Commissions of Mel-akkam

Coordinating Council
2023 Autumnal Term
Leadership
President	Pannu Pempu, Progressive Party since 19 March 2023
Leader of the Government	Nirtyam Am'mayi, Progressive Party
Leader of the Opposition	Bhardali Maru, Coalition of Independents
Structure
Seats	40
Political groups	Government (24)   PP: 22 seats   KDP: 2 seats Independent (4)   LDP: 4 seats Opposition (12)   Coalition: 5 seats   RF: 4 seats   NL: 3 seats
Elections
Voting system	First past the post
Last election	19 April 2024
Next election	22 September 2024
Meeting place
Government Hall, Mohenjo-daro
Website
ccouncil.ml (planned)

The Commissions are the four specialised legislative bodies of Mel-akkam. Each is composed of ten members, one elected from each province, and has authority over one area of governance (social affairs, economics, justice, or foreign affairs). Each is led by a President, customarily the member for Mohenjo-daro Province; the president moderates debate and casts a second, tie-breaking vote only if the commission is equally split on a piece of legislation. The commissions are elected twice annually, on the Vernal and Autumnal Equinoxes.

When the four commissions meet for a joint session, which occurs four times a year, they are known collectively as the Coordinating Council. The Coordinating Council is likewise led by a president; the Coordinating Council Presidency rotates among the presidents of the four commissions. The President of the Coordinating Council is Mel-akkam's Head of Government, but the role is mostly ceremonial, aside from their power to cast a second, tie-breaking vote in the case of an equally-split council.

Social Commission

The Social Commission, sometimes referred to as the First Commission, has authority over social affairs. It has a wide range of competencies and is often considered to be the most powerful commission. Its current president is Leader of the Government Nirtyam Am'mayi of the Joint Progressive Party List (JPPL).

Competencies

The Social Commission has competency over:

• Socio-cultural policy (language, religion, LGBTQ rights, etc)
• Education (primary, secondary, and higher)
• Health (healthcare, public health, abortion, euthanasia, drugs)
• Environmental affairs (conservation, energy; shared with Economic Commission)
• Welfare/social security (shared with Economic Commission)
• All competencies not delegated to other commissions

Composition

Since the 2023 Autumnal Equinox Repeat Election, the Joint Progressive Party List has held an absolute majority.

Economic Commission

The Economic Commission, sometimes referred to as the Second Commission, has authority over fiscal, economic, and tax-related affairs. Its current president is Pannu Pempu of the JPPL.

Competencies

The Economic Commission has competency over:

• Taxation
• State-run enterprises
• International trade (shared with Diplomatic Commission)
• Environmental affairs (conservation, energy; shared with Social Commission)
• The Central Bank
• Monetary policy
• Fiscal policy
• Welfare/social security (shared with Social Commission)

Composition

Since the 2023 Autumnal Equinox Repeat Election, the Joint Progressive Party List has held a plurality, but not a majority.

Judicial Commission

The Judicial Commission, sometimes referred to as the Third Commission, has authority over justice-related affairs. Its current president is N'yt'yam N'ymaina of the JPPL.

Competencies

The Judicial Commission has competency over:

• Criminal justice
• Prosecution
• Judicial affairs
• Law enforcement
• Violent crime

Composition

Since the 2023 Autumnal Equinox Repeat Election, the Joint Progressive Party List has held a narrow plurality, but not a majority.

Diplomatic Commission

The Diplomatic Commission, sometimes referred to as the Fourth Commission, has authority over foreign affairs, trade, and related affairs. Its current president is Matal Dandi of the JPPL.

Competencies

The Judicial Commission has competency over:

• Foreign relations
• Intergovernmental affairs
• International trade (shared with Economic Commission)
• Immigration

Composition

Since the 2023 Autumnal Equinox Repeat Election, the Joint Progressive Party List has held a plurality, but not a majority.