Legislative Council of Brunei
Legislative Council of Brunei Majlis Mesyuarat Negara Brunei مجليس مشوارت نڬارا بروني | |
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| 22nd Session | |
Emblem of the Legislative Council | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Established | 18 October 1959 |
| Preceded by | State Council |
New session started | 12 March 2025 |
| Leadership | |
Speaker | |
Hassanal Bolkiah since 1 January 1984 | |
Clerk to the Council | Huraini Hurairah since 9 January 2024 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 34 |
Political groups | Government (14)
Appointed (20)
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Length of term | 5 years |
| Elections | |
| Appointment by the Sultan | |
First election | 20 March 1965 |
Last election | 20 January 2023 |
| Meeting place | |
| Legislative Council Building Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei–Muara District Brunei Darussalam | |
| Website | |
| Legislative Council of Brunei | |
| Constitution | |
| Constitution of Brunei | |
| Rules | |
| Standing Orders of the Legislative Council (Malay) | |
| Politics portal |
The Legislative Council of Brunei (Malay: Majlis Mesyuarat Negara Brunei; Jawi: مجليس مشوارت نڬارا بروني; abbrev: LegCo) is the unicameral legislature of Brunei. As of the most recent composition, the Council consists of 34 members, including cabinet ministers who serve ex officio, all of whom are appointed by the Sultan. The Sultan of Brunei, who also serves as Prime Minister, holds full executive authority under the Constitution of 1959, which grants him extensive powers, including emergency authority first invoked in 1962.
The Council convenes annually, typically in March, at its building in Bandar Seri Begawan. Proceedings are presided over by the Speaker of the Council, who is also appointed by the Sultan. While the Council's role is largely consultative, it participates in legislative processes including the review of national budgets, the introduction and passage of bills, and the discussion of government policy.