Chile
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
At a fixed date
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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.
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.
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).
No
Speaker's term
The term may be shorter than one year.
1 Year
Fixed election date for the Speaker, if any
Speakers in several parliaments are elected on a fixed date in accordance with the Constitution.
11 March
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
109,461,672 (2015)
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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.
Constitution (Article 62) establishes that Deputies and Senators shall receive, as solo income, a fee equivalent to the remuneration of a Minister of State, including all of the allowances that correspond to these.
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.
Constitution (Article 62) establishes that Deputies and Senators shall receive, as solo income, a fee equivalent to the remuneration of a Minister of State, including all of the allowances that correspond to these.
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)
Ministerial salary
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Notes
Salary of Minister of State
Information on salaries and allowances on the parliamentary website
Certain parliaments publish the information on MPs’ salaries and allowances on parliamentary website. The amount of information may vary from one parliament to the other.
Yes - for salaries, allowances and the amount of allowance received per member.
Amount of allowances received by each member
Yes
Links to information on salaries and allowances
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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