possible. If the House of Representatives does not approve or the House of Representatives approves but the Senate did not approve and the House of Representatives has no more than half of the votes to confirm approval The decree will fall, so the roles and responsibilities in considering the decree are part of the senators.
4. Amendments to the Constitution
The Constitution provides for the power to propose amendments to the Constitution. must come from the Cabinet or from members of the House of Representatives and senators of not less than one-fifth of the total number of existing members of both Houses. The senators therefore play an important role in considering whether to approve or disapprove of amendments to the constitution.
The constitution also states that Voting in Agenda 1, Step 1, Accepting Principles Must be approved by not less than one-third of the total number of existing members of the Senate.
and in voting in the final third agenda Senators approve of not less than one-third of the total number of existing members of the Senate.
In addition, before the Prime Minister brought the King to sign his name accordingly. Member of the House of Representatives or a senator or members of both councils combined have the right to submit their names to present their opinions to the President of the House of Representatives or the President of the Senate If it is seen that such amendments to the constitution It’s a change of regime. or change the form of state for the President to submit his opinions to the Constitutional Court
control of state administration
In addition, the 2017 constitution also prescribes that the Senate has duties and powers. Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand Has determined that the Senate has the duties and powers to control the administration of state affairs, including
1. Asking questions
The constitution provides that senators have the right to interrogate the Minister In any matter related to the work in the duty as well as members of the House of Representatives
2. General debate in the Senate
The constitution provides that senators have the right to submit a petition for a general debate in the Senate for the Council of Ministers to state facts or clarify issues. without a resolution
3. Opening of general debates at parliamentary meetings.
The constitution has stipulated that in case there is a serious problem concerning the country’s security, safety or economy It is appropriate to consult together between the National Assembly and the Council of Ministers. In this regard, a general debate may be opened at a sitting of the National Assembly. But the parliament cannot vote on issues that are not discussed.
4. Setting up a committee
The Constitution provides that the Senate has the power to set up an ordinary committee or an extraordinary committee. to do business consider investigating the facts or study any matter and report the results of the consideration to the Senate It must be a matter within the duties and powers of the council.
which the Commission has the power to call for documents or call any person to make a statement facts or opinions on the act or on the matter under consideration able to find facts or study there
Giving advice or giving approval for a person to hold a position
The Constitution stipulates that the Senate has the duties and powers to give advice or approve persons holding the following positions: judges of the Constitutional Court election commission ombudsman National Anti-Corruption Commission The State Audit Commission and the Auditor-General National Human Rights Commission
There isNotes on the Senate according to the 2017 constitution It has no power to remove a person from office. This differs from the powers of the Senate according to the 1997 and 2007 constitutions, which stipulate that the Senate has the power to removal of person from office
As for the duties and powers of the Senate according to the provisional provisions In addition to having the same duties and powers as the Senate according to the main provisions, the 2017 Constitution has added specific duties and powers as follows:
1. Monitoring, recommending and accelerating national reform
The constitution provides for the Senate according to provisional provisions. It has duties and powers to monitor, suggest and accelerate national reforms. to achieve the goals according to The Cabinet must report the progress of the implementation of the national reform plan to the National Assembly every 3 months.
2. Consideration of the bill for the implementation of Chapter 16 National Reform
The constitution stipulates that the bill to be enacted to implement Chapter 16, National Reform. It shall be proposed and considered at a joint sitting of the National Assembly.
3. The consideration of bills withheld by the Senate or the House of Representatives
The Constitution provides that in the initial period within the term of the Senate according to the transitional provisions (5 years), the consideration of bills withheld by the Senate or the House of Representatives This may be done by a joint sitting of the National Assembly.
4. Consideration for approval of a person suitable for appointment as Prime Minister
According to the interim provisions, during the first 5 years from the date of the establishment of the first parliament under this constitution Approval of a person who is suitable to be appointed as Prime Minister shall be made in “Conference of the Parliament”
Parliament’s resolution approving the appointment of any person as prime minister. Must be done by open voting. and having more than half of the votes of the total number of existing members of both Houses.
2023-07-07 11:28:00
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