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and that I will endeavour to the best of my ability and
conscience for the unity and development of my country.
Article 36 - Rules of Procedure in the National Assembly
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The National Assembly shall have regular sessions and shall
determine the timing and duration thereof.
At the request of the President, its Chairperson or one-third of
all its members, the National Assembly shall convene
emergency meetings.
The quorum of the National Assembly shall be fifty percent
of all its members.
Except as otherwise prescribed by this Constitution, any
question proposed for decision of the National Assembly shall
be determined by a majority vote of those present and voting,
and in case of a tie of votes, the Chairperson may exercise a
casting vote.
The National Assembly shall issue rules and regulations
concerning its operations and tasks and the organisation of the
standing and ad hoc committees and its Secretariat, as well as
the rules governing the code of conduct of its members and
transparency of its operations.
Article 37 - Office of the National Assembly and Powers of its
Committees
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The National Assembly shall, under the direction of its
Chairperson, have a Secretariat, which shall provide services
to the National Assembly and its committees.
The various committees established pursuant to the provisions
of Article 32(12) shall have the power to summon any person
to appear before them to give evidence under oath or to
submit documents.
Article 38 - Duties, Immunities and Privileges of Members of
the National Assembly
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All members of the National Assembly shall have the duty to
maintain the high honor of their office and to conduct
themselves as humble servants of the people.
No member of the National Assembly may be charged for any
crime, unless he be apprehended in flagrante delicto.