Title V. The Loya Jirgah (Great Council)
Article 78
The Loya Jirgah (Great Council) consists of members of the Shura (Parliament) and the Chairmen of the Provincial Councils.
In the event of the dissolution of the Shura (Parliament) its members retain their position as members of the Loya Jirgah (Great Council) until a new Shura (Parliament) comes into being.
Article 79
Subject to the provisions of Articles 19, 21 and 22 of this constitution, the Loya Jirgah (Great council) is summoned by a Royal proclamation.
Article 80
When the Loya Jirgah (Great Council) is in session, the provisions of Article 51 are applicable to its members.
Article 81
The deliberations of the Loya Jirgah (Great Council) are open unless the Government or at least twenty members of the Loya Jirgah (Great Council) request a secret session and the Loya Jirgah (Great Council) approves this request.
Article 82
The President of the Wolesi Jirgah (House of the People), and in his absence, the President of the Meshrano Jirgah (House of the Elders) presides over the Loya Jirgah (Great Council).
The Loya Jirgah (Great Council), at its first meeting, elects one of its members as Secretary.
Article 83
Except in cases clearly defined in this Constitution, the decisions of the Loya Jirgah (Great Council) shall be by a majority of the votes of its members present.
The procedure of the Loya Jirgah (Great Council) shall be regulated by law, subject to the provisions of this Constitution.
Article 84
The Loya Jirgah (Great Council) enjoys the powers defined in this Constitution.
