Legislative Council of Macao
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The Legislative Assembly of the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (Portuguese
: Assembleia Legislativa da Região Administrativa Especial de Macau da República Popular da China; Traditional Chinese: 中華人民共和國澳門特別行政區立法會; Simplified Chinese: 中华人民共和国澳门特别行政区立法会) is the organ of the legislative branch of Macau. It is a 27-member body comprising 12 directly elected members, 10 indirectly elected members representing functional constituencies and 7 members appointed by the chief executive
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It is also known in English as the Legislative Council of Macao, according to the official translation of the territory's basic law.
, a modern three storey structure located in the Nam Van area. The press has reported that the Assembly shall be moving to a new building within the next few years.
From 1784 to 1999, the Assembly met at the Leal Senado Building
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(NPC) Standing Committee.
To change the method for forming the Legislative Assembly
require a ⅔ endorsement of the assembly, agreement by the Chief Executive, and notification to the NPC Standing Committee. Civic organizations in Macau are not well-developed. The ability of Macau residents to change their government is significantly restricted.ublic consultations in good time.
Portuguese language
Portuguese is a Romance language that arose in the medieval Kingdom of Galicia, nowadays Galicia and Northern Portugal. The southern part of the Kingdom of Galicia became independent as the County of Portugal in 1095...
: Assembleia Legislativa da Região Administrativa Especial de Macau da República Popular da China; Traditional Chinese: 中華人民共和國澳門特別行政區立法會; Simplified Chinese: 中华人民共和国澳门特别行政区立法会) is the organ of the legislative branch of Macau. It is a 27-member body comprising 12 directly elected members, 10 indirectly elected members representing functional constituencies and 7 members appointed by the chief executive
Chief Executive of Macau
The Chief Executive of Macau is the head of the government of Macau, a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China and a former Portuguese overseas province.Under the Basic Law of Macau, the CE's role is:...
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It is also known in English as the Legislative Council of Macao, according to the official translation of the territory's basic law.
Charter
The Assembly has the following charter:- To enact, amend, suspend or repeal laws;
- To examine and approve budgets; and examine the report on audit;
- To decide on taxation and approve debts to be undertaken by the government
- To debate the policy addresses by the Chief Executive;
- To debate any issue concerning public interests;
- To receive and handle complaints from Macau residents
Appointments by the CE
- José Chui Sai Peng
- Ho Sio Kam
- Lau Veng Seng
- Sio Chi Wai
- Tong Io Cheng
- Tsui Wai Kwan
- Vong Hin Fai
Legislative Assembly Buildings
The Assembly sits at a special Legislative Assembly buildingMacau Legislative Assembly Building
Macau Legislative Assembly Building is the home of the Legislative Assembly of Macau and various government offices.Construction began in 1998 and was completed in 1999 for the handover. The building is triangular in shape and overlooks Nam Van Lake and within the Cathedral Parish. The assembly's...
, a modern three storey structure located in the Nam Van area. The press has reported that the Assembly shall be moving to a new building within the next few years.
From 1784 to 1999, the Assembly met at the Leal Senado Building
Leal Senado
This article is about the building. For the organization known as the Leal Senado, see Municipal Council of Macau.The Leal Senado Building was the seat of Macau's government during its time as a Portuguese colony. It is located at one end of the Senado Square...
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Selection Methods
According to the Basic Law of Macau, the number of directly elected legislators has increased from 10 to 12 in 2005, bringing the to number of legislators to 29. After 2009, the selection of the Chief Executive may be changed by ⅔ endorsement of the Legislative Assembly and approval by the National People's CongressNational People's Congress
The National People's Congress , abbreviated NPC , is the highest state body and the only legislative house in the People's Republic of China. The National People's Congress is held in the Great Hall of the People, Beijing, capital of the People's Republic of China; with 2,987 members, it is the...
(NPC) Standing Committee.
To change the method for forming the Legislative Assembly
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Assembly is the name given in some countries to either a legislature, or to one of its branch.The name is used by a number of member-states of the Commonwealth of Nations, as well as a number of Latin American countries....
require a ⅔ endorsement of the assembly, agreement by the Chief Executive, and notification to the NPC Standing Committee. Civic organizations in Macau are not well-developed. The ability of Macau residents to change their government is significantly restricted.ublic consultations in good time.
See also
- Chief Executive of Hong KongChief Executive of Hong KongThe Chief Executive of Hong Kong is the President of the Executive Council of Hong Kong and head of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The position was created to replace the Governor of Hong Kong, who was the head of the Hong Kong government during British rule...
- Chief Executive of MacauChief Executive of MacauThe Chief Executive of Macau is the head of the government of Macau, a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China and a former Portuguese overseas province.Under the Basic Law of Macau, the CE's role is:...
- Executive Council of Macau
- Municipal Council of MacauMunicipal Council of MacauMunicipal Council of Macau, officially known as the Leal Senado , was the local government structure in Macau during Portuguese colonial rule. The title Leal Senado was bestowed on Macau's government in 1810 by Portugal's Prince-Regent João, who later became King John VI of Portugal...