Parliament of Saint Lucia

Parliament of Saint Lucia
His Majesty's Government   SLP (6) HM Loyal Opposition   UWP (3) Others   Independent (2)
His Majesty's Government (15)   SLP (13)   Independent (2) HM Loyal Opposition   UWP (2)
Elections
Last Assembly election	26 July 2021
Next Assembly election	2026 or earlier
Meeting place
Website
parliament.govt.lc

Politics of Saint Lucia
Executive Monarch Charles III Governor-General Errol Charles (acting) Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre
Legislative Parliament Senate President House of Assembly Speaker Leader of the Opposition
Elections Recent elections General: 2011 2016 2021 Next Political parties
Administrative divisions (Quarters)
Foreign relations Ministry of Foreign Affairs Minister: Alva Baptiste Diplomatic missions of / in Saint Lucia Passport Visa requirements Visa policy
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The Parliament of Saint Lucia is the

• The monarch, represented by a viceroy, the Governor General
• The Senate, the upper chamber
• The House of Assembly, the lower chamber

Monarch

The sovereign's role in parliament is ceremonial, with neither the sovereign nor their viceroy (the governor general), participating in the legislative process. However,

Senate

The Senate is the upper house of parliament, consisting of 11 members appointed by the governor general. Six members are appointed based on the advice of the prime minister, whilst three members are appointed based on the advice of the leader of the opposition. The other two members are appointed by the governor general based on his or her own judgement. To be appointed as a senator, one must be at least 21 years old.

House of Assembly

The House of Assembly is the lower house of parliament, with each member being elected via a plurality of voters in each of the country's 17 constituencies. Members of the House must be at least 21 years old. A parliamentary term lasts no more than 5 years, but Parliament may be dissolved at any time.

See also

• Politics of Saint Lucia
• List of national legislatures

References

• Gaillard, Sharefil (16 August 2021). "Claudius Francis to be sworn in as Speaker of the House of Assembly". Loop News. Retrieved 17 August 2021.

External links

• Official website

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