Constitución en Inglés

98 constituteproject.org Colombia 2021 Chapter II Sessions and Activities of the Legislative Branch I n its own right, Congress shall meet in ordinary sessions during two sessions a year, which shall constitute one legislative term. The first period of sessions shall begin on July 20 and conclude on December 16; the second session shall begin on March 16 and conclude on June 20. If for any reason no meetings are possible on the dates indicated, they shall be convened as soon as possible within the respective sessions. Congress shall also meet in extraordinary sessions by convocation of and for the period stipulated by the Government. Duringtheseextraordinarysessions,Congress shall be entitled to discuss only the issues submitted for its consideration by the Government, without prejudice to its oversight functions, which it may exercise at all times. Sessions of Congress shall be opened and closed jointly and publicly by the President of the Republic. This opening ceremony is not is essential for Congress to exercise its functions legally. ARTICLE 138 ARTICLE 139