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Old 04-03-2009, 04:13 AM
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Default What does a Member of Parliament (MP) do?

A member of parliament is an elected representative of a constituency. Selection is by general election or local by elections when a position becomes vacant for a time period of five years. They will be working with a political party or can take an independent stand. In both cases they work as the agents of the public, projecting their point of view while issuing new laws. Party interest will also be reflected in a MPs decisions. Attending parliament sessions, debating over the bills and voting for new policies are certain duties of a parliament member. They can raise question over controversial issues. They act as the spoke person regarding concerns of their constituency and bring it in the attention of right persons. A parliament member will be researching and studying over relevant issues. They will make public speeches, act in advisory boards and give interviews. Experienced personnel will hold positions of ministers or party spoke persons.
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