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| native_name = ''Chambre des députés'' | | native_name = ''Chambre des députés'' | ||
| legislature = 8th term | | legislature = 8th term | ||
| coa_pic = File:Saint- | | coa_pic = File:Saint-Baptiste Chamber of Deputies Logo.png | ||
| coa_res = | | coa_res = 200px | ||
| house_type = {{wp|Unicameralism|Unicameral}} | | house_type = {{wp|Unicameralism|Unicameral}} | ||
| foundation = 1 July 1947 | | foundation = 1 July 1947 | ||
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| leader1_type = Speaker | | leader1_type = Speaker | ||
| leader1 = [[ | | leader1 = [[Félix Lemoine]] | ||
| election1 = | | election1 = 9 September 2020 | ||
| leader2_type = [[Prime Minister of Saint-Baptiste|Prime Minister]] | | leader2_type = [[Prime Minister of Saint-Baptiste|Prime Minister]] | ||
| leader2 = [[ | | leader2 = [[Robert Ménard]] | ||
| election2 = | | election2 = 8 June 20228 June 2022 | ||
| leader3_type = [[Leader of the Opposition (Saint-Baptiste)|Leader of the Opposition]] | | leader3_type = [[Leader of the Opposition (Saint-Baptiste)|Leader of the Opposition]] | ||
| leader3 =[[ | | leader3 = [[Valérie Deschanel]] | ||
| election3 = | | election3 = 1 May 2015 | ||
| seats = | | seats = 15 | ||
| house1 = | | house1 = | ||
| structure1 = File:Saint- | | structure1 = File:Saint-Baptiste Chamber of Deputies 2020.png | ||
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| political_groups1 = '''Government ( | | political_groups1 = '''Government (8)''' | ||
*{{Color box|# | *{{Color box|#FFD100|border=darkgray}} [[People's Action Party|PAP]] (8) | ||
''' | '''Opposition (7)''' | ||
*{{Color box|# | *{{Color box|#E44D2E|border=darkgray}} [[Saint-Baptiste Labour Party|POSB]] (5) | ||
*{{Color box|# | *{{Color box|#FFA500|border=darkgray}} [[Rally for Progress|RP]] (1) | ||
*{{Color box|#009EDB|border=darkgray}} [[Defense of the Republic|DR]] (1) | |||
*{{Color box|# | | voting_system1 = {{wp|First past the post}} | ||
| voting_system1 = {{wp|First | | last_election1 = [[2020 Saint-Baptiste parliamentary election|6 September 2020]] | ||
| last_election1 = [[ | | next_election1 = On or before 1 September 2024 | ||
| next_election1 = On or before | |||
| session_room = File:BahamianParliamentPanorama.jpg | | session_room = File:BahamianParliamentPanorama.jpg | ||
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The Chamber of Deputies ({{wp|French language|Principean}}: ''Chambre des députés'') is the {{wp|Unicameralism|unicameral}} {{wp|parliament}} of [[Saint-Baptiste]]. Formed in 1947 after the independence of the island state, the Chamber of Deputies makes up the legislative branch of the Baptistois government. | The Chamber of Deputies ({{wp|French language|Principean}}: ''Chambre des députés'') is the {{wp|Unicameralism|unicameral}} {{wp|parliament}} of [[Saint-Baptiste]]. Formed in 1947 after the independence of the island state, the Chamber of Deputies makes up the legislative branch of the Baptistois government. | ||
Consisting of | Consisting of fifteen deputies ({{wp|French language|Principean}}: ''député''), the Chamber is elected every three years by {{wp|single transferable vote}} in three constituencies. Constitutionally, since 1990 the Chamber has held the power to legislate, debate, and pass ordinances and laws, as well as nominate the [[Prime Minister of Saint-Baptiste|Prime Minister]] and their cabinet. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:ChamberofDeputiesInterior.png|thumb|upright=0.75|left|The interior of the Chamber of Deputies.]]The Chamber of Deputies was initially set up as a 10-member legislative assembly in Saint-Baptiste's first constitution during independence negotiations in 1947, which gave the Chamber authority over drafting and voting on bills, although the President was granted an extensive veto power. The Chamber of Deputies however only met in session for less then a year, as the passing of the Security Act following the [[1948 Port-Anne bombings|bombing of the Hôtel Royal in 1948]] suspended the Chamber indefinitely as an emergency measure. The Security Act would be repealed in 1990 following the drafting of a new constitution, which gave a revived Chamber increased powers in a {{wp|semi-presidential system}}, including the introduction of the position of Prime Minister, nominated by the Chamber. The first elections under this new constitution were held in [[1991 Saint-Baptiste parliamentary election|1991]], and the Chamber of Deputies has met without interruption since. | [[File:ChamberofDeputiesInterior.png|thumb|upright=0.75|left|The interior of the Chamber of Deputies.]]The Chamber of Deputies was initially set up as a 10-member legislative assembly in Saint-Baptiste's first constitution during independence negotiations in 1947, which gave the Chamber authority over drafting and voting on bills, although the President was granted an extensive veto power. The Chamber of Deputies however only met in session for less then a year, as the passing of the Security Act following the [[1948 Port-Anne bombings|bombing of the Hôtel Royal in 1948]] suspended the Chamber indefinitely as an emergency measure. The Security Act would be repealed in 1990 following the drafting of a new constitution, which gave a revived Chamber increased powers in a {{wp|semi-presidential system}}, including the introduction of the position of Prime Minister, nominated by the Chamber. The first elections under this new constitution were held in [[1991 Saint-Baptiste parliamentary election|1991]], and the Chamber of Deputies has met without interruption since. In 2022, the method of electing deputies was changed from {{wp|first-past-the-post voting}} to {{wp|single transferable vote}} after a [[2022 Saint-Baptiste electoral reform referendum|referendum]] officially reforming the Chamber of Deputies. | ||
Colloquially, the Chamber of Deputies is often referred to by local Baptistois and foreign media as '''Place Rose''' ("Pink Square"), referring to the pink stucco and wood exterior of the three-building complex the Chamber resides in. Also included within this complex are the residences and offices of both the Prime Minister and the President. | Colloquially, the Chamber of Deputies is often referred to by local Baptistois and foreign media as '''Place Rose''' ("Pink Square"), referring to the pink stucco and wood exterior of the three-building complex the Chamber resides in. Also included within this complex are the residences and offices of both the Prime Minister and the President. | ||
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The current speaker is [[Cyrille Boudet]] of the [[Baptistois Liberal Party]], who has held the position since 2019. | The current speaker is [[Cyrille Boudet]] of the [[Baptistois Liberal Party]], who has held the position since 2019. | ||
==Last election== | ==Last election== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {{Election results | ||
|party1=[[People's Action Party]]|votes1=5537|seats1=8|sc1=–1|color1=#FFD100 | |||
|party2=[[Saint Baptiste Labour Party]]|votes2=5073|seats2=5|sc2=0|color2=#E44D2E | |||
|party3=[[Rally for Progress]]|votes3=1915|seats3=1|sc3=+1|color3=#FFA500 | |||
|party4=[[Defense of the Republic]]|votes4=1788|seats4=1|sc4=0|color4=#009EDB | |||
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|invalid=114 | |||
|electorate=23910 | |||
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==Composition since 1947== | |||
[[Category:Politics_of_Saint-Baptiste]] | |||
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|{{legend|#E44D2E|[[Saint-Baptiste Labour Party]]}} | |||
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|{{legend|#6ABD51|[[Rally of Progressive Democrats]]}} | |||
|{{legend|#FFD100|[[People's Action Party]]}} | |||
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|{{legend|#224C98|[[National Constitutional Party]]}} | |||
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Chamber of Deputies Chambre des députés | |
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8th term | |
History | |
Founded | 1 July 1947 |
Leadership | |
Speaker | Félix Lemoine since 9 September 2020 |
Robert Ménard since 8 June 20228 June 2022 | |
Valérie Deschanel since 1 May 2015 | |
Structure | |
Seats | 15 |
Political groups | Government (8)
Opposition (7) |
Elections | |
First past the post | |
Last election | 6 September 2020 |
Next election | On or before 1 September 2024 |
Meeting place | |
Place Rose, Port-Anne | |
Website | |
www.chambredeputes.sb |
The Chamber of Deputies (Principean: Chambre des députés) is the unicameral parliament of Saint-Baptiste. Formed in 1947 after the independence of the island state, the Chamber of Deputies makes up the legislative branch of the Baptistois government.
Consisting of fifteen deputies (Principean: député), the Chamber is elected every three years by single transferable vote in three constituencies. Constitutionally, since 1990 the Chamber has held the power to legislate, debate, and pass ordinances and laws, as well as nominate the Prime Minister and their cabinet.
History
The Chamber of Deputies was initially set up as a 10-member legislative assembly in Saint-Baptiste's first constitution during independence negotiations in 1947, which gave the Chamber authority over drafting and voting on bills, although the President was granted an extensive veto power. The Chamber of Deputies however only met in session for less then a year, as the passing of the Security Act following the bombing of the Hôtel Royal in 1948 suspended the Chamber indefinitely as an emergency measure. The Security Act would be repealed in 1990 following the drafting of a new constitution, which gave a revived Chamber increased powers in a semi-presidential system, including the introduction of the position of Prime Minister, nominated by the Chamber. The first elections under this new constitution were held in 1991, and the Chamber of Deputies has met without interruption since. In 2022, the method of electing deputies was changed from first-past-the-post voting to single transferable vote after a referendum officially reforming the Chamber of Deputies.
Colloquially, the Chamber of Deputies is often referred to by local Baptistois and foreign media as Place Rose ("Pink Square"), referring to the pink stucco and wood exterior of the three-building complex the Chamber resides in. Also included within this complex are the residences and offices of both the Prime Minister and the President.
Speaker
The speaker, officially the President of the Chamber of Deputies (Principean: Président de la Chambre des députés) is the presiding officer of the Chamber of Deputies. They are elected by their peers at the beginning of the legislative term, and their role includes directing and moderating debate, officiating discussion, and opening and ending legislative sessions.
The current speaker is Cyrille Boudet of the Baptistois Liberal Party, who has held the position since 2019.
Last election
Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | |
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People's Action Party | 5,537 | 38.69 | 8 | –1 | |
Saint Baptiste Labour Party | 5,073 | 35.44 | 5 | 0 | |
Rally for Progress | 1,915 | 13.38 | 1 | +1 | |
Defense of the Republic | 1,788 | 12.49 | 1 | 0 | |
Total | 14,313 | 100.00 | 15 | 0 | |
Valid votes | 14,313 | 99.21 | |||
Invalid/blank votes | 114 | 0.79 | |||
Total votes | 14,427 | 100.00 | |||
Registered voters/turnout | 23,910 | 60.34 |
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