The Assembly no longer has full powers

The Assembly remains from tomorrow without full powers he assumed on November 29 last, when he settled in Montecristi, to develop a new constitution, but not close its doors permanently.

In a recent resolutions adopted at dawn yesterday, the House passed with 82 votes Mandate declaring the recess of the Assembly, between July 26 and this date of the proclamation of the results of the referendum in mid - next October.

But that break will be partial, since the Mandate said that the Constituent exercise only the powers of the legislative functions during that period, that is to legislate and monitor. That is, within that time the Assembly may pass laws, why the Rule provides that the recess may be suspended only temporarily by decision of the President of the Assembly for extraordinary reasons duly substantiated. This interruption means that the House will meet to hear and resolve specific issues to bring the invitation of its President.

The assembly also enjoy jurisdiction of Supreme Court during the course of their duties. To begin criminal proceedings against a Assemblyman requires prior authorization of the Assembly.

During the recess, the assembly may hold public office and resume their legislative functions when they are summoned to extraordinary sessions. The corresponding entity granted leave without pay.

During the recess the assembly did not receive salaries, excluding expenses required for mobilization at the meetings.