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Johor State Legislative Assembly
Dewan Undangan Negeri JohorType Type Unicameral Leadership Speaker Mohd Ali Hassan, Barisan Nasional - UMNO Menteri Besar Abdul Ghani Othman, Barisan Nasional - UMNO Members 56 Barisan Nasional: 50 / 56Pakatan Rakyat: 6 / 56Meeting place Sultan Ismail Building, Kota Iskandar,
NusajayaWebsite http://www.johor.gov.my/ The Johor State Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the Malaysian state of Johore. It is composed of 56 members who are elected from single-member constituencies throughout the state. Elections are held no more than five years apart, along with elections to the federal parliament and other state assemblies (except Sarawak).
The State Assembly convenes at Sultan Ismail Building in Kota Iskandar, Nusajaya.
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Role
The Johor State Legislative Assembly's main function is to enact laws that apply in the state. It is also the forum for members to voice their opinions on the state government's policies and implementation of those policies. Under the Privileges, Immunities and Powers Ordinance 1963, assemblymen are given the right to freely discuss current issues such as public complaints. On financial matters, the Assembly approves supply to the government and ensures that the funds are spent as approved and in the tax-payers' interest.
The State Executive Council (EXCO) is appointed from members of the State Assembly. Led by the Menteri Besar, it exercises executive power on behalf of the Governor and is responsible to the State Assembly.
State EXCO
Current composition
- For complete list of members, see List of Johor State Assemblymen.
Template:Johor state election, 2008
See also
- List of State Seats Representatives in Malaysia
- State legislative assemblies of Malaysia
References
External links
Legislatures of Malaysia Parliament of Malaysia State Legislative Assemblies
(Dewan Undangan Negeri)Categories:- Johor
- State legislatures of Malaysia
- Unicameral legislatures
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