WE,THE PEOPLE OF SEYCHELLES .National Assembly of Seychelles,Victoria:2008(24 pp.)
In the foreword, the Speaker of the National Assembly writes that the booklet is dedicated to the youth of Seychelles in the year dedicated to the Constitution of the Third Republic of Seychelles.
The first part outlines the functions and roles of the National Assembly.
The second part, entitled ’15 years down the line”, traces the short history of the institution from 1993 to 1998, 1998 to 2002, 2002 to 2007.
The role of the Speaker and that of the Deputy Speaker, the Leader of Government Business and Leader of the Opposition is outlined as is the legislative role if the National Assembly .Its powers include the ratification or confirmation of Constitutional appointments such as that of members of the Public Service Appeal Board, ambassadors of Seychelles, the Commissioner of Police…..
Eleven (11) pages (a glossary) give definitions of parliamentary terms.
On the front and last inside cover one can view an artist’s impression of the new Assembly building to be constructed soon