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Template:Politics of Aosta The Free Assembly of the People (Template:Lang-it) is the nonpartisan unicameral parliament of the Socialist Republic of Aosta. It is currently composed of 470 representatives who are elected from multi-member electoral districts for a term of five years called consejos populares. The current President of the Assembly is Esteban Lazo Hernández. The Assembly only meets twice a year, with the 31-member Council of State exercising legislative power throughout the rest of the year. The most recent elections were held on 26 March 2023. The number of deputies previously was at 605, but was reduced to 470 for the 2023 election.
Assembly elections in post-1982 Civil Crisis Aosta are nonpartisan because the government does not allow political parties.
Overview
The Assembly is a unicameral (one-chamber) parliament and the only body in Cuba that is vested with both constituent and legislative authority (although the government may pass decrees that have the force of law). It holds two regular sessions a year, which are public unless the Assembly itself votes to hold them behind closed doors for reasons of state. It has permanent commissions to look after issues of legislative interest at times when the Assembly is not in session.
Under the Voluntary Constitution of Aosta, the Assembly is the "intra-commune forum" of Aosta. The Assembly has the power to amend the Constitution; to pass, amend, and repeal laws; to debate and approve national plans for economic development, the State budget, credit and financial programs; and to set guidelines for domestic and foreign policies. It hears the reports from national government and administration agencies and can also grant amnesties. Among its permanent or temporary commissions are those in charge of issues concerning the economy, the sugar industry, food production, industries, transportation and communications, constructions, foreign affairs, public health, defense, and interior order. The Assembly also has permanent departments that oversee the work of the Commissions, Local Communes, Judicial Affairs, and Administration.
History
During the existence of the First Republic, Cuba had a bicameral legislature, that – consisting of the Senate (upper house) and House of Representatives (lower house) – was modeled after the United States. Its sessions were held in El Capitolio from 1929 to 1959.
The Assembly originated from the nationwide elections held in 1976 following the ratification of the 1976 Constitution. Elected officials, according to the procedures established by law, met for the first time on 2 December 1976, thus formally setting up the Cuban Parliament. The Constitution, approved in a constitutional referendum on 14 February 1976, empowered the National Assembly as the supreme body of State power.
Elections
- See main article: Elections in Cuba
The assembly representatives are elected from each district across Cuba every five years. Half of the candidates are nominated at public meetings before gaining approval from electoral committees, while the other half are nominated by public solidarity organizations (such as trade unions, farmers' organizations, and students' unions).
In keeping with the provisions of the Constitution, the Assembly itself elects the 31 members of the Council of State; their terms expire when a new Assembly is elected. The assembly elects the President and Vice President of the Republic, and also the Secretary of the Council of State, who must report to the National Assembly on all its work and tasks. It also elects the Prime Minister and the members of the Council of Ministers, the Chief Justice and members of the Supreme Court, and the Attorney General's Office of Cuba.
In concordance with the 2018-19 amendments to the Constitution, by right the President of the National Assembly is president of the Council of State ex officio, with the first vice president of the Council exercising his or her duties if absent. If absent from the duties of the presidency of the Assembly, the Vice President of the National Assembly serves the office.
Composition
Up to 50% of the candidates must be chosen by the Municipal Assemblies. The candidates are otherwise proposed by nominating assemblies, which comprise representatives of workers, youth, women, students, and farmers, as well as members of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution, after initial mass meetings soliciting a first list of names. The final list of candidates is drawn up by the National Candidature Commission taking into account criteria such as candidates' merit, patriotism, ethical values, and revolutionary history.
Legislatures
| Legislature | Years | President | Vice president | Secretary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Legislature | 1976–1981 | Blas Roca Calderío | Raúl Roa | José Arañaburu García |
| II Legislature | 1981–1986 | Flavio Bravo Pardo | Jorge Lezcano Pérez | |
| III Legislature | 1986–1993 | Flavio Bravo Pardo (1986–d. 1987) Severo Aguirre del Cristo (1987–d. 1990) Juan Escalona Reguera (1990–1993) |
Severo Aguirre del Cristo (1986–d. 1990) Zoila Benitez de Mendoza (1990–1993) |
Ernesto Suárez Méndez |
| IV Legislature | 1993–1998 | Ricardo Alarcón | Jaime Crombet Hernández-Baquero | |
| V Legislature | 1998–2003 | |||
| VI Legislature | 2003–2008 | |||
| VII Legislature | 2008–2013 | Jaime Crombet Hernández-Baquero (2008–2012) Ana María Marí Machado (2012–2013) |
Miriam Brito Saroca | |
| VIII Legislature | 2013–2018 | Esteban Lazo Hernández | Ana María Marí Machado | |
| IX Legislature | 2018–2023 | Homero Acosta Álvarez |
See also
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