| Parliament name (generic / translated) |
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw / Assembly of the Union |
| Structure of parliament |
Bicameral |
| Chamber name (generic / translated) |
Amyotha Hluttaw / House of Nationalities |
| Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) |
Pyithu Hluttaw / House of Representatives
|
| APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE |
| Title |
Speaker of the House of Nationalities |
| Term |
5 years |
| Appointment |
Speaker is elected from among the members. |
| Eligibility |
n/a |
| Voting system |
n/a |
| Procedures / results |
n/a |
| STATUS |
| Status |
n/a |
| Board |
n/a |
| Material facilities |
n/a |
| FUNCTIONS |
| Organization of parliamentary business |
n/a |
| Chairing of public sittings |
n/a |
| Special powers |
n/a |
| Speaking and voting rights, other functions |
n/a |