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New constitutional process in Chile kicks-off
6 March, 2023
Previously selected by members of congress, the constitutional expert commission started work on Mar. 6. Tasked with writing the bases of the new Constitution, the first day was marked by organizational duties. Authorities aim to address concerns about the body’s technocratic nature by ensuring that the drafting process opens up to democratic participation.
On Monday, the heads of Chile’s congress received the 24 members of the expert commission that will help draft the new Constitution.
An inauguration ceremony, excluding current political authorities, took place in the old congress building in Santiago.
The commission will prepare the preliminary draft that will serve as the basis for the constitutional council, which will include 50 members – to be popularly elected on May 7 – and start work in June. Formalities of the commission’s first day included electing a board and spokespersons.
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Members were selected by congress, with the lower house and the senate voting on 12 each, abiding by a 4/7 quorum. The experts have a strong academic background and are not running for public office but, given the nature of the process, do not subscribe to ideas lawmakers disapprove of.
More:
https://chiletoday.cl/new-constitutional-process-in-chile-kicks-off/