San Marino
Great and General Council
Start and end of mandate
Start of the parliamentary mandate for newly elected members
When the member is sworn in
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Start of the parliamentary mandate for appointed members
Not applicable
End of the parliamentary mandate
When the mandates of the new members are validated
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Speaker
Mode of designation of the Speaker
The Speaker is elected from among the members of parliament/chamber
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Rank of the Speaker in the hierarchy of the State
The Speaker often has a very high rank in the protocollary hierarchy of the State.
Notes
The Speakers are the Capitani Regenti, who serve jointly as Head of State.
Speaker's mandate continues between legislatures
The mandate of the Speaker may continue until their successor is elected, even after the dissolution of parliament/chamber.
Yes
Speaker terms
The term of the Speaker is different from the term of the house
The term of the Speaker may be different from the term of the House (legislature).
Yes
Speaker's term
The term may be shorter than one year.
6 Months
Fixed election date for the Speaker, if any
Speakers in several parliaments are elected on a fixed date in accordance with the Constitution.
1 April & 1 October
Immunity and code of conduct
Parliament’s authorization is required for the detention or prosecution of members
There is a Code of conduct for members
Participation in the government
Members of the government must also be members of parliament
Members of the government must also be members of parliament: Must be a member of parliament; Cannot be a member of parliament; Can be a member of parliament; Other
Cannot be a member of parliament
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