Imperial Parliament

The Imperial Parliament of Jakania is the formal advisory body of the Jakanian Empire, which is an absolute monarchy. It cannot pass or enforce laws, a power reserved for the Sultan. The Consultative Assembly has limited powers in government, including the power to propose laws to the Sultan. It has 250 members, all of whom are appointed by the Sultan. The Imperial Parliament is headed by a Speaker. The current speaker is Hejaz Al Amun

The Imperial Parliament is based in the Wakanda Palace, Nilaka.

Powers
The Imperial Parliament is permitted to propose draft laws and forward them to the Sultan, but only the Sultan has the power to pass or enforce them. The Parliament does, however, have the power to interpret laws, as well as examine annual reports referred to it by state ministries and agencies. It can also advise theSultan on policies he submits to it, along with international treaties and economic plans. The Parliament is also authorized to review the country's annual budget, and call in ministers for questioning.

History

 * On December 3165, Syed I Al Amun issued the Twenty-Year Plan, see here for more information.
 * On February 3166, Syed I Al Amun issued the HIM's Military Reform Act 1&2 of 3165-3166.

Comittees
The Assembly consists of twelve committees:
 * Islamic, Judicial Affairs, and Human Rights Committee
 * Social, Family, and Youth Affairs Committee
 * Economic Affairs and Energy Committee
 * Security Affairs Committee
 * Educational and Scientific Research Affairs Committee
 * Cultural and Informational Affairs Committee
 * Foreign Affairs Committee
 * Health and Environmental Affairs Committee
 * Financial Affairs Committee
 * Transportation, Communications, Information Technology Committee
 * Water and Public Facilities and Services Committee
 * Administration, Human Resources and Petitions Committee.