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Constitutional Matters I - Constitution of Brunei Darussalam · art 55

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art 55Prorogation and dissolution

(1)

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan may at any time, by

Proclamation published in the Gazette, prorogue or dissolve the Legislative

Council.

(2)

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan shall dissolve the

Legislative Council at the expiration of 5 years from the date when it first meets after it is first constituted or is reconstituted at any time unless it has been sooner dissolved.