PROTOCOL TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE AFRICAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY RELATING TO THE PAN- AFRICAN PARLIAMENT — Rwanda law | Esheria

PROTOCOL TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE AFRICAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY RELATING TO THE PAN- AFRICAN PARLIAMENT

This article defines key terms used in the Protocol.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Act or statute
Status
In force
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Language
mul
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This article defines key terms used in the Protocol. The Pan-African Parliament must adopt its own Rules of Procedure and elect a President and four Vice-Presidents at its first sitting after election. Member States must establish the Pan-African Parliament. The Parliament is described as having consultative and advisory powers only until the Member States decide otherwise by amendment. This article lists the Pan-African Parliament’s objectives, including supporting African Union policies, human rights, democracy, good governance, peace, cooperation, development, and continental solidarity. Each Member State must send five representatives to the Pan-African Parliament, including at least one woman.