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Last update - 19:07 12/05/2008 Orlev, Beilin to submit bill that would facilitate PM's suspension By Shahar Ilan, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: bill, knesset, Olmert  National Religious Party Chairman MK Zevulun Orlev and Meretz Chairman MK Yossi Beilin announced Monday their intention to submit a bill that would amend the Basic Law of Government. The amended law would empower a 61 MK majority to temporarily suspend the prime minister from office for specific reasons, including medical grounds and in case of a criminal investigation against him. Orlev and Beiln explained that "Between situations in which the Knesset can disperse the government and the prime minister, and situations in which it takes no action, there should be a middle ground that enables the Knesset to temporarily suspend the prime minister, if it finds that he is unable to properly manage the affairs of state." The Basic Law of Government stipulates that if the prime minister is unable to perform his duties, he is to replaced by his deputy for a period of 100 days, after which, if the prime minister does not reassume office, he is permanently suspended. Advertisement According to the proposed amendment, a prime minister temporarily removed from office will be suspended for a period of 150 days. Shortening the period of suspension would require a 61 MK majority. In the event that the prime minister is unable to secure the support of 61 MKs, "he will be considered permanently incapacitated." The bill would also give the attorney general the power to unilaterally suspend the prime minister for a period of 100 days. "Olmert, who is immersed in investigations and corruption affairs, has lost the trust of the nation as well the ability and moral authority to serve as prime minister," said MK Orlev. MK Orlev added that "a prime minister who finds himself under so many investigations cannot assume responsibility for a complicated political process. For this reason, suspension from office is the most suitable solution for the current situation." Related articles: Kadima members berate Livni for silence over Olmert probe Kadima members berate Livni for silence over Olmert probe In Talansky case, Olmert's bonds with cronies beginning to crack Mr. Suspect's government Bookmark to del.icio.us   Death of a heroine Irena Sendler, who saved 2,500 Jews during the Holocaust, dies at 98. Apocalyptic tidings Holy See warns of nightmarish perils if Mideast nuclear arms race is not halted.   1.   A cheap way out 19:12  |  Binyamin Dissen 12/05/08   2.   Is the AG a dictator? 19:12  |  Binyamin Dissen 12/05/08   3.   Is the AG a dictator? 19:20  |  Binyamin Dissen 12/05/08   4.   A bill to suspend? A simpler, quicker way - new elections. NOW. 20:33  |  bat yam 12/05/08   5.   Olmert doesn`t get it he has no shame, RESIGN NOW 20:49  |  Shepherd 12/05/08   6.   Beilin is one that need to be suspended. They should 20:54  |  a 12/05/08   7.   The two bands of extremists want Olmerts` head? 21:24  |  Ulf 12/05/08   8.   #7: Ulf 23:02  |  Gary S. 12/05/08   9.   Suspended Administration of Duty to Israel 23:58  |  Zev 12/05/08   10.   Gary: About political suspicion 08:54  |  Ulf 13/05/08

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