EstoniaRiigikogu 8 · Riigikogu (parliament)
Liisa, a member of the Riigikogu, starts working as an official in a ministry. What happens to her powers as a member of the Riigikogu?
In the exam (Estonian)
Riigikogu liige Liisa asub tööle ministeeriumisse ametnikuks. Mis juhtub tema volitustega Riigikogu liikmena?
- aShe remains a member of the Riigikogu but may not vote.Ta jääb Riigikogu liikmeks, aga ei tohi hääletada.
- bHer powers end before the end of her term.Tema volitused lõpevad enne tähtaega.Correct answer
- cShe may keep both positions if the President of the Riigikogu allows it.Ta võib jääda mõlemasse ametisse, kui Riigikogu esimees lubab.
- dHer powers are suspended and restored when she leaves the ministry.Tema volitused peatuvad ja taastuvad, kui ta ministeeriumist lahkub.
Why?
Under § 63 of the Constitution, a member of the Riigikogu may not hold any other office in the state service. If they take up another state office, their powers end early under § 64. Their powers are only suspended when they are appointed a member of the Government. (PS § 64)
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