Representative Role Of The Assembly Flashcards
1
Q
What day(s) do plenary sessions take place on?
A
Mondays and Tuesdays
2
Q
What day(s) do committee meetings take place on?
A
Wednesdays and Thursdays
3
Q
What day(s) is the constituency surgery?
A
Friday
4
Q
How do MLAs represent their constituencies on executive committees?
A
- examining bills
- proposing amendments to bills
- discussing and writing committee reports
- monitoring and asking questions about the decisions of ministers and departments
- inviting outside groups with specific knowledge and expertise to present evidence and keeps members fully informed
5
Q
How do MLAs represent their constituencies during plenary sessions?
A
- speak and got on issues
- put forward motions for debate
- suggest amendments for bills
- present petitions
