Sitzungsperiode

A Sitzungsperiode, also known as a legislative period, is a defined period during which a legislative body, such as a parliament, congress, or other legislative assembly, convenes to conduct its business. The length of a Sitzungsperiode can vary depending on the specific legislative body and its rules of procedure. In many parliamentary systems, a Sitzungsperiode typically lasts for a fixed number of years, often four or five, and is followed by elections to renew the legislative body.

During a Sitzungsperiode, the legislative body is responsible for passing laws, approving budgets, and overseeing the government. The work of the legislative body is often organized into sessions, which are shorter periods of continuous meetings. The number of sessions within a Sitzungsperiode can vary, and the timing of these sessions is determined by the legislative body's rules and the needs of the government.

At the end of a Sitzungsperiode, the legislative body is typically dissolved, and new members are elected to form a new legislative body for the next Sitzungsperiode. This process ensures that the legislative body remains representative of the people and that it can continue to fulfill its constitutional duties.