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Section 7.16. There will be a Consultative Citizens Assembly to advise and assist Parliament and the Scottish Cabinet on matters of legislation and policy or matters of contentious concern under terms prescribed in law. The Consultative People’s Assembly will consist of members appointed in the manner prescribed by law to represent society on a vocational and functional basis.

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    Administrator #1  •  2020-08-16 22:36:11

    Section 7.16. Section 7.16. There will be a Consultative Citizens Assembly to advise and assist Parliament and the Scottish Cabinet on matters of legislation and policy or matters of contentious concern under terms prescribed in law. The Consultative People’s Assembly will consist of members appointed in the manner prescribed by law to represent society on a vocational and functional basis.

Proposed Amendment to Section 7.16.

  • Arfem

    More specifically – not a permanent assembbly

    Section 7.16. A Consultative Citizens’ Assembly will be summoned from time to time at the request of at least 5 Constituency Associations convened in terms of Section 13.4. The Assembly will advise and assist Parliament and the Scottish Cabinet on specific matters of legislation and policy. Each CA will nominate one delegate and one deputy to each Assembly.


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