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Performance of duties by the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Pyidaungsu
Hluttaw
76.
(a)
The Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Amyotha Hluttaw shall also
serve as the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw
from the day of term of the Pyithu Hluttaw commences up to the end of 30
months and the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw
shall also serve as the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Pyidaungsu
Hluttaw for the remaining term.
(b)
When the Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw is unable to perform the
duties of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker shall temporarily perform the
duties of the Speaker.
Functions of the Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw
77.
The Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall :
(a)
supervise the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw sessions;
(b)
invite the President, if he is intimated of the President’s desire to address
the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw;
(c)
have the right to invite organizations or persons representing any of the
Union level organizations formed under the Constitution to attend the
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw session and give clarifications on matters relating to
ongoing discussions, if necessary;
(d)
perform other duties and powers prescribed by the Constitution or any
law.
Convening the Sessions of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw
78.
The first regular session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall be held within 15 days
from the first day of the commencement of the first session of the Pyithu Hluttaw. The
Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall convene the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw.