The Islamic Consultative Assembly, also called the Iranian Parliament, the Iranian Majles or ICA, is the national legislative body of Iran. The Parliament currently consists of 290 representatives, an increase from the previous 272 seats since the 18 February 2000 election. The most recent election took place on 21 February 2020, and the new parliament convened on 28 May 2020.
The Iranian Parliament Committee on Energy, or Energy Committee is a standing committee of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Representatives. The Parliament Committee on Energy has general Oil, gas, electricity, water and electric dams and power plants, nuclear power and renewable energy and it can recommend funding appropriations for various governmental agencies, programs, and activities, as defined by House rules. in the 11th parliament; Fereidon Hasanvand was president, Qasem Saedi first deputy and Ahmad Moradi second deputy.
The Specialized Commissions of the Parliament of Iran are groups of representatives that are formed with the aim of expertly reviewing the plans and bills proposed in the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran.
This is an article introducing the board of directors of the Iranian parliament and legislative system of the Islamic Republic of Iran called the Islamic Consultative Assembly.
In the total 11 terms of the Parliament of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 78 women have won 111 seats in various terms. Some of these women were subsequently disqualified by the Guardian Council, some failed to win the necessary votes to re-enter parliament, some were imprisoned or left Iran, and others are still seeking re-election to the parliament. There are 16 women from 13 constituencies in the current term of the parliament of Iran.
Pursuant to Article 40 of the Law on Internal Regulations of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, the Special Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, formed in cases where important and exceptional issues occur in the country. So with the election of at least 15 people from the Assembly's members and with the approval in the public session, the Special Commission forms to review and prepare a report in this regard. The members of this commission, which will be 15 people, will be elected in a public session of the parliament by secret ballot and based on the relative majority of votes of the present representatives.
Pursuant to Article 41 of the Law on Internal Regulations of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, the Integration Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, in order to regulate the principles and provisions of development programs and budget bills of the whole country and to establish coordination between the specialized commissions of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, after the relevant bill is submitted by the government to the Assembly, is formed consisting of the following members:
- Nine people from the Program, Budget and Accounting Commission
- Three people from other specialized commission
Pursuant to Article 51 of the Law on Internal Regulations of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, the Program, Budget and Accounting Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly shall be formed to perform the assigned tasks within the scope of the country program, country budget, supervision of the program and budget and the Court of Accounts and Finance of the Assembly, and to provide statistics and general technical services in accordance with the provisions of the regulation.
Pursuant to Article 42 of the Law on Internal Regulations of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, the Investigative Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly is responsible for reviewing the credentials of members of the Assembly who have not been approved by the branches or have been challenged by other representatives. The fifteen branches of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, after appointing their board of directors, are obliged to nominate two of their members who are more knowledgeable about legal issues and have the necessary qualifications to join the Investigative Commission to be read in the public meeting of the Assembly. Therefore, the Investigative Commission will have 15 main members and 15 alternate members.
Pursuant to Article 43 of the Law on Internal Regulations of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, the Internal Regulation Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly is responsible for reviewing plans and bills proposed by the representatives and branches to amendment of internal regulations and change in the process of implementation of affairs of the Assembly. The commission evaluates the relevant plans and bills and reports the result. Each of the fifteen branches of the Islamic Consultative Assembly is obliged to nominate one of its qualified members to be a member of this commission so that the result can be determined after reviewing his / her credentials. Therefore, the Internal Regulation Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly will have 15 members.
Pursuant to Article 44 of the Law on Internal Regulations of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, the Article 90 of the Constitution Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly is formed in order to organize and streamline the Assembly and the representatives, especially in relation to the work of the Executive, Judiciary and Parliament branches, based on various articles of the constitution, especially its ninetieth article. The structure of the members of this commission is as follows:
- One representative from each specialized commission of the Assembly
- Eight representatives elected by the heads of branches and the board of directors of the Assembly as permanent members
Pursuant to Article 46 of the Law on Internal Regulations of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, the Education, Research and Technology Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly shall be formed in accordance with the provisions of the regulations to perform its assigned duties in the areas of general education, technical and vocational education, higher education and research and technology matters in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Pursuant to Article 47 of the Law on Internal Regulations of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, the Social Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly is formed to perform the assigned duties in the scope of administrative and employment affairs, labor, occupation, labor relations and cooperation in accordance with the provisions of the regulation.
Pursuant to Article 52 of the Law on Internal Regulations of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, the Health and Medical Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly is formed to perform the assigned duties in the field of health, treatment, relief, welfare, social security, social insurance and the Red Crescent affairs in the country in accordance with the provisions of the regulation.
Pursuant to Article 53 of the Law on Internal Regulations of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, the Internal Affairs of the Country and Councils Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly is formed to perform its assigned duties within the scope of domestic policy, councils, non-civil affairs of municipalities and civil registration in accordance with the provisions of the regulation.
Pursuant to Article 54 of the Law on Internal Regulations of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, the Industries and Mines Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly is formed to perform its assigned duties in the fields of industries, post, telecommunications, mines, petrochemical, aerospace and communications industries in accordance with the provisions of the regulation.
Pursuant to Article 55 of the Law on Internal Regulations of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, the Civil Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly is formed to perform its assigned duties in the fields of road maintenance and transportation, housing, urban and rural development, and civil affairs of municipalities in accordance with the provisions of the regulation.
Pursuant to Article 56 of the Law on Internal Regulations of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, the Cultural Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly is formed to perform its assigned duties in the fields of culture and art, guidance and propaganda, radio and television and mass communication, physical education and youth, women and family in accordance with the provisions of the regulation.
Pursuant to Article 57 of the Law on Internal Regulations of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, the Judiciary and Legal Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly is formed to perform its assigned duties within the judicial and legal framework in accordance with the provisions of the regulation.
Pursuant to Article 58 of the Law on Internal Regulations of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, the Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources and Environment Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly is formed to perform its assigned duties in the fields of agriculture, water resources, livestock and poultry, fisheries, the environment and meteorology in accordance with the provisions of the regulation.
