National Council of Provinces

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Legislative_body
gptkbp:cabinet_member elected member
gptkbp:can_provide the President
gptkbp:composed_of delegates from each province
nine provincial delegations
gptkbp:conducts public hearings
gptkbp:election five years
provincial legislatures
gptkbp:engages_in civil society
gptkbp:established_in gptkb:1994
Chapter 6 of the Constitution
gptkbp:governed_by gptkb:Constitution_of_South_Africa
gptkbp:governing_body limited to specific areas
gptkbp:has_function to review and amend legislation
gptkbp:has_influence_on provincial budgets
gptkbp:has_meetings to discuss national issues
gptkbp:has_members 90 members
gptkbp:has_role federalism in South Africa
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label National Council of Provinces
gptkbp:influences national policy
gptkbp:is_a representative body
forum for provincial interests
key component of South African democracy
gptkbp:is_accountable_to the public
gptkbp:is_involved_in law-making process
intergovernmental relations
gptkbp:is_located_in gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Legislative_body
the legislative process in South Africa
gptkbp:is_similar_to Senate in other countries
gptkbp:is_subject_to national laws
gptkbp:is_supported_by various committees
gptkbp:meets at least once a quarter
gptkbp:oversees provincial matters
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Parliament_of_South_Africa
gptkbp:participated_in gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:promotes cooperative governance
gptkbp:provides a platform for provincial interests
gptkbp:responsible_for ensuring provincial voices are heard
representing provinces in national legislation
gptkbp:reviews national legislation
legislation affecting provinces
gptkbp:session in Cape Town
gptkbp:works_with gptkb:United_Nations_General_Assembly
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:1996_Constitution_of_South_Africa
gptkb:Parliament_of_South_Africa
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4