Bougainville House of Representatives
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The Bougainville House of Representatives is the legislature of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, an autonomous entity within Papua New Guinea. It was established in 2005 under Part 5 of the region's constitution, which specifies that the House of Representatives shall comprise 39 elected members in addition to the President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, currently John Momis.
Each of the 33 constituencies defined under Part 8 of the Constitution elects a single member to the House. Additionally, the North Bougainville District, South Bougainville District and Central Bougainville District each elect a woman representative and a former combatant representative who fought with the Bougainville Revolutionary Army during Bougainville's armed struggle for independence from Papua New Guinea. A 41st representative, the Speaker, is appointed externally by the elected members.[1][2]
Representatives of Bougainville who have been elected to the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea are allowed many of the same privileges as members of the Bougainville House of Representatives; but they may not: introduce motions, vote, or be counted towards a quorum. However, they are allowed to attend meetings of the House where they take part in debates and other proceedings.[1]
Speakers
Member | Term |
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Nick Peniai | 2005–2008 |
Francesca Semoso | 2008–2009 |
Andrew Miriki | 2009–2015 |
Simon Pentanu | 2015–present |
Members
- Members of the Bougainville House of Representatives, 2010–2015
- Members of the Bougainville House of Representatives, 2015–2020
References
- 1 2 http://www.paclii.org/pg/legis/consol_act/cotarob2004558/
- ↑ "Bougainville’s unique parliamentary structure". Bougainville 24. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
- ↑ "2nd Autonomous Bougainville Government House of Representatives". New Dawn on Bougainville. 9 June 2010.
- ↑ "2nd Autonomous Bougainville Government House of Representatives". New Dawn on Bougainville. 9 June 2010.