Myanmar votes to increase regional government power
Myanmar’s parliament voted in favour of several sub-sections under
Section 436 (b) of the 2008 constitution amendment bill on July 8,
agreeing to increase power to state and regional governments.
Myanmar’s parliament voted in favour of several sub-sections under
Section 436 (b) of the 2008 constitution amendment bill on July 8,
agreeing to increase power to state and regional governments.
The sub-sections focus on defining power-sharing between central, state and regional governments in terms of executives, taxation and resources.
Meanwhile, the sub-section allowing the parliament to appoint leaders of state or regional units was voted down.
On June 25, Myanmar’s parliament rejected most of the constitutional amendments that did not receive a minimum of 75 percent of votes.
The constitution of Myanmar was published in 2008, consisting of 15 chapters spreading over 194 pages and serving as a foundation for the general election in November 2010.-VNA
The sub-sections focus on defining power-sharing between central, state and regional governments in terms of executives, taxation and resources.
Meanwhile, the sub-section allowing the parliament to appoint leaders of state or regional units was voted down.
On June 25, Myanmar’s parliament rejected most of the constitutional amendments that did not receive a minimum of 75 percent of votes.
The constitution of Myanmar was published in 2008, consisting of 15 chapters spreading over 194 pages and serving as a foundation for the general election in November 2010.-VNA
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