Austria - 1997 Constitution
Title | Article 55 |
Chapter | 2 - Legislation of the Federation (D. The participation of the National Council and the Federal Council in the Execution by the Federation) |
Article |
55 (3) The Main Committee elects from its members a Standing Sub-Committee upon which devolve the powers stipulated by this Law. The election takes place in accordance with proportional representation; respect for this principle must nonetheless allow for inclusion in the Sub-Committee of at least one member of every party represented in the Main Committee. The Federal law on the Standing Orders of the National Council must provide that the Standing Sub-Committee can be convoked and can meet at any time. If the National Council in accordance with Art. 29 para. 2 is dissolved by the Federal President, participation in the executive power which in accordance with this Law otherwise lies with the National Council (Main Committee) devolves upon the Standing Sub-Committee. |
Amendment |
Constitution: Article 55 (1945) |
Categories |
- Parliamentary party (Procedural responsibilities) |
Source | Gisbert H. Flanz ed. 2004. Constitutions of the countries of the world. Dobbs Ferry, New York: Oceana Publications. |