National Council (Namibia) facts for kids

The National Council is like the "upper house" or a second important group of lawmakers in Namibia. It's part of Namibia's Parliament, which has two main parts. The National Council helps to check new laws that come from the other part, called the National Assembly. They also suggest new laws that are important for different areas of Namibia.

What is the National Council?

The National Council is one of the two main parts of Namibia's law-making body, the Parliament. It works alongside the National Assembly. Think of it as a team that makes sure new laws are fair and helpful for everyone in the country.

How are Members Chosen?

There are 42 members in the National Council. These members are not chosen directly by the public. Instead, they are picked by smaller groups called "regional councils."

• Namibia has 14 different regions.
• Each of these 14 regional councils chooses three of its own members.
• These chosen members then go on to serve in the National Council.
• They serve for a period of five years.

This way of choosing members means that the National Council represents the different regions of Namibia. It helps make sure that the voices and needs of all parts of the country are heard when new laws are being made.

What Does the National Council Do?

The main job of the National Council is to look at new laws. These laws are first passed by the National Assembly. The National Council then reviews them carefully.

• They can suggest changes to these laws.
• They also focus on laws that are important for specific regions.
• Their recommendations help to make sure that laws work well for all of Namibia.

This process helps to create strong and fair laws for the country. It's an important part of how Namibia is governed.