WHEREAS, it is important to enable the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia House of Peoples’ Representatives to effectively discharge its powers and functions as well as the responsibility vested with by the public as enshrined in the Constitution;

WHEREAS, it is appropriate to organize the working mechanisms and structures of the Committees of the House in consideration · of the Federal Government Organs structures;

WHEREAS, it is necessary to clearly legislate for the rights and duties of members of the House as well as organization and role of party whips that have seat in the House;

WHEREAS, it is proper to make the working procedure and code of conduct of the House consistent with the Constitution and international parliamentarian tenets as well as to promote democratic traits and encourage transparency;

NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with Articles 55 (1) and 59 (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is hereby proclaimed as follows: