(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(4)
discuss statements by the President and take decisions as may be
necessary;
authorize annual allocation of resources and revenue, in accordance with
Article 87 of this Constitution;
reconsider a bill which has been rejected by the President under Article 85
(2) herein;
impeach the President;
approve declaration of war;
confirm declaration of a state of emergency or termination thereof; and
perform any other function determined by this Constitution or the law.
The National Legislature shall exercise its legislative powers through bills in
accordance with this Constitution.
Composition of the National Legislative Assembly
56.
(1)
The National Legislative Assembly shall consist of:
(a)
(b)
(2)
all members of the Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly; and
all South Sudanese who were members of the National Assembly of the
Republic of Sudan, by virtue of their membership in that Assembly.
Members of the Council of Ministers who are not members of the National
Legislative Assembly shall participate in the deliberations of the Assembly but
shall not have the right to vote.
Functions of the National Legislative Assembly
57.
The National Legislative Assembly shall exercise the following functions:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
oversee the performance of the National Government institutions;
approve plans, programmes and policies of the National Government;
approve budgets;
ratify international treaties, conventions and agreements;
adopt resolutions on matters of public concern;
summon Ministers to answer questions of members of the Assembly on
matters related to their ministries;
interrogate Ministers about their performance or the performance of their
ministries;
approve appointments as required by this Constitution or the law;
cast a vote of no confidence against the Vice President and any Minister;
enact legislation to regulate the conditions and terms of service of the
Judiciary and its oversight mechanisms; and
perform any other function as determined by this Constitution or the law.
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