President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, signed Decree No. 8662
dated 06/01/2022.
This decree calls on the Parliament to hold exceptional convening,
to be opened on 10/1//2022 and concluded on 21/3/2022 according to a specific
program of work.
The decree was signed by Prime Minister Najib Mikati.
Text:
“The President of the Republic
Based on the Constitution, specifically Article 33,
Upon the proposal of the Prime Minister,
Draws the following:
Article One: The
House of Representatives is called to an extraordinary session that will open
on 10/1/2022 and conclude on 21/3/2022.
Article Two: The
program of work of this exceptional convening is determined by the following:
-The ratified laws that the President of the Republic may request
to be reconsidered.
-Urgent bills or proposals related to parliamentary elections.
−Bills that will be referred to Parliament.
−Drafts or proposals of urgent and necessary laws related to
necessary reforms, the financial recovery plan, or the urgent living conditions
that the Council’s office decides to submit to the Parliament, especially the
following laws:
- Proposing a law to extend the work of Law No. 200/2020.
- Proposing a law related to setting exceptional and temporary
controls on bank transfers.
- Proposing a law to restore funds transferred abroad.
- Two draft laws on the general budget for the years 2021 and 2022.
- Holding a government accountability session and answering
questions or interrogations directed to the government.
Article Three:
This decree shall be published and notified as needed.
Issued by the President of the Republic, Baabda, on 01/06/2022
Signature: Michel Aoun
Prime Minister
Signed: Muhammad Najib Mikati.