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CLDF approves rule change for Board of Directors re-election proposal debate
A proposal to amend the Organic Law The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District (PELO nº 22/2026) (CLDF) has sparked debate within approved the Legislative Chamber of amendment to the Federal District (CLDF). Organic Law (PELO nº 22/2026) in a second conclusive vote. The amendment seeks measure passed with 15 votes in favor and one against. The approved rule prohibits re-election to allow members of the CLDF Board of Directors same leadership position within a single legislature. However, deputies who are re-elected to their seats in general elections may run for the same leadership positions again during at the first two years start of the 2027–2029 legislature, effectively permitting a third consecutive term new legislative period. This allows for certain members. District Deputy Eduardo Pedrosa expressed opposition consecutive terms if they occur across different legislatures. The amendment is expected to the measure, arguing it lacks legal security and could face judicial challenges based on Supreme Federal Court precedents. While the benefit several current president, Board members, including President Wellington Luiz, withdrew his signature to preside over discussions, the proposal was authored by Deputy Luiz (MDB) and First-Secretary Pastor Daniel de Castro and 14 other lawmakers. The proposal successfully passed its first round of voting with 17 votes to 6. If approved in a second conclusive round, the measure would allow eight of the nine current Board members to seek continued leadership roles, provided they are reelected to the Chamber. (PP). Proponents claim maintain that the change aligns the district's Organic Law local law with the Federal Constitution and Supreme Federal Court (STF) precedents, which focus on preventing successive re-elections within a single legislature. Critics, such as Deputy Eduardo Pedrosa (União), continue to raise concerns regarding the leadership of the Chamber of Deputies legal and institutional implications, suggesting the Senate. change may face judicial challenges based on existing STF precedents regarding legislative boards.