81. Cholponbayev told the Interfax news agency that parliament will now have to decide on a date for presidential elections. 82. Fischer enjoys immunity as a member of government, and parliament would have to vote on whether to lift it should charges be pressed. 83. First, parliament would probably have to change the law to reflect the ruling. 84. He met with parliament leaders earlier this week, and promised that parliament would have a chance to consider and approve the document. 85. He said only an elected parliament has the power to amend the constitution. 86. However, the national parliament would still have to approve the switch. 87. If the referendum passes, parliament will have to formally abolish proportional representation. 88. However, the Macedonian-dominated parliament has yet to adopt the promised legal reforms and pledge amnesty for the rebels. 89. In each case, parliament would then have to come up with legislation within two months. 90. In practical terms, parliament has less power than the president. |