Member of Parliament (Slovenia)
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- Member of Parliament (MP)
- Poslanec / poslanka
| Member of National Assembly | |
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 Incumbent Current convocation | |
| National Assembly of Slovenia | |
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| Abbreviation | MP (in English), pos. |
| Member of | National Assembly of Slovenia |
| Reports to | The electorate of Slovenia |
| Seat | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| Appointer | Universal suffrage (elections) |
| Term length | 4 years; renewable |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia |
| Formation | 1992 |
| Salary | Between €3,900 and €5,200 per month (basic gross salary)[1] |
| Website | Official website |
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A member of the Parliament of Slovenia (Slovene: poslanec, poslanka) is an elected representative who serves in the National Assembly of Slovenia, the lower house of the country's bicameral parliament. Members are elected to represent the citizens of the Republic of Slovenia and to legislate on national matters.
Elections
Regular elections take place every four years. Early elections may occur if the government collapses or the National Assembly is dissolved according to constitutional provisions.
Eligibility
A candidate must:
- be a citizen of Slovenia
- be at least 18 years old
- be a legal resident of Slovenia
There are few restrictions, MPs cannot hold a position in the government or any mayoral position, the last one was removed in 2011.
Responsibilities
MPs are responsible for:
- passing laws
- approving the budget
- overseeing the government
- adopting national programs
- representing citizens and political parties
Title
Members are commonly referred to as:
- MP (in English),
- poslanec / poslanka (in Slovene).