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'''[[Government]] (18)''' | '''[[Government]] (18)''' | ||
*{{Color box|#5cbf71|border=darkgray}} [[Our Revolution (Seketan)|Our Revolution]] (18) | *{{Color box|#5cbf71|border=darkgray}} [[Our Revolution (Seketan)|Our Revolution]] (18) | ||
'''Official Opposition ( | '''Official Opposition (38)''' | ||
*{{Color box|#006400|border=darkgray}} [[Socialist Party (Seketan)|Socialist]] (38) | *{{Color box|#006400|border=darkgray}} [[Socialist Party (Seketan)|Socialist]] (38) | ||
'''Other Opposition ( | '''Other Opposition (49)''' | ||
*{{Color box|#47478d|border=darkgray}} [[National Conservative Party (Seketan)|National Conservative]] (12) | *{{Color box|#47478d|border=darkgray}} [[National Conservative Party (Seketan)|National Conservative]] (12) | ||
*{{Color box|#ff8c00|border=darkgray}} [[Liberal Democratic Party (Seketan)|Liberal Democrats]] (11) | *{{Color box|#ff8c00|border=darkgray}} [[Liberal Democratic Party (Seketan)|Liberal Democrats]] (11) | ||
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The '''State Council''', often referred to as the '''Council''' is the upper house of the Seketese [[Hérvynsken]] tha represents the 7 provincial governments of [[Seketan]]. The Council meets in the former Royal Chambers of the [[Hérvynsken Building]] in Conelibek. The current President of the Council is Ajek Denn since February 2019. | |||
The Council is the less-powerful of the Hérvynsken. Only the lower [[Commons Council (Seketan)|Commons Council]] can introduce money-bills and votes of non-confidence, and any bill unrelated to the [[Seketese Constitution]] or the powers of the provinces only needs approval from the Commons. Inspired by the {{wp|German Bundesrat}}, most of its members are {{wp|Ex officio member|ex officio}} through their respective provincial ministries. These members often send deputies to serve while they are busy in their home province. | |||
Membership in the council is very fluid as all the members are appointed by provincial governments. The political makeup usually changes after provincial elections when a new provincial government is created. Each provinces delegations are representative of the government, with general and expert seats being distributed to governing parties. Due to this lack of direct elections, the Council is a continuous body without set sessions. Even when the Commons is dissolved for a general election the Council's committees often continue to conduct its business. | |||
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State Council | |
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| Type | |
| Type | Upper House of the Hérvynsken |
| History | |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Leadership | |
President | Ajek Denn, Socialist since February 14, 2019 |
Leader of the State Council | John Lobjons, Our Revolution since May 1, 2021 |
| Structure | |
Political groups | Government (18)
Official Opposition (38)
Other Opposition (49)
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The State Council, often referred to as the Council is the upper house of the Seketese Hérvynsken tha represents the 7 provincial governments of Seketan. The Council meets in the former Royal Chambers of the Hérvynsken Building in Conelibek. The current President of the Council is Ajek Denn since February 2019.
The Council is the less-powerful of the Hérvynsken. Only the lower Commons Council can introduce money-bills and votes of non-confidence, and any bill unrelated to the Seketese Constitution or the powers of the provinces only needs approval from the Commons. Inspired by the German Bundesrat, most of its members are ex officio through their respective provincial ministries. These members often send deputies to serve while they are busy in their home province.
Membership in the council is very fluid as all the members are appointed by provincial governments. The political makeup usually changes after provincial elections when a new provincial government is created. Each provinces delegations are representative of the government, with general and expert seats being distributed to governing parties. Due to this lack of direct elections, the Council is a continuous body without set sessions. Even when the Commons is dissolved for a general election the Council's committees often continue to conduct its business.