CONSTIFPP.DOC 536 2/7/01 10:40 PM N.C. J. INT’L L. & COM. REG. [Vol 24 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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 1. 2. 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 1. 2. 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.