Solomon Islands
National Parliament
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
On the last day of the chamber’s term (including in the case of early dissolution)
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Speaker
Mode of designation of the Speaker
Notes
Speaker is elected by the Parliament but must not necessarily be a Member.
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.
Second
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Speaker becomes interim Head of State in the event of the latter’s death or incapacity
In some countries, the Speaker acts as interim Head of State when required by the circumstances, such as death or incapacity.
Yes
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.
No
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.
4 Years
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
Salaries and allowances
Basic salary
198,809 (2019)
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Names of the basic allowances
Appointment Grant, Education Grant, Accommodation, Meal, Local subsistence, Overseas subsistence, Local touring, Constituency allowance, Clothing, Medical
Attendance allowance
Amount of the attendance allowance in national currency.
400
Periodicity of attendance allowance
Attendance allowances may for example be paid by day, month, year or session.
Day
Members pay income tax on salaries
Salaries and/or allowances may be subject to income tax or equivalent.
No
Members pay income tax on allowances
Salaries and/or allowances may be subject to income tax or equivalent.
No
Members can have remunerated employment outside parliament
Certain parliaments allow MPs to exercise other remunerated employment outside parliament.
Members are required to declare income from other employment to parliament
In certain countries, MPs exercising other employment may be required to declare their income.
Yes
List of the other allowances provided for constituency work
Constituency Allowance
Facilities, services and allowances for constituency work
Personal staff to work directly for the parliamentarian
The personal staff to work directly for the parliamentarian is different from parliamentary staff work for the secretariat of Parliament.
Office at parliament
Constituency office
Certain countries provide for an office at constituency if it’s different from a seat of parliament, which is often in the capital. The office at constituency is applicable mainly to the countries using the Plurality/Majority system of elections.
Housing
Other cash or in-kind allowances for constituency work
The common in-kind allowances for constituency work include those for travel, overnight stay, etc.
Yes
Additional salaries and allowances for leadership positions
| Salary | Allowances | |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker | yes | yes |
| Committee Chair | yes | yes |
Other leadership positions that receive additional salaries or allowances
Some parliaments provides for additional salaries or allowances to the Deputy Speaker/Vice President, heads of parliamentary groups, etc.
Prime Minister - $307,919.52 D/Prime Minister - $277,740.17
Ministers, Leader of Opposition & Independent Group. - $242,439.08
Deputy Speaker, Chairperson of the Government Caucus, Chairperson of a Standing Committee of Parliament. - $219,703.37
Ordinary Member - $198,809.83
Ministers, Leader of Opposition & Independent Group. - $242,439.08
Deputy Speaker, Chairperson of the Government Caucus, Chairperson of a Standing Committee of Parliament. - $219,703.37
Ordinary Member - $198,809.83
Parliament determines the amount of salaries
Some parliaments determine the amount of salaries of MPs. The amount may be set by other institution than parliament.
No
Name of the institution outside parliament which determines the amount
This question is only relevant if the amount is set by other institution than parliament.
Members of Parliament (Entitlements) Commission
Parliament determines the amount of allowances
Some parliaments determine the amount of allowances of MPs. The amount may be set by other institution than parliament.
No
Name of the institution outside parliament which determines the amount
This question is only relevant if the amount is set by other institution than parliament.
Members of Parliament (Entitlements) Commission
The parliamentary salary is determined in reference to another salary scale
In some countries, the amount of parliamentary salary is determined in reference to another salary scale, such as civil service salary scale, ministerial salary or the minimum wage of the country.
Reference scale used for parliamentary salaries
Reference scale used for parliamentary salaries: Civil service salary scale; Ministerial salary; Minimum wage; Other (please specify)
Civil service salary scale
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The data valid for the year
2019
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
Must be a member of parliament
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Number of members of the parliament/chamber who are also members of the government
Percentage of members of parliament/chamber who are also members of the government
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of members of the parliament/chamber who are also members of the government by the statutory number of members of parliament/chamber.
48%