Agenda Profile: Pipi-Liis Siemann
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Local Government Council Election Act and Other Acts (246 SE)
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The main topic is the compatibility of the status of a member of the Riigikogu (Parliament) and a local government council, i.e., the question of the double mandate. The speaker, fulfilling the role of rapporteur, conveys the proposal of the Constitutional Committee to reject the draft bill, which demonstrates institutional opposition to the specific legal amendment. The approach is strongly policy-based, emphasizing the importance of parliamentary debate and the Supreme Court's previous assessment. The speaker also acknowledges a personal conflict of interest, as he himself holds a double mandate.
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Topic Expertise
The expert analysis is clearly linked to legislative procedures, the work of the Constitutional Committee, and parliamentary procedural matters. The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the draft bill’s previous considerations and refers to Supreme Court assessments regarding the current law. He/She is able to describe in detail the substance of the committee’s discussion, the voting results (6 in favor, 4 against, 1 abstention), and the procedural decisions.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, neutral, and strictly procedural, characteristic of the rapporteur for the lead committee. The tone is informative, focusing on logical appeal, presenting a factual summary of the committee's deliberations, dates, and voting results. Emotional or personal appeals are absent, with the exception of acknowledging a personal conflict of interest.
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Activity Patterns
The procedure involves reporting the procedural decisions and the results of the discussion made at the Constitutional Committee meeting (September 14, 2023) to the Riigikogu Plenary Assembly. The speaker notes that the submission of the draft legislation to the Plenary has been temporally postponed.
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Opposition Stance
The objection is directed at a specific bill (246 SE), the rejection of which the committee majority (6 members) supported as a motion. The opposition is procedural and political, not personal, and stems from the parliament's consideration of the permissibility of a double mandate.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is institutional, reflecting the work done in the Constitutional Committee, which involved discussion and voting among differing viewpoints. The speaker notes the unanimous selection of the rapporteur, even though there were disagreements concerning the substance of the draft legislation. He also recognizes the tradition of hearing the Government of the Republic's position, even if it doesn't ultimately affect the parliament's final decision.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislation and the regulation of the status of elected officials (the Riigikogu and local government councils). Although the subject touches upon local government, there are no references to specific regional problems or projects.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is on the draft amendment to the Local Government Council Election Act (246 SE), which addresses the compatibility of mandates. The speaker’s role is procedural management, presenting the decision of the leading committee to reject the bill. He/She emphasizes that whether something is permissible or impermissible is determined by the outcome of parliamentary debate, not based on the government's stance.
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