The National Council (french: Conseil national) is the

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(legislative body) of the

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. The body is composed of twenty-four members, who are elected from lists by

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. Councillors serve for five-year terms, and though it may act independently of the

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, he may dissolve it at any time, provided that new

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be held within three months. The Council meets at least twice per year to vote on the country's budget and bills proposed by the prince's government. Ordinances (executive orders) are debated in the

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, and once approved, must be submitted to the Sovereign Prince within eighty days for his signature, which makes them legally enforceable. If he does not express opposition within ten days of submission, they become valid. The current President of the National Council is

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Presidents of the National Council

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Official websiteBulletin of Conseil National
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Presidents of the National Council

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