Английская Википедия:7th Lagos State House of Assembly
The 7th Lagos State House of Assembly was the legislative branch of the Lagos State Government inaugurated on 4 June 2011. The assembly ran its course till 3 June 2015.[1] The assembly is unicameral with 40 representatives elected from each constituencies of the state.[2][3] The Speaker of the 7th Legislative Assembly was Rt. Hon Adeyemi Ikuforiji and the Deputy speaker was Hon. Musibau Kolawole Taiwo.[4][5] The election of representative for the 8th legislative assembly was held on 28 April 2015.[6][7][8]
Powers and duties
The legislative function of the Assembly is to make law by passing bills, which must be endorsed by the two-thirds majority of the house.[9] Following the endorsement by the two-thirds majority, the bill is presented to the Governor, who will sign the bill to become law.[10] The assembly assess and approve the annual budget of the state government on presentation by the governor.[11] The assembly also play a significant role in the appointment of the state commissioners, Chief judges and other top official by the governor.[12][13]
References
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