Kola

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Alriikan Kola
Upper House
Coat of arms or logo
Leadership
Norá Somby, Liberála
since 9 July 2014
Structure
Seats150
2014AlriikanKolaComposition.svg
Political groups
Government (46)
  Liberals (L) (46)
Supported by
  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
Harpa.jpg
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