The facade of the Amazonas Legislative Assembly Photo: Alberto César Araújo/Aleam The Amazonas Legislative Assembly (Aleam) will hold an extraordinary session this Wednesday (15th), at 3pm, to choose the new president of the House. The elected person will remain in office until January 31, 2027. The election follows a preliminary decision by Minister Flávio Dino, of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), which determined that a new election for the position should be held. The election was determined in the Direct Action of Unconstitutionality (ADI) 7984/AM. Minister Flávio Dino suspended the rule that provided for the automatic inauguration of the 1st vice-president in the event of a vacancy. For him, the successor must be chosen by vote in plenary. The position became vacant after Roberto Cidade (União Brasil), then president of Aleam, took over the Government of Amazonas. This occurred after the resignations of governor Wilson Lima and vice Tadeu de Souza. With the STF's decision, the Assembly opened a new electoral process to define who will command the Legislature until the end of the legislature. ? Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp Aleam's general director, Wander Motta, stated that the process follows the STF's decision and the House's internal rules. "We are complying with the determination of the STF minister, Flávio Dino, and obeying the Internal Regulations. All deputies can apply and have until 3pm to register their candidacy", said Motta.
Find out what the election for president of the Amazonas Legislative Assembly will be like
The facade of the Amazonas Legislative Assembly Photo: Alberto César Araújo/Aleam The Amazonas Legislative Assembly (Aleam) will hold an extraordinary session this Wednesday (15th), at 3pm, to choose the new president...
Motta explained that the new president will be chosen by the majority of votes from the 24 state deputies. "If there is a tie, the oldest deputy wins. The candidates will be known shortly before the vote, which will be open and nominal," he said. Election procedure The election of the Board of Directors follows articles 7 and 8 of Aleam's Internal Regulations. Composition of the Board of Directors President; 1st, 2nd and 3rd vice presidents; Secretary General; 1st, 2nd and 3rd secretaries; Ombudsman; Corregidor. For the election, an absolute majority quorum of deputies is required. The president is chosen by a simple majority. Voting is open and can be done orally or via the electronic panel. The Internal Regulations provide that the Board of Directors respects proportionality between parties and blocs. In addition to ensuring, whenever possible, the participation of at least one woman among its members. Understand the case The vacancy of the Presidency of Aleam occurred after the departure of the then president of the House, Roberto Cidade (União Brasil), to take over the Government of Amazonas, after the simultaneous resignations of the then governor Wilson Lima (União Brasil) and the vice-governor, Tadeu de Souza (Progressistas). Initially, the Internal Regulations provided that the 1st vice-president would automatically assume the role until the end of the term. However, the Attorney General's Office questioned the constitutionality of this rule in the STF. When analyzing the case, Minister Flávio Dino granted an injunction suspending the device and ordered the Assembly to hold a new election to fill the position, as he understood that the definitive replacement of the president must occur through the plenary's choice.
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