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(Official list of members of the Board of Spokespersons)
The Board of Spokespersons is composed by the Bureau and one Spokesperson for each Parliamentary Group, who shall have a vote in proportion to the number of members of his/her political party. It shall be responsible for:
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The preparation of the official list of Committees to be approved first by the Executive Council and subsequently by the Plenary Assembly of Congress.
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The exemption of requirements concerning Committees referral and prior publication, upon the approval of the three-fifths of Members of Congress. In case of bills referred by the Executive Branch with urgent nature, these exemptions shall be passed by the majority of Members of Congress.
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Calendar extension and priority determination in the debate with the affirmative vote of the majority of the official membership.
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Other powers set forth in the Standing Rules
(Added Article pursuant to Congress Resolution 011-2001-CR, Oct. 13, 2001)
(Amended Article pursuant to Congress Resolution 025-2005-CR, July 21, 2006)
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