Kola

Alriikan Kola
Upper House
Leadership
Speaker	Norá Somby, Liberála since 9 July 2014
Structure
Seats	150
Political groups	Government (78)   Liberals (L) (46)   Green and Gold Movement (RJG) (32) Opposition   Almic National Party (AAB) (31)   Red Flag Alliance (RLL) (27)   Communists in Motion (LKS) (9)   True Alriikan Movement (ADR) (6)
Elections
Last election	9 July 2014
Meeting place
Koladállu, Sangashámman, Alriika
Website
kola.al

The Kola is the upper house of the legislature of Alriika. Its members, known as Gávpotes, are elected in six year terms. The Senate considers legislation passed by the lower house of the Alriikan legislature, the Siida, and may approve, reject, or amend its proposals.

Members are democratically elected by proportional representation in elections held every six years. There are 150 seats, 76 of which are needed for a majority.

The Kola is presided over by the Speaker, who plays a central role in the process. The speaker does not participate in the debates or in the parliamentary committees. While the speaker is one of the elected representatives of the Kola, the speaker is expected to remain unbiased and objective regarding issues debated in the legislature. As the presiding officer, the speaker cannot vote. However, in the event of a tie the speaker could use their vote to break the deadlock. The current speaker is Norá Somby of the Liberals, who assumed the office on 9 July 2014 following the last general election.

Current composition

	Party	Position	Parliamentary leader	Seats	Status
	Liberals (L)	Centrist	Juvva Lindbárdni	46 / 150	In government
	Green and Gold Movement (RJG)	Centre-Left	Vera Ovlanieida	32 / 150	In government
	Almic National Party (AAB)	Centre-Right	Siiggur Áskobárdni	31 / 150	In opposition
	Red Flag Alliance (RLL)	Left	Tuá Sirumánná	27 / 150	In opposition
	Communists in Motion (LKS)	Far Left	Elias Hætta	9 / 150	In opposition
	True Alriikan Movement	Far Right	Vuollá Magga	6 / 150	In opposition