House to have more commissions

House to have more commissions

JAKARTA: The House of Representatives will likely establish at
least one more commission due to the increasing number of
lawmakers from 500 to 550.

House speaker Agung Laksono said on Thursday the legislative
body was still discussing the jobs of the new commission.

The previous House had nine commissions.

Agung added that he would also invite leaders of House
factions to form the disciplinary council, which will conduct an
inquiry into alleged wrongdoings involving legislators.

The new body will also decide penalties for lawmakers found
guilty of violating the House's code of ethics. - JP