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Brunei Darussalam
-Legislative Council
Start and end of mandate
Start of the parliamentary mandate for newly elected members
Notes
When the appointment of the member is declared
Start of the parliamentary mandate for appointed members
At the time of appointment
End of the parliamentary mandate
Notes
At the expiration of the term of appointment
Speaker
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.
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.
No
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
There's no fixed term of the Speaker
No
The term of the Speaker is transitional
No
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
Must be a member of parliament
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