{"book":"adl0980","page":79,"text":"recess to consider and settle important questions and, should it be impossible to call a general meeting on account of the urgency of the matter to be discussed, the members for Kabul and neighbouring districts only will hold a meeting of the National Assembly.\nArticle 34. Matters at the National Assembly may be discussed when at least half of the members are present, and a decision will be reached on the basis of a unanimous vote or on a majority of votes.\nArticle 35. The National Assembly will, at the opening of each session, present an address to His Majesty the King, who will make a reply.\nArticle 36. Members attending the Assembly for the first time will take and sign the following oath:\nArticle 37. Form of Oath: \"We, the undersigned, on account of the confidence vested in us by the nation and the Govern-ment, swear by God the Great and the sacred Quran that we will remain true to our nation and Government\".\nArticle 38. Members of the National Assembly are at full liberty to express their views before the Assembly and no objection of any sort can be raised against them.\nArticle 39. All debates of the National Assembly, since the results thereof will become effective and public, will be open to representatives of the Press and visitors, who, however, in accordance with the law of the National Assembly, have the right to attend and listen only.\nDUTIES\nArticle 40. The National Assembly will manage its internal affairs, such as elec-tion of President, Vice-President and secretarial staff, and framing of rules of debate, etc., as laid down in the National Assembly law.\nArticle 41. All bills and measures, the framing and existence of which are con-sidered essential for strengthening the foundations of the Government and regu-lating the affairs of the country, will be\npassed by the National Assembly.\nArticle 42. Adjustment of financial matters, rejection or adoption of taxes and revenues, and the Government's new financial undertaking will be subject to the approval of the National Assembly.\nArticle 43. One of the duties of the National Assembly is to examine and pass the national Budget, after it has been prepared and submitted by the Finance Ministry.\nArticle 44. New laws will be brought into force, and existing laws amended or repealed only by the National Assembly, whether the necessity for such action has been initiated by the Assembly, itself or by Ministers.\nArticle 45. Grants of concessions, the formation of companies and public firms of every kind will be sanctioned by the National Assembly.\nArticle 46. Contracts, agreements and grants of concessions (monopolies) whether relating to trade, industry, agri-culture, etc., and whether Afghan or foreign, will be concluded with the approval of the National Assembly.\nArticle 47. Any Government loan, whether from within the country or from without, shall be secured with due information to, and approval of the National Assembly.\nArticle 48. Extensions of public highways and (building of) railways, whether paid for by the Government or Afghan or foreign firms or companies, are completely subject to the approval of the National Assembly.\nArticle 49. The National Assembly has the right, whenever necessary, to submit a petition to the King. The petition, how-ever, will in all circumstances be sub-mitted by a deputation composed of the President and six members elected from amongst themselves. The Ministry of Court will arrange the time for such an audience.\nArticle 50. Ministers may attend the sit-tings of the National Assembly to hear debates. 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